Psychological care for sexual health, intimacy, relationships and mental wellbeing
SHIPS provides affirming, evidence-informed psychological care for individuals, couples and people in diverse relationship structures.
We offer LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent, sex-worker, kink and non-monogamy-affirming support in Brunswick East and via telehealth across Australia.
Appointments currently available
Our team has psychologists, counsellors, relationship therapists and sexologists currently accepting new clients.
Find someone based on what you would like support with, their therapeutic approach, availability and fee.
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Support with sexual desire, arousal, pleasure, orgasm, pain, anxiety, shame, sexual behaviour and adjusting to changes in sexual wellbeing.
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Support for individuals, couples and people in diverse relationship structures experiencing conflict, disconnection, communication difficulties, intimacy concerns or relationship change.
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Psychological care for complex, developmental, sexual, relational, identity-related and medical trauma. Depending on the practitioner and your needs, treatment may include EMDR, imagery rescripting and cognitive approaches.
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Support that respects different ways of thinking, communicating, relating and experiencing the world. ADHD and Autism assessment available.
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Affirming psychological support and assessments related to social, legal and medical gender affirmation. WPATH assessment available.
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Psychological care that respects diverse sexualities, sexual interests, occupations and relationship structures. We provide kink, non-monogamy, sex-worker and LGBTIQA+-affirming support without treating difference as dysfunction.
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Inclusive psychological care for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, identity, life transitions and other mental-health concerns.
What we offer
A space designed with intention and care.
Our Brunswick East clinic has been thoughtfully designed to feel calm, comfortable and welcoming. Light-filled consulting rooms, lift access and accessible facilities support a range of sensory, mobility and therapeutic needs.
Our Values
Trauma-centred care
We recognise that past experiences can shape the present, and work with care and respect for your pace, choices and story.
Compassion
We approach every person with care, curiosity and kindness, taking time to understand their experiences without judgement or assumption.
Inclusivity & advocacy
Our practice is designed with LGBTIQA+ communities, sex workers, people who practise kink or non-monogamy, and neurodivergent people in mind.
Affirmation
We affirm all bodies, identities, sexualities and ways of relating. You are welcome as you are and will be met with care, respect and openness.
Ongoing Learning
Clinical training and learning from lived experience go hand-in-hand. Our practitioners are high skilled, and to continue to learn more to better support you.
Integrity & Evidence
Our work is informed by psychological and sexual-health research, ethical practice, clinical supervision and lived experience.
Grounded care, guided by values since 2019
Since opening, SHIPS has supported more than 5,600 clients across over 48,000 appointments.
Our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, relationship therapists and sexologists working across sexual health, intimacy, trauma, relationships, identity and mental wellbeing.
Our mission is to improve access to psychologically grounded, affirming sexual health care—reducing shame and supporting people to build greater understanding, wellbeing and connection.
Sexual health training and ongoing skill development
Our team includes AHPRA-registered psychologists and clinical psychologists, as well as ACA-registered counsellors and relationship therapists.
All practitioners participate in dedicated sexual health psychology training, ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision through SHIPS and the Institute of Sexual Health Psychology Australia (ISHPA).
Practitioners have different levels of training and experience, which are identified transparently on their profiles and reflected in their fees.