Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor

Why should I see a Sex Therapist and Relationship Counsellor?

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Sex Therapists are highly trained health professionals that specialise in the treatment of problems related to male and female sexuality. This includes areas of interest from sexual dysfunction to relationships and intimacy issues.

Some people can find it daunting seeking help for sexual problems. Sex Therapists are trained to deal with complex sexual and interpersonal issues on a daily basis and are experienced and equipped to provide specialised guidance to clients.


A Sex Therapy Consultation

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A consultation with a Sex Therapist is the same as any other medical consultation. Your medical and sexual history is taken and the therapist works together with you to resolve the issues that arise during the session.

Consultations are conducted with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. As an industry standard Sex Therapists do not conduct any physical assessments or manipulations. Referrals to specialised medical practitioners will be made if necessary.


Clinical Practice

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Christina runs her own counselling practice in Surry Hills and Potts Point, Sydney. She works with individuals and couples on a broad range of sexual issues. She also provides professional supervision to students and professionals (individuals and groups).

Christina has a background in working with diverse cultural and linguistic communities and she is also a bilingual speaker of modern Italian. Sessions can be conducted in Italian if required.

Christina also regularly works with GLBTQI members of the community.

Christina regularly receives referrals from gynecologists, GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, chiropractors, naturopaths, massage therapists and sexual health nurses.

Areas of Practice

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She works with clients on a broad range of issues related to human sexuality;

• Relationship and Marriage Counselling
• Couples Communication
• Female and Male Desire Problems/ Issues
• Gay, Lesbian and other Alternative Sexualities
• Gender Identity Issues
• Sex Addiction/Compulsive Sexual Behaviours
• Intimacy Issues
• Premature Ejaculation
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Delayed Ejaculation
• Performance Anxiety
• Orgasm and related issues
• Depression and Anxiety
• Sexual Abuse
• Painful Intercourse
• Vaginismus
• Illness and Sexuality
• Post Prostatectomy Sexuality

Professional Qualifications

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Masters Health Science (Sexual Health), University of Sydney
Bachelor Arts (Languages) (Honours I), University of Sydney

Clinical Framework

Christina’s therapeutic style is individualised, client centered and solution focused. As each person is different, the therapeutic techniques need to be varied so that each client can meet their therapeutic goals.

Some of the therapeutic tools used are Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy.

Seminars and Education

Christina is the co-creator and presenter of Sexuality Workshops for Health Professionals. She works with groups of health professionals facilitating half-day and full-day sessions.

Topics covered include:

• Taking a Sexual History
• Assessment of Sexual Issues
• Premature Ejaculation
• Sexual Compulsion/Addiction
• Sexuality, Intimacy and Cancer
• Working with men and women with low desire
• Vaginismus

Media and Publications

Guest Sex Therapist for National Geographic documentary series.

Quoted in Readers Digest Australia (online), Worthington, J. (2010) Reviving the va va voom! | Improving flagging sex drive in women.

Quoted in Body+Soul (online), Yabsley, C. (2011) Five men's health myths.

Quoted in Simply Her magazine, Gonzales, S. (November 2011) No Big O, No Big Deal? Singapore Press Holdings Magazines in Singapore.

Quoted in Simply Her magazine, Gonzales, S. (December 2011) Singapore Press Holdings Magazines in Singapore.


Professional Memberships

Australian Counselling Association – Clinical Member
ASSERT (Australian Society of Sex Educators and Researchers) NSW- Board Member
ASSERT NSW- Professional Memberships Accreditation Officer


Christina sees clients by appointment at the following locations:

240 Riley St, Surry Hills, 2010 NSW

Suite 1005 Diamant Corporate Suites, 2-14 Kings Cross Road, Potts Point, 2011 NSW

Email: Christina@sstherapy.com.au
Phone: 0422 088 752
www.sydneysextherapists.com.au