Intimacy you can feel at ease in
A calm, judgment-free space to work through sexual and intimacy concerns, in person in Canberra or online across Australia.
More than the physical
Sex and intimacy can be one of the most rewarding parts of a relationship, or one of the most painful when things are not working. It is rarely just physical. It touches trust, connection, pleasure, vulnerability and the sense of being wanted and safe with another person.
When that part of a relationship falters, it can quietly affect everything else. Sex therapy is a supportive, professional way to understand what is happening and to find a way forward, together or on your own.
Sex is natural, but a healthy, satisfying intimate life is something most of us are never actually taught. There is no shame in needing help with it. That is what this work is for.
A way through, at your pace
Working with a trained therapist gives you a safe space to explore what is going on, without fear of judgment, and to build healthier, more connected habits.
Performance anxiety
Easing the pressure and worry that can build around intimacy and get in its own way.
Body image and confidence
Working through the self-consciousness that can make closeness feel difficult.
Past experiences
Gently addressing trauma or difficult history that shapes how intimacy feels now.
Communication
Learning to talk about needs and desires in a way that brings you closer, not further apart.
Reconnection
Rebuilding closeness and desire when they have faded or become a source of tension.
Root causes
Understanding where difficulties come from, so change lasts rather than papering over it.
Concerns we help with
Sex therapy can support a wide range of sexual and intimacy issues. Some of the most common include:
- Low libido or mismatched desire
- Erectile dysfunction
- Premature ejaculation
- Difficulty reaching orgasm
- Pain during intercourse
- Vaginismus
- Compulsive sexual behaviour
- Sexual trauma or abuse
If any of these feel familiar, know that help is available and change is possible. We work with you to understand the root causes and build healthier, more comfortable intimacy, at a pace that feels right for you.
Meet Darleen
I am the founder and director of DIPAC, which I established in 2009. Across around 25 years of practice I have supported many individuals and couples through sensitive and often unspoken concerns. Intimacy work asks for trust, and I take that seriously. You will always be met with warmth, discretion and respect.
- Australian Counselling Association
- AIFLAM
- Mediation Institute of Australia
- IICT
- ICF
- NDIS Provider
- Accredited Private Health Provider
Ready when you are
Your initial 45-minute consultation is a chance to talk things through and see how we can help. Face to face in Canberra, or securely online across Australia.