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Rhiannon Derrig
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
Erskineville, NSW 2043
As a therapist, I deeply value sex positivity, social justice and removing the stigma and social constraints surrounding mental health work.
As a clincial psychotherapist and registered psycho sexual therapist, I specialise in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sexual difficulties, including intimacy and trust. I am also passionate about providing support for navigating gendered, sexual, racial, and neuro diversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma. Centering unconditional positive regard, I work closely with the client to deeply explore how their past experiences, current situations, family background, and social elements of their lives have impacted their wellbeing.
As a therapist, I deeply value sex positivity, social justice and removing the stigma and social constraints surrounding mental health work.
As a clincial psychotherapist and registered psycho sexual therapist, I specialise in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sexual difficulties, including intimacy and trust. I am also passionate about providing support for navigating gendered, sexual, racial, and neuro diversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma. Centering unconditional positive regard, I work closely with the client to deeply explore how their past experiences, current situations, family background, and social elements of their lives have impacted their wellbeing.
(02) 9100 0199 View (02) 9100 0199
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Saskia Kalwinek
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Erskineville, NSW 2043
I am a Sydney-based Psycho sexual Therapist who is passionate about empowering people to explore, enjoy, and improve their sexual life, health, self-esteem, communication, and knowledge. I also, provide online sessions. I specialise in couples therapy, treating sexual dysfunctions but I also do general counselling, Art Therapy, IFS, and CBT. My clients have issues such as libido, orgasm issues; premature ejaculation; erectile dysfunction; painful sex; sex, porn, and masturbation addiction; issues with post-cancer intimacy. I'm also a Kundalini Awakening guide and do Past Life Regression Hypnosis, a type of energetic healing.
I am a Sydney-based Psycho sexual Therapist who is passionate about empowering people to explore, enjoy, and improve their sexual life, health, self-esteem, communication, and knowledge. I also, provide online sessions. I specialise in couples therapy, treating sexual dysfunctions but I also do general counselling, Art Therapy, IFS, and CBT. My clients have issues such as libido, orgasm issues; premature ejaculation; erectile dysfunction; painful sex; sex, porn, and masturbation addiction; issues with post-cancer intimacy. I'm also a Kundalini Awakening guide and do Past Life Regression Hypnosis, a type of energetic healing.
(02) 8105 6142 View (02) 8105 6142
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Safari Lee
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Erskineville, NSW 2043
BDSM & fetish, sex workers and their clients, and people in diverse relationships.
Hello and welcome. Change, uncertainty and loss of control can affect us in many ways, and talking about it can help you understand what's happening in your life. I'm an experienced counsellor and sex therapist and offer online and in-person sessions. Some of the many issues I support people with include anxiety and loss of direction, managing sexual urges and addictions including online porn and substance use, changes in erections, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy. Together, we can identify the life you want, find ways to remove the obstacles, and plan a fulfilling way forward.
BDSM & fetish, sex workers and their clients, and people in diverse relationships.
Hello and welcome. Change, uncertainty and loss of control can affect us in many ways, and talking about it can help you understand what's happening in your life. I'm an experienced counsellor and sex therapist and offer online and in-person sessions. Some of the many issues I support people with include anxiety and loss of direction, managing sexual urges and addictions including online porn and substance use, changes in erections, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy. Together, we can identify the life you want, find ways to remove the obstacles, and plan a fulfilling way forward.
(02) 9100 0930 View (02) 9100 0930
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inner haven therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Erskineville, NSW 2043  (Online Only)
As an empathetic and inclusive counsellor, I am committed to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds on their unique journeys. With a focus on the queer/gay, BIPOC, Asian, and male communities, I offer a safe space where clients can explore the full spectrum of the human experience. My holistic approach addresses mental health, well-being, relationships, sexuality, identity, and confidence. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of life, fostering self-discovery and empowering personal growth. Let's embark on a transformative path towards healing, authenticity, and empowerment.
