Sex Therapists in Otago
Qualified sex & relationship therapist.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Behavioural Issues / Child and Family Therapy / Sex and Couples Therapy. Child And Adolescent Assessments And Treatment. Specialising in trauma, neurodiversity, and relationships.
Qualified sex & relationship therapist.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Behavioural Issues / Child and Family Therapy / Sex and Couples Therapy. Child And Adolescent Assessments And Treatment. Specialising in trauma, neurodiversity, and relationships.
Seeking a non-judgmental sex therapist?
I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space to explore intimacy, relationships, and sexuality. With 20+ years of experience, I support clients with relationship challenges, sexual concerns, trauma, and more. Let's work together to overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and reignite passion. Face-to-face in Christchurch or online sessions available.
Seeking a non-judgmental sex therapist?
I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space to explore intimacy, relationships, and sexuality. With 20+ years of experience, I support clients with relationship challenges, sexual concerns, trauma, and more. Let's work together to overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and reignite passion. Face-to-face in Christchurch or online sessions available.
People often come to therapy in a time of crisis. You may feel lost or stuck, overwhelmed or out of control in some way. This may be a result of relationship issues, uncertainty about the direction of your life, grief, anxiety or depression. Life transitions such as ending or beginning relationships, career crossroads, becoming a parent, losing a parent, moving countries or children leaving home can all lead to questions about identity and purpose. These moments can be full of confusion, sometimes bringing up past challenges; they can also be opportunities for deeper understanding of oneself and for new possibilities to emerge.
People often come to therapy in a time of crisis. You may feel lost or stuck, overwhelmed or out of control in some way. This may be a result of relationship issues, uncertainty about the direction of your life, grief, anxiety or depression. Life transitions such as ending or beginning relationships, career crossroads, becoming a parent, losing a parent, moving countries or children leaving home can all lead to questions about identity and purpose. These moments can be full of confusion, sometimes bringing up past challenges; they can also be opportunities for deeper understanding of oneself and for new possibilities to emerge.
The last few years I have been focused my professional development on the topics of sex therapy and wairuatanga/spirituality.
Please contact me via email, rather than phone call. Cheers.
The last few years I have been focused my professional development on the topics of sex therapy and wairuatanga/spirituality.
Please contact me via email, rather than phone call. Cheers.
Kia ora, I'm Paola. In therapy, change comes in waves and cycles, like with the tides. I provide my clients a safe and professional environment to navigate those therapeutic tides in the smoothest way possible. I bring to the therapeutic process competence, clarity and clinical discernment for the client to be able to dive safely in the deep waters of personal transformation. Clients report that they experience tangible results as enhanced self-esteem and trust, reduced severity of symptoms as anxiety, depression, grief or mental confusion, and the restoring of their capacity for secure, and organized relationships, among others.
Kia ora, I'm Paola. In therapy, change comes in waves and cycles, like with the tides. I provide my clients a safe and professional environment to navigate those therapeutic tides in the smoothest way possible. I bring to the therapeutic process competence, clarity and clinical discernment for the client to be able to dive safely in the deep waters of personal transformation. Clients report that they experience tangible results as enhanced self-esteem and trust, reduced severity of symptoms as anxiety, depression, grief or mental confusion, and the restoring of their capacity for secure, and organized relationships, among others.
In the beginning the substance or the behaviour (such as sex addiction) was the 'solution', but after a while it became the problem.
I have worked in the addictions treatment sector since 2009. This included inpatient counselling as an addictions therapist in the US, Australia and NZ as well as outpatient counselling for CADS. For the past six years I have had my own practice in Auckland City, specialising in treating people with sex and love addiction (also by video conferencing).
In the beginning the substance or the behaviour (such as sex addiction) was the 'solution', but after a while it became the problem.
I have worked in the addictions treatment sector since 2009. This included inpatient counselling as an addictions therapist in the US, Australia and NZ as well as outpatient counselling for CADS. For the past six years I have had my own practice in Auckland City, specialising in treating people with sex and love addiction (also by video conferencing).
I specialise in providing a safe, inclusive space for marginalised communities, including LGBTQIA+, sex worker, and neurodiverse clients.
I offer a collaborative, person-centred approach to therapy, where each client's unique needs are prioritised. As a peer with lived experience, I understand the challenges of navigating identity and life's complexities. I work alongside you to find what works best, helping you build resilience, explore your identity, gain clarity and create change.
