Sex Therapists in Footscray, VIC

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Daniel Di Pietro
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 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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inner haven therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
My holistic approach addresses mental health, well-being, relationships, sexuality, identity, and confidence.
Seeking holistic support? I'm an integrative counsellor with a BA in psychology & sociology & a master's in clinical counselling. Through collaboration, education, & empowerment, I provide a tailored approach using diverse therapeutic modalities. Let's embark on a transformative journey towards your well-being and growth!
My holistic approach addresses mental health, well-being, relationships, sexuality, identity, and confidence.
Seeking holistic support? I'm an integrative counsellor with a BA in psychology & sociology & a master's in clinical counselling. Through collaboration, education, & empowerment, I provide a tailored approach using diverse therapeutic modalities. Let's embark on a transformative journey towards your well-being and growth!
(02) 9100 0511 View (02) 9100 0511
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Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
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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Safaa Hakim
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
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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Illumination Counselling
Counsellor
Verified Verified
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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Kyo Chung
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
An intuitive and compassionate counselor and couples/family therapist 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, counselor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I believe that culture, personal beliefs, and spirituality play a vital role in fostering a balanced and fulfilling life.
An intuitive and compassionate counselor and couples/family therapist 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, counselor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I believe that culture, personal beliefs, and spirituality play a vital role in fostering a balanced and fulfilling life.
(03) 9068 5740 View (03) 9068 5740
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Monique Toohey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for over 2 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values oriented and strategy focussed because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working with people from an array of cultural backgrounds navigating personal, familial and workplace relationships.
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for over 2 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values oriented and strategy focussed because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working with people from an array of cultural backgrounds navigating personal, familial and workplace relationships.
(03) 9034 6163 View (03) 9034 6163

More Therapists Nearby

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Devika Dey
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
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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Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
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.
(03) 8595 5264 View (03) 8595 5264
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Pleasure Centred Sexology
Verified Verified
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
I’m a sex therapist offering online and in-person support in Hawthorn.
I believe that pleasure is central to wellbeing and mental health. I respect you as the expert in your own life and I value your lived experience. Our work together will be collaborative and from a trauma-informed perspective. I'm non-dismissive, non-discriminative and non-pathologising. I offer evidence-based sexual and pleasure education for all.
I’m a sex therapist offering online and in-person support in Hawthorn.
I believe that pleasure is central to wellbeing and mental health. I respect you as the expert in your own life and I value your lived experience. Our work together will be collaborative and from a trauma-informed perspective. I'm non-dismissive, non-discriminative and non-pathologising. I offer evidence-based sexual and pleasure education for all.
(03) 7003 2722 View (03) 7003 2722
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Rhiannon Derrig
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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 psychosexual 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 psychosexual 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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Maxi Xie
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Coming from a culture where sex and sexuality are often suppressed, I also understand how difficult it can be to explore your identity, desires, and relationships.
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.
Coming from a culture where sex and sexuality are often suppressed, I also understand how difficult it can be to explore your identity, desires, and relationships.
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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Leyna Fennell
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
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.
(03) 8592 9269 View (03) 8592 9269
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Robin Wilkinson- Right Relationship
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
I work with attachment and the nervous system, overwhelm, neurodiversity, boundaries, communication, sex, intimacy, and relationship ruptures.
I support individuals, couples, and families to build deep, lasting, loving relationships. If you struggle with the to-and-fro of attachment insecurity, relationship safety, endless conflict, the hurt of infidelity or lack of emotional or sexual intimacy, there is help. With deep knowledge of relationships, communication, and the latest in neuroscience, I can help you build grounded and practical tools to build attachment security and safety, stop fighting, repair from betrayal or loss of trust, and restore deep intimacy. I can also help you manage overwhelm, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity in relationships, and life transitions.
I work with attachment and the nervous system, overwhelm, neurodiversity, boundaries, communication, sex, intimacy, and relationship ruptures.
I support individuals, couples, and families to build deep, lasting, loving relationships. If you struggle with the to-and-fro of attachment insecurity, relationship safety, endless conflict, the hurt of infidelity or lack of emotional or sexual intimacy, there is help. With deep knowledge of relationships, communication, and the latest in neuroscience, I can help you build grounded and practical tools to build attachment security and safety, stop fighting, repair from betrayal or loss of trust, and restore deep intimacy. I can also help you manage overwhelm, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity in relationships, and life transitions.
(03) 7003 2077 View (03) 7003 2077
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Emma Vasey
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
Emma is currently accepting psychotherapy and sex therapy referrals.
Therapy is tailored to a client's identified needs and incorporates a range of evidence-based approaches to see long-lasting positive change. Emma specialises in experiential therapies that support real-time processing of emotions that hold people back: shame, loneliness, and fear. Emma works with diverse populations for a range of presentations.
Emma is currently accepting psychotherapy and sex therapy referrals.
Therapy is tailored to a client's identified needs and incorporates a range of evidence-based approaches to see long-lasting positive change. Emma specialises in experiential therapies that support real-time processing of emotions that hold people back: shame, loneliness, and fear. Emma works with diverse populations for a range of presentations.
(03) 7500 5637 View (03) 7500 5637
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Alex Sutherland
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
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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Patrick Rory John Hukins
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Online Only
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.
(02) 9100 0428 View (02) 9100 0428
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Cheryl Tan-Bell - Couples - Emdr
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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Martin Gladman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3004
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.
(02) 4504 0147 View (02) 4504 0147
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Luigi C Romanelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer counselling, clinical hypnotherapy, and sex therapy for men and women.
Client "Doug" once felt trapped in cycles of trauma, afraid to open up after past rejection. Through our sessions, he broke free from old patterns, rebuilt trust, and created deeper connections. Doug found the confidence to communicate openly and reduce his anxiety. Today, he wakes up feeling calm and in control. His story shows that with the right support, real change is possible. Are you ready to take the first step? Call today to start your journey.
I offer counselling, clinical hypnotherapy, and sex therapy for men and women.
Client "Doug" once felt trapped in cycles of trauma, afraid to open up after past rejection. Through our sessions, he broke free from old patterns, rebuilt trust, and created deeper connections. Doug found the confidence to communicate openly and reduce his anxiety. Today, he wakes up feeling calm and in control. His story shows that with the right support, real change is possible. Are you ready to take the first step? Call today to start your journey.
(03) 6315 9073 View (03) 6315 9073

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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.