Sex Therapists in Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

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Polysoma
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Goodwood, SA 5034
You may face painful sex, low desire, performance anxiety, intimacy struggles, experiencing problematic sexual behaviours, or are healing from sexual trauma.
I provide specialised sex therapy for sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns, low desire, performance anxiety, genital pain and sexual trauma. With formal sexology training and trauma-informed practice, I support individuals and couples in a safe, judgment-free space to address psychosexual issues and rebuild sexual confidence.
You may face painful sex, low desire, performance anxiety, intimacy struggles, experiencing problematic sexual behaviours, or are healing from sexual trauma.
I provide specialised sex therapy for sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns, low desire, performance anxiety, genital pain and sexual trauma. With formal sexology training and trauma-informed practice, I support individuals and couples in a safe, judgment-free space to address psychosexual issues and rebuild sexual confidence.
(08) 7008 9770 View (08) 7008 9770
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Stacey Micallef
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Online Only
​ Stacey can help you explore intimate connections, sexual concerns and playful sex.
My areas of interest and focus are: gender and sexual identity, sexual pain conditions, orgasm concerns, arousal concerns and overcoming sexual shame.
​ Stacey can help you explore intimate connections, sexual concerns and playful sex.
My areas of interest and focus are: gender and sexual identity, sexual pain conditions, orgasm concerns, arousal concerns and overcoming sexual shame.
(08) 7079 5750 View (08) 7079 5750
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Louise Nenasheff
Counsellor, ACA-L4
3 Endorsed
One Tree Hill, SA 5114
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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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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Johanna - Counsellor/ Psychosexual therapist
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I provide a sex-worker inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink-aware, & culturally responsive space, and am experienced in working with diverse relationship structures including polyamory.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and sexual wellbeing. I specialise in supporting people impacted by sexual trauma, intimacy difficulties, and complex emotional experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, focusing on safety, emotional regulation, and helping clients rebuild confidence, connection, & a sense of control. With a background in mental health, AOD, and social housing, I have experience working with clients facing complex life challenges, including trauma, relationship distress, and identity concerns. I also offer psychosexual therapy, supporting men, women, couples
I provide a sex-worker inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink-aware, & culturally responsive space, and am experienced in working with diverse relationship structures including polyamory.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and sexual wellbeing. I specialise in supporting people impacted by sexual trauma, intimacy difficulties, and complex emotional experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, focusing on safety, emotional regulation, and helping clients rebuild confidence, connection, & a sense of control. With a background in mental health, AOD, and social housing, I have experience working with clients facing complex life challenges, including trauma, relationship distress, and identity concerns. I also offer psychosexual therapy, supporting men, women, couples
(02) 9100 0121 View (02) 9100 0121
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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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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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Thinking Feeling Moving
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Pluralistic in her approach using a bio-psycho-social framework, while working somatically to help people feel safe in their bodies, gain a deeper understanding of their sexuality, explore how it fits within their relationships, and access pleasure.
CNM/ erection problems, inability to orgasm, infertility/ low sexual desire, painful intercourse, premature or early ejaculation/ problematic porn use, relationship problems (inc. couples and poly), sex/ gender/ erotic and relationship identity concerns, sexual compulsions, specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ Trauma/ Shame
Pluralistic in her approach using a bio-psycho-social framework, while working somatically to help people feel safe in their bodies, gain a deeper understanding of their sexuality, explore how it fits within their relationships, and access pleasure.
CNM/ erection problems, inability to orgasm, infertility/ low sexual desire, painful intercourse, premature or early ejaculation/ problematic porn use, relationship problems (inc. couples and poly), sex/ gender/ erotic and relationship identity concerns, sexual compulsions, specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ Trauma/ Shame
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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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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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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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Clinton Power
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I provide sex therapy for individual and couple sexual issues and I’m experienced in working with LGBT and same- sex couples.
Can you relate to either of these statements? “I’m so over hurtful relationships. I’m starting to think I’ll be single forever” "We can’t keep fighting like this. If something doesn’t change we’re headed for a breakup” If you can relate to the pain of struggling in a relationship, you’re not alone. If you’re an individual in relationship pain, I can help you overcome your past relationship hurts, understand your blocks to intimacy, and help you create a successful long-term relationship. If you’re a couple, I can help you resolve long-standing issues and rebuild the loving, intimate and harmonious relationship you once had.
I provide sex therapy for individual and couple sexual issues and I’m experienced in working with LGBT and same- sex couples.
Can you relate to either of these statements? “I’m so over hurtful relationships. I’m starting to think I’ll be single forever” "We can’t keep fighting like this. If something doesn’t change we’re headed for a breakup” If you can relate to the pain of struggling in a relationship, you’re not alone. If you’re an individual in relationship pain, I can help you overcome your past relationship hurts, understand your blocks to intimacy, and help you create a successful long-term relationship. If you’re a couple, I can help you resolve long-standing issues and rebuild the loving, intimate and harmonious relationship you once had.
(02) 8188 3842 View (02) 8188 3842
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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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Kendall Buckley
Counsellor, MA
Online Only
I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community.
Since opening my practice I have noticed that a significant portion of my patients neurodiverse, I am open about my own neurodiversity and in addition to professional training use this, to inform my practice. Where appropriate I try to focus on upskilling my patients through DBT skills and somatic practices.
I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community.
Since opening my practice I have noticed that a significant portion of my patients neurodiverse, I am open about my own neurodiversity and in addition to professional training use this, to inform my practice. Where appropriate I try to focus on upskilling my patients through DBT skills and somatic practices.
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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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Richard T
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
He has trained in areas of sexual health, sexuality and sexual concerns.
Are you LGBTQIA+ and looking to work on issues affecting your relationships but the thought of having to explain your gender identity or relationship style to a therapist puts you off? Richard enjoys working with people experiencing challenges in relationships, identity and meaning.
He has trained in areas of sexual health, sexuality and sexual concerns.
Are you LGBTQIA+ and looking to work on issues affecting your relationships but the thought of having to explain your gender identity or relationship style to a therapist puts you off? Richard enjoys working with people experiencing challenges in relationships, identity and meaning.
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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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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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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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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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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.