Psychosexual therapy provides a confidential and supportive space to explore concerns around sex, intimacy, desire, sexual functioning and relationships. I work with women, men and couples in Pyrmont and across Sydney, helping clients better understand their sexual concerns and develop practical strategies that support healthier, more fulfilling intimate relationships.
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How Can Sex Therapy Help?
Sex therapy can help you explore sexual concerns in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. You may seek support for changes in sexual desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, erectile difficulties, delayed ejaculation, pain during sex, intimacy concerns, sexual confidence or challenges communicating about sex.
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Psychosexual therapy can also help individuals and couples understand how emotions, relationships, life experiences, stress and other factors can affect sexual wellbeing. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs, with practical strategies to help you develop greater confidence, understanding and connection.
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I work with women, men and couples in Pyrmont and across Sydney, and you don’t need to feel embarrassed or ashamed about seeking support.
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What Can We Work On Together?​​​​​​​​
Low Sexual Desire
That changes in desire can happen for many reasons, including relationship difficulties, stress, life changes, emotional wellbeing, medication or other factors.
Erectile Difficulties
Erectile difficulties involve trouble getting or maintaining an erection. They can be influenced by stress, anxiety, health conditions, medication, relationships or sexual confidence. Psychosexual therapy can help identify contributing factors, rebuild confidence and develop practical strategies to improve sexual wellbeing.
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Delayed Ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation involves taking a long time to ejaculate or being unable to ejaculate during sexual activity. Psychosexual therapy can explore physical, emotional, medication, relationship and psychological factors and help develop strategies to improve sexual experiences.
Difficulty Reaching Orgasm
Difficulty reaching orgasm can affect people of all genders and may be influenced by stress, anxiety, medication, relationship concerns or lack of sexual confidence. Therapy can help identify barriers and develop strategies for more satisfying sexual experiences.
Pain or Discomfort During Sex
Pain during sex can affect desire, arousal, intimacy and relationships. Psychosexual therapy can help explore emotional and relationship factors while supporting you to understand your experiences and develop strategies for safer, more comfortable and enjoyable intimacy.
Intimacy and Connection
Intimacy involves feeling emotionally and physically connected with your partner. Therapy can help couples explore changes in closeness, affection or sexual connection, improve communication and rebuild intimacy in a safe and supportive environment.
Sexual Confidence
Sexual confidence can be affected by body image, past experiences, relationships, anxiety or concerns about sexual performance. Therapy can help you understand these influences, challenge unhelpful beliefs and develop greater confidence in your sexuality and intimate relationships.
Porn and Sexual Behaviour Concerns
Porn use or sexual behaviours can sometimes become difficult to manage or create distress within an individual or relationship. Therapy provides a non-judgemental space to explore patterns, triggers, boundaries and the impact on your wellbeing and relationships.
Communication About Sex
Talking about sex can feel uncomfortable, particularly when discussing desires, boundaries or concerns. Psychosexual therapy can help individuals and couples develop healthier ways to communicate about sex, listen to each other and express needs with greater confidence.
Sexual Concerns Within Relationships
Sexual difficulties can affect connection, communication and relationship satisfaction. Couples therapy can provide a safe space to explore differences in desire, intimacy, expectations and sexual concerns while developing practical strategies for rebuilding connection and a satisfying intimate relationship.
Female Sexual Arousal
Female sexual arousal difficulties can involve challenges with becoming or staying aroused, reduced physical response or difficulty enjoying sexual activity. Psychosexual therapy can explore physical, emotional, relationship and psychological factors and support you in developing strategies to improve comfort, pleasure and sexual wellbeing.
Vaginismus
Vaginismus involves involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles, which can make penetration painful or difficult. Psychosexual therapy can explore anxiety, fear, past experiences and other contributing factors while supporting gradual, individualised strategies towards greater comfort and confidence.
Sexual confidence
Sexual confidence can be affected by body image, past experiences, relationships, anxiety or concerns about sexual performance. Therapy provides a safe space to explore these concerns, challenge unhelpful beliefs and develop greater confidence in your sexuality and intimate relationships.
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Porn and sexual behaviour concerns
Porn use or sexual behaviours can sometimes become difficult to manage or cause distress. Therapy provides a non-judgemental space to explore patterns, triggers, boundaries and the impact these behaviours may have on your wellbeing, relationships and sexual life.
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can have lasting effects on trust, relationships, body image, intimacy and sexual wellbeing. Trauma-informed therapy provides a safe, confidential space to process experiences at your own pace and develop coping strategies, boundaries and a stronger sense of safety.
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​Sexual assault
Sexual assault can affect emotional wellbeing, relationships, intimacy and feelings of safety long after the experience. Trauma-informed counselling can provide compassionate support to help you process what happened, develop coping strategies and work towards rebuilding safety, confidence and control.
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Compulsive behaviours
sex, masturbation, pornography, internet sexual behaviours​
Compulsive sexual behaviours may include sex, masturbation, pornography or internet-based sexual activity that feels difficult to control or causes distress. Therapy can help explore triggers, patterns and underlying emotional factors while developing healthier coping strategies, boundaries and greater control over sexual behaviours.
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