Sex Therapists in Melbourne, VIC
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.
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.
couples and poly), sex/ gender/ erotic and relationship identity concerns, sexual compulsions, specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ Trauma/ Shame.
Hello, my name is Lisa McGarva (she/ they). As a Queer Australian Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Therapist, Yoga Therapist, Counsellor, and Educator, I specialise in guiding individuals, couples, and people in ENM relationships, on their journey towards greater emotional and sexual well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, through the lens of GSERD (Gender, Sexual, Erotic, Relationship Diversity), Somatics and soon-to-be completed EMDR training for trauma recovery. I offer both in- person intensive therapy retreats globally and online sessions, providing a safe and supportive space.
couples and poly), sex/ gender/ erotic and relationship identity concerns, sexual compulsions, specific sexual interests (BDSM, kink, fetishes)/ vaginismus/ Trauma/ Shame.
Hello, my name is Lisa McGarva (she/ they). As a Queer Australian Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Therapist, Yoga Therapist, Counsellor, and Educator, I specialise in guiding individuals, couples, and people in ENM relationships, on their journey towards greater emotional and sexual well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, through the lens of GSERD (Gender, Sexual, Erotic, Relationship Diversity), Somatics and soon-to-be completed EMDR training for trauma recovery. I offer both in- person intensive therapy retreats globally and online sessions, providing a safe and supportive space.
Johanna - Counsellor/ Psychosexual therapist
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
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For women, she treats low sexual desire, fertility issues, conception-related misconceptions, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like sex, porn addiction.
We will decide throughout our conversation which of your issues needs the greatest attention and work out a plan together. The type of modalities that I tend to use person-centered and solution-focused methods and reality therapy and CBT.
For women, she treats low sexual desire, fertility issues, conception-related misconceptions, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like sex, porn addiction.
We will decide throughout our conversation which of your issues needs the greatest attention and work out a plan together. The type of modalities that I tend to use person-centered and solution-focused methods and reality therapy and CBT.
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.
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.
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.
I work with attachment and the nervous system, overwhelm, neurodiversity, boundaries, communication, sex, intimacy, and relationship ruptures.
I help individuals, couples, and families 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 the lack of emotional or sexual intimacy, you don’t have to go it alone. I use my knowledge of relationships, communication and the latest in neuroscience to help you build grounded and practical tools to build attachment security and safety, stop fighting, repair from betrayal and the loss of trust, and restore intimacy. I can 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 help individuals, couples, and families 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 the lack of emotional or sexual intimacy, you don’t have to go it alone. I use my knowledge of relationships, communication and the latest in neuroscience to help you build grounded and practical tools to build attachment security and safety, stop fighting, repair from betrayal and the loss of trust, and restore intimacy. I can help you manage overwhelm, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity in relationships, and life transitions.
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; relationship counselling; individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues, trauma and anxiety/depression.
We conduct a thorough bio-psycho-social-sexual assessment and, with you, come up with a treatment plan tailored to your concerns, needs and goals. Our sex therapy work is influenced by Integrative Sexual Health Counselling, Sensate Focus and the Good Enough Sex Model. Our relationship work is influenced by Gottman Method Couple Therapy, EFT and CCBT.
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; relationship counselling; individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues, trauma and anxiety/depression.
We conduct a thorough bio-psycho-social-sexual assessment and, with you, come up with a treatment plan tailored to your concerns, needs and goals. Our sex therapy work is influenced by Integrative Sexual Health Counselling, Sensate Focus and the Good Enough Sex Model. Our relationship work is influenced by Gottman Method Couple Therapy, EFT and CCBT.
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.
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.
Meet Our Sex Therapy Counsellors
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.
As a Sexologist and Registered Counsellor, I support individuals and couples facing challenges in sex, communication, dating, libido, FIFO relationships, neurodiversity (ADHD/autism), family stresses, sexual difficulties/pain, codependency, healing from betrayal, ENM/polyamory, and more.
As a Narrative Therapist and previous journalist I firmly believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape us. When we hold onto stories of fear, our limitations and insecurities it takes a toll on our relationships, especially the one we have with ourselves. I help people connect more to the stories they want to live by to have more meaningful relationships
As a Sexologist and Registered Counsellor, I support individuals and couples facing challenges in sex, communication, dating, libido, FIFO relationships, neurodiversity (ADHD/autism), family stresses, sexual difficulties/pain, codependency, healing from betrayal, ENM/polyamory, and more.
As a Narrative Therapist and previous journalist I firmly believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape us. When we hold onto stories of fear, our limitations and insecurities it takes a toll on our relationships, especially the one we have with ourselves. I help people connect more to the stories they want to live by to have more meaningful relationships
It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws! What if I told you that 'your stuff' is affecting the relationship? It's a big possibility.
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! What if I told you that 'your stuff' is affecting the relationship? It's a big possibility.
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.
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 provide sex therapy for individual and couple sexual issues and I’m experienced in working with LGBT and same- sex couples.
Can you relate to either of these statements? “I’m so over hurtful relationships. I’m starting to think I’ll be single forever” "We can’t keep fighting like this. If something doesn’t change we’re headed for a breakup” If you can relate to the pain of struggling in a relationship, you’re not alone. If you’re an individual in relationship pain, I can help you overcome your past relationship hurts, understand your blocks to intimacy, and help you create a successful long-term relationship. If you’re a couple, I can help you resolve long-standing issues and rebuild the loving, intimate and harmonious relationship you once had.
I provide sex therapy for individual and couple sexual issues and I’m experienced in working with LGBT and same- sex couples.
Can you relate to either of these statements? “I’m so over hurtful relationships. I’m starting to think I’ll be single forever” "We can’t keep fighting like this. If something doesn’t change we’re headed for a breakup” If you can relate to the pain of struggling in a relationship, you’re not alone. If you’re an individual in relationship pain, I can help you overcome your past relationship hurts, understand your blocks to intimacy, and help you create a successful long-term relationship. If you’re a couple, I can help you resolve long-standing issues and rebuild the loving, intimate and harmonious relationship you once had.
I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community.
Since opening my practice I have noticed that almost all of my patients are in some way nuerodiverse, I am open about my own nuerodiversity and in addition to professional training use this, to inform my practice. Where appropriate I try to focus on upskilling my patients through DBT skills and somatic practices.
I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community.
Since opening my practice I have noticed that almost all of my patients are in some way nuerodiverse, I am open about my own nuerodiversity and in addition to professional training use this, to inform my practice. Where appropriate I try to focus on upskilling my patients through DBT skills and somatic practices.
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.
Seyyed Saeed Behckam ֎ Master of Clinical Psychology ֎ Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) ֎ Member of American Psychological Association (APA) ֎ Member of Canadian Counselling And Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Σ Treatment and counseling regarding: Depression - Sex therapy - Immigration - Couple therapy and sexual dysfunctions- Childhood traumas - Anxiety - Obsession - life journey- Social traumas - Family relations - Relationship problems with teenage children - Drug use - Sexual abuse- Stress and diseases - ADHD-Traumatic relationships - I also work with lawyers' clients of family court
Seyyed Saeed Behckam ֎ Master of Clinical Psychology ֎ Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) ֎ Member of American Psychological Association (APA) ֎ Member of Canadian Counselling And Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Σ Treatment and counseling regarding: Depression - Sex therapy - Immigration - Couple therapy and sexual dysfunctions- Childhood traumas - Anxiety - Obsession - life journey- Social traumas - Family relations - Relationship problems with teenage children - Drug use - Sexual abuse- Stress and diseases - ADHD-Traumatic relationships - I also work with lawyers' clients of family court
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.
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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.