Sex Therapists in Brighton, VIC

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Francesco Poci - People Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Brighton, VIC 3186
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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Devika Dey
Counsellor, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I take my training seriously and have invested in training with only the best when it comes to sexuality and relationships.
I am a couples and relationship counselor, dedicated to helping individuals and couples feel truly understood, supported, and connected. I am the support squad for couples who are life/spouse partners and friends/siblings. My mission is to reduce the anxiety associated with conflict while supporting deeper connection and growth for all couples. Relationships are a beautiful dance towards connection, belonging and intimacy often leaves individuals and couples feeling; anxious, fearful, frustrated, angry, disconnected, numb, overwhelmed, disorientated, stressed, depleted, and lost.
I take my training seriously and have invested in training with only the best when it comes to sexuality and relationships.
I am a couples and relationship counselor, dedicated to helping individuals and couples feel truly understood, supported, and connected. I am the support squad for couples who are life/spouse partners and friends/siblings. My mission is to reduce the anxiety associated with conflict while supporting deeper connection and growth for all couples. Relationships are a beautiful dance towards connection, belonging and intimacy often leaves individuals and couples feeling; anxious, fearful, frustrated, angry, disconnected, numb, overwhelmed, disorientated, stressed, depleted, and lost.
(03) 8203 5362 View (03) 8203 5362
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Nina Stevanovic Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I also offer a space where women are able to discuss sexuality and delve into taboo topics, if that is something that they wish to explore.
I apply a non-pathologising approach in therapy. I work collaboratively and holistically with clients to achieve their goals. I hold space for and welcome emotional expression and conversations that may be very difficult to have elsewhere. I also like to work with and help women build tolerance for strong emotions such as shame and guilt.
I also offer a space where women are able to discuss sexuality and delve into taboo topics, if that is something that they wish to explore.
I apply a non-pathologising approach in therapy. I work collaboratively and holistically with clients to achieve their goals. I hold space for and welcome emotional expression and conversations that may be very difficult to have elsewhere. I also like to work with and help women build tolerance for strong emotions such as shame and guilt.
(03) 7500 5471 View (03) 7500 5471
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MSRCC - Specialist Relationship Therapists
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
MSRCC specialises in relationships, neurodiversity, trauma, LGBTQI plus and sex therapy.
Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support and more from their relationship. Do you find yourself and your significant other at a crossroads, where you often find yourself experiencing similar problems and difficulties and struggling to navigate through your differences? Do you and your partner find yourselves stuck in negative patterns, struggling to resolve the same conflicts again and again? Are issues in your sexual relationship or parenting style causing friction?
MSRCC specialises in relationships, neurodiversity, trauma, LGBTQI plus and sex therapy.
Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support and more from their relationship. Do you find yourself and your significant other at a crossroads, where you often find yourself experiencing similar problems and difficulties and struggling to navigate through your differences? Do you and your partner find yourselves stuck in negative patterns, struggling to resolve the same conflicts again and again? Are issues in your sexual relationship or parenting style causing friction?
0411 615 313 View 0411 615 313
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Orly Miller
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
You may feel consumed by thoughts of someone, caught in cycles of longing, uncertainty, and emotional highs and crashes. Limerence can feel confusing, addictive, and destabilising. You might know the relationship is not healthy, yet struggle to let go. I work with individuals and couples experiencing limerence, obsessive love, attachment anxiety, betrayal, or relationship distress who want clarity, emotional steadiness, and healthier connection.
You may feel consumed by thoughts of someone, caught in cycles of longing, uncertainty, and emotional highs and crashes. Limerence can feel confusing, addictive, and destabilising. You might know the relationship is not healthy, yet struggle to let go. I work with individuals and couples experiencing limerence, obsessive love, attachment anxiety, betrayal, or relationship distress who want clarity, emotional steadiness, and healthier connection.
(03) 7003 2040 View (03) 7003 2040
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Adam Kreuzer - Psychotherapist
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.
I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.
(03) 7020 2782 View (03) 7020 2782
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Kellie Dundon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming and at times we need extra support. You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, ADHD, or just feeling stuck. Maybe you're looking to understand yourself better, cope more effectively, or find a bit more peace. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what's going on. You don’t have to go through it alone. If you're looking for a safe, supportive space to explore things at your pace, I offer online psychology sessions for adults across Australia, and in-person sessions in Elwood VIC.
Life can feel overwhelming and at times we need extra support. You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, ADHD, or just feeling stuck. Maybe you're looking to understand yourself better, cope more effectively, or find a bit more peace. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what's going on. You don’t have to go through it alone. If you're looking for a safe, supportive space to explore things at your pace, I offer online psychology sessions for adults across Australia, and in-person sessions in Elwood VIC.
(03) 7003 2431 View (03) 7003 2431

