Owner Operator
Sexologist/Counsellor:
Tanya Koens

Working as a clinical Counsellor and Sex Therapist, Tanya finds it easy to build rapport and open, straightforward communication with people. She appreciates the everyday frustrations encountered by people – both in their work and personal lives. She is warm, empathic and non-judgemental and provides a safe place for people to explore their sexuality, feelings and inner worlds.
Specialising in conscious relating with self and authentic relationship and sex therapy, Tanya’s style of counselling is person centered. She draws on different methodologies to help you explore your present situation and work on understanding yourself better in order to make positive changes in your life. She is easy to talk to and can help you understand the dynamics of your family of origin and relationship patterns that may impact different areas of your life. She will work closely with you to address any energies and emotions raised.
Sensitive to the difficult nature of sexual health, Tanya provides a safe, confidential space for issues of this nature to be discussed and addressed.
We both think you are great and thanks for making it safe enough for us to be brave that is a skill we admire! – Couple 50 and 54
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Tanya supervises many Counsellors and Psychologists and speaks at industry conferences and events. She has a passion for authentic relating, conscious sex and helping people create
Tanya has led community groups, volunteered for different organisations and is a social mentor to people of all ages. She is also a passionate presenter on sex and sexuality.
Methods
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) – a combination of mindfulness, CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and learning how to be present and tune into to thoughts and feelings.
Mindfulness – helping you focus on the present (the here and now) to achieve self awareness and positive life and sexual experiences.
Gestalt – to help people experience emotions rather than just talk about them.
Existentialism – each person is unique, makes their own choices and shapes their own life.
Phenomenology – what is happening in the here and now.
Transactional Analysis – looking at parent, adult, child relationships within ourselves.
Social Constructivism – what do you give meaning and power to?
Solution Focused – let’s help you work out a plan.
Mindfulness – helping you focus on the present (the here and now) to achieve self awareness and positive life and sexual experiences.
Sexual Personality Types – working with people’s to help them better understand their sexuality and the meanings, beliefs and thoughts they attribute to sex.
For more information about Tanya and her working style click here: http://www.goodtherapy.com.au/tanya_koens
Employment
Tanya has worked as a crisis telephone counsellor for a NSW Rape Crisis Centre and also been a telephone counsellor for Impotence Australia helping men with sexual health problems.
Tanya has worked for Relationships Australia and currently runs her own busy practice in Surry Hills.
She lectures and presents to health professionals on how to talk about sex with their patients and delivers workshops on positive sexuality, conscious relating, desire discrepancy, sexual dysfunction, mindfulness and a range of other topics.
Qualifications:
Graduate Diploma Health Sciences (Sexual Health) – University of Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Counselling – Australian College of Applied Psychology
Masters of Business, Marketing – University of Technology, Sydney
Professional Memberships
SAS – Society of Australian Sexologists (formerly ASSERT) – General Member
CAPA – Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association NSW – Clinical Member
PACFA – Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia – Clinical Member
Workshops and Additional Training
Tanya takes professional development seriously and splits her time between Counselling and Psychological training and further Sexual Health/Sexuality training.
2014
6th Sexual Dysfunction Conference - Sydney – 3 day conference in Sydney on Sexual Dysfunction. Also presented at this conference.
Dossie Easton – Radical Ecstasy – Two-day workshop on the integration of Tantric Philosophy with BDSM practice.
Dan Siegel – Two-day workshop on new and effective approaches to psycho-therapeutic clinical assessment, treatment planning and interventions.
2013
Tantric Spanking – Afternoon workshop on practices and principles of spanking incorporating: consent, safety and Tantra techniques
PRIME – Premature Ejaculation Symposium – 1 day workshop presenting latest research findings
Conscious Kink Workshop – 3 hour workshop on mindfulness and kink practice
Xplore Festival of Sexuality and Dance – 3 day series of workshops in alternative sexual practices, Tantra, BDSM and philosophy
Martin Seligman – Positive Psychology – 2 hour presentation at Sydney Opera House
2012
Somatic Tantra Training – 1 day workshop presented by Institute of Somatic Sex Therapy, (Brisbane)
ASSERT Conference - Melbourne – 3 day National Conference for Australian Society Sex Educators, Researchers and Therapists
Kink, BDSM & Couples/ASSERT Workshop – One day workshop presented by Dr Marty Klein (USA)
Tantra for Sex Therapy/ASSERT Workshop – One day workshop presented by Jacqueline Hellyer, part of ASSERT conference
Sexual Intelligence – Presented by Dr Marty Klein (USA), 1 day workshop on couples sex therapy
Mindfulness Training for Practitioners – Open Ground 2.5 day workshop on using Mindfulness with clients and in practice
Attachment Theory: Clinical Assessment/measurement and interventions across the lifespan – One day PDP workshop presented by Kevin Keith
Attachment Theory: Informing and enhancing the practice of psychotherapy – One day PDP workshop presented by Kevin Keith
Luscious Women’s Workshop – Presented by Jacqueline Hellyer: Female Sexuality workshop, 2 days
5th Sexual Dysfunction Conference – Queenstown, New Zealand
Level 1: Bridging The Couples Chasm – Presented by: John & Julie Gottman - couples therapy (Melbourne)
2011
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy – Advanced Workshop
Strategies and frameworks for using ACT therapy
Sep 2011 Affect Regulation: The New Frontier
How to work effectively with clients who defend rather than feel
May 2011 New Directions in Trauma: Mindfulness, Multimodal Therapