Sex Therapy in Mount Lawley - Compassionate Support for Sexual Wellbeing
Our sorrows and wounds are only healed when we touch them with compassion.
- Jack Kornfield
Finding Support for Your Sexual Wellbeing in Mount Lawley
Sex therapy provides a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore concerns around sex, intimacy, identity, relationships, and emotional connection. Whether you're experiencing sexual difficulties, communication challenges, or disconnection from your body or partner, therapy offers a pathway toward understanding, healing, and reconnection.
I'm Jen Vellios, a registered psychologist and sexologist supporting clients in Mount Lawley. My work is grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches that honour the connection between mind and body. Together, we explore what's influencing your sexual wellbeing and work toward patterns that feel authentic, sustainable, and deeply satisfying.
Understanding Sex Therapy
Sex therapy addresses the psychological, emotional, relational, and nervous system factors that influence sexuality. It's not about performance or "fixing" what's broken, it's about building a more compassionate relationship with yourself, your body, and your sexuality.
Many people in Mount Lawley find that sexual concerns, whether around desire, pain, trauma, or intimacy, carry quiet shame. These experiences are deeply common, and they deserve care that's both expert and compassionate.
Common concerns that bring people to sex therapy include:
Low desire or changes in libido
Sexual pain or discomfort during intimacy
Desire discrepancy between partners
Difficulty with arousal or orgasm
Impact of sexual or relationship trauma
Body image and shame around sexuality
Navigating sexual identity or orientation
Rebuilding intimacy after betrayal or disconnection
Communication challenges around sex and intimacy
A Trauma-Informed, Integrative Approach
As both a psychologist and sexologist, I bring dual expertise to this work. My approach combines psychological care with nervous system awareness and advanced training in sexual wellbeing. I draw on EMDR, compassion-focused therapy, parts work, and somatic practices to address concerns at the level of both mind and body.
This work is trauma-informed, meaning it prioritises safety, respects your pace, and honours the protective responses your body developed to keep you safe. Whether you're working through past experiences, navigating present challenges, or cultivating a deeper connection with your sexuality, the work unfolds collaboratively and at your own speed.
Common Concerns I Address in Mount Lawley
Sexual Pain
Sexual pain, whether during penetration, with touch, or in anticipation of intimacy, affects many people and can create profound distress. Often dismissed or minimised, sexual pain deserves compassionate, expert care.
Using a body-mind approach, we explore the emotional, physical, and relational contributors to discomfort. This work often involves understanding the fear-pain cycle, building trust with your body, nervous system regulation, and sometimes collaboration with pelvic physiotherapists. The goal is reducing pain while rebuilding confidence and pleasure.
Low Desire and Libido
Low desire is one of the most common sexual concerns, and it's often misunderstood. Desire exists on a spectrum and responds to stress, relationship dynamics, hormones, past experiences, mental health, and how safe we feel in our bodies.
We work together to unpack personal, relational, cultural, and historical influences on your desire. Through education, mindfulness, stress reduction, and reframing intimacy, we explore what's influencing your desire and create conditions where it can emerge naturally, without judgement or pressure.
Sexual and Relationship Trauma
Trauma, particularly sexual trauma, profoundly affects how we experience our bodies, intimacy, trust, and connection. You might experience shutdown, hypervigilance, dissociation, or difficulty being present during intimacy.
Using EMDR, parts work, nervous system awareness, and somatic tools, we work at your pace to restore safety and self-trust. This work honours the wisdom of your protective responses and gently expands your capacity for embodied presence, pleasure, and connection.
Desire Discrepancy Between Partners
When partners experience different levels of desire, it can create distance, misunderstanding, and distress for both people. Desire discrepancy isn't about one person being right and the other wrong—it's an invitation to deepen understanding and communication.
We explore these differences with curiosity, helping you understand each other's desire styles, needs, and contexts. The work focuses on building intimacy that honours both partners and finding connection that feels nourishing rather than obligatory.
Sexual Identity and Exploration
Questions about sexual identity, orientation, preferences, or what feels authentic to you deserve space for exploration without judgement. Whether you're navigating coming out, understanding your orientation, or exploring aspects of your sexuality, therapy offers a confidential space to process, understand, and embrace who you are.
Accessing Sex Therapy in Mount Lawley
My practice is located near Mount Lawley at Chelsea Village, Unit 39, 145 Stirling Highway, Nedlands. I see clients from across Western Australia, including Highgate, Inglewood, Maylands, North Perth and Bayswater. I also offer online sessions for those who prefer telehealth or are unable to attend in person.
Finding sex therapy in Mount Lawley that's trauma-informed, evidence-based, and genuinely affirming can be challenging. My practice offers confidential support for individuals and couples navigating sexual concerns, with flexible scheduling to support accessibility.
Sessions are available in-person and online. Whether you're local to Mount Lawley or elsewhere in Western Australia, you can access expert care that respects your unique experience and supports your healing.
Why This Work Matters to Me
Sexual concerns are often minimised, dismissed, or met with shame, both in our wider culture and unfortunately, sometimes within healthcare settings. Many people grow up with insufficient education about sexuality, internalising messages that disconnect them from their bodies or suggest their pleasure doesn't matter.
I'm deeply committed to holding space for these experiences with the care, curiosity, and expertise they deserve. Healing is not about fixing what's broken, but about building a more compassionate relationship with ourselves, rooted in understanding, acceptance, and choice.
You deserve support that affirms your experience, honours your pace, and believes in your capacity to heal and reconnect with your body, your sexuality, and your relationships.
Why This Work Is For
Sex therapy in Mount Lawley supports:
Individuals navigating sexual concerns, trauma, desire changes, or identity questions
Those recovering from sexual trauma or relationship betrayal
Anyone seeking deeper understanding of their sexuality and more fulfilling intimacy
I work with women aged 18 and over, and I welcome diversity in all its forms. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in respect for your autonomy and lived experience.
Taking the Next Step
Reaching out for support with sexual concerns often requires courage. If you're considering sex therapy in Mount Lawley, I invite you to book a consultation where we can discuss your concerns, explore whether this work feels right for you, and begin creating a pathway toward healing and reconnection.
Contact Jen to discuss how sex therapy can support your sexual wellbeing and intimate relationships.
Areas of Interest
Learn more about sexual pain, sexual desire, sexual trauma, or explore EMDR therapy to understand how these areas interconnect.
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