MONTREAL, QC: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that lawyers funded by the Justice Centre are assisting Maryse Gaudet-Lebrun, a Quebec sexologist facing disciplinary proceedings after offering counselling services that integrate her Christian faith with her professional practice.
Ms. Gaudet-Lebrun holds a master’s degree in sexology, a certificate in social work, and a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. She is also a member in good standing of the Quebec Order of Sexologists, the professional regulatory body that oversees licensed sexologists in Quebec. A sexologist is a trained professional who helps individuals and couples with relationship, intimacy, and sexual concerns through counselling and guidance.
Ms. Gaudet-Lebrun openly identifies as Christian and primarily serves clients who share her faith. Through her private practice, she has sought to provide counselling to Christian couples seeking guidance consistent with both professional standards and their religious beliefs.
On December 23, 2025, Ms. Gaudet-Lebrun was served with a formal complaint alleging breaches of the professional code of ethics. The complaint objects to video content on her website in which she discusses sexuality alongside Christian teachings, prayer, and biblical principles. It also alleges that she promoted heterosexual sexuality within marriage and incorporated a spiritual approach into her practice.
Constitutional lawyer Olivier Séguin said, “The control of society through professional bodies is a pressing issue across Canada. In Quebec, the ever-expanding empire of state secularism risks banning any trace of religion from the professional relationship between a professional and a client who share the same beliefs.”
Ms. Gaudet-Lebrun said, “Receiving this complaint shook me to the core. I never would have imagined being accused when I was simply trying to do good and care for others. The support from the Justice Centre turned out to be a true answer to my prayers.”
The case raises broader questions about freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, and whether professional regulators can punish members for peacefully serving clients in a manner consistent with shared religious beliefs.
The next steps include receiving the prosecutor’s expert report, after which the defence intends to seek clarification of the allegations, file responding materials, and prepare for a disciplinary hearing.
The Justice Centre is Canada’s leading civil liberties organization fighting for Charter rights and freedoms in the courts of law and in the court of public opinion. Founded in 2010, the Justice Centre funds lawyers across Canada, relies entirely on voluntary donations to carry out its mission, and issues official tax receipts to donors.
