Sex Therapists in Footscray, VIC

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Daniel Di Pietro
Psychotherapist, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Footscray, VIC 3011
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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Marie Vakakis
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Footscray, VIC 3011
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
(03) 8613 3424 View (03) 8613 3424
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Attachment Matters
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You and your partner seek deeper emotional connection and understanding. You love each other but struggle with communication, leading to frequent misunderstandings and feelings of disconnection. You desire to break negative patterns and build a more secure, loving bond. You want to uncover and express your true emotions, heal past wounds, and strengthen your relationship. Your goal is to move from conflict to closeness, fostering a partnership where you both feel valued, heard, and deeply connected.
You and your partner seek deeper emotional connection and understanding. You love each other but struggle with communication, leading to frequent misunderstandings and feelings of disconnection. You desire to break negative patterns and build a more secure, loving bond. You want to uncover and express your true emotions, heal past wounds, and strengthen your relationship. Your goal is to move from conflict to closeness, fostering a partnership where you both feel valued, heard, and deeply connected.
(03) 7003 2566 View (03) 7003 2566
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Safaa Hakim
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I am compassionate about guiding my clients to explore their difficulties and strengthen their emotional wellbeing. I provide specific counselling in the areas of anxiety, stress, depression, and relationships; as well as behavioural and other cognitive issues, offering a wide range of counselling support to meet the needs of clients and an organisation’s employees.
I am compassionate about guiding my clients to explore their difficulties and strengthen their emotional wellbeing. I provide specific counselling in the areas of anxiety, stress, depression, and relationships; as well as behavioural and other cognitive issues, offering a wide range of counselling support to meet the needs of clients and an organisation’s employees.
(03) 9034 5950 View (03) 9034 5950
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Monique Toohey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for nearly 3 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values-oriented, because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working to enhance social, emotional and relationship wellbeing with people from an array of cultural and religious backgrounds.
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for nearly 3 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values-oriented, because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working to enhance social, emotional and relationship wellbeing with people from an array of cultural and religious backgrounds.
(03) 9034 6163 View (03) 9034 6163
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Kyo Chung
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
(03) 9068 5740 View (03) 9068 5740
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Arthur De Jesus
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals. I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals. I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
(03) 7003 2144 View (03) 7003 2144

More Therapists Nearby

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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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Alana Shapiro
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
(03) 4517 6946 View (03) 4517 6946
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Amy Mulcahy
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
My client is someone who feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed — and is ready to understand themselves more deeply. They may be struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict, intimacy or sexual concerns, identity exploration, neurodivergence, or major life transitions. Their needs are safety, validation, and a space where they can be fully themselves — without judgement, pressure, or expectation.
My client is someone who feels stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed — and is ready to understand themselves more deeply. They may be struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict, intimacy or sexual concerns, identity exploration, neurodivergence, or major life transitions. Their needs are safety, validation, and a space where they can be fully themselves — without judgement, pressure, or expectation.
(03) 8203 5091 View (03) 8203 5091
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Louise Nenasheff
Counsellor, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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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, psycho-education, 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, psycho-education, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotion-focused therapy, schema therapy and motivational interviewing.
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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
Photo of Bee Aarabi - Hypnotherapy and Holistic Sex Therapy
Hypnotherapy and Holistic Sex Therapy
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you ready to reconnect with yourself — emotionally, sexually, and spiritually? Currently welcoming new clients, with immediate availability for sessions. At Caritual, I offer trauma-informed, heart-centred therapy for individuals and couples navigating trauma, self-doubt, intimacy challenges, and identity shifts. My approach blends psychological and hypnotherapy training with holistic, mindfulness-based healing to support your journey back to wholeness.
Are you ready to reconnect with yourself — emotionally, sexually, and spiritually? Currently welcoming new clients, with immediate availability for sessions. At Caritual, I offer trauma-informed, heart-centred therapy for individuals and couples navigating trauma, self-doubt, intimacy challenges, and identity shifts. My approach blends psychological and hypnotherapy training with holistic, mindfulness-based healing to support your journey back to wholeness.
(07) 5240 9956 View (07) 5240 9956
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Alyona Cerfontyne
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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Luke Carrangis
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
I am a certified sex therapist and member of the Australian Society of Sex Educators Researchers and Therapist (ASSERT)
Something people are often confused by is my Greek surname. “You don’t look greek!” they say. Actually, I was born in Bangkok, but I was adopted into a Greek/Australian family when I was 3 months old, so that explains the surname. I grew up in Adelaide, SA but now call Melbourne my home. I live in the inner north, with my 2 children and dog.
I am a certified sex therapist and member of the Australian Society of Sex Educators Researchers and Therapist (ASSERT)
Something people are often confused by is my Greek surname. “You don’t look greek!” they say. Actually, I was born in Bangkok, but I was adopted into a Greek/Australian family when I was 3 months old, so that explains the surname. I grew up in Adelaide, SA but now call Melbourne my home. I live in the inner north, with my 2 children and dog.
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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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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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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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Daniela Cristofaro
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, sex-related challenges, grief, depression, reactivity, body image & relationship issue and more.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
I work with self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, sex-related challenges, grief, depression, reactivity, body image & relationship issue and more.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
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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.