Based in Albury/Wodonga - providing support in person & via telehealth
Sexology
What is Sexology?
Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality, encompassing biological, psychological and social aspects. It covers a broad range of topics including sexual behaviours, interests, relationships, gender roles, sexual health, and bodily functions. It also explores how sexuality develops and evolves across the lifespan.
A sexologist is a professional with postgraduate training in human sexuality. They understand how the mind and body interact in relation to sexuality and often work as sex therapists or psychosexual therapists. Their expertise spans sexual health, reproduction, relationships, consent, and all aspects of sexuality.
Sexologists specialise in counselling individuals and those in relationships. They support exploration of gender identity, sexual orientation, healthy relationship building, informed decision-making, and consent. Key to their work is fostering an understanding of sexual pleasure, boundaries, personal safety, relevant laws, and respectful relationships.
Another important focus is sexual rights; often a topic many find difficult to discuss openly. Through compassionate conversations, sexologists help individuals deepen their awareness of their own and others’ sexual rights and boundaries.
All services are delivered with strict confidentiality and privacy, in line with the Society of Australian Sexologists’ Code of Ethics, ensuring clients feel safe, respected, and supported.
What is Psychosexual (Sex) Therapy?
Psychosexual therapy provides a safe, confidential space for individuals and those in relationships to explore and address sexual issues and difficulties such as those related to desire, pain, performance and sexual trauma. It focuses on therapeutic conversation and does not involve any physical touching or removal of clothing.
Psychosexual therapy complements medical treatment for diagnosed conditions but is not a replacement for medical care. It helps identify and address physical, psychological, or social factors contributing to sexual difficulties. Psychosexual therapy can assist with the social or relational impacts of sexual health challenges.
Areas of Support
For Couples and Relationships:
- Navigating long-term relationships with decreased sexual intimacy
- Managing mismatched libidos or low sexual desire
- Improving communication between partners
- Healing and rebuilding trust after affairs
- Exploring kink, fetishes, or fantasies safely
- Establishing and respecting sexual boundaries
- Building healthy, respectful relationships
- Understanding open relationships and consensual non-monogamy
- Addressing sexuality and disability
- Supporting sex after cancer treatment
- Navigating changes in sexual health with ageing
- Managing sexual dysfunctions
- Supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse
For Individuals:
- Erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation
- Vaginismus, performance anxiety, or painful intercourse
- Porn, or sex addiction
- Coping with divorce, separation, or infidelity
- Low self-esteem, sexual confidence issues, or depression
- Low or absent libido, or questions about sexual identity
- Limited sexual knowledge or intimacy difficulties
- Disability or body image concerns
- Sexual health issues, including STIs and HIV
- Concerns related to consensual non-monogamy or open relationships
- LGBTQIA+ related questions and challenges
- Addressing sexualised behaviours
Psychosexual therapy helps individuals and those in relationships improve communication, deepen emotional connection, and build understanding around sexual health and boundaries — fostering stronger, healthier relationships and greater personal wellbeing.
Session times
All sexology/sex therapy sessions are as follows:
- Individuals: session time duration - 50-60 minutes
- Couples/multi: session time duration - 80-90 minutes
Note:
* NDIS supports do not incur GST.
* First sessions may go longer than the above times.
* Telehealth sessions are available.
* Further information about what to expect during a session is discussed prior to the first session.