Cora Bilsker

Cora Bilsker

RSW, RCC

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Info Practice
Accepting new clientsSliding scale

About

Specializing in LGBTQIA*, ENM, Kink, Sex Workers, and Psychedelic Integration. I launched Nested Heart Counselling in 2013 in response to calls from within the local polyamorous community for mental health support that didn’t require further education about unconventional identities. It’s always been important to me to shout my acceptance for unconventionality from the rooftops, rather than hope word would travel underground in a way that perpetuates stigma. Even with this philosophy, it took time for me to proudly display my body modifications - now clients tell me all the time that this kind of bravery is part of the reason they show up in the first place! It would be hypocritical of me to encourage you to live authentically and not arrive in session doing so myself. We have a whole team available for you, check out our website to learn more.

Specialties & Expertise

Sex TherapyPerson-Centered (Rogerian)Relationship CounselingLGBTQ IssuesPolyamorous and Open Relationships

Areas of Expertise

ParentingPhilosophical CounselingHarm Reduction TherapyPolyamorous and Open RelationshipsPregnancy and PostpartumSomatic Therapy (Body Centered)Internal Family SystemsMindfulness-based TherapyGender IdentityMotivational InterviewingRelational TherapyRelationship CounselingPerson-Centered (Rogerian)Sexual Abuse or AssaultGrief or LossSuicidal ThoughtsSelf-HarmPhysical DisabilityHumanistic TherapySexual ProblemsCouples CounselingMen's IssuesWomen's IssuesMarriage CounselingSpiritualityNarrative TherapyPsychoanalyticLGBTQ IssuesTrauma TherapyAttachmentSex TherapyRelationship Issues

Treatment Approach

Person-Centered TherapyParts TherapyMindfulnessSex TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic PsychotherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapySelf-CompassionPolyvagal Theory/Nervous SystemAttachment-InformedPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Informed ApproachesAnti-Oppressive Therapy

Client Focus

Age Groups

Adults (18+)

Participants

Individual, Couples, Group

Languages

English

Session Formats

In-Person, Online, Phone

Qualifications

Designations

  • Registered Social Worker (RSW)(RSW)
  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)(RCC)

Professional Associations

  • British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors

Identity

Gender

Woman

Racial Identity

White

Sexual Orientation

Bisexual

Regions Served

British Columbia