Ally Abrami, MC, RCC
Hi, I’m Ally
I am a queer, non-monogamous, disabled, & white cisgender woman offering counselling services in Vancouver, BC.
Who I Work With
Adults | All Relationship Structures
Disabled, BIPoC, LGBTQIA2S+ folks are prioritized
Specialties
I focus on serving queer relationships and folks who are living and loving outside of the cishetmononormative structure.
2SLGBTQIA+
Non-Monogamy
Kink/BDSM/Fetishes
Hormone care planning for gender-affirming care
Trauma & Shame
Neurodivergence, Disability, Chronic Illness
Communication Skills
Boundaries & Assertiveness
Core Beliefs:
All people possess intrinsic equal worth and are deserving of respect. My therapy space is one of acceptance and safety. Gender, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, relationship, and family status pose no barrier to the therapy process.
I practice from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist framework.
Everyone, and every relationship, has the ability to change; readiness depends on each individual.
Clients are the primary agent of change in counselling; the counsellor’s role is that of guide.
Counselling should never feel like a mystery to clients. I will answer any questions you have so that you can have an understanding of, and feel comfortable with, the work we are doing together.
Just as the modalities used should be tailor chosen for you, it is also important to have a good therapeutic fit with your counsellor. Referrals to other therapists are available at any time.
Professional Licensure & Degrees
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #15901), BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Masters of Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle in Vancouver
Additional Professional Trainings
IN PROGRESS Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Certification Practicum, The Gottman Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Levels 1, 2, & 3 Clinical Training, The Gottman Institute
Beyond Sexual Trauma: Transforming Fear, Dr. Tammy Nelson
The ADHD Effect On Marriage, Melissa Orlov
Kink and Healing: Two Approaches (Somatic Mastery of Sexual Trauma & AEDP), TASHRA with Andrew Pari & Julie Lehman
Gender Affirming Hormone Readiness Assessment Training, J. Matsui De Roo
Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma, NICABM
Working with Neurodiverse Couples, The Gottman Institute with Michael McNulty
BDSM/Kink Therapy Training, Elyssa Helfer
Healing the Nervous & Attachment Systems Through BDSM, Andrea Glik
Trauma-Informed Polyamory, Clementine Morrigan
Ethical Non-Monogamy for Therapists, Therapeutic Diversity Training
Becoming an Anti-Racist, Dr. Nathalie Edmond
Trauma-Informed Somatic Practice Certificate, City University of Seattle with Dr. Sharon Stanley
Culturally Responsive Practice, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Couples Therapy in the 21st Century, Dr. Sue Johnson
My Services
Counselling
50min individual counselling session - $150
50min relationship counselling session - $175
Hormone Readiness Assessment
Two 50-minute sessions - $300 total
Accepted Payment Methods
I accept Visa, Mastercard, or e-Transfer. Many extended medical programs will cover a portion of your visit to an RCC. My registration is #15901. I am not able to bill directly, but I will always provide you with an invoice after each session showing your payment.
Cancellation Policy
48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or change your appointment. Sessions cancelled with a notice of less than 48-hours & no-shows will be charged at the full session fee.
Virtual Sessions
I am exclusively booking clients for video sessions. Telecounselling is the same as an in-person session but takes place on a secure video conferencing platform. I am licensed to meet with clients who live in and will be doing sessions from British Columbia.
Get in Touch.
Use the form if you’d like me to know more about you before our phone call.
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Cancellation Policy: Sessions cancelled with a notice of less than 48-hours & no-shows will be charged at the full session fee.