Sex Therapy Melbourne
Our experienced sex therapists in Melbourne can help bring back the spark that was lost and make lovemaking one of best parts of your relationship again.
Are you in Melbourne and having issues with your sex life? We can help.
Intimacy and sex are about so many things; love, fun, eroticism, lust, connection, pleasure, vulnerability and surrender. In the early days of a relationship, it’s natural to experience an overwhelming amount of chemistry and passion for each other. Just their touch or the sound of their voice can make your skin tingle.
But when this initial rush of chemistry starts to be replaced by the more comfortable feelings of security and contentment, sexual issues may start to arise. The desire and passion can begin to dissipate. The paradox of sex is that when it is satisfying, sex plays a small but positive role in your relationship (about 15 – 20%). BUT when sex is unsatisfying, avoided or a problem, it plays a very destructive role in your relationship (from 50 to 75%).
If you’re experiencing sexual issues in your relationship or marriage, it’s not too late to find help.
Whether we’d like to admit it or not, the partner with the least desire for sex always controls the frequency and quality of sex. Given sufficient attention, couples can bring the passion and excitement back into both the bedroom, and the relationship.
Great sex and lovemaking can be the glue that keeps you feeling deeply and physically connected with each other, enabling you to weather many storms in your relationship and life in general. But sex and intimacy issues are becoming more common for couples. We have specialist Sex therapists in Sydney.
If you’re struggling with intimacy or sexual issues in your relationship, you’re not alone. Help is available. Just some of the sexual issues we can help with are:
- reigniting love and passion
- different libidos
- low libido
- difficulty orgasming
- sex addiction
- premature ejaculation
- vaginismus
- sex and IVF
- self-esteem and body image
- erectile dysfunction
- porn addiction
- arousal issues
- pain with intercourse
- maintaining desire
- gay/lesbian issues and sexuality
- sexual abuse
- sex during and after pregnancy
- sexual trauma
Our Melbourne Sex Therapists
At the Hart Centre Melbourne, we have a range of psychologists, counsellors and therapists who offer sex therapy, desire & intimacy, sexual Trauma and sexual addiction counselling in addition to relationship and marriage counselling.
At the Hart Centre Melbourne, we have a range of psychologists, counsellors and therapists who offer sex therapy, desire & intimacy, sexual Trauma and sexual addiction counselling in addition to relationship and marriage counselling.
Can sexual issues be fixed?
If sexual issues are coming up in your relationship, you may be wondering what can be done to help? Rest assured there are many avenues that can be taken to help sexual issues such as low libido, different libidos, difficulty orgasming, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, porn addiction, and maintaining desire.
Sex & your relationship
No one has a perfect sex life. Great sex, especially in a committed relationship, is uneven and is also variable. Often it is assumed that once you have been together for a period, that the fun and quality of your sex life naturally diminishes, but research by Laumann (1994) has shown that this is not the case, and that the best sex can happen in couples who have been in a committed relationship for 15 years or longer.
Therefore, the best sex doesn’t, in fact, happen between young couples, or first-time sexual experiences, which most of us assume. The best research suggests that regular frequency and variable, flexible couple sex that is fully integrated into your real life is the best quality, most satisfying wonderful sex for you as a couple.
Quality couple sex is made up of a blend of intimacy, desire, pleasure, eroticism and satisfaction.
How we create sexual problems – The Cycle of Sexual Misunderstanding
The most common cause of distress in a sexual relationship arises because many people are not prepared for the extent of differences in sexual wants and needs that may occur between partners.
In the initial stages of a relationship, the intoxicating feelings of initial infatuation often mask any differences, and one or both may believe that love will conquer all. The set of expectations an individual brings to a relationship is often quite complex and detailed and problems begin when the two sets of expectations differ in significant ways.
In addition to this, problems escalate when judgements are made. The way each partner reacts to their partner’s sexual desires and preferences is a major factor in how the relationship proceeds. Negative reactions such as withdrawing, sulking, being critical, hostile, angry or abusive often become toxic over time. Even subtle reactions such as a sigh can be seen as rejecting or critical.
