Cultivating aliveness, connection and intimacy in your relationships
Women’s Sexuality & Wellness | Sex, Relationship & Couple Therapy
In person in Guyra & Armidale | Online across the Region & Australia
I help women and couples navigate the messy reality of desire, communication and intimacy with warmth, skill, directness and a non-judgemental approach.
A space for conversations that want to happen…
I'm Kylie Long, a registered psychotherapist and certified somatic sexologist with 18 years of experience in relational and conflict work. I specialise in women's sexuality and wellness and work with women and couples of all kinds. I bring warmth and depth to supporting people through the inevitable challenges of intimate life.
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed psychotherapy and somatic (body-oriented) work, integrating research-backed approaches like Gottman Method couples therapy with embodied practices supported by neuroscience. When trauma or difficult experiences become 'frozen' in our bodies, they can block our access to pleasure, deep connection and aliveness.
Together we'll explore what might be blocking intimacy for you and or your partnership and discover what you need to get unstuck. Our intimate relationships are at the heart of our wellbeing so let's work together to strengthen yours!
Sex therapy can feel like a big step…
Sexuality remains one of our most shame laden topics and reaching out for help takes courage. Many people feel nervous, embarrassed, or even unsure about seeking support. If this is you, you're not alone!
And sex and intimacy can be one of the most fun and enjoyable aspects of our lives. Educating ourselves about what’s possible can be so liberating!
My practice is client-centred, which means you choose what we explore and how quickly we progress in our work.
And I help you to embody concrete skills such as: ways to access pleasure and your erotic imagination, communication techniques, awareness of unhelpful patterns, and tools for deeper sensuality and intimacy.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, culturally informed, neurodivergent aware, and welcoming to all relationships.
An afternoon workshop for women
Desire, connection and intimacy through menopause
Date and time: 2pm - 5.30pm, 11 April 2026
A warm and interactive afternoon exploring the physical changes of menopause, how desire really works in midlife, and what your relationships actually need right now. A small group of women, honest conversation, and a beautiful venue - the Guyra Soldiers' Memorial Hall.
Who I work with
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Women
You might be experiencing:
Loss of desire, difficulty accessing pleasure and orgasm, pain during sex, shame, body image challenges, sexual confidence issues, difficulty communicating desires or boundaries, recovery from sexual trauma or difficult past experiences, navigating life transitions including motherhood and menopause
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Partners and couples
You might be struggling with:
Mismatched desire or loss of physical intimacy, communication breakdowns or ongoing conflict, rebuilding trust after hurt and betrayal, sexual concerns (performance, pain, desire differences), feeling disconnected or unable to repair after arguments, wanting to deepen intimate connection
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Referring practitioners
You might be looking for:
As a GP, psychologist, or allied health professional, you might be looking for sex and relationship therapy services for your clients in Armidale and the surrounding region. I welcome any referrals and value working collaboratively to support holistic client care
“Kylie got us excited about ‘us’ again. And we did ‘it’ after many years!! I learnt how I love my husband but also push him away out of habit, and how that feels for him. We’re still learning to be more patient with each other, but we’re getting closer…baby steps.”
— EVELYN (AND DAVID)
Additional support
I love offering informal learning environments for women and I’m particularly excited about my upcoming winter salon - Women Talking Sex. And while I primarily work with women and couples, I know men are also seeking individual support. I'm happy to refer men to my partner Andrew Lindsay, a registered psychologist who also specialises in men’s sexual health and wellbeing and couples therapy.
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While I work primarily with women and couples, I'm happy to refer men seeking individual support to my partner Andrew Lindsay, a registered psychologist also practicing in the Armidale region. Andrew offers evidence based therapy for men navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth.
Learn more about Andrew's practice → https://www.andrewlindsay.com.au/
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Four intimate afternoon salons for honest conversation about sex, intimacy, and navigating changes in your body and relationships. Gather with other women in a cosy space in Guyra for cheese, drinks, and the kind of conversations that facilitate lasting change.
Sunday afternoons 3:00-5:30pm: 7 June, 21 June, 5 July, 19 July.
Do you have any questions?
My about and session booking pages have lots of information about my approach, how we’ll work together, session duration and costs and; how to complete your online booking.
I also have a resources section with lots of information about sex and relationship topics and book recommendations.
While I work with women and couples in recovery from sexual trauma and domestic violence, if you're currently in crisis or experiencing active violence, your immediate safety is the priority. Click here for information about specialist services and supports.
If you still have questions, please reach out by email, text or by giving me a call. I will get back to you within 24 hours. Please see my details below:
Phone: 0433 531 433 | Email: kylie@theembodiedpractice.com.au
Session hours and locations
Wednesday | Online only (Zoom) | Between 10am and 6pm
Thursday | In person only (Armidale) | Between 10am and 6pm
Friday | In person & online (Guyra) | Between 10am and 6pm
Every 2nd Saturday | Online only (Zoom) | Between 10am and 2pm
Sessions available online only (Wednesdays, Fridays & every second Saturday) until in person sessions commence 9 April. Locations to be announced late March 2026.