Sex Therapists in Australian Capital Territory

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Samantha Goldrick
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a trauma and psychosexual counsellor, I support adults to process traumatic experiences and their ongoing impacts, including sex-based concerns, burnout, mood difficulties, addictive or unhelpful coping behaviours.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
As a trauma and psychosexual counsellor, I support adults to process traumatic experiences and their ongoing impacts, including sex-based concerns, burnout, mood difficulties, addictive or unhelpful coping behaviours.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
0455 829 809 View 0455 829 809
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Laura Davis Sexologist
Counsellor, ACA-L2
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Sex Therapist, a Sexuality and Relationships Educator, a Generalist Counsellor and Couples Therapist based in nipaluna/Hobart, lutruwita/Tasmania, Australia.
Alongside general counselling, I offer support and training in: Intimacy, pleasure, sexual pain, dysfunction, libido concerns, trauma recovery, domestic violence support, gender and sexual identity, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, neurodiversity & sexuality, disability & sexuality, ethical non-monogamy, infidelity, kink, porn addiction, resource development & training.
I am a Sex Therapist, a Sexuality and Relationships Educator, a Generalist Counsellor and Couples Therapist based in nipaluna/Hobart, lutruwita/Tasmania, Australia.
Alongside general counselling, I offer support and training in: Intimacy, pleasure, sexual pain, dysfunction, libido concerns, trauma recovery, domestic violence support, gender and sexual identity, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, neurodiversity & sexuality, disability & sexuality, ethical non-monogamy, infidelity, kink, porn addiction, resource development & training.
(03) 6155 2309 View (03) 6155 2309
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Sex & Relationship Therapist - Mim Kempson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
As a registered counsellor specialising in sex, dating and relationships, I support individuals and couples in communicating more effectively, deepening intimacy and navigating conflict in ways that strengthen trust and respect.
I help clients break through the walls they keep hitting in their relationships by pinpointing their self-sabotaging patterns. Using a hybrid of therapy and coaching, we then map out the steps required to really move forward in life. For my neurodivergent clients, I often serve as their "translator", guiding them on how to speak one another's language.
As a registered counsellor specialising in sex, dating and relationships, I support individuals and couples in communicating more effectively, deepening intimacy and navigating conflict in ways that strengthen trust and respect.
I help clients break through the walls they keep hitting in their relationships by pinpointing their self-sabotaging patterns. Using a hybrid of therapy and coaching, we then map out the steps required to really move forward in life. For my neurodivergent clients, I often serve as their "translator", guiding them on how to speak one another's language.
(08) 6206 8724 View (08) 6206 8724
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Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience.
Therapy may take a brief or extended period of time depending on identified treatment needs. Zoë uses an integrative evidenced based intuitive approach incorporating psychosexual, psychodynamic & somatic practice models. Sex-EQ works with all diverse populations & NDIS clients. Zoë started out as a therapist in 1998 at VAC - Thorn Harbour Health LGBTIQA+
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience.
Therapy may take a brief or extended period of time depending on identified treatment needs. Zoë uses an integrative evidenced based intuitive approach incorporating psychosexual, psychodynamic & somatic practice models. Sex-EQ works with all diverse populations & NDIS clients. Zoë started out as a therapist in 1998 at VAC - Thorn Harbour Health LGBTIQA+
(08) 9126 9400 View (08) 9126 9400
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Tara Scott
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am an Accredited Social Worker and Sex Therapist based in Magandjin/Brisbane and a proudly queer, non-binary, Autistic ADHD’er.
At Living Authentically Counselling, I provide LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming individual counselling services for folks seeking support with sexuality, gender identity and expression and neurodivergence. My personal values are self-determination, inclusion, acceptance, authenticity and kindness; and these show up in the way that I practice.
I am an Accredited Social Worker and Sex Therapist based in Magandjin/Brisbane and a proudly queer, non-binary, Autistic ADHD’er.
At Living Authentically Counselling, I provide LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming individual counselling services for folks seeking support with sexuality, gender identity and expression and neurodivergence. My personal values are self-determination, inclusion, acceptance, authenticity and kindness; and these show up in the way that I practice.
(07) 2100 4155 View (07) 2100 4155
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Berty Hills
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Berty is a dedicated and experienced counsellor committed to providing safe, supportive, and affirming counselling for all individuals seeking support. As a queer and neurodivergent person, Berty brings lived experience and an additional layer of empathy to her practice. She has experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, disordered eating and personality disorders.
Berty is a dedicated and experienced counsellor committed to providing safe, supportive, and affirming counselling for all individuals seeking support. As a queer and neurodivergent person, Berty brings lived experience and an additional layer of empathy to her practice. She has experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, disordered eating and personality disorders.
(08) 6171 2080 View (08) 6171 2080
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Natalia Amari
Social Worker
Online Only
I utilize DEEP (Dynamic Enriched Experiential Psychotherapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Sex Therapy to work with individuals and couples to disentangle themselves from prior relational wounds and cultivate the life they wish to lead.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a US-trained relational trauma therapist and somatic sexologist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
