Daniel Oommen, RCC

Associate Counsellor
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Virtual Sessions

Daniel is currently accepting new clients!

If you are interested in connecting with Daniel, please contact daniel@collective-healing.ca. For existing clients, self-book here.

As my university trauma studies professor once told me - “True meaningful connection with another person can feel absolutely terrifying”. So why should therapy feel any different? Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and honest with another human being in front of us in hopes that they see us for something more than our growing edges - that can be absolutely terrifying. That is human. I say this not only as a therapist but as someone who regularly goes to therapy themselves!

My approach to therapy is deeply relational and collaborative. My hope is to support you in creating ease and transformation with the issues that you are navigating. I show up with compassion, authenticity, humor, and lots of curiosity in hopes that all parts of you feel welcome in the room. I continually work to create a space that is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, sex-work allied, and sex-positive as possible. 

My work with individuals focuses on sexuality, kink, sex, and trauma. My therapeutic lens is informed by Internal Family Systems/Parts work, Somatic Therapy, and Attachment Science. I also support couples on various relational issues such as differences in sex drive, communication issues, navigating non-monogamy, practicing kink, rupture & repair, and infidelity. When supporting couples I utilize the collective wisdom of Emotionally Focused Therapy, Feminist Theory, and the Developmental Model. Sexual issues are often deeply intertwined with other issues, and my hope is to support you in untangling all of that and creating meaningful change both in your sexuality and in other parts of your life. 

Outside of the counseling space I find joy in training Jiu-jitsu, exploring nature, cooking up something ridiculous, vibing to some R&B, and spending time with my friends! My identities play a strong role in how I interact with the world around me - I am queer, non-binary, polyamorous, and of South Indian heritage. 

I acknowledge that my work and residence takes place on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations. 

Daniel’s Rates

15 min Phone Consultation
No Cost

Individual Counselling

50 min
Sliding Scale: Closed/Full
Standard: $155
Generous: $160+

75 min
Sliding Scale: Closed/Full
Standard: $210
Generous: $215+

Relationship Counselling

50 min
Sliding Scale: Closed/Full
Standard: $200
Generous: $205+

75 min
Sliding Scale: Closed/Full
Standard: $250
Generous: $255+

Daniel’s Availability

Location: Virtual

Days and Hours:

  • Wednesday 4:00pm - 6:30pm (Virtual)

  • Thursday 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Virtual)

Approaches in Therapy

  • Trauma-informed 

  • Sex Therapy 

  • Sex-work Allied Care 

  • Intersectional Feminism 

  • Parts Work/Internal Family Systems-Informed 

  • EMDR 

  • Attachment Theory 

  • Developmental Model of Couples Therapy 

  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy for Couples

Licensure & Degrees

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Adler University 

  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Heriot-Watt University

Selected Professional Training

  • The Sexually Competent Therapist (Foundations): Integrating Sex Therapy Into Your Practice - Diana Sadat, RCC, CST 

  • We're Just Too Busy: Sensate Focus for Couples - Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW Purity culture & sexual wellbeing - David Carlson RCC 

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma, Depression, Addiction & More: An intensive online course - Dr. Richard Schwartz & Dr. Frank Anderson 

  • Nurturing Trans Erotic Embodiments: Re-Visioning Sex Therapy for Every Body - Lucie Fielding LMHCA 

  • When sex hurts: Understanding and addressing sexual and pelvic pain concerns in therapy - Diana Sadat RCC, CST 

  • Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment Level 1 - Dr. Janina Fisher 

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training - Alivia Maric Ph.d, & Eve Wilensky RCC 

  • Assessing Violence in Intimate relationships - Theresa Thomas RCC Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1, The Gottman Institute 

  • Developmental Approach to couples therapy - Sue Diamond RCC Trauma-Informed Care - Ciara Moran, RCC, CST 

  • Working towards anti-opression in counselling - Lusia Ospina RCC ATR LPC 

  • Working with Sex Workers - Angie Gunn, LCSW, CST; Raquel Savage, MS & Melissa Paulino, LMSW 

  • Exploring BDSM & Kink as a Healing Practice for Trauma Survivors - Rafaella Smith-Fiallo, LCSW 

  • Sex Worker Affirmative Therapy, Dr. Eric Sprankle 

  • Orgasm 101 - Diana Sadat, RCC, CST

Daniel Oommen
RCC

Image Description: Daniel sits in a beige armchair in a cream-coloured room adorned with artwork, a soft cream lamp, and vibrant green plants. Bald with a black beard, they rest their elbows on their knees with hands gently clasped, smiling warmly with their teeth at the camera. They wear glasses and a cheerful yellow cardigan over a black shirt and pants.

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