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Tanya delivers engaging, practical training grounded in over two decades of clinical experience, making her a highly sought-after presenter.
Her courses and masterclasses focus on consent, communication, embodiment, and sexuality, supporting practitioners to build confidence and skill in their work with intimacy and relationships.
All offerings are trauma-informed and designed for real-world application.
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2026 COURSES
All 2026 courses have been expanded to give more time to the content-dense schedule of learning.
2026
Oct 13 - Nov 03: Tue 5-8pm
Working with differences in libidos & sexual expectations
This is one of the most common presenting issues for clients. The topic of sex becomes fraught and often there is little sexual activity and clients can report feeling broken.
2026, Oct 13 - Nov 03: Tue 5-8pm
Introduction to sex therapy in relationship counselling
For everyone who works in relationship counselling, this course is a deep dive into couples work and sexual issues. Inclusive of LGBTQIA++, Polyamorous and ENM relationships.
Aug 27-Sep 16 Thu 5-8pm
Nov 11 - Dec 09: Wed 8.30-11.30am
How to talk about sex in a clinical setting
Whether a new practitioner or have decades experience, sex is often a tricky topic to bring up or respond to. Tanya teaches methods that allow easy communication in an open, relaxed way.
2026, Aug 04 - Aug 25: Tue 5-8pm
Certificate in sex therapy practices
Sign up for all four courses and earn a certificate in Sex Therapy Practices - recognised by PACFA, ACA and SAS.
Courses are run throughout the year -see dates for all four courses
When sex hurts:
navigating intimate pain
Sexual pain is more prevalent than we think. Many practitioners stumble across it in the course of their consultations with clients. This in-depth training will teach you how to support clients with this experience.
2026, Aug 26 - Sep 16: Wed 8.30-11.30am
EXCITING NEW SEX THERAPY MASTERCLASSES
Working with polyamory & open relationships
Learn frameworks for working with people in open relationships of all types.
Wed 10 Mar 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm AEST
Working with the physiology of vulvas
Gain understanding of arousal time frames and physiology along with language to help you speak about and explain this to clients.
Wed 17 Jun 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm AEST
Transform your understanding of consent as a therapeutic tool for enhancing safety, pleasure, and sexual communication.
Thu 14 May 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm AEST
Develop a balanced, non-judgmental approach to addressing pornography use in clinical practice while gaining practical tools for supporting clients' porn literacy and relationship concerns.
Thu 11 Jun 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm AEST
A practical, compassionate approach to working with infidelity in clinical practice, offering frameworks and interventions to help clients navigate healing and relationship reconstruction.
Wed 22 Jul 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm AEST
Working with erectile dysfunction
A practical masterclass on treating the psychological and emotional side of erectile dysfunction. Work with clients and their partners to provide practical ideas and exercises they can use.
Thu 20 Aug 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm AEST
Learn the different types of asexuality presentations and how to honour and work with clients that are asexual.
Wed 16 Sep 2026
5:00-6:30pm AEST
A snapshot into working with disability and sexuality. From mental health to injury right through to navigating changes in an aging body.
Wed 21 Oct 2026
12:00-1:30pm AEST
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