Sex Therapy & CoupLes Counselling Services

Experienced Melbourne sexologist & holistic couples therapist offering trauma-informed, inclusive online sex therapy & couples counselling for individuals & couples seeking support with intimacy, desire, communication & sexual wellbeing.

My approach integrates sex therapy, relational counselling & nervous-system informed work to support individuals & couples navigating desire differences, sexual anxiety or aversion, pain, trauma, communication challenges & intimacy concerns.

I draw from talk therapy, somatic & nervous-system informed frameworks, recognising that sexual wellbeing is shaped by biological, psychological & relational processes. Together, we work to build regulation, safety & insight so that intimacy & change feel sustainable rather than overwhelming.

Grounded in evidence-based research in psychology, medicine & human sexuality, I provide trauma-informed, inclusive support that honours the complexity of sexual wellbeing.

I work with people of all ages, abilities & genders — including men, women, trans & non-binary clients — supporting a diverse range of sexual, relational & reproductive experiences.

Sexual Desire & Function

• Low libido or desire differences

• Arousal challenges

• Orgasm difficulties

• Erectile difficulties (gaining or maintaining an erection)

• Ejaculatory concerns (premature, delayed or retrograde)

Sexual Pain & Medical Conditions

• Dyspareunia

• Vaginismus

• Vulvodynia

• Endometriosis

• Lichen sclerosus

• Peyronie’s disease

• Phimosis or frenulum breve

• Pain or distress during sexual activity

Trauma, Anxiety & Sexual Shutdown

• Sexual anxiety or performance fears

• Sexual aversion or shutdown

• Trauma-related intimacy challenges

• Body image concerns (general or intimacy-related)

• Cancer & the impact of treatment on sexual wellbeing

Couples Sexual Therapy

• Mismatched libido

• Sexless relationships

• Rebuilding intimacy & pleasure

• Communication breakdown

• Navigating open relationships, polyamory or Ethical Non-monogamy

• Kink & BDSM dynamics

Reproductive & Life Stage Support

• Fertility counselling (conception, IVF, pre & post-natal support)

• Ovulation tracking & sexual education

• Menopause & sexuality

• Changing bodies & ageing

Behavioural & Compulsive Patterns

• Compulsive sexual behaviours

• Porn-related concerns

• Paraphilic interests (with a harm-reduction & ethical framework)

Sexual Health & Accessibility

• STI education & sexual health

• NDIS support

 Alongside sex therapy & couples work, I offer holistic counselling support for individuals navigating emotional, relational & life challenges. My approach integrates talk therapy with nervous-system informed & somatic principles, recognising that healing is not only cognitive, but embodied.

Many of the challenges we experience — anxiety, shutdown, conflict, grief or low mood — are shaped by how our nervous system has learned to respond to stress, attachment & safety. Together, we build awareness, regulation & resilience so that change feels steady, grounded & sustainable.

Counselling can support you in clarifying concerns, understanding patterns, developing practical strategies & strengthening self-awareness & emotional resilience.

Whether you are seeking focused sex therapy or broader emotional support, our work together is tailored to your individual needs & lived experience.

This work may support you in navigating experiences such as:

Emotional Regulation & Nervous-System Challenges

• Anxiety (general or sexual)
• Low mood or depression
• Grief & loss
• Burnout, overwhelm or job stress
• Family conflict or relational distress
• Emotional shutdown or difficulty expressing feelings

Gender Identity & Affirming Support

• Exploring or affirming gender identity & expression
• Navigating transition or gender-affirming pathways
• Coming out or identity integration
• LGBTQIA+ affirming counselling

Body Image, Eating Patterns & Embodiment

• Body image challenges (general or intimacy-related)
• Disordered eating patterns or challenges with food & body trust
• Reconnecting with sensuality, pleasure & body confidence
• Self-worth & confidence concerns
• Adjusting to body changes across life stages

Where specialised eating disorder treatment is required, I work collaboratively alongside medical & specialist providers to ensure you receive comprehensive & appropriate care.

Fertility & Reproductive Support

• Fertility counselling (conception, IVF, pre & post-natal support)
• Emotional support during reproductive transitions
• Navigating uncertainty, loss or complex fertility journeys

Health, Medical & Recovery Support

• Cancer recovery & the emotional impact of treatment
• Processing medical diagnoses or chronic illness
• Adjusting to physical changes that affect identity, intimacy or wellbeing

I support couples in strengthening connection, improving communication & navigating conflict with greater clarity & emotional safety. My approach integrates relational therapy with nervous-system informed & attachment-based principles, recognising that many patterns of conflict are rooted in unmet needs, stress responses & difficulties repairing after rupture.

Our work together is structured & practical, while also deeply relational. We focus on building communication skills, strengthening emotional attunement, repairing trust & developing healthier patterns of conflict resolution. I draw from contemporary relationship research & integrative therapeutic models to tailor the process to your unique dynamic, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all framework.

Because intimacy & sexuality are often deeply intertwined with emotional safety, communication & attachment patterns, couples therapy can naturally complement sex therapy when both relational & sexual concerns are present.

Whether you are seeking reconnection (‘Coupling’) or navigating separation (‘Uncoupling’), the process is guided with care, structure & mutual respect.

Depending on the level of distress, couples work may be short-term (6–8 sessions) or longer-term (12–20+ sessions).

Because our relationships are deeply influenced by the connection we have with ourselves, I begin by meeting with each partner individually. This allows me to understand your personal histories, attachment patterns & nervous-system responses so that I can support you both effectively within joint sessions.

Couples therapy may be helpful if you are experiencing:

• Mismatched libido or desire differences
• Emotional or physical intimacy that feels distant or diminished
• A sexless or low-intimacy relationship
• Communication breakdown or difficulty expressing needs
• Frequent or escalating conflict
• Infidelity or betrayal
• Broken trust
• Feeling stuck in repetitive or unhealthy patterns
• Feeling more like housemates than partners
• Navigating major life transitions (parenthood, relocation, illness, career change)
• Differences in values, goals or future direction
• Wanting to say something important but feeling unable to do so
• Navigating a devastating event that has changed your connection
• A persistent sense that something feels “off” but you can’t quite name it

Alongside therapy, I offer pleasure education & consent-focused workshops designed to empower individuals & groups with accurate, inclusive & body-aware knowledge about sex, intimacy & sexuality.

Many of us were never taught how pleasure works, how consent feels in the body, or what is required to cultivate a fulfilling & sustainable sex life. Pleasure education supports people in developing confidence, communication skills & a deeper understanding of their own desires, boundaries & embodied responses.

I offer tailored sessions for adults, couples & larger groups, as well as university lectures & workshops exploring pleasure, consent, sexual wellbeing & relational dynamics. Each session is delivered in an open, inclusive & trauma-informed environment that encourages curiosity without shame.

Whether woven into therapy or delivered as a standalone session, pleasure education can support you in embracing your sexuality, strengthening self-trust & expanding your capacity for connection & fulfilment.

One of my core missions is to help people cultivate safer, more connected & more pleasurable relationships with themselves & others. I believe that when we embrace ourselves & explore our sexuality, we access deeper wisdom, greater connection & more authentic pleasure.