Sex Therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC
These can include difficulties relating to erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, vulvodynia, vaginismus, as well as other difficulties with sex and relating.
As a Relationship Counsellor, I work with people in relationships of all formations, supporting people to connect and work through difficulties or challenges that may present. My practice is informed by attachment theory, systems theory, psychodynamic theory and emotion-focused therapy.
These can include difficulties relating to erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, vulvodynia, vaginismus, as well as other difficulties with sex and relating.
As a Relationship Counsellor, I work with people in relationships of all formations, supporting people to connect and work through difficulties or challenges that may present. My practice is informed by attachment theory, systems theory, psychodynamic theory and emotion-focused therapy.
Stina is a registered counsellor, certified somatic therapist, IFS-trained and trauma-informed, and yoga and mindfulness teacher.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and community services, Stina offers a grounded, integrative approach to counselling that honours the complexity of the human experience. She draws on somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing and growth. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, or guided visualisation—offered gently and with consent. Stina believes healing is not about fixing what is broken, but rediscovering what is already whole.
Stina is a registered counsellor, certified somatic therapist, IFS-trained and trauma-informed, and yoga and mindfulness teacher.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and community services, Stina offers a grounded, integrative approach to counselling that honours the complexity of the human experience. She draws on somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing and growth. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, or guided visualisation—offered gently and with consent. Stina believes healing is not about fixing what is broken, but rediscovering what is already whole.
Relationship troubles? Wondering if anything or anyone could help? You may be feeling alone, and doubtful - full of worry, guilt or shame at being here. But hearing more anger or blame as you withdraw emotionally only prolongs the problem & often makes things worse. It's lonely being in a relationship where the other person no longer feels 'present'. Ignoring the problems doesn't work, rather it pushes them underground where they fester. At this point you may be feeling raw, stressed, isolated, fearful or disillusioned. Tears & frustration one minute, anger the next. If rekindling love and connection is important to you, let's talk.
Relationship troubles? Wondering if anything or anyone could help? You may be feeling alone, and doubtful - full of worry, guilt or shame at being here. But hearing more anger or blame as you withdraw emotionally only prolongs the problem & often makes things worse. It's lonely being in a relationship where the other person no longer feels 'present'. Ignoring the problems doesn't work, rather it pushes them underground where they fester. At this point you may be feeling raw, stressed, isolated, fearful or disillusioned. Tears & frustration one minute, anger the next. If rekindling love and connection is important to you, let's talk.
I am a counsellor, sexologist and clinical supervisor with experience working with clients who have been in the same place you are. Just like a plant, you need water, sun and a safe place to grow. I provide the space for you to focus on your stuckness and to safely sit in the uncomfortableness. Trauma, guilt, anxiety and anger can hold you back from living. Maybe your relationship needs a jump start. Intimacy may no longer exist. Life can be hard sometimes but you don't have to do it on your own. I am here to walk with you along your journey. There is a way forward, a way to feed your soul and a way to let the light in.
I am a counsellor, sexologist and clinical supervisor with experience working with clients who have been in the same place you are. Just like a plant, you need water, sun and a safe place to grow. I provide the space for you to focus on your stuckness and to safely sit in the uncomfortableness. Trauma, guilt, anxiety and anger can hold you back from living. Maybe your relationship needs a jump start. Intimacy may no longer exist. Life can be hard sometimes but you don't have to do it on your own. I am here to walk with you along your journey. There is a way forward, a way to feed your soul and a way to let the light in.
Are you struggling to connect with yourself or others? Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from your emotions or body, or carrying the weight of past trauma? At Bloom Well-being, we specialise in helping those who’ve faced difficult childhoods, abusive relationships, or life-altering experiences. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. We believe you are the expert of your own story, and we’re here to support you on your healing journey with warmth, respect, and professional care.
Are you struggling to connect with yourself or others? Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from your emotions or body, or carrying the weight of past trauma? At Bloom Well-being, we specialise in helping those who’ve faced difficult childhoods, abusive relationships, or life-altering experiences. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. We believe you are the expert of your own story, and we’re here to support you on your healing journey with warmth, respect, and professional care.
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate the challenging terrain of relational trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship transformation. My approach integrates deep psychological work with practical strategies for healing and growth, drawing upon psychoanalytic understanding, EMDR trauma processing, dream analysis, and body-based awareness.
Relational trauma can emerge from various experiences, including narcissistic abuse, family estrangement, workplace psychological abuse, and toxic relationship patterns. These experiences often leave deep emotional wounds.
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate the challenging terrain of relational trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship transformation. My approach integrates deep psychological work with practical strategies for healing and growth, drawing upon psychoanalytic understanding, EMDR trauma processing, dream analysis, and body-based awareness.
