Confidential Support

Sex Therapy & Relationship Counselling in Sydney

(In-Person & Online)

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Individual, Couples & EMDR Therapy for Sexual Wellbeing, Identity & Trauma

Good Vibes Clinic offers confidential counselling, education and somatic coaching services for a range of matters including self-identity, self-confidence, sexuality, intimacy, relationships, sexual functioning and/or satisfaction. 

With counselling experience across a range of issues, and specialist training in sexuality, sexual functioning and relationships, Good Vibes Clinic allows clients the ability to confidently cover all topics, no matter how embarrassing you may believe them to be. Good Vibes Clinic offers the safe space to discuss any and all topics. No referral is required, ensuring you have fast access to specialist counselling services in Surry Hills and online (video-conferencing).

Looking for support but not sure about individual or couples sessions? Check out our Owner and Director’s self-paced courses here.

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Existing Clients

Trusted Guidance for Individuals and all Relationship Dynamics

Whether you are concerned about a relational or intimate matter and are seeking specialist advice, or you want to improve the quality of your relationships and sexual wellness, Good Vibes Clinic offers a safe and supportive experience where there are no topics off-limits. From sexual functioning concerns through to improving intimacy, quality of your personal relationships as well as quality of life, Good Vibes Clinic provides effective and proven counselling, coaching and educational services to individuals, couples and other relationship dynamics.

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Common Concerns

  • Relationship conflict

  • Gaining and maintaining an erection

  • Ejaculation concerns (including premature and delayed)

  • Painful sex

  • Mismatched libido's

  • Low desire and arousal

  • Performance anxiety

  • Orgasm difficulty or concern

  • Reclaiming lost self

  • Understanding your partner’s sexual desires

  • Navigating the dating world

  • Body confidence

  • Pornography dependence

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Your Experience at Good Vibes Clinic

Therapy at Good Vibes Clinic incorporates personal and relationships, counselling, education, communication and sexual skills training to equip you with the tools, techniques and confidence to improve your sexual satisfaction and intimacy, with the self and others. If required following an initial session, an individualised plan which incorporates physical, psychological, relational and lifestyle techniques will be developed.

Good Vibes Clinic is a confidential and sex positive environment that utilises evidence-based therapy and treatment interventions specific to your own needs and desires. Good Vibes Clinic welcomes individuals of all sexualities, genders and ages, as well as all relationship formations, and aims to increase overall wellbeing by improving the quality of your relationships and sexual expression. It offers effective, tried and tested counselling and treatment techniques, and equips you with a variety of tools so you can reach your maximum potential both in and out of the bedroom.

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Christine Rafe

Christine (she/her) is an experienced Sex and Relationship Therapist, with Master's level qualifications and training in sexuality and sexual functioning from the University of Sydney. Christine’s formal training as well as clinical experience offers her clients synergy between psychotherapy, education, and techniques training to increase personal satisfaction and confidence, as well as improve intimate relationships (with self and others). Christine has a holistic view of overall wellbeing, and can see that intimate relationships, sexual enjoyment and sexual expression are foundational parts of overall wellbeing.

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With affordable and individualised options available for short- and long-term intervention, Good Vibes Clinic ensures there is a style to suit all people and schedules.

Please note that Good Vibes Clinic is a no-touch practice, and does not conduct any physical examinations or observe/perform sexual acts in session.

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FAQs about sex therapy

  • Yes. If you want to learn more about your sensual self, in your own space at your own pace, you can check our online courses: Overcoming Sexual Pain and Avoidance, Master My Mojo (for desire, arousal and pleasure), and a Body Confidence Workshop on mastering the art of the sexy selfie.

    You can browse all of them on our courses page.

  • A sex therapist helps individuals and couples work through concerns related to sexual functioning, intimacy, identity and relationships, combining counselling, education and communication skills training.

    At Good Vibes Clinic, this includes an initial assessment to understand what's contributing to your concern, followed by an individualised plan that considers the physical, psychological, relational and lifestyle factors involved.

  • Sessions are talk-based: no physical examinations, and no observing or performing sexual acts.

    An initial session usually involves a holistic review of your situation and what's contributing to your concern, followed by ongoing sessions building toward the goals you set together with your therapist.

  • No. Good Vibes Clinic is a no-touch practice. We don't conduct physical examinations, and we don't observe or perform any sexual acts in session. Sessions are entirely talk-based, focused on counselling, education and skills.

  • No, no referral is required. You can book directly and get fast access to specialist counselling in Surry Hills or online.

  • People come to sex therapy for all kinds of reasons, not just when something feels seriously wrong.

    Common concerns include relationship conflict, erection or ejaculation concerns, painful sex, mismatched libidos, low desire, performance anxiety, and building sexual confidence.

    We support clients with any and all sexual, relational, identity, attachment and trauma concerns, so if you are seeking support for something that isn’t listed above, please contact us here for further information and recommended therapists.

  • There’s no universal timeline. This depends on what you're working through. Some people find a handful of sessions helpful, others prefer ongoing, longer-term support.

    Your therapist will discuss a plan tailored to your situation after an initial assessment.

  • Yes, 100%.

    You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from sex therapy, plenty of people come in simply wanting to feel more confident, understood, or connected.

    If it's on your mind, it's worth talking about.

  • Yes, 100%. All our sessions are required by law to remain confidential. If we receive your explicit consent to contact other relevant treating parties we're happy to do this, but it's not essential if it doesn't feel comfortable for you.

  • We work with individuals, couples, and other relationship dynamics, and welcome people of all sexualities, genders and ages.

  • Yes, our sessions can be completed online or in person in Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia.

  • Yes, although it depends on the therapist. Get in touch with the clinic and we can talk you through what applies to your situation.

  • You can see the therapists fees in our ‘meet the team’ page.
    If you have any questions you can get in touch with the clinic.