Sex Therapy & CoupLes Counselling Services

Melbourne sexologist & holistic couples therapist offering trauma-informed, inclusive online sex therapy & couples counselling to support intimacy, desire, communication & sexual wellbeing.

My approach integrates holistic sexology, 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 & distress

• 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, nervous system education & consent-focused workshops designed to empower individuals & groups with accurate, inclusive & body-aware knowledge about intimacy, sexuality, relationships & emotional wellbeing.

Many of us were never taught how our nervous system shapes connection, desire, pleasure, consent or relational safety. We often learn to override our body's cues rather than understand them. These workshops help people develop greater awareness of their nervous system, deepen their understanding of embodied consent & pleasure, strengthen communication skills & cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships with themselves & others.

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

Whether woven into therapy or delivered as a standalone workshop, this education can help you better understand yourself, strengthen self-trust, regulate your nervous system, communicate with greater confidence & build more connected, sustainable relationships.

One of my core missions is to help people cultivate safer, more connected & more pleasurable relationships with themselves & others. I believe that when we understand our nervous system, embrace our sexuality & reconnect with our bodies, we create the conditions for deeper intimacy, greater resilience, authentic connection & lasting wellbeing.