I am Shae (they/them), a Queer, Trans, Non-binary Sex & Relationship Therapist working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and partners specialising in gender, sexuality, non-monogamy and kink/bdsm.
I have specialised training in understanding sexuality, pleasure, sexual function, and the mental and emotional aspects of intimate relationships. I see individuals and partners (2+ people).
- I am Queer
- I am Trans and Non-binary
- I am Disabled (EDS and hearing impairment)
- I practice Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)
- I am Neurodivergent
- I am an immigrant
- I am part of Kink/BDSM community
- I am an Activist.
I have been in the kink community for over ten years and have a wide range of experience and understanding. I will never pathologise or judge you.
I use talk therapy and help you find interventions that may suit your needs. Together we look at potential physical, psychological, emotional and social factors to address challenges you have with your body, mind or relationships. This can help you grow and maintain a deeper connection with yourself and partner(s).
I approach my clients “pluralistically”, which means that I work collaboratively with you on the methods and interventions that might suit your specific experience and issues. I am humanistic and relational, and draw from various models and tools to see what might fit. I don’t judge and I will always be curious.
I also believe it is essential to work with an intersectional and anti-oppressive lens and will always be open to differences in lived experience. I won't expect you to educate me and I will not pathologise, judge you or make assumptions about your experiences.