LOVE THERAPY AUSTRALIA
Online sex therapy and couples therapy across Australia — no GP referral needed.
Love Therapy Australia is a specialist online therapy practice with registered sex therapists, couples therapists, and sexologists serving clients across Australia and internationally.
Sessions run entirely via secure video or telephone — no travel, no GP referral, and no waiting room.
The team is LGBTQIA+-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, kink-informed, and SW inclusive.
What can a sex therapist or couples therapist help with?
Sex Therapy
Sex therapy may help with a wide range of concerns: low libido, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, painful sex, anorgasmia, performance anxiety, and intimacy differences between partners. Sessions are online for individuals and couples across Australia, delivered by registered sex therapists and sexologists.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy can support partners navigating communication breakdown, conflict cycles, infidelity, sexual differences, ethical non-monogamy, and separation. Sessions are online, available to couples across Australia including those in different locations, and no GP referral is needed.
Frequently asked questions about online sex therapy and couples therapy
What does a sex therapist do?
A sex therapist is a qualified counsellor who helps individuals and couples explore and address concerns around sexual function, intimacy, and relationship wellbeing. This may include low libido, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia, sexual trauma, and relationship dynamics. Sessions are talk-based — no physical examination — and conducted by registered therapists via secure video or telephone.
Can sex therapy and couples therapy help with infidelity?
Couples therapy can support partners navigating infidelity, affairs, and the breakdown of trust. Therapists at Love Therapy Australia are trained in working with sexual betrayal, repair after infidelity, and the decision of whether to stay or separate. Sessions are available online across Australia and do not require both partners to attend every session.
What is the difference between a sexologist, a sex therapist and a sexual health psychologist?
A Sexologist is a person who has completed a Masters level degree in Sexology, currently through either the University of Sydney or the University of Western Australia. A Sex Therapist is a Sexologist who has registration with the Society of Australian Sexologists and clinical registration with Australian Counselling Association, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia, Australian Association of Social Workers, or the Psychology peak bodies.A sexual health psychologist is a psychologist with an interest and possibly some training in sexual health. All our therapists are Sex Therapists and Sexolgists.
Do I need a GP referral to see a sex therapist in Australia?
No GP referral is needed to book with Love Therapy Australia. You can enquire and book directly through the website. Sex therapy and couples therapy are not covered by Medicare or private health insurance in Australia, so sessions are paid privately. Concession rates are available with a valid concession card.
Do you offer LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy?
Yes. Love Therapy Australia is an explicitly LGBTQIA+-affirming practice. Therapists are trained in working with queer relationships, gender and orientation exploration, and the specific concerns that LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples may bring to therapy. The practice is also neurodiversity-affirming and kink-informed.
How much does sex therapy or couples therapy cost in Australia?
Sex Therapy can cost between $180 and $280 in Australia. Love Therapy Australia costs $190 for individual sessions. Couples Therapy can cost between $200 and $350 in Australia. Love Therapy Australia costs $230 for couples therapy sessions.
Where can I find a sex therapist near me?
Our practice is fully online so we meet you where you are. We offer services online Australia wide, and globally, excluding the United States and Canada. Online therapy has the same benefits as in-person therapy, but offers additional discretion and privacy. Our clients come from all across Australia including regional and rural areas and major metropolitan cities. If you wish to locate an in-person therapist you should explore the qualified Sex Therapists at the Society of Australian Sexologists.
'I'm so thankful to have found Love Therapy Australia, my relationship with my partner has been brought back to life.' - Jodie (online couples counselling client)
'I never thought I would feel sexy again, but here I am, confident, courageous, and feeling hella hot.' - Megan (sex therapy client)