I specialise in providing a safe, inclusive space for marginalised communities, including LGBTQIA+, sex worker, and neurodiverse clients.
I offer a collaborative, person-centred approach to therapy, where each client's unique needs are prioritised. As a peer with lived experience, I understand the challenges of navigating identity and life's complexities. I work alongside you to find what works best, helping you build resilience, explore your identity, gain clarity and create change.
Kia ora! I'm Lisa Gibson, a registered psychologist based in Palmerston North. I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Through therapy, we can work together to develop helpful coping strategies, foster self-compassion, and cultivate greater self-awareness. I have a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach.
Kia ora! I'm Lisa Gibson, a registered psychologist based in Palmerston North. I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Through therapy, we can work together to develop helpful coping strategies, foster self-compassion, and cultivate greater self-awareness. I have a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach.
Online Therapists
I have an additional background in womens health, complex pain, workplace bullying, sexuality, and the impact of inequitable unsafe relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with both the New Zealand and Australian Boards. I have over 27 years experience working with women in women's health, couples, individuals and young women. I work within a contextual model that understands distress, anxiety and depression arise from our lives which sits within a positive psychological model. This enables me to identify what restrains and enables individuals wellbeing and assist them find alternative ways of being in the world.
I have an additional background in womens health, complex pain, workplace bullying, sexuality, and the impact of inequitable unsafe relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with both the New Zealand and Australian Boards. I have over 27 years experience working with women in women's health, couples, individuals and young women. I work within a contextual model that understands distress, anxiety and depression arise from our lives which sits within a positive psychological model. This enables me to identify what restrains and enables individuals wellbeing and assist them find alternative ways of being in the world.
I work with Individuals and Couples. With individuals it is an integrated approach through an attachment/nervous system/trauma lens. With couples, I am a PACT level 3 therapist which layers over how I work with individuals. You will find a safe, non-judgemental and accepting environment where you will have a confidential space to bring whatever you would like to work through at a pace and depth that feels safe to you.
I work with Individuals and Couples. With individuals it is an integrated approach through an attachment/nervous system/trauma lens. With couples, I am a PACT level 3 therapist which layers over how I work with individuals. You will find a safe, non-judgemental and accepting environment where you will have a confidential space to bring whatever you would like to work through at a pace and depth that feels safe to you.
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.
Some areas I focus on include: Couples/relationship work; Sex therapy; Fertility and infertility; Donor conception; Women’s health conditions (gynaecology); Mens health conditions (andrology); Miscarriage/Pregnancy loss; Baby loss; Termination of pregnancy; Adjusting to childless, smaller family sizes than expected; Adjusting to pregnancy and postpartum
My name is Kaitlin. I am a Registered Psychologist trained in Health Psychology with a special interest in the mind-body connection. I take a person centred approach to work alongside you and your needs in order to support you on your pathway and help you regain your sense of self and flourish. I work with individuals, couples, throuples, polycules providing a non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment to explore experiences, thoughts, and emotions.
Some areas I focus on include: Couples/relationship work; Sex therapy; Fertility and infertility; Donor conception; Women’s health conditions (gynaecology); Mens health conditions (andrology); Miscarriage/Pregnancy loss; Baby loss; Termination of pregnancy; Adjusting to childless, smaller family sizes than expected; Adjusting to pregnancy and postpartum
My name is Kaitlin. I am a Registered Psychologist trained in Health Psychology with a special interest in the mind-body connection. I take a person centred approach to work alongside you and your needs in order to support you on your pathway and help you regain your sense of self and flourish. I work with individuals, couples, throuples, polycules providing a non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment to explore experiences, thoughts, and emotions.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and director of Serenity Psychology. I have been practicing for over a decade and have a special interest in ADHD assessment and treatment, couples therapy/ couples counselling anxiety and stress, depression, trauma, bi-polar, sexual challenges, obsessions and compulsions and more. I understand that each individual situation is unique and I treat each case with care and understanding, in order to accurately facilitate compassionate, effective change.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and director of Serenity Psychology. I have been practicing for over a decade and have a special interest in ADHD assessment and treatment, couples therapy/ couples counselling anxiety and stress, depression, trauma, bi-polar, sexual challenges, obsessions and compulsions and more. I understand that each individual situation is unique and I treat each case with care and understanding, in order to accurately facilitate compassionate, effective change.
We all go through life events. At times more intense and at times quite bearable. If you are struggling with mental health, medical, relational or life difficulties, would like to feel more in control, feel stuck or need some objective help, guidance or coping skills, make contact and get the process started.