Relational trauma can emerge from various experiences, including narcissistic abuse, family estrangement, workplace psychological abuse, and toxic relationship patterns. These experiences often leave deep emotional wounds.
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Our promise is to be there for you in every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. We also offer a free 30 minutes introductory counselling session to all first time clients who book with us in advance.
Our promise is to be there for you in every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. We also offer a free 30 minutes introductory counselling session to all first time clients who book with us in advance.
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I am sex positive, LGBTQI+ inclusive, kink friendly and welcoming of all relationships.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor who uses a warm and empathic approach to create a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for the individuals I work with. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to realise their inner strengths, to navigate the unique challenges they may be facing.
I am sex positive, LGBTQI+ inclusive, kink friendly and welcoming of all relationships.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor who uses a warm and empathic approach to create a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for the individuals I work with. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to realise their inner strengths, to navigate the unique challenges they may be facing.
Brydan works across many psychological problems, however has an interest working with gender, sexuality, sex and intimacy issues, trauma, and men's mental health.
Brydan (he/him) works with adults of all backgrounds, and has a particular interest working with those within the LGBTI+ community. He supports his clients across various mental health challenges, and utilises an eclectic mix of therapy styles, including CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR. Brydan works with clients in Australia through his practice Brydan Xavier Psychology (www.brydanxavier.com.au) and travels internationally to work with clients abroad through his practice Global Minds Psychology (www.globalmindspsychology.com).
Brydan works across many psychological problems, however has an interest working with gender, sexuality, sex and intimacy issues, trauma, and men's mental health.
Brydan (he/him) works with adults of all backgrounds, and has a particular interest working with those within the LGBTI+ community. He supports his clients across various mental health challenges, and utilises an eclectic mix of therapy styles, including CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR. Brydan works with clients in Australia through his practice Brydan Xavier Psychology (www.brydanxavier.com.au) and travels internationally to work with clients abroad through his practice Global Minds Psychology (www.globalmindspsychology.com).
I provide specialised counselling support to people with diverse experiences, including neurodivergence, gender, race, sexuality, disability, and fatness.
I have experience working with a range of therapeutic focuses including trauma, neurodiversity, sex and sexuality, and diverse relationship structures (including D/s dynamics, polyamory, and other relationship arrangements). I am passionate in creating a unique therapeutic space for every participant that supports their wellbeing and therapeutic goals.
I provide specialised counselling support to people with diverse experiences, including neurodivergence, gender, race, sexuality, disability, and fatness.
I have experience working with a range of therapeutic focuses including trauma, neurodiversity, sex and sexuality, and diverse relationship structures (including D/s dynamics, polyamory, and other relationship arrangements). I am passionate in creating a unique therapeutic space for every participant that supports their wellbeing and therapeutic goals.
They specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment.
Louis's psychotherapeutic education was built upon a framework of Person-Centred Therapy, attachment repair, and trauma therapy. They draw on training in modalities including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Focusing, Existential Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy among others, depending on the specific needs and goals of each client.
They specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment.
Louis's psychotherapeutic education was built upon a framework of Person-Centred Therapy, attachment repair, and trauma therapy. They draw on training in modalities including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Focusing, Existential Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy among others, depending on the specific needs and goals of each client.
I am experienced with non-monogamy and I am in my final year of studying a degree in psychosexual therapy to become a certified sex therapist.
I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, gambling addiction, trauma, and OCD. I like to take the time to learn about you and tailor my counselling style to suit you, drawing on techniques including CBT, ACT, and DBT to name a few. I welcome diverse clients from all backgrounds.
I am experienced with non-monogamy and I am in my final year of studying a degree in psychosexual therapy to become a certified sex therapist.
I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, gambling addiction, trauma, and OCD. I like to take the time to learn about you and tailor my counselling style to suit you, drawing on techniques including CBT, ACT, and DBT to name a few. I welcome diverse clients from all backgrounds.
Paula-Jane is an accredited mental health counsellor and sex therapist working with individuals and intimate couples; providing care for a diverse range of issues and concerns.
Everyone deserves to live their best life. Together we will work towards bettering your relationship with yourself and others through individual and couples counselling. Paula-Jane specializes in complex trauma, working with adults who are victim/survivors of childhood sexual assault, and sex and intimacy education for NDIS participants.
Paula-Jane is an accredited mental health counsellor and sex therapist working with individuals and intimate couples; providing care for a diverse range of issues and concerns.
Everyone deserves to live their best life. Together we will work towards bettering your relationship with yourself and others through individual and couples counselling. Paula-Jane specializes in complex trauma, working with adults who are victim/survivors of childhood sexual assault, and sex and intimacy education for NDIS participants.
