As therapists we often have clients come into our practice with sexual issues, but unfortunately many therapists do not have the specific training to deal with these presentations.
So we s
poke with Melbourne sex therapist and clinical psychologist Dr Janet Hall about sex therapy.
Janet gives us a fascinating look inside the world of a sex therapist, where we discussed a wide range of topics related to sex therapy and sexual issues that are experienced by individuals and couples.
In this episode, Dr. Janet Hall discusses:
- the common issues and reasons why men and women go to sex therapists for help
- the most common sexual issues for men who present for sex therapy
- how the internet is contributing to sexual issues in men
- the pros and cons of individuals and couples using pornography
- the differences between sexual problems with heterosexual couples and same-sex couples
- how couples can deal with mismatching libidos
- the downside of ‘hook-up’ apps like Tinder
- what important assessment questions we need to ask clients when they ask for help regarding sex
- how to know when it’s time to refer a client to a sex therapist
- the most unique sexual problem she has worked with
- the healthy and unhealthy sides of fetishes
- whether monogamy/non-monogamy and polyamory can work in a relationship
Links and other resources mentioned in this episode:
- She Comes First – by Ian Kerner
- Fifty Shades of Grey – by E L James
- https://www.australiacounselling.com.au
- http://www.drjanethall.com.au/
- Books and CDs by Dr Janet Hall
Men
Women