Vanessa Forgues

Vanessa Forgues is an experienced professional in the fields of sexual health and mental health, currently serving as Directrice principale - Expertises et programmation at The YMCAs of Quebec since March 2024. Vanessa has also held significant roles in academia as a Chargée de cours at the Faculté de l'éducation permanente at Université de Montréal, teaching courses on sexual ethics and sexuality in relation to mental health. As a sexologue and psychotherapist at Clinique Accès-Sexologie S.E.N.C. since June 2016, Vanessa also co-leads the clinic. Vanessa contributes to professional training through various schools and organizations, including LivingWorks as an ASIST trainer and holds clinical management positions at Homewood Santé. Academically, Vanessa possesses a Master of Arts in Sexology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sexology from Université du Québec à Montréal, along with several professional development credentials.