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Richard T
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Online Only
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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Ashley Depasquale
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Prahran, VIC 3181
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.
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Toya Ricci
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Whether you’re seeking insight, healing, or simply a space to be fully seen, I offer expansive, compassionate, and individually tailored support that welcomes the full range of human experience. This may include working through identity and belonging, cultural dynamics, personal growth, communication and boundaries, emotional resilience, grief and trauma, chronic illness, creativity and career direction, or exploring sexual desire, pleasure, and intimacy.
Whether you’re seeking insight, healing, or simply a space to be fully seen, I offer expansive, compassionate, and individually tailored support that welcomes the full range of human experience. This may include working through identity and belonging, cultural dynamics, personal growth, communication and boundaries, emotional resilience, grief and trauma, chronic illness, creativity and career direction, or exploring sexual desire, pleasure, and intimacy.
(03) 8595 5264 View (03) 8595 5264
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Alex Sutherland
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
4 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Sex Therapy, Mental Health Counselling and Relationship Therapy.
I work with individuals and couples, meeting them where they are at in a safe, trauma-informed and non-judgemental way. I work with a variety of modalities and check in throughout the process. Some of these include, psychoeducation, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotion-focused therapy, schema therapy and motivational interviewing.
Sex Therapy, Mental Health Counselling and Relationship Therapy.
I work with individuals and couples, meeting them where they are at in a safe, trauma-informed and non-judgemental way. I work with a variety of modalities and check in throughout the process. Some of these include, psychoeducation, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotion-focused therapy, schema therapy and motivational interviewing.
(03) 9111 5334 View (03) 9111 5334
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Cheryl Tan-Bell
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws!
Working through your traumas whilst in the room together can help each other see what is happening for you. Empathy and understanding can be shared. It can be tricky to do, and I can help you do that. Communication is about comprehension and understanding each other, not just talking. This is where most relationships struggle, the misalignment.
It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws!
Working through your traumas whilst in the room together can help each other see what is happening for you. Empathy and understanding can be shared. It can be tricky to do, and I can help you do that. Communication is about comprehension and understanding each other, not just talking. This is where most relationships struggle, the misalignment.
(08) 6171 2914 View (08) 6171 2914
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Kyla Edinburg
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Caulfield South, VIC 3162
I have over 10 years experience in working with complex issues. I like to work with all types of people and all types of difficulties. I offer an opportunity to explore your life and yourself and for you gain insight into your behaviour in a non-judgmental and safe space. I am comfortable with short-term or long term therapy.
I have over 10 years experience in working with complex issues. I like to work with all types of people and all types of difficulties. I offer an opportunity to explore your life and yourself and for you gain insight into your behaviour in a non-judgmental and safe space. I am comfortable with short-term or long term therapy.
(02) 9100 0409 View (02) 9100 0409
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Ashley Macklin
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Collingwood, VIC 3066
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.
(02) 4504 0326 View (02) 4504 0326
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Laura Beddoe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Ivanhoe East, VIC 3079
Feeling lost or unsure about your next step? I'm a clinical psychologist (minus the clinical jargon) who offers down-to-earth, compassionate support. Together, we can make sense of what's holding you back, find clarity, and work toward where you want to be.
Feeling lost or unsure about your next step? I'm a clinical psychologist (minus the clinical jargon) who offers down-to-earth, compassionate support. Together, we can make sense of what's holding you back, find clarity, and work toward where you want to be.
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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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Malena Gutierrez
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Melbourne, VIC 3000
She works with adults and with couples, and offers Sex therapy.
Malena's training and experience has given her the opportunity to help clients for more than 20 years. She combines a lot of techniques and approaches to tailor her work, including studies of Human Sexual Behaviour, to help her clients discover new and more functional solutions to different circumstances and problems.
She works with adults and with couples, and offers Sex therapy.
Malena's training and experience has given her the opportunity to help clients for more than 20 years. She combines a lot of techniques and approaches to tailor her work, including studies of Human Sexual Behaviour, to help her clients discover new and more functional solutions to different circumstances and problems.
(02) 4504 0229 View (02) 4504 0229
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Alyona Cerfontyne
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Mornington, VIC 3931
I help couples and individuals re-discover their relationships and build stronger connections that bring joy and fulfilment. Instead of simply talking about issues you are dealing with, we will learn practical, effective communication tools that can transform your conversations and help you break through gridlocked issues. And if you feel disconnected from your partner, we will use research-based methods of strengthening your connection so that you can feel closer again.
I help couples and individuals re-discover their relationships and build stronger connections that bring joy and fulfilment. Instead of simply talking about issues you are dealing with, we will learn practical, effective communication tools that can transform your conversations and help you break through gridlocked issues. And if you feel disconnected from your partner, we will use research-based methods of strengthening your connection so that you can feel closer again.
(08) 9126 9144 View (08) 9126 9144
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Johanna - Counsellor/ Psychosexual therapist
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
She is sex-worker inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink- and fetish-aware, and experienced with polyamorous relationships.
I help individuals and couples navigate relationship, intimacy, and sexual health concerns with warmth and evidence-based care. My expertise includes psychosexual therapy, low desire, fertility stress, erectile difficulties, compulsive sexual behaviours, and inclusive support for LGBTQIA+, kink, sex workers, and non-monogamous relationships safely for all.
She is sex-worker inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink- and fetish-aware, and experienced with polyamorous relationships.
I help individuals and couples navigate relationship, intimacy, and sexual health concerns with warmth and evidence-based care. My expertise includes psychosexual therapy, low desire, fertility stress, erectile difficulties, compulsive sexual behaviours, and inclusive support for LGBTQIA+, kink, sex workers, and non-monogamous relationships safely for all.
(02) 9100 0121 View (02) 9100 0121
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Maxi Xie
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
4 Endorsed
South Yarra, VIC 3141
As a neurodiverse practitioner from a culture where sex and sexuality are often suppressed, I understand how complex it can be to explore identity, desire, and relationships in an affirming way.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and welcoming to LGBTIQ+, kink, fetish, and poly communities. In therapy, I’ll support you in unpacking your experiences, recognising your strengths, working through inner conflicts, and building the fulfilling life and relationships you want and need.
As a neurodiverse practitioner from a culture where sex and sexuality are often suppressed, I understand how complex it can be to explore identity, desire, and relationships in an affirming way.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and welcoming to LGBTIQ+, kink, fetish, and poly communities. In therapy, I’ll support you in unpacking your experiences, recognising your strengths, working through inner conflicts, and building the fulfilling life and relationships you want and need.
(03) 7500 5202 View (03) 7500 5202

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Sex Therapy Therapists
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.