Rhiannon Derrig
Psychosexual Therapist
As an open-minded psychosexual therapist and qualified EMDR therapist, I specialise in supporting individuals navigating relationship issues, sexual difficulties, intimacy and trust, trauma and PTSD. I am also passionate about providing support to individuals navigating gendered, sexual, racial, neurodiversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma.
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​​I hold great empathy and welcome all without judgement, working closely with my clients to deeply explore how their past experiences, current circumstances, family background, and social factors impact their wellbeing. I work together with my clients to explore how they navigate life within their social and environmental surroundings, as well as how to establish an environmental and support system that is conducive to a regulated nervous system and therapeutic growth.​
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Availability
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (in-person and online/Telehealth)
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​​Qualifications
​I have completed a Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) with a specialisation in Psychosexual Therapy, and is an active member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS). I am also clinically registered and insured with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, ACAP. MAScMed (Psychosexual Therapy), USyd.
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Membership:
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Clinical Member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
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Member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS)
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Member of EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
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Certifications:
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Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR)
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EMDR Part 1 & 2
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Sexual Assault in LGBTQ Communities
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Client Focus
Age: Adolescents, Adults
Types of clients: Individuals, Couples, and non-traditional relationships
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Therapy Types
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
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Attachment-based
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Compassion Focused
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Culturally Sensitive
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Emotionally Focused
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Feminist
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Gottman Method
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Integrative
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Narrative
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Person-Centred
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Somatic
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Trauma Focused
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Support for Diverse Populations
As a psychosexual therapist, I deeply value sex positivity, social justice, and removing the stigma and social constraints surrounding sexual health and mental health work.
I aim to move away from binary constructs and the pathologisation of queerness and neurodiversity, instead prioritising dedicated support for people who feel they fall outside of the margins of the dominant societal group.
I am also sex work positive, kink-friendly, and enjoy working with couples and individuals navigating non-monogamous relationship structures.
Years of Experience
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5+ years in psychotherapy
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Expertise and Interests​
Areas of Specialty
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LGBTQ+
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Sex Therapy
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Neurodivergence
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Other areas of practice
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ADHD
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Anxiety
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Bisexual Affirming
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Body Positivity
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Depression
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Domestic Abuse Survivors
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Domestic Violence Survivors
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Emotional Disturbances
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Mood Disorders
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
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Peer Relationships
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Porn use
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Queer Affirming
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Relationship Issues
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Self Esteem
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
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Sexual Abuse Survivors
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Sexual Addiction
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Stress
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Trans Affirming
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Trauma and PTSD
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Women's Issues
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​Therapy with Rhiannon
Peer support towards queer identity and neurodiversity is an important therapeutic element that I provide - living actively in the queer community and with neurodiversity herself, I am able to genuinely connect with others who may identify with similar lived experience.
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I work from a trauma-informed, ecological-environmental, and systemic framework to support survivors to thrive and enjoy healthy relationships. I am unconditionally respectful and accepting of all forms of self-expression and diverse identities. In this way, my goal is to nurture self-compassion and to empower clients to make a sustainable positive impact on their wellbeing.​​​​