Faranak Bidabad

Faranak Bidabad is a Psychotherapist and Clinical Sexologist based in Montreal. She holds two separate masters degrees: one in Psychology and another in Clinical Sexology. She is a member of the Ordre professionnel des sexologues du Qubec (OPSQ), holds a psychotherapy permit issued by the Ordre des psychologues du Qubec (OPQ), and has OPSQ authorization to diagnose sexual disorders.

She works with adults and couples experiencing emotional, relationship, and sexual difficulties. Her areas of practice include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotional dependency, jealousy, fear of intimacy, relationship conflict, and sexual dysfunction. She also supports clients dealing with problematic pornography use and compulsive sexual behaviour. Her practice welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, as well as clients in monogamous and consensually non-monogamous relationships.

Faranaks approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a humanistic perspective. She offers a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental space where clients can better understand their experiences, recognize recurring patterns, and work toward changes aligned with their needs and values. Online sessions are available in Quebec in English, French, and Persian.