Couples counselling & sex therapy for women Armidale, NSW
"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)
Hi I'm Kylie, a registered psychotherapist and certified somatic sexologist.
Many of us didn't learn how to have healthy, pleasurable intimate and sex lives - we're figuring it out as we go, often carrying shame, confusion, blame or pain along the way. Whether you're experiencing painful sex, lost desire, relationship struggles, or recovering from trauma, you don't have to navigate this alone.
I bring warmth, compassion and care and 20 years of experience supporting people through complex challenges. I'm particularly passionate about helping women reclaim their sexuality after trauma and challenging the cultural shame that keeps us separated from our deeper, most authentic selves.
You're welcome here exactly as you are - all genders, sexualities and relationship configurations. Let's work together to help you feel safe, connected, and alive in your body and your intimate life.
Sex and relationship 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. Meeting ourselves as the unique sexual beings that we are, and educating ourselves about what’s possible is so liberating.
Through working together, you’ll learn to have more choice in how you feel, act, and react during intimacy and sex so you can realise and express your authentic needs, desires, boundaries and eroticism with play, confidence, love and awareness.
What brings people here.
Women.
Loss of desire, painful sex, difficulty with orgasm, shame, body image, self abandonment, trauma recovery, poor boundaries, burn out, life transitions (motherhood, menopause).
Relationships.
Mismatched desire and arousal, communication breakdowns, rebuilding trust and repair after rupture, feeling disconnected, seeking more excitement and erotic connection.
Referrals.
GPs, psychologists, and allied health professionals looking for specialist sexual health and wellbeing referrals in Armidale and across the region.
Your safety comes first.
While I work with women and people in relationship 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.
Ready to begin.
If you're feeling nervous or unsure - that's completely normal. You don't need to have it all figured out.
Imagine feeling safer in your body, more choice, more confidence, less conflict and more alive in your intimate and sex life. This is absolutely possible.
Please reach out with any questions on email: kylie@theembodiedpractice.com.au or text: 0433 531 433. I’ll be back in touch in 24 hours.
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