Transforming Connection.

Creating a safe, compassionate space to explore your unique story.

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specialized therapy for
diverse communities

Empowering individuals like you to embrace your superpowers and connect with all parts of self – your strengths, abilities, creativity, and desires –  to build a healthier,  more fulfilling life.

Your story matters.

About Me

My Approach

Services

My name is Adrienne.

I'm a Vancouver-based counsellor offering individual and relationship therapy. I specialize in working with LGBTTQIA+, BIPOC, and other diverse communities, drawing from my own lived experiences and professional training. My focus areas include low sexual desire, sexuality and self-esteem, sexual trauma, sexual pain, relational concerns and communication, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and substance or behavioural concerns.

My goals are to empower individuals like you to embrace your own superpowers and connect with all parts of self - your strengths, abilities, creativity, and desires -  to build a healthier,  more fulfilling life.

I identify as a cisgender, queer, LatinX, neurospicy, sex positive woman.  I am a sister, daughter, aunt, friend, brat and sometimes lover.  I have a history of childhood trauma, eating disorders and work through life managing my anxiety and OCD.  I am a forever student and spend way too much time trying to learn everything! When not studying, I am an avid gym-goer, foodie, taphophile, enjoy burlesque, prefer documentaries to fiction, and most recently exploring taxidermy.  These are all parts of me, some of which I didn’t dream for myself but of which I now view as my superpowers.  With all these parts in tow, I show up authentically and transparently in our growing relationship.

I sit across from you as the perfectly, flawed human that I am with an open invitation for you to join me for an intimate conversation.  We refer to this as the “work” and while it can be challenging, I will do my best to create an environment that is safe,  full of compassion, and provide a non-judgmental environment with my great desire to know you.  I ask you to simply show up and be open to the discovery ahead. 

I love stories, and I hold a deep passion for people and their stories - they are how we make sense of the world and connect with one another.

Culturally, I was exposed to storytelling in my childhood, as a way of connecting with loved ones by sharing knowledge, moments of sadness, joyful endeavours, and the earnest dreams that tomorrow would bring.  

My life has been a series of unexpected endings, none of them perfect, but all of them leading me here, to this privileged work. I embrace my insatiable curiosity to explore, understand, and appreciate your unique story, just as it is.

My Approach

Sex Therapy

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Narrative Therapy

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Feminist Approach

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Anti-Oppressive Practice

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Trauma-Informed Care

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Jungian Approach

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Somatic Therapy

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Parts Work

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Sex Therapy | Narrative Therapy | Feminist Approach | Anti-Oppressive Practice | Trauma-Informed Care | Jungian Approach | Somatic Therapy | Parts Work |

Services

We all have stories - we created them to help us make sense of our past and present experiences.  These stories uncover our beliefs and values, they help to shape and influence our lives – most importantly they contribute and influence the development of our future.

    • Sex Therapy

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Feminist Approach

    • Relational Therapy

    • Anti-Oppressive Practice

    • Trauma-Informed Care

    • Somatic Therapy

    • Parts Work

    • Low Desire & Desire Discrepancy

    • Sexual Pain

    • Sexual Trauma

    • Erectile Dysfunction

    • LGBTTQIA+ Issues including Coming Out

    • Life Transitions / Grief

    • Neurodivergence

    • Emotional Regulation, including Depression, Anxiety, & BPD

    • Addictions / Problematic coping behaviours

    • Psychedelic Consultation and Integration

    • Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Vancouver Island University

    • Certified Sex Therapist (CST), American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

    • Certified Holistic Sex Therapist (CHST), Institute for Sex Education & Enlightenment (iSEE)

    • Masters of Social Work Degree, Dalhousie University

    • Addictions Medicine Diploma Program, BC Centre on Substance Use

    • Bachelors of Social Work Degree, University of Victoria

    • Women’s Studies Associate Degree, Langara College

    • Aboriginal Counselling Skills, VCC

    • Addictions Counselling Program, VCC

    • Concurrent Disorders Training, Canadian Mental Health Association

    • Counselling Skills, Adler School of Psychology

    • Registered Social Worker (RSW)

    • Authorized Counsellor through Crime Victim Assistance Program

  • Individual and Group Supervision

    • One-on-one supervision and Group Supervision for counselling, social workers and therapists including practicum students, seeking guidance, support, and deeper clinical insight as they develop their practice

    • My approach to supervision is collaborative, reflective, and rooted in both skill development and self-awareness. Together, we explore:

      • Case consultation & clinical decision-making

      • Ethical considerations & professional growth

      • Expanding therapeutic approaches & confidence in practice

      Supervision is a space to learn, reflect, and refine your skills in a supportive environment

      For more information, please contact me directly

A safe space for growth.

A safe space for your story.

Rates

Available for Virtual or In-person appointments

INDIVIDUAL

  • $210

  • $325

RELATIONSHIP

  • $250

  • $350

FAQ

  • Many employers with extended health plans offer counselling coverage. Check with your insurance provider or employer to determine what benefits are covered. After each session, I will provide you with an invoice with my registration number for reimbursement submission (where applicable).

  • As an RSW, my services are tax exempt.

  • You can choose between 50mins and 80mins sessions. We can discuss what will be most beneficial for you during our initial consultation.

  • Information shared in a counselling relationship is confidential. However, there are some exceptions:

    Exceptions To Confidentiality:

    • Your counsellor may consult with other counselling professionals to provide the best possible care for you. These consultations are strictly for professional and training purposes, and your identity will never be disclosed.

    • If there is imminent danger of harm to yourself or others, a counsellor is legally required to report this to local authorities.

    • A court order, such as a subpoena issued by a judge, may require the release of information contained in client records or require a counsellor to testify in a court hearing.

    • You have given written permission to share confidential information with another person, such as a family member, friend, or medical practitioner.

  • Yes, my goal is to offer support to anyone in need. I review all sliding scale requests on an individual basis.

    Authorized to provide counselling to individuals connected with the Crime Victim Assistance Program.

  • A 48-hour notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. If you need to make changes, please leave a confidential voice or text message anytime at:

    (604) 417-0411 or send an email to adrienne.foster@telus.net.

    Because this time has been specifically reserved for you, full payment is required for any appointments that:

    • Are cancelled without 48-hour notice

    • Are rescheduled without 48-hour notice

    • Start more than 20 minutes late

    Your timely cooperation is greatly appreciated and allows me to offer that time to another client in need.

Have a question? Get in touch.