CERTIFICATE IN
SEX THERAPY PRACTICE

Complete four of Tanya’s 4-week* courses and you will receive a Certificate in Sex Therapy Practice.  This certificate is recognised by ACA, PACFA and SAS.

The courses offered in 2026 are:

* How to Talk About Sex in a Clinical Setting
* Working with Differences in Libido and Sexual Expectations
* Navigating Intimate Pain
* Introduction to Sex Therapy in Relationship Counselling

The courses are spaced over the year to make your study load easier and give you time to integrate your learnings.

Expand your professional horizons by taking advantage of our generous discount for doing all four courses and receive a recognised qualification in the process.

The Certificate in Sex Therapy Practice will give you the skills to work with many presenting issues in sex and relationship therapy.  Tanya takes a deep dive in each of her four courses and provides practical materials, frameworks and clinical expertise all designed to give you the language and confidence to work with your clients in these areas.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Courses included:

How to Talk About Sex: In a Clinical Setting

Working with Differences in Libido & Sexual Expectations

Introduction to Sex Therapy in Relationship Counselling

Navigating Intimate Pain

  • Understanding of common presenting sex and relationship issues

  • Learn language to make it easier to discuss intimate topics with clients

  • Use intervention frameworks for common presenting sexual issues

PRACTICAL DETAILS

    • The certificate includes four courses

    • Each course is run over 4 weeks and comprises 4 × 3 hour lectures and 3-4 study pod group meetings in between lectures of 60-90 minutes each

    • Study pods require you to take part in role plays and discussions and fill in forms about your learning experience

    • Access to course materials for 12 months

  • Tanya's unique approach ensures that everybody working in these areas, whether practicing for 5 minutes or 20 years, will learn valuable new skills.

    • Sex Therapists

    • Counsellors, Therapists & Coaches

    • Allied Health Practitioners

    • Medical Professionals

    • Students undertaking education in any of the above

    • Anyone who may need to discuss sex in a professional setting

  • 2026 Investment

    • Pay in full - $2200 AUD +GST

    • Payment plan - 4 x $440AUD + GST

    • Certificates are issued upon completion of all course requirements and payment plan instalments.

    • BIPOC and disability scholarships are available. Apply here.

Tanya is offering a number of month long professional trainings and a range of 90 minute master classes.

This is a rare opportunity to learn from Tanya’s over 20 years of clinical experience. Tanya has extensive clinical experience and has engaged in diverse and cutting-edge professional development with some of the world’s leading sex educators. This cumulative knowledge and experience are woven into simple, practical interventions.

In Tanya’s training for professionals, her participants gain valuable knowledge and practical client intervention frameworks. These workshops cover important issues, such as consent, sexual communication, relationships, desire discrepancy, sexual pain, and how to speak about sex. 

Tanya will give you the language and skills to support your clients in navigating their sexuality, pleasure, intimacy, communication, and relationships.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Testimonials

  • It was such a pleasure learning from Tanya! The knowledge shared during her training has supported my professional growth, really helping me understand my clients better and practical tools on how to support them through their difficulties.

    Desire Discrepancy Participant, May 2022

  • I found the course really interesting and valuable. Thank you for offering it!

    Desire Discrepancy Participant, May 2022

FAQs

  • This course is for people over 18 years of age.

    It is professional training for therapists, medical or allied health practitioners, and any other practitioners who may need to speak to their clients about sex and relationships.

  • We have a few BIPOC and disability scholarships per course.

    To apply, please complete this form.

  • Yes! This course is accredited by the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA), the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS).

    It counts for 12 hours PACFA category A CPD points or 10 hours ACA OPD.

  • Cancellation in the two weeks prior to the course are not eligible for refunds unless there is a waitlist for course registration.  Pleasure Love Relating can offer a credit for another course at a different date.

  • Yes, payment plans are available.

    All payment plans are tailored to be completed before the course commences.

  • Yes—course participants must attend lectures and pod meetings to gain full benefit from interacting with Tanya and fellow students.

    It is a course requirement that you participate in weekly pod meetings with fellow students as it is part of a somatic teaching style.

  • Lectures will be recorded and available for viewing within 48 hours.