I specialise in sex and relationship therapy. Clients represent the spectrum of ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and relationship models.

A clinical counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice in Sydney since 2004, I completed the Master of Health Science (Sexual Health) at The University of Sydney in 2012. This covered the physical, psychological and relationship aspects of sexuality. I also trained in the highly-effective Gottman couples counselling method, including additional Gottman method training on domestic abuse, and recovery from affairs and addictions. A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level 2), I often work with those impacted by first- or second-hand trauma.

Before my career pivot to counselling, I had an extensive international and Australian professional life including work for Oxfam/Freedom from Hunger, the UN FAO, UNICEF, the World Bank, Radio Australia, DFAT, UNSW and others. Communication has been a long-term speciality, including teaching communication and counselling subjects at university. I’ve presented to many organisations and conferences, including the World Association for Sexology Congress in Sweden, Lifeline, AFL, Carers NSW.

All this life and work experience enables me to bring a real-world practicality to my current work.

I’m a member of the Psychotherapist and Counsellors Federation of Australia, PACFA, the International Society of Sexual Medicine and the Australian Society of Sex Educators, Researchers and Therapists (NSW).

Clients’ issues include sexual functioning (such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, anorgasmia); couple issues such as affairs, mismatched libidos, poor communication; sexual orientation and gender identity, coming out; porn use, sex addiction, unwanted sexual behaviour; and problems with dating, marriage, step-children, and separation.

Susie Tuckwell is an adult counsellor and psychotherapist, specialising in sex therapy, intimate relationships, and interpersonal communication.