Specialised Pelvic & Sexual Health Therapy
Back in your body. Back in your pleasure.
I support people living with disability, health conditions, chronic illness and injury to reclaim their sexual health, function, expression and connection with their body.
I proudly welcome and celebrate people of all genders, sexualities, cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and relationship dynamics.
I'm a qualified Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Somatic Sexologist based on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, working with individuals and couples across Australia and internationally. Sexual health and pelvic pain can touch every part of life - your body, your emotions, your relationships and your sense of self. My dual qualifications enable me to support you across all dimensions of your experience: physical, emotional, psychological, and relational.
I work collaboratively with GPs, Gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, and other specialist members of your care team.
I am located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, and provide telehealth and in-person support.
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Pelvic pain
Vaginismus & vulvodynia
Dyspareunia (painful sex)
Sexual changes after injury or treatment
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Dissociation & disconnection from the body
Nervous system dysregulation
Difficulty reaching orgasm
Low libido/low arousal
Mismatched libido/mismatched desires
Reduced genital sensation or numbing
Performance anxiety
Sexual shame
Sexual anxiety
Difficulty with sexual communication & boundaries
Sensory sensitivities, overwhelm or “checking out” during sex
Challenges with sex after illness, childbirth, injury, or surgery
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I create an inclusive, affirming, and safe space for individuals of all genders, sexualities, and identities. I create a sex-positive & LGBTQIA+ inclusive space, with support for gender affirmation and neurodivergence. I provide trauma-informed care and work with people of all abilities and disabilities.
Medicare Chronic Disease Management
NDIS Participants
Private Clients
* I am currently in the process to become a mental health Medicare certified practitioner. Upon approval, mental healthcare plans can be used to access my services.
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Mental Health Occupational Therapists are allied health practitioners who understand how emotional wellbeing, trauma, stress, pain, sensory processing, and life experiences can affect your day-to-day functioning.
When it comes to sexual health, that means working with you to navigate the physical, emotional, and relational impacts of chronic illness, pelvic pain, trauma, or complex health conditions.
We’re problem-solvers.
With my dual qualifications, I am able to look at what’s getting in the way and then work with you to find creative, practical, body-based strategies that help you feel safer, more connected, and more like yourself.
What does that look like in practice?
— Managing sexual changes after a diagnosis: We might work through how to manage your fatigue, pain, body image, changes in desire or arousal, and how to communicate all of that with a partner/s.
— Pelvic pain: Together we might explore what's driving the pain response, learn pain science, build your body awareness, reduce fear and avoidance, and find ways back to comfortable, connected intimacy.
— Dissociation and sexual health: For people who feel disconnected from their body during intimacy, (whether from trauma, chronic illness, or pain) somatic approaches can help rebuild that felt sense of safety and presence in your own body.
— Chronic illness: We might work on strategies to navigate your symptoms, understand your desire pathways, what triggers your pain flares, and the emotional weight of a diagnosis; finding ways to reconnect with yourself and your partner/s on your terms.
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Somatic Sexology is a therapeutic approach that integrates the connection between the body and mind to address and enhance sexual health and well-being. The term "somatic" relates to the body, emphasising the importance of bodily sensations, movements, and experiences as key elements in understanding and improving sexuality.
Somatic Sexology recognises that sexual health, function and experiences are deeply interconnected with physical, emotional, and psychological factors.
Applications of Somatic Sexology include:
Rebuilding the connection between body and mind: Particularly for individuals navigating trauma, chronic illness, or physical injury that has impacted their relationship with their body or sexual function.
Boundary and desire clarification: Assisting individuals in identifying and communicating their sexual boundaries, preferences, and needs.
Addressing sexual challenges: Supporting individuals experiencing difficulties such as low sexual desire, orgasm challenges, arousal concerns, or discomfort during intimacy through a body-centered approach.
Somatic Sexology provides a safe, structured, and professional space for individuals to explore and address challenges related to their sexuality. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals to reconnect with their bodies, develop greater self-awareness, and cultivate sexual health and well-being in alignment with their personal values and needs.