Sex, Relationship and Trauma Therapist | Director

Christine Rafe

Sex and Relationship Therapy Sydney | Sex Expert Commentator | Course Creator | Host and Event Facilitator

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.

Expertise in Sexual Health, Relationship Therapy & Trauma-Informed Practice

Alongside her Masters studies in Sexual Health Counselling, Christine has undergone specific training in Relationship Therapy modalities Gottman and Imago, EMDR therapy, Clinical Trauma Training, and has recently completed her 200hr Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training, to support both the psychological and somatic components of sensual, sexual and relational health.

Christine has been counselling since 2012, and started Good Vibes Clinic in 2017 where she sees individuals, those in relationships, and runs group workshops supporting intimacy, communication, and celebrating sensuality and sexuality.

Christine was born on Yuggera country and now lives and practices on Gadigal land.

Education, Media and Events

Christine runs the Good Vibes Clinic Instagram page with tools, tips and information relating to general health as well as sex, intimacy and relationships @goodvibesclinic. She also offers courses, expert media commentary and facilitation of events. Find out more and purchase her courses here.

Common Concerns

  • Low desire and/or arousal concerns

  • Orgasm difficulty or concern

  • Pornography dependence

  • Sexual Trauma (talk therapy and EMDR trained)

  • Sexual needs and fantasy differences in a relationship

  • Performance issues

  • Painful sex

  • Anxiety/fear around intimacy and sexual intimacy

  • Mismatched libido’s

  • Erection and ejaculation concerns

  • Relationship conflict/ failing communication

Session Cost

$225 + GST for individuals

$300 + GST for couples

60 mins | Surry Hills and Online

Private health fund rebates available with Medibank, BUPA, AHM ARHG and HCF.

Qualifications

Masters of Science in Medicine (HIV, STI and Sexual Health) in Counselling – University of Sydney

Masters in Rehabilitation Counselling – University of Sydney

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Qualified - EMDR Association of Australia

Certificate of Embodied Counselling - Institute of Somatic Sexology

Imago Relationship Therapy Training - Imago Institute for Relationships

Level One Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Gottman Institute

Clinical Trauma Professional Intensive Training - PESI Australia

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

ISPHA Training: Psychological Treatment for Dyspareunia; Psychological Treatment for Pornography Addiction; Attachment Trauma and Sexual Behaviour (Part 1)

Bachelor of Health Sciences – University of Sydney

Professional Memberships held with Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS), Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)

Miss Christine Rafe, PACFA Reg.Clinical Register No. 12274.

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What To Expect In Your First Session At Good Vibes Clinic

During your first visit, there will be an overview of your life, your priorities, concerns, fears and ideals, and an in-depth understanding of what has brought you to therapy. A session will usually encompass an overview of the concerns/issues that you would like to address, a discussion about previous experiences and coaching and education regarding practical tools, reflections and strategies to overcome the issues you are facing to implement outside the therapy room.

Christine, Emily, Selina, Grace, Jack and Annie are client-centred therapists, and the experience is focused on you, considering what you hope to achieve by the end of the session (or sessions). It is recommended you come prepared with some ideas for what you want to get out of your experience at Good Vibes Clinic, as it will help us to use your time most effectively. If you aren't really sure what your goals are, that's okay too and the first session can help us in identifying these, if relevant to you.