Charlie Dean

Pronouns: They/them

Psychologist

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

Telehealth/phone only: Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Fee: $260

Medicare rebates available: $163.35 out of pocket fee.

BOOK APPOINTMENT

Charlie takes a person-centred approach that utilises social-ecological systems theory, feminist and queer theories, situating the client in the world which shapes their interactions with themselves and others.

Charlie enjoys working with diverse clients and concerns and has particular interest in working with LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous clients. Charlie has been a sex educator for several years and worked in LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous social and advocacy spaces, including completing a masters thesis on sex and gender-diverse individuals in the polyamorous community. Charlie is a kink and sex work-positive practitioner.

Charlie has experience working with sexual issues including sexual anxiety and desire difficulties. They work with relationship issues such as managing conflict, life changes and developing communication skills.

TREATMENT OFFERED

Please use the drop down arrows to view Charlie’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.

    • PMDD/ menstrual conditions

MODALITIES

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Mindfulness

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Sensate Therapy

  • Schema 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)

  • BA Psych. Sci. (Hons.)

  • Master of Applied Psych. (Community)