I utilize DEEP (Dynamic Enriched Experiential Psychotherapy), Somatic Experiencing, and Sex Therapy to work with individuals and couples to disentangle themselves from prior relational wounds and cultivate the life they wish to lead.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a US-trained relational trauma therapist and somatic sexologist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
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Alana Shapiro
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
(03) 4517 6946 View (03) 4517 6946
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Daniel Di Pietro
Psychotherapist, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sex and sexuality play a vital role in our lives.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
Sex and sexuality play a vital role in our lives.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
(03) 7003 2160 View (03) 7003 2160
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Luigi C Romanelli
Social Worker, AASW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer calm, practical counselling, sex therapy and clinical hypnotherapy for anxiety, trauma, sexual confidence, intimacy and life transitions.
With 20 years of experience providing therapy, I specialise in supporting clients with anxiety, trauma, sex therapy, and life transitions issues. Sessions are practical and deeply transformative, delivered in a safe, grounded space.
I offer calm, practical counselling, sex therapy and clinical hypnotherapy for anxiety, trauma, sexual confidence, intimacy and life transitions.
With 20 years of experience providing therapy, I specialise in supporting clients with anxiety, trauma, sex therapy, and life transitions issues. Sessions are practical and deeply transformative, delivered in a safe, grounded space.
(03) 6315 9073 View (03) 6315 9073
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Jessica Brown
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Online Only
These challenges are often shaped by deeper emotional patterns and beliefs around sex and the body.
I incorporate practical tools like guided reflection, imagery, and grounding exercises. While our work may begin with a specific concern around sexuality or intimacy, the process often creates positive ripple effects, strengthening emotional wellbeing and enhancing your overall quality of life.
These challenges are often shaped by deeper emotional patterns and beliefs around sex and the body.
I incorporate practical tools like guided reflection, imagery, and grounding exercises. While our work may begin with a specific concern around sexuality or intimacy, the process often creates positive ripple effects, strengthening emotional wellbeing and enhancing your overall quality of life.
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Louise Nenasheff
Counsellor, ACA-L4
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals/couples navigating the challenges of sex/porn addiction and betrayal trauma.
I understand that these struggles are complex, often carrying deep emotional pain, shame, and relational distress. My goal is to guide clients toward self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful connection. For partners experiencing betrayal trauma, I provide a supportive environment to process pain, establish boundaries, and rebuild trust.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals/couples navigating the challenges of sex/porn addiction and betrayal trauma.
I understand that these struggles are complex, often carrying deep emotional pain, shame, and relational distress. My goal is to guide clients toward self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful connection. For partners experiencing betrayal trauma, I provide a supportive environment to process pain, establish boundaries, and rebuild trust.
(08) 7184 4804 View (08) 7184 4804
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Francesco Poci - People Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Francesco can help with your issues or concerns such as anxiety, depression and phobias. Francesco also has a particular interest working with clients in regard to sexual health concerns. He can help you with workplace concerns, career counselling, life change and existential concerns. In addition to holding a Master of Professional Psychology from Monash University, he also holds a Master of Science in Medicine (HIV, STIs and Sexual Health) from The University of Sydney. He is therefore interested in assisting clients in regard to couples counselling and sexual dysfunction.
Francesco can help with your issues or concerns such as anxiety, depression and phobias. Francesco also has a particular interest working with clients in regard to sexual health concerns. He can help you with workplace concerns, career counselling, life change and existential concerns. In addition to holding a Master of Professional Psychology from Monash University, he also holds a Master of Science in Medicine (HIV, STIs and Sexual Health) from The University of Sydney. He is therefore interested in assisting clients in regard to couples counselling and sexual dysfunction.
(03) 9070 3565 View (03) 9070 3565
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Sex & Relationship Therapy, EMDR, Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I offer sex and relationship therapy, EMDR therapy, and individual counselling.
My approach is warm and practical. Your goals, comfort, and boundaries are my priority. I will always ask what you need from our time together, prioritising what matters most to you while also offering structure, skills, and education where desired. There is permission to explore openly, while also honouring your pace, and where we need to tread gently.
I offer sex and relationship therapy, EMDR therapy, and individual counselling.
My approach is warm and practical. Your goals, comfort, and boundaries are my priority. I will always ask what you need from our time together, prioritising what matters most to you while also offering structure, skills, and education where desired. There is permission to explore openly, while also honouring your pace, and where we need to tread gently.
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Selina Nguyen
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical sex and relationship therapist, I work with folks from different walks of life, yet all who feel stuck in their relationship, their bodies or sex lives wondering "how did I get here
