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How to talk about sex with clients in a clinical setting

Whether you are a new practitioner or have decades of experience in counselling, sex is often a tricky topic to bring up or respond to. Tanya teaches methods that allow easy communication in an open, relaxed way with your clients, patients, or even loved ones! Her approach includes holistic influences from clients' lives and sitting with the emotions that may come up. Jam-packed with practical treatment examples and illuminating cutting-edge information about sex, sexuality and relationships, this is a must-attend course for anyone working with relationships, sexuality, identity and intimacy.

 

This course covers New and unique approaches for understanding;

Why talk about sex?
Practical tips and techniques on how to talk about sex
How to start addressing sexual issues
What to do when you or your client feels embarrassed
Common sexual issues clients may present
An introduction into desire and arousal systems 
The Physiology of Pleasure
Sexual issues in relationships today
Discussions on Client Presentations
Sexual expectations, beliefs, meanings and their impacts
Health issues and considerations
Consent and safety
Politics of Pleasure

Learning Outcomes: 
- Understand the importance of sex and intimacy in relationships 
Understand desire and arousal systems 
Understand the external factors that impact sex and intimacy
Practical tips and techniques to get clients talking about sex and enhancing their sexual connection
Understand the hidden influences that come into the bedroom with your clients

Presenter:

Tanya is the Director of Pleasure Love Relating and holds Grad. Dip. in Health Sciences (Sexual Health), and a Grad. Dip. in counselling. After more than 20 years of working as a Clinical and Somatic Sexologist and Counsellor, she is focusing on providing professional development to Sex Therapists and Counsellors as well as clinical supervision

 

Disclaimer:
The content of this endorsed CPD course is provided by the external course provider. Attendees are encouraged to approach the material with an open mind and consider diverse perspectives, particularly those from lived experiences related to the topics discussed. For feedback regarding the course, please contact the course provider directly.

When
4/08/2026 5:00 PM - 25/08/2026 8:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time