MARDI’S PROFILE

Mardi is a Queer Australian Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist who has worked extensively across the world with numerous cultures and nationalities. She is a neurodivergent-friendly therapist and works with you at your own pace.

Mardi has lived experience with endometriosis, menopause and sex workers. Whether you are seeking to understand more about your body, techniques to improve communication and relationships, increase your sexual confidence, Mardi’s practice is client-led and will create a relaxed, affirming, and non-judgmental space.

Some of the presentations she loves working with are people experiencing body issues (especially fat bodies) equating to fear of intimacy and/or sex avoidance; low/no desire and exploration of understanding your own sexual identity and expression; sex in your 40s including peri/menopause and grieving your ‘old self’; the LGBTQIA+ community for those who are out and proud to those who are questioning; working with couples to improve communication, increase intimacy, identify your own relationship needs, overcome cross-cultural issues, and more.

Mardi is currently studying for a Professional Certificate in Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), which will be particularly helpful for clients with BDD who are experiencing issues with low/no desire, sex/intimacy aversion, performance anxiety, body image and relationship issues.

Mardi’s practice is client-led, Queer informed and will create a relaxed, affirming, and non-judgmental space.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Relationship Therapy
• CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
• MCOSRT

Specialisms:

• Neurodivergent experiences of sex & relationships
• Low/no desire incl. peri/menopause
• Body image
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• Fear of intimacy and/or sex avoidant
• Performance anxiety
• Couples therapy
• LGBTQIA+ Sexual Orientation and or Gender Identity
• Kink/Fetishes
• Consensual Non-Monogomy (CNM)
• Painful penetration including Vaginismus, Vulvodynia, Dyspareunia
• Orgasm issues e.g. anorgasmia, premature or delayed ejaculation
• Erection function
• Sex workers
• Faith, culture, and sex
• Cross-cultural relationships