Sex After Prostate Cancer: Sex Therapist Counselling
How to find a sexuality counsellor/ sex therapist:
Please note: sex therapy/counselling is an unregulated field in most countries. To find a sex therapist near you, access an accredited body or ask your doctor for a referral.
Also - rapport with your therapist is an extremely important factor in determining the positive outcomes of your work together. So keep in mind that finding the right therapist can be an ‘auditioning’ process.
If you’re not clicking with the first therapist you see, don’t blame yourself or think this means therapy ‘isn’t for you’.
This is a normal part of the process. You can always ask the therapist you’re seeing for a referral to someone else who may be more suited to you.
Sex Therapists within Australia:
Chantelle Otten operates a team of Sex Therapists who specialise in different areas and can consult online. She also offers online courses available worldwide.
Lisa Tourney is the President of the Society of Australian Sexologists and experienced with LGBT+ clients.
Lynda Carlyle and Christopher Fox work in East Melbourne and have experience counselling men and couples post Prostate Cancer Treatment.
Tess Deveze is an occupational therapist (OT) who works in sexuality and intimacy for people post cancer diagnosis. Tess sees clients face to face or online and is LGBTQI+ welcoming.
Melissa Hadley-Barrett is a sexologist, urologist nurse, and penile rehabilitation specialist based in WA and over zoom.
Prostate cancer specific psychological/counselling services (Melbourne, Australia specific):
Max Rutherford works in North Melbourne and in Macleod. He is a trained psychologist and couple therapist. He is experienced in working with the sexual side effects of prostate cancer and pelvic pain.
Debi Hamilton in Carlton. She is a sexuality counsellor and works with men who are navigating the psychological side of sexual function changes.
Gabrielle Wynn in Fairfield. She is experienced in seeing patients after prostate cancer for their psychological well being.
Alan White Alan is a registered counsellor and prostate cancer survivor/’thriver’. Alan can help with pre-post prostate diagnosis, cancer treatments and dealing with changes.
Please note: I am not affiliated or partnered with any of these practitioners.
Online resources to complement sex therapy, or to begin your journey before seeing a therapist:
OMG Yes is a practical online resource focused on the science of female pleasure.
Gottman Institute Marriage Minute is a newsletter with evidence-based couples counselling tips.