At Hart Centre Sydney, we can help you work though these common issues before they become deeper, and get your sex life back to the amazing place it was when you and your partner first met.
Types of Counselling for Sexual Issues
The Hart Centre offers 4 types of counselling, for different sexual issues. Therapists may offer a mix of the below types of counselling.
Desire and Intimacy Counselling:
- Self-esteem and body image
- Reigniting love and passion
- Low libido
- Different libidos
- Maintaining desire
- Arousal issues
- Sexual knots
Addictions Counselling:
- Sex addiction
- Porn addiction
Trauma Counselling:
Sex Therapy (Sexual Function and Specific Issues):
- Difficulty orgasming
- Vaginismus/painful intercourse
- Premature ejaculation
- Erectile dysfunction
- Delayed ejaculation
- Transgender issues
- Sex and IVF
- Sex during and after pregnancy
- Gay/lesbian issues and sexuality
- Sexual abuse
- Fetishes, exhibitionistic disorder
- Paedophilia
Medicare & Private Health Insurance rebates available
At the Hart Centre Melbourne, we have a range of Psychologists, Counsellors and Therapists who offer Sex Therapy, Desire & Intimacy, Sexual Trauma and Sexual Addiction Counselling in addition to relationship and marriage counselling. To find the therapist that suits you best, please use our purple search box above.
We have found that on most occasions our sex life and our relationships are intricately linked.
Our Hart therapists have joint skills and knowledge in both fields, so they are able to get to heart of the deeper issues at play to help you move forward in a healthy direction.
We have also written many articles on common sexual problems like low libido, different libidos, difficulty orgasming, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, porn addiction, maintaining desire, and you can find a sample of these below.
- How Normal Is It to Watch Porn?
- Sensual touch: the cornerstone of a great sex life.
- Maintaining desire: Keeping sex exciting in a long-term relationship.
- Different libidos: How to manage them in a healthy way.
- Erectile dysfunction: Having Problems with erections
- The Secret to more sex and why women in particular, lose interest in sex.
- Penis size: How much does it really count?
- Difficulty Orgasming: How can I experience more pleasure?
- Premature Ejaculation: How to last longer in bed
To see more articles, search by topic through our Relationship and Sex Information/Advice search or on our Sex Advice page
Our sex therapists are experts across multiple areas
We have found that on most occasions our sex life and our relationships are intricately linked so having joint skills and knowledge in both fields as therapists allows us to get the the heart of any combined problem and help you create both a better sex life and better relationship.
If you book a session with a Psychologist, you are also able to receive Medicare rebates for these sessions with us, through Mental Health Care Plans from your GP. Click below to get started.
Why choose The Hart Centre for therapy?
Our rigorous matching and vetting process means we only connect you with reliable, top-rated therapists.
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Expert-vetted therapists that understand your situation
We only work with the best. All Hart Centre therapists go through a rigorous vetting process that includes ongoing training and continuous feedback monitoring from our clients.
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Unrivaled matching process
We get to know what’s important to you. From your schedule and budget, to your preferences on counselling styles, we take extraordinary care to match you with a therapist that truly understands your needs and fits into your busy life.
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Satisfaction guaranteed
We proudly offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t feel like your therapist is a perfect fit, we’ll cover the cost of your entire session and match you with a new therapist. No questions, no hassle, ever.
Sex Therapy Offices in Melbourne
To enquire or book a session with us, please phone (03) 9018 9567 or 1300 830 552 and our friendly receptionists will help you.
Sex Therapy (and Couples Counselling) in Melbourne sessions are 50 mins
Cost: Ranging from $120-$275
Private Health Insurance Rebates apply, and Medicare Rebates may apply (please check for details)
Hart Centre has helped thousands get back to a better place
Our expert-vetted therapists from a range of health funds
