Sex and Relationship Therapist - Sydney and Online
Selina Nguyen (she/they) - Sex and Relationship Therapist
Areas of interest/specialty include: relationship concerns and conflict, pleasure education, relationship or sexual anxiety, desire or desire discrepancy, porn use, neurodivergence, non-monogamy
Selina Nguyen (she/they) is an experienced Relationship and Sex Therapist, offering online and in-person sessions. Also a writer and an educator for folks with disabilities, Selina is dedicated to normalising nuanced and informed discussions about relationships, pleasure and sexuality. She believes in the healing power of connection and the importance of learning how to be better romantic and sexual partners, whether that be learning how to navigate vulnerable conversations, creating new patterns, getting out of our heads and into our bodies, prioritising our sexual selves and more.
With qualifications in psychology, sociology, family and relationship counselling, and psychosexual therapy, Selina provides the intersection of current research, clinical expertise and life experience.
Selina is trained in systemic therapy which means understanding who you are in the context of the bigger structures and guiding forces in your life. Selina aims to be transparent in all that they do, and works from a non-pathologising, acceptance and trauma-informed approach. Anchored in somatic and intersectional theory, they believe in empowerment through knowledge, pleasure and connection. Sessions with Selina are tender, encouraging and collaborative. Passionate about sex education and literacy, Selina also provides free relationship and pleasure education through her site, Come Back to Bed and Instagram at @comebacktobed_
Session cost: $170 + GST for individuals, $210 + GST for couples: 60 mins (Surry Hills and online). 75-mins sessions are also available.
Therapist identities: Cisgender woman, Asian-Australian, Queer, Feminist.
Selina was raised on Dharug country and works on Gadigal Land
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) in Psychosexual Therapy - University of Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling - Australian Institute of Social Relations
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) - University of Sydney
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level One - Gottman Institute
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship - Brisbane Centre for EFT
Narrative Therapy Level One - Dulwich Centre
Relational Somatics (Continuing Education) - Small Beyond
Polyamorous Clients in Therapy (Continuing Education) - Affirmative Couch
Healing Power of Open Relationships (Continuing Education) - Affirmative Couch
Professional Memberships held with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS)
“My counsellor Selina at the Good Vibes Clinic made me feel at ease discussing long standing difficulties related to relationships and sex. Selina was very skilled in guiding me to realise how my current belief system has held me back in relationships and sex and these realisations have assisted to improve my confidence. In my counselling sessions I was also provided skills to move forward in my relationship and sex goals including how to manage certain scenarios and information on dating sites tailored to my needs. I very highly recommend Selina at the Good Vibes Clinic to anyone seeking relationship and sex advice.”
“Selina is very authentic, felt like both my own and my partner’s existing perspectives are listened to and/or validated before alternative perspectives are shared. Very perceptive and helps us identify what we might be feeling or trying to say then facilitates that discussion, and broaches quite difficult/emotionally charged questions with gentle clarity to help us feel like we can be honest.
Calm but engaging atmosphere in sessions is a good match for me personally. ”