Compassionate, inclusive, psychological treatment of sexual health, intimacy and mental health
We offer a safe, welcoming, and accessible space where everyone can find the support they need.
SHIPS is a psychology clinic offering thoughtful, inclusive, and evidence-based care for individuals and relationships. We support people across a range of areas — including sexual health, intimacy, trauma, gender, and mental wellbeing — always with warmth, openness, and respect.
SHIPS stands for Sexual Health, Intimacy and Psychological Services — but it’s also a metaphor.
We’re here to support you to lead with love in your relationships. We contain you which explore your inner world and weather the seas of life. And we sail with you to navigate change and find steady ground .
Our team of practitioners is committed to creating a safe and affirming space where you can explore your story without shame or judgement. Whether you're seeking healing, connection, clarity, or growth, we’re here to walk alongside you.
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Psychological treatment of sexual difficulties including desire concerns, arousal issues, and healing sexual shame.
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Supporting you to build secure, connected, and fulfilling connections. For individuals, couples, and people in diverse relationship structures.
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Evidence-based psychological care to support emotional wellbeing and recovery across a range of mental health symptoms. We see the whole person and their environment as part of a comprehensive system.
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Gender affirmation support and reports to celebrate your identity and honour your journey. We are in your corner in the face of marginalisation.
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Gentle, evidence-based techniques to help you understand, process, and heal from past experiences. Our approach centres around recognising your resilience and promising you safety and choice.
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Working from a strength-based model, tailored support that values difference and adapts to each client’s unique way of experiencing the world.
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We don’t pathologise individuals for social problems. Here, your sexual identities, desires, and practices are respected and celebrated. This is a safe space to explore your authentic erotic self — free from shame, stigma, or judgment.
What we offer
Our Values
Trauma-centred care
We understand how past experiences shape the present and work gently, with respect for your pace and your story.
Compassion
We approach every person with care, curiosity, and kindness.
Inclusivity
Our practice is built to support LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people from erotically marginalised groups.
Affirmation
We affirm all bodies, identities, and ways of relating. You are welcome and celebrated as you are.
Ongoing Learning
Clinical training and learning from lived experience go hand-in-hand. We are always growing — listening, unlearning, and evolving in service of better care.
Integrity & Evidence
We stay grounded in research and guided by ethics — doing what’s effective, respectful, and right.
Sexual Health Trained Practitioners
Our practitioners are AHPRA-registered psychologists, clinical psychologists, or ACA-accredited relationship counsellors. Each practitioner is trained by the Institute of Sexual Health Psychology Australia (ISHPA) — SHIPS’ proud training partner.
Are you a practitioner interested in training, supervision, or professional support?