We all go through life events. At times more intense and at times quite bearable. If you are struggling with mental health, medical, relational or life difficulties, would like to feel more in control, feel stuck or need some objective help, guidance or coping skills, make contact and get the process started.
Hi, I’m Macarena — a counsellor (Provisional Member, NZAC) with 15 years of experience in mental health in Argentina and now based in New Zealand. If you’re going through a difficult time, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a safe and compassionate space to talk, understand your emotions, and find new ways to reconnect with yourself. Together, we explore your story to bring light, balance, and meaning back into your life.
Hi, I’m Macarena — a counsellor (Provisional Member, NZAC) with 15 years of experience in mental health in Argentina and now based in New Zealand. If you’re going through a difficult time, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a safe and compassionate space to talk, understand your emotions, and find new ways to reconnect with yourself. Together, we explore your story to bring light, balance, and meaning back into your life.
MNZAC Registered with NZAC, specialising in relationships and areas that frequently impact relationships such as conflict, addiction, pornography addiction, anxiety, and sexuality
Intensives excel in crisis resolution and rapid, deep exploration. With a condensed format, they accommodate busy schedules, offering immediate, impactful results and focused attention. This enhances understanding and allows couples to address issues comprehensively. The concentrated effort fosters a quicker transformation in relationship compared to weekly
MNZAC Registered with NZAC, specialising in relationships and areas that frequently impact relationships such as conflict, addiction, pornography addiction, anxiety, and sexuality
Intensives excel in crisis resolution and rapid, deep exploration. With a condensed format, they accommodate busy schedules, offering immediate, impactful results and focused attention. This enhances understanding and allows couples to address issues comprehensively. The concentrated effort fosters a quicker transformation in relationship compared to weekly
Kia ora, I’m Nate, a counsellor based in Blenheim, Marlborough. I know from my own life that getting support can make a huge difference, and I see it as a real privilege to walk alongside people as they find their way through tough seasons.
I work with teens and adults who might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out. This can look like anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship or whānau difficulties, or big life changes. I have a particular interest in men’s mental health and the pressure to “harden up” or hold everything in, and I enjoy supporting people who are trying to do things differently.
Kia ora, I’m Nate, a counsellor based in Blenheim, Marlborough. I know from my own life that getting support can make a huge difference, and I see it as a real privilege to walk alongside people as they find their way through tough seasons.
I work with teens and adults who might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out. This can look like anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship or whānau difficulties, or big life changes. I have a particular interest in men’s mental health and the pressure to “harden up” or hold everything in, and I enjoy supporting people who are trying to do things differently.
Specialising in both Somatic and Narrative Therapy, I enjoy a diverse range of work. However, I work especially well with adult survivors of childhood trauma, as well as those navigating active grief and bereavement.
It’s a privilege to support individuals who feel caught in painful relational patterns or who are struggling with emotional overwhelm, disconnection from their body, disruptive coping habits, or the weight of their past.
My approach is shaped by both clinical training and lived experience. I offer a focused & therapeutic space where nothing is too messy and we move toward restoration that feels real and lasting.
Specialising in both Somatic and Narrative Therapy, I enjoy a diverse range of work. However, I work especially well with adult survivors of childhood trauma, as well as those navigating active grief and bereavement.
It’s a privilege to support individuals who feel caught in painful relational patterns or who are struggling with emotional overwhelm, disconnection from their body, disruptive coping habits, or the weight of their past.
My approach is shaped by both clinical training and lived experience. I offer a focused & therapeutic space where nothing is too messy and we move toward restoration that feels real and lasting.
Love, sex and relationships sit at the heart of the human experience.
I am a sex and relationship therapist and sex educator with over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups around desire, intimacy, pleasure, and relational wellbeing.
Love, sex and relationships sit at the heart of the human experience.
I am a sex and relationship therapist and sex educator with over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups around desire, intimacy, pleasure, and relational wellbeing.
Has your relationship turned sour? Do you struggle to communicate effectively? Have anger and resentment replaced hope and kindness? Or has your relationship become transactional ? I offer communication coaching, couples therapy and practical relationship tools that work!
Has your relationship turned sour? Do you struggle to communicate effectively? Have anger and resentment replaced hope and kindness? Or has your relationship become transactional ? I offer communication coaching, couples therapy and practical relationship tools that work!
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.