AMY COOPER

Pronouns: She/her

Psychologist & Supervisor

Working hours:
Fitzroy clinic: Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Fee: $260

Medicare rebates available: $163.35 out of pocket fee.

BOOK APPOINTMENT

Amy is passionate about the importance of improving clients' experience of sex, and advocating for sex positivity and the reduction of shame, stigma and guilt about different sexual practices, both at an individual and community level. She is experienced in working with clients who are negotiating trauma related to unwanted sexual experiences, disrupted attachment, and complex or intergenerational trauma, and clients who are exploring or affirming their sexual and gender identities. She is also interested in working with clients who are motivated to begin or maintain healthy relationships with pornography, kink and non-monogamy, and in how body image affects people's ability to initiate and enjoy sex, and to view themselves as sexually attractive.

Amy has previously worked as a performance psychologist, delivered treatment to reduce sexual offending behaviour and maintain sexual behaviour change, and has lots of experience working with younger adults. She also moonlights as a sessional academic, teaching sport and exercise psychology

TREATMENT OFFERED

Please use the drop down arrows to view Amy’s areas of treatment and support:

    • Sexual pain (vulvodynia, vaginismus)

    • Sexual anxiety

    • Pornography addiction

    • Desire difficulties

    • Premature ejaculation

    • Erectile Dysfunction

    • Orgasm/pleasure

    • Navigating differences in libido

    • STI diagnosis

    • LGBTIQ + support

    • Kink-specific support

    • Poly, non-monogamy specific support

    • Sex work support

    • Sexual education

    • Sexual addiction

    • Conflict in a relationship

    • Communication issues

    • Navigating sexual health issues in relationship

    • Exploring sexuality, kink and non traditional relationship structures

    • Feelings of disconnection in relationship

    • Uncertainty about the future of relationship

    • Navigating separation

    • Trust issues

    • Infidelity

    • Support coping with external pressures

    • Learning how to support a partner who is/has experience mental health issues, trauma or abuse

    • Intimate partner violence/Domestic violence

    Does not treat:

    • Pre and post pregnancy support

    • Becoming parents

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Stress

    • Work-related stress

    • Grief and loss

    • Sleep/wake disorders

    • Adjustment Disorder

    • Substance use

    • OCD

    • Bipolar

    • Borderline Personality Disorder

    • Narcissistic Personality Disorder

    • Body image issues

    • Neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism support, not diagnostic assessments)

    • Schizophrenia & psychotic symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, depersonalisation, derealisation). Please note: As SHIPS is a sexual health psychology service, we are not able to provide treatment if these symptoms are the main focus/require active treatment management.

    Does not treat:

    • Pregnancy related - mood issues and adjustment

    • Eating disorders

    • PTSD

    • Childhood sexual trauma

    • Adult sexual trauma

    • Long term/complex trauma

    • Recent trauma

    • Relational/attachment trauma

    • Gender questioning support

    • WPATH Assessments (Gender-affirming reports) *Before making an appointment for a WPATH assessment, please contact us for important information about our process & pricing.

    • Terminal illness

    • Masturbation (unusual techniques)

    • Consent violations/ perpetration (not associated with current legal proceedings)

MODALITIES

Amy’s approach to therapy draws heavily from:

  • Process Therapeutic Model

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Psychometric assessment to facilitate self-awareness and acceptance

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Skills-based interventions as required

  • Mindfulness

  • Schema Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Self Compassion

  • Interpersonal Therapy

TYPES OF THERAPY

  • Individual

  • Adults (18+)

  • Adolescents (14+)
    If you are under the age of 18 (or a parent/guardian booking on behalf of), we cannot accept new bookings online; please contact intake@shipspsychology.com.au. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Board Approved Supervisor (AHPRA) 

  • M. App. Psych (Sport)

  • B. Psych (Hons)

  • B. Ex Sci & HM