Sex Therapy, Gold Coast and surrounds
Sex therapy helps couples and individuals to address psychological; medical; interpersonal or personal factors that affect sexual satisfaction.
“The more connections you and your lover make, not just between your bodies, but between your minds, your hearts, and your souls, the more you will strengthen the fabric of your relationship, and the more real moments you will experience together.”
― Barbara De Angelis
Confidential, Non-judgemental Sex Therapy
Sexual intimacy is closely linked to relationship distress/disconnect so these go hand in hand and cannot be treated separately. The goal of sex therapy is to help people move past physical and emotional challenges to have a satisfying relationship and pleasurable sex life.
A fulfilling sex life is healthy and natural. Physical and emotional intimacy are essential parts of your well- being. When sexual dysfunction occurs, having that fulfilling sex life can be difficult. Sex therapy may be able to help you reframe your sexual challenges and increase your sexual satisfaction.
You might be surprised to learn that sexual dysfunction is common. In fact, 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men report experiencing some type of sexual dysfunction during their lifetimes. The good news is that a trained sex therapist can help with a wide variety of challenges.
Who is Sex Therapy for?
Sex therapy might be useful for couples or individuals who have difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
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Erectile Dysfunction
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Performance Anxiety
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Premature Ejaculation
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Delayed Ejaculation
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Male Low Sexual Desire
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Male Sexual Aversion
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Mismatched Libidos
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Female Low Desire
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Female Sexual Aversion
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Low Arousal
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Persistent Arousal
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Orgasm Difficulties
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Vaginismus
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Dyspareunia
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Reproductive health
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Sexuality & Ageing
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Sexuality & Disease
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Gender Issues
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Sexual Orientation Issues
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Sexual Assault/Abuse
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Sexual Addiction/Compulsion
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Living with STI's
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Relationship Difficulties
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Other sexual health issue
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Do you have questions about Sex Therapy?
What happens in a Sex Therapy Session?
As a trained Sex Therapist, I am often asked what actually happens in a sex therapy session.
Sex therapy is a counselling experience where the client has identified their problem as a sexual one.
A sex therapy consultation is similar to any other counselling session, but the main difference is that the sex therapist is also specifically qualified to treat/manage sexual concerns. It is based on open conversation in a comfortable, non-judgemental atmosphere where single and partnered individuals can feel safe. Therapists are not there to take one person’s side or to help persuade anyone.
During your initial appointments, your therapist will either talk with just you or with you and your partner together and take a sexual history. The therapist is there to guide and help you process your current challenge/s.
Together with your therapist, you then work out coping mechanisms to help improve your
responses in the future so that you can have a healthier sex life.
With each session, your therapist will continue to push you toward better management and
acceptance of your concerns that may be leading to sexual dysfunction.
The sex therapist will provide you with educational material, information, tips, suggestions, and some homework tasks.
It is important to state that in a sex therapy session there is no touching and there are no sexual acts performed.
If your therapist suspects that the dysfunction you’re experiencing is the result of a physical sexual concern, they may refer you to a medical doctor. Your therapist and the doctor can consult about your signs and symptoms and work to help find any physical concerns that may be contributing to greater sexual problems.