Gillian Saunders-Drutz

Areas of Focus
Complex Trauma
Love & Sex Addiction
Substance Use
Relationship Challenges
Emotional Regulation

Gillian Saunders-Drutz
MSW, RSW

Gillian is a clinical therapist and Registered Social Worker with over ten years of experience working collaboratively with youth, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. She has a Master of Social Work with additional training in child abuse, gender-based trauma, and substance abuse. She also has a background in complex trauma, mood disorders, and interpersonal relationship challenges.  

In addition, Gillian is also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, EMDR & Brainspotting certified. Gillian works with clients struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours, and chronic relationship challenges. Utilizing a trauma informed framework, Gillian will work to assist clients in understanding root causes of such behaviours, and support the client to move away from compulsive behaviours and towards meeting individual goals for recovery. Treatment for Sex and Love addiction can often include: processing trauma, utilizing the IITAP model to understand, process and move away from compulsive sexual behaviours; working with the spouse or partner to explore their own betrayal trauma, and work with the couple to determine next steps within their relationship. 

Gillian is a caring and empathetic counsellor who understands that each client is the expert on their own life. Known for her calm demeanor, she looks forward to working with clients on their specific goals. 

“Gillian is an absolute wealth of knowledge. I have learned so much in our time together, not only in terms of coping strategies but also in learning to accept myself with grace and compassion. Our work together has been life-altering.”

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