STI TESTING
SAFER SIX offers tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. Where possible, we’ll treat you at your first visit. However, not all infections can be diagnosed immediately – sometimes samples need to be sent off to laboratories and if we find any infection, we’ll contact you immediately to ask you to follow-up for treatment.
- CHLAMYDIA
- GONORRHEA
- SYPHILIS
- HIV TESTING (no rapid/anonymous testing at this time)
- BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
- TRICHOMONAS
- GENITAL WARTS EXAMINATION
- HERPES DIAGNOSIS
SAFER SIX
Toronto’s Inclusive Health Clinic
SEXUAL HEALTH | MENTAL HEALTH | PHYSICAL HEALTH
we are a sex-positive, body-positive, pro-choice, inclusive health clinic for all genders and bodies.
MENTAL HEALTH
What is SAFER SIX?
SAFER SIX is a safe space designed for all individuals, regardless of gender and sexual orientation to encourage more sexual testing and normalizing treatment as a part of regular everyday health screening for all individuals. We are now proud to offer therapy and mental health services.
Learn more about our current therapists below, and how to book an appointment.
Therapists
Pedro Afif (he/him)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PCC
Years in practice: 12
60-minute counselling: $165 (receipt provided for insurance coverage)
Pedro helps people navigate challenges to have a more fulfilled life experience. Your conversations can support you through life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, or when seeking to improve your general outlook and develop healthier, more functional personal habits.
His approach is candid and collaborative, intentionally anti-oppressive and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming. He has extensive experience working life transitions and specific training on treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
His intention is to create a space that is safe and conducive for you explore your story, understand your needs, and experience a happier life aligned with your goals.
Pedro says it is fundamental that you are compatible to work together. If you wonder if Pedro will be the right therapist for you, he does provide a free 15-minute initial consultation before your first session to discuss your current situation and needs. You can book your consultation using the link below.
Language(s): English, Spanish
Specialities: LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Trauma and PTSD
Issues: Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Mood Disorders, Thinking Disorders
Types of Therapy: Acceptance/Commitment (ACT), Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Emotionally Focused, Family Systems, Humanistic, Hypnotherapy, Integrative, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, and Systemic Family Therapy.
More info about Pedro can be accessed at: www.pedroafif.com