Intimacy Coach and Couples Therapist

Carolyn Lancaster (she/her)

Areas of interest/ specialty include: Communication and Conflict, Couples connection and intimacy, desire discrepancy, rediscovering joy and pleasure, aging, menopause, dating in midlife and after divorce, life transitions

With over 20 years’ experience, Carolyn takes a holistic approach to supporting individuals and couples who want to find greater connection with themselves and others. She supports women and couples to navigate the complexities of intimacy, especially as they experience changes related to age, their body, evolving relationships as well as significant life transitions including post divorce.

Carolyn creates a safe, compassionate space for exploring emotional and physical aspects of intimacy and sex, helping individuals discover and rediscover their sexual confidence, pleasure, and connection. She has facilitated Couples retreats in the US designed to create more intimacy, understanding and connection. Alongside her counselling qualifications and experience, Carolyn is a trauma informed yoga teacher, trained in meditation and mindfulness. She is also Tantra and IFS informed, therefore offers a multi-modality approach to meet the needs of her clients.

With an educational and experiential approach, Carolyn guides you to build a foundation of self-love, kindness, and respect. With this inner strength, individuals and couples can navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and clarity.

Session cost: $190+ GST (individuals) and $250 + GST (couples) in Surry Hills and online.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts - University of Sydney and University of Towson USA

Masters of Education, Major in Guidance and Counselling - USQ

Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1

Certified Coach Professional - International Coach Federation

Professional Affiliations: Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Level 3 (Reg No. 6174)

Integrative Sex and Couples Certification with Tammy Nelson - PESI

Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours) - Yoga Impact Charity

Non-Violent Communication (NVC) Training

Meditation and Mindfulness Trained

Grief Treatment Certification