
Sex Therapy
As a trained Psychosexual Therapist, Samantha works to provide a safe, non-judgmental and private space for clients to receive counselling support in the following areas:
Sex and anxiety
Sex and intimacy after trauma
Rediscovering your sensual self
Issues relating to desire (wanting it too often it’s interrupting life/not enough and it’s missing from life)
Issues relating to arousal (i.e. the body is doing what you want or think it should be doing)
Orgasm Problems
Painful Sex
Wanting to improve Sex and Intimacy – particularly as it may relate to life challenges
Sex education (think the kind you wish you had growing up!)
Pornography use
There are many aspects of our lives that can relate to and intersect with our sexual selves that it is common for other topics to be incorporated into your goals for sex therapy such as body image, self-esteem and self-identity. Sex therapy works to provide clients with the reassurance and opportunity to explore these topics and how they affect an individual’s sexuality and broader identity.
Sex and sexuality do not exist as being separate from other parts of the human experience; in fact they are integral to it.
What does the process look like?
During the first appointment we will explore your immediate concerns and complete a biopsychosocial assessment on the issue being addressed. From here we will collaborate to develop a treatment plan that meets you where you’re at and will support you with information and strategies to practice between sessions. As we progress, we will continue to review and adjust the treatment plan as needed to ensure it is continuing to suit your needs.
Where appropriate, you may be recommended a referral to external healthcare specialists such as pelvic floor physios or your GP. This will be discussed further in session as to whether it is needed.
What sex-therapy is NOT:
Sex-Therapy does not involve or facilitate physical touch as part of any treatment approach or intervention. It is a virtual, talk-based intervention which commonly draws upon therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Education strategies.
Samantha will not ask to see demonstration or examples of the problem being experienced and there will be no touch involved.
For additional information, check our FAQ page for questions regarding Sex Therapy sessions or make an enquiry below to see if this service could be right for you.
While as a community, discussions about sex, sexuality and intimacy appear to be happening more openly; these topics can still be met with shame, embarrassment, uncertainty and fear – particularly when someone is experiencing issues that impact their sex life.
Sex Therapy provides clients with the opportunity to discuss issues relating to sexuality and sexual functioning in a safe, non-judgmental environment by a trained professional.
Rates and Fees
Individual Counselling (1 hour) $180
Extended Counselling session -recommended for first appointments and upon request - (1.5 hours) $270
If you would like to arrange an appointment with Samantha or discuss further if she might be the right fit for your journey, complete an enquiry form today.