As an empathetic and inclusive counsellor, I am committed to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds on their unique journeys. With a focus on the queer/gay, BIPOC, Asian, and male communities, I offer a safe space where clients can explore the full spectrum of the human experience. My holistic approach addresses mental health, well-being, relationships, sexuality, identity, and confidence. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of life, fostering self-discovery and empowering personal growth. Let's embark on a transformative path towards healing, authenticity, and empowerment.
(02) 9100 0511 View (02) 9100 0511
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Renee Davies
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erskineville, NSW 2043
She is currently completing a Masters in Psycho sexual Therapy and an intensive 3 year in-depth training in Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic therapy.
At Elemental, Renée’s personal approach creates an environment where each person feels supported, connected, and understood. She believes that our sense of self and our interpersonal relationships are vital to our overall well-being. Relationships can shape who we are, how we see the world, and how we feel about ourselves. At the heart of our human experience lies the need for connection. Renée values diversity and cherishes the richness and creativity that our differences bring to our lives. She loves working with people of all sexual preferences, sex and gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and relationship types and styles.
She is currently completing a Masters in Psycho sexual Therapy and an intensive 3 year in-depth training in Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic therapy.
At Elemental, Renée’s personal approach creates an environment where each person feels supported, connected, and understood. She believes that our sense of self and our interpersonal relationships are vital to our overall well-being. Relationships can shape who we are, how we see the world, and how we feel about ourselves. At the heart of our human experience lies the need for connection. Renée values diversity and cherishes the richness and creativity that our differences bring to our lives. She loves working with people of all sexual preferences, sex and gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and relationship types and styles.
(02) 9100 0327 View (02) 9100 0327
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Marlee Greer
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Erskineville, NSW 2043  (Online Only)
I offer support with food and body image issues, alcohol or substance use, trauma (developmental, interpersonal, systemic, or intergenerational), exploring neurodivergence and developing affirming strategies, nervous system education and regulation strategies, polyamory/consensual non-monogamy, same-gender (LGBQ) relationship issues & sexual identity.
I offer online counselling and advocacy services for people who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, in diverse relationship structures or with complex health challenges or disability. I am committed to providing a space that is anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, fat-liberating, sex-positive, neurodiversity-affirming, disability justice-oriented, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive.
I offer support with food and body image issues, alcohol or substance use, trauma (developmental, interpersonal, systemic, or intergenerational), exploring neurodivergence and developing affirming strategies, nervous system education and regulation strategies, polyamory/consensual non-monogamy, same-gender (LGBQ) relationship issues & sexual identity.
I offer online counselling and advocacy services for people who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, in diverse relationship structures or with complex health challenges or disability. I am committed to providing a space that is anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, fat-liberating, sex-positive, neurodiversity-affirming, disability justice-oriented, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive.
(03) 7037 6955 View (03) 7037 6955
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Josh Feeney (Tribe Wellness)
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Erskineville, NSW 2043  (Online Only)
I am a LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellor deeply passionate about helping LGBTQ+ adults and their allies recognise their strengths, overcome challenges and develop self-awareness tools. I know what it feels like not to feel heard and supported, so I created www.tribewellness.com.au so no one else has to continue feeling this way. My goal is to help you discover solutions that proactively set you up for a better tomorrow. At Tribe Wellness, we offer a strong foundation of support, understanding, and empowerment for those struggling with who they are and how they fit in the world. We are committed to helping you overcome guilt and shame.
I am a LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellor deeply passionate about helping LGBTQ+ adults and their allies recognise their strengths, overcome challenges and develop self-awareness tools. I know what it feels like not to feel heard and supported, so I created www.tribewellness.com.au so no one else has to continue feeling this way. My goal is to help you discover solutions that proactively set you up for a better tomorrow. At Tribe Wellness, we offer a strong foundation of support, understanding, and empowerment for those struggling with who they are and how they fit in the world. We are committed to helping you overcome guilt and shame.
(02) 9100 0933 View (02) 9100 0933

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Sex Therapy Counsellors

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.