I believe in the healing power of relationships and the importance of together learning how to be good romantic and sexual partners to ourselves and each other, whether that be learning how to navigate vulnerable conversations, creating new patterns, getting out of our heads, prioritising our sexual selves and more.
As a clinical sex and relationship therapist, I work with folks from different walks of life, yet all who feel stuck in their relationship, their bodies or sex lives wondering "how did I get here
I believe in the healing power of relationships and the importance of together learning how to be good romantic and sexual partners to ourselves and each other, whether that be learning how to navigate vulnerable conversations, creating new patterns, getting out of our heads, prioritising our sexual selves and more.
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A Piece Of Your Story
Counsellor, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a particular focus on men’s mental health, LGBTIQ+ mental health, and issues surrounding sexuality, including sexual compulsions and challenges with pornography use ( sex addiction, porn addiction).
Hello, I’m Anthony, and I’m passionate about supporting people who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Life can be overwhelming at times, and many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relying on old coping mechanisms that no longer serve them. My approach is to walk alongside you as we explore what aligns with your values and goals, helping you move towards growth, developing new stories or beliefs, while letting go of patterns that may no longer be helpful. I bring a compassionate, empathetic, trauma informed approach, along with lived experience, to our work together.
I have a particular focus on men’s mental health, LGBTIQ+ mental health, and issues surrounding sexuality, including sexual compulsions and challenges with pornography use ( sex addiction, porn addiction).
Hello, I’m Anthony, and I’m passionate about supporting people who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Life can be overwhelming at times, and many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relying on old coping mechanisms that no longer serve them. My approach is to walk alongside you as we explore what aligns with your values and goals, helping you move towards growth, developing new stories or beliefs, while letting go of patterns that may no longer be helpful. I bring a compassionate, empathetic, trauma informed approach, along with lived experience, to our work together.
(07) 3132 3742 View (07) 3132 3742
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Strong Space - Counselling for Men & Fathers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
(02) 5135 1111 View (02) 5135 1111
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David Nielsen
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Watson, ACT 2602
David is down-to-earth, non-judgmental and respectful: he creates a safe and trusting environment for his clients to discuss, explore, and resolve their concerns. Even in the most trying of circumstances, David gives his clients the support they need to turn their most challenging circumstances into opportunities for positive change. David equips his clients with practical strategies and workable solutions to all manner of concerns and difficulties. David is especially skilled at helping clients to manage conflict and improve their relationships.
David is down-to-earth, non-judgmental and respectful: he creates a safe and trusting environment for his clients to discuss, explore, and resolve their concerns. Even in the most trying of circumstances, David gives his clients the support they need to turn their most challenging circumstances into opportunities for positive change. David equips his clients with practical strategies and workable solutions to all manner of concerns and difficulties. David is especially skilled at helping clients to manage conflict and improve their relationships.
(02) 5118 9980 View (02) 5118 9980
Photo of darleen Barton - DIPAC Counselling, Therapy, Mediation & Coaching , Counsellor, ACA-L2
Types of counselling Darleen specialises in the following types of counselling: Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Sex Therapy Desire & Intimacy Counselling Trauma, Counselling Porn Addiction, Online Counselling, , Counselling Narcissism Counselling, Pre-Marriage Program, Anger Management, LGBTQ+ Anxiety Counselling, Grief Counselling.
Special areas of interest Childhood trauma in adults, IVF fertility, post and pre-natal depression, pregnancy, parenting (young children/teenagers), same sex couples, young couples, couples with young families, senior couples, extended families/in-laws, affairs, couples in business, grief and loss/trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual trauma.
Types of counselling Darleen specialises in the following types of counselling: Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Sex Therapy Desire & Intimacy Counselling Trauma, Counselling Porn Addiction, Online Counselling, , Counselling Narcissism Counselling, Pre-Marriage Program, Anger Management, LGBTQ+ Anxiety Counselling, Grief Counselling.
Special areas of interest Childhood trauma in adults, IVF fertility, post and pre-natal depression, pregnancy, parenting (young children/teenagers), same sex couples, young couples, couples with young families, senior couples, extended families/in-laws, affairs, couples in business, grief and loss/trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual trauma.
(02) 5118 9826 View (02) 5118 9826
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Jenni Boon
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
As a registered psychologist for over 25 years I have training and expertise in diverse therapeutic approaches, incliding CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy, ACT, Gender Diversity, Positive Sexuality training and the Three-Phase Trauma Recovery Model.
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
As a registered psychologist for over 25 years I have training and expertise in diverse therapeutic approaches, incliding CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy, ACT, Gender Diversity, Positive Sexuality training and the Three-Phase Trauma Recovery Model.
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
0427 237 051 View 0427 237 051

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Sex Therapy
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.

Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.

What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.

What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.