About
Finding the right therapist matters.
You deserve someone who feels genuine, approachable, and grounded. I'm Ashley, a sex therapist and counsellor in Collingwood, Melbourne, and I aim to create a space where you can explore your wellbeing with honesty, warmth, and confidence.
- ACA Registered
- SAS Member
- Collingwood, Melbourne
- Telehealth Australia-wide
- Verified by Psychology Today
At a glance
- 6+ years in community health & private sex therapy
- Based in Collingwood, Melbourne
- Telehealth across Australia & international
- Sex positive · LGBTQ+ affirming · kink and ENM aware
I have spent more than six years working in community health settings that focus on alcohol and other drug concerns, gambling concerns, and addiction. I have also worked in private practice within a clinic that specialises in clinical sexology and psychosexual therapy. These experiences have shaped me into a holistic and trauma-informed therapist who offers counselling that is person-centred, evidence-based, and free of judgement.
My values & why this work matters to me
I care deeply about helping people understand themselves, build healthier relationships, and work toward goals that feel meaningful and achievable. My style is warm, good humoured, straightforward, and real. People say I come across as down to earth, practical, and easy to talk to. I aim to make our sessions feel calm, comfortable, and genuine, rather than stiff or clinical.
Qualifications
- · Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology and Psychology, Monash University
- · Master of Counselling, Monash University
- · Master of Science in Sexual & Reproductive Health, specialising in Psychosexual Therapy, University of Sydney
Therapeutic training
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches:
Clients I work with
I support individuals and couples with a wide range of experiences, including:
- PTSD and complex PTSD
- Anxiety disorders
- OCD, including POCD
- Depression & related sexual changes
- Addictions, pornography, AOD, gambling
- Infidelity (for either partner, or couples)
- Erectile difficulties & premature ejaculation
- Painful sex & phimosis
- Libido changes & desire discrepancy
- Cultural differences within relationships
- Communication, resentment, disconnection
- Polyamory and ethical non-monogamy
- Kink and fetish exploration
I am sex positive, LGBTQ+ affirming, kink/fetish, and ethical non-monogamy aware. I welcome people of all identities, backgrounds, and relationship styles.
Memberships
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
- Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS)