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Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA
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Toya Ricci

Counsellor, MA (she, her)

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Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Let's Connect (03) 8595 5264
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Toya (she/her) is an inclusive and culturally sensitive counsellor, sex therapist and sexuality educator with experience in supporting people from diverse backgrounds. Both as a professional and a woman of colour, Toya recognises that therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging process and seeks to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their concerns and experiences so that they can achieve meaningful outcomes.
Toya uses an eclectic approach integrating intersectional, existential, cognitive behavioural, compassion focused, and solution focused therapeutic frameworks to help build emotional intelligence, develop self-awareness and cultivate personal growth.
Toya's approach enables her to work with clients in a holistic manner, taking into account individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, and personal values. Toya is also passionate about the power of creativity and enjoys facilitating creative and experiential arts therapy experiences as means for healing and transformation.
Take the first step to help. Call or Toya Ricci now - (03) 8595 5264

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pola Practice

Ascot Vale, VIC 3032

(03) 8595 5264
I focus on Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Intimacy 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (03) 8595 5264
Photo of Toya Ricci, MA, Counsellor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pola Practice

Ascot Vale, VIC 3032

(03) 8595 5264
I focus on Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Intimacy 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Discounted rates are available for those who need them. Please reach out if you would like to discuss payment options.
or call with questions - (03) 8595 5264
Photo of Toya Ricci, MA, Counsellor
Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA
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Discounted rates are available for those who need them. Please reach out if you would like to discuss payment options.
or call with questions - (03) 8595 5264
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Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Curtin University Toya Ricci
  • In Practice for 14 Years
  • Degree/Diploma from Swinburne University of Technology in Psychology (BSoSc) Bachelor of Social Science / 2008
  • Diploma from Melbourne Institute of Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy 2008
  • Sexology, Creative & Experiential Arts Therapy, Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma, Graduated 2009
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I have 15 years experience helping people to facilitate creative expression. I now use my experience to help clients express their sexuality
or call with questions - (03) 8595 5264
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Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA
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I have 15 years experience helping people to facilitate creative expression. I now use my experience to help clients express their sexuality
or call with questions - (03) 8595 5264
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Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Intimacy

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Body Positivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Dating & Relationships
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Sex therapy can be quite brief, with most issues being improved in 3-5 sessions. We contextualise your unique sexual experiences within your mind, body and relationship and use evidenced-based theories and interventions to develop effective solutions that are right for you and your relationship.
or call with questions - (03) 8595 5264
Photo of Toya Ricci, MA, Counsellor
Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA
"
Sex therapy can be quite brief, with most issues being improved in 3-5 sessions. We contextualise your unique sexual experiences within your mind, body and relationship and use evidenced-based theories and interventions to develop effective solutions that are right for you and your relationship.
or call with questions - (03) 8595 5264
Photo of Toya Ricci, MA, Counsellor
Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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Because there are so many ways that we experience sex, I find it tricky to stick to one particular therapeutic approach and tend to use an eclectic mix. Generally in my practice, I tend to suggest interventions that draw from Compassion Focused Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, some Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Experiential therapy and Creative and Experiential Arts Therapy.
or call with questions - (03) 8595 5264
Photo of Toya Ricci, MA, Counsellor
Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA
"
Because there are so many ways that we experience sex, I find it tricky to stick to one particular therapeutic approach and tend to use an eclectic mix. Generally in my practice, I tend to suggest interventions that draw from Compassion Focused Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, some Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Experiential therapy and Creative and Experiential Arts Therapy.
or call with questions - (03) 8595 5264
Photo of Toya Ricci, MA, Counsellor
Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA

Location

Primary Location

Pola Practice

Ascot Vale, VIC 3032

(03) 8595 5264
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 8595 5264
Photo of Toya Ricci, MA, Counsellor
Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 8595 5264
Photo of Toya Ricci, MA, Counsellor
Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA