Hi I’m Niamh (she/her)

As a sex and relationship therapist it is my pleasure to walk alongside people as they deepen their understanding of themselves and their loved ones and uncover authenticity and freedom in their relationships and sexualities alike. I am a firm believer that with enough curiosity, empathy and understanding most if not all of our struggles make sense in context. 

I use an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring interventions to the unique needs of the people sitting in front of me. I primarily draw from therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Person-Centred Therapy, and Sex Therapy, alongside frameworks such as attachment theory and trauma-informed care. 

I'm a big believer that the relationship we have with our clinician is integral to positive outcomes, so I want you to find the right fit. Here's a little about me: 

• I always strive to be as honest and transparent as possible, which can sometimes mean I come off as direct or straight to the point. 
• I love a good laugh and have a strong gallows humour; sometimes hard situations need some levity. 
• By nature, I am an existential and philosophical thinker, so I can wax poetic at times, but I'm just as comfortable providing structure where it's needed or preferred.
• I'm always fidgeting with something and prefer lower lighting in the evenings; you have full permission to make yourself comfy in sessions. 
• I care deeply about my responsibility as a therapist and the trust my clients place in me, so I strive to build relationships that are collaborative and secure. 

Additionally, I believe everyone deserves a safe space to explore intimacy, relationships, and personal meaning. I proudly support LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, kink, neurodiverse, First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people from diverse spiritual and religious backgrounds. I care about how patriarchy impacts men's emotional development and their ability to connect with others and therefore feel passionate about advocating for men's mental health and the unique experiences they face in therapy and relationships. 

Please note that I'm not able to provide relationship therapy in situations involving ongoing domestic abuse as it is fundamentally unsafe for me to do so. If it becomes clear at any point during our work together that these dynamics are present, I'll pause relationship therapy and instead help you find the right specialised support and next steps. 

You might like to get in touch with me if you're experiencing any of the following: 

• Feeling unheard or misunderstood in your relationship 
• Struggling to feel close to or vulnerable with your partner(s) 
• Struggling to get your needs met in your relationship 
• Wanting more connection with your partner(s) 
• Navigating future planning and life dreams 
• Struggling with intimacy, mismatched libido, or sexual functioning issues
• Wanting to understand and enjoy your sexuality through pleasure, and eroticism
• Wanting a more satisfying sex life, alone and/or with others
• Impacted by a betrayal or breach of trust, and/or wanting to repair it
• Wanting a more equitable relationship 
• Feeling generally unsatisfied with life 
• Wanting to become a more supportive partner, parent, friend, or family member 

Qualifications and Registrations:

• Registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
• Masters of Counselling, University of Queensland
• Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), University of Queensland
• Trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy
• Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Level 2 Training in Gottman Couples Therapy

Further study in:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Sex Therapy
• Person Centered Therapy
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I see clients in clinic or via telehealth on Mondays and Fridays from 12pm until 7pm

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