At the heart of my practice is a safe, non-judgmental space to openly explore gender and sexuality and make sense of queerness in a cis-heterosexual world.
As someone with lived queer experience, I understand the unique challenges that can arise during our journey to accept ourselves. I walk alongside my clients as they explore identity, work towards coming out or transitioning, heal from trauma, address shame, explore attachment patterns, navigate relationships and sex, and move toward deeper self-acceptance.
At the heart of my practice is a safe, non-judgmental space to openly explore gender and sexuality and make sense of queerness in a cis-heterosexual world.
As someone with lived queer experience, I understand the unique challenges that can arise during our journey to accept ourselves. I walk alongside my clients as they explore identity, work towards coming out or transitioning, heal from trauma, address shame, explore attachment patterns, navigate relationships and sex, and move toward deeper self-acceptance.
Toya (she/her) is an inclusive and culturally sensitive counsellor, sex therapist and sexuality educator with experience in supporting people from diverse backgrounds.
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 (she/her) is an inclusive and culturally sensitive counsellor, sex therapist and sexuality educator with experience in supporting people from diverse backgrounds.
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.
I specialise in couples therapy, addictions including behavioural ( sex and porn) and substances (drugs and alcohol), trauma, ADHD and general depression and anxiety disorders.
I use ACT, CBT, narrative therapy and person centred therapy as appropriate for the client. In couples therapy I use Gottman Method and emotion focussed therapy with the aim to help clients understand patterns of behaviour and provide tools to change or adapt that behaviour that makes life more meaningful and rewarding.
I specialise in couples therapy, addictions including behavioural ( sex and porn) and substances (drugs and alcohol), trauma, ADHD and general depression and anxiety disorders.
I use ACT, CBT, narrative therapy and person centred therapy as appropriate for the client. In couples therapy I use Gottman Method and emotion focussed therapy with the aim to help clients understand patterns of behaviour and provide tools to change or adapt that behaviour that makes life more meaningful and rewarding.
Since returning to Australia in 2014, my focus has largely been on PTSD and how it impacts sexuality, pleasure and identity.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the community sector. Having worked in both urban and regional locations in Australia, and in community-based roles in the UK and Canada, I pride myself on being able to connect with people from all walks of life. I've worked with people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and abilities. Whilst working on Vancouver Island, I ran addictions support groups made up of an assortment of individuals. Homeless folks would be facing similar issues to investment banker-types. This led to me becoming more interested in the universality of trauma and PTSD.
Since returning to Australia in 2014, my focus has largely been on PTSD and how it impacts sexuality, pleasure and identity.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the community sector. Having worked in both urban and regional locations in Australia, and in community-based roles in the UK and Canada, I pride myself on being able to connect with people from all walks of life. I've worked with people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and abilities. Whilst working on Vancouver Island, I ran addictions support groups made up of an assortment of individuals. Homeless folks would be facing similar issues to investment banker-types. This led to me becoming more interested in the universality of trauma and PTSD.
I am queer friendly, poly friendly, sex worker friendly and supportive of gender diversity.
Rebecca is trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, Schema Therapy and is strongly influenced by somatic approaches. Rebecca has a strong interest in relationships and sexuality, with additional training in addressing sexual dysfunction. She is also experienced in working with neurodiversity, trauma and complex trauma and mood disorders.
I am queer friendly, poly friendly, sex worker friendly and supportive of gender diversity.
Rebecca is trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, Schema Therapy and is strongly influenced by somatic approaches. Rebecca has a strong interest in relationships and sexuality, with additional training in addressing sexual dysfunction. She is also experienced in working with neurodiversity, trauma and complex trauma and mood disorders.
My practice focuses on sexuality, gender, and relationship therapy.
I bring a blend of creative and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to my work. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed perspective, using narrative, gestalt and internal family systems therapy. I believe in integrating the mind and body in the healing process, helping clients to reconnect with themselves and their narratives in a holistic way.
My practice focuses on sexuality, gender, and relationship therapy.
I bring a blend of creative and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to my work. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed perspective, using narrative, gestalt and internal family systems therapy. I believe in integrating the mind and body in the healing process, helping clients to reconnect with themselves and their narratives in a holistic way.
Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy.
My intention as a Therapist and Supervisor is to provide a safe and honest environment where people can explore their feelings, experiences, learnings and areas for development; gaining a greater insight and appreciation of self, other and situation. My background and training is within humanistic and relational approaches to counselling and supervision.
Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy.
My intention as a Therapist and Supervisor is to provide a safe and honest environment where people can explore their feelings, experiences, learnings and areas for development; gaining a greater insight and appreciation of self, other and situation. My background and training is within humanistic and relational approaches to counselling and supervision.
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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.