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Tanya’s trainings are lively, informative, practical and fun, making her a sought-after presenter.
Tanya offers workshops for everyone on consent, communication, embodiment and sexuality. She also runs fun workshops on sensual and intimate connection. You can find her at sexuality workshops and festivals or putting her own events. Watch this page for more details and sign up for her newsletter below.
All of Tanya’s offerings are trauma informed.
COURSES
All 2026 courses have been expanded to give more time to the content-dense schedule of learning.
Prices have been adjusted accordingly. Please sign up to our newsletter to keep abreast of special offers throughout the year.
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.
Introduction to sex therapy in relationship counselling
This is a course for everyone who works in relationship counselling. It will provide a deep dive into couples work and sexual issues. Inclusive of LGBTQIA++, Polyamorous and ENM relationships.
Nov 13- Dec 04: Thu 5-7pm
2026
Jun 25 - Jul 16: Thu 5pm-8pm
Nov 11 - Dec 09: Wed 8.30am-11.30am
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With over 20 years of clinical experience and having worked in sexual assault crisis and with many clients who have been impacted by trauma, Tanya has a unique and inclusive offering to empower your business with the practices and frameworks it needs to be trauma informed.
How to talk about sex in a clinical setting
Whether you are 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.
Certificate in sex therapy
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
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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.
Oct 16 - Nov 6: Thu 10am-12pm
2026
May 5 - May 26: Tue 5pm-8pm
Aug 26 - Sep 16: Wed 8.30am-11.30am
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EXCITING NEW SEX THERAPY MASTERCLASSES
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.
Will be offered in 2026
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.
Will be offered in 2026
Working with polyamory & open relationships
Learn frameworks for working with people in open relationships of all types.
Will be offered in 2026
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.
Will be offered in 2026
A snapshot into working with disability and sexuality. From mental health to injury right through to navigating changes in an aging body.
Will be offered in 2026
A practical, compassionate approach to working with infidelity in clinical practice, offering frameworks and interventions to help clients navigate healing and relationship reconstruction.
Will be offered in 2026
Learn the different types of asexuality presentations and how to honour and work with clients that are asexual.
Will be offered in 2026
Transform your understanding of consent as a therapeutic tool for enhancing safety, pleasure, and sexual communication.
Will be offered in 2026
Working with different genders
Understand the often invisible challenges gender expansive clients may face and learn non-pathologising frameworks to use.
Will be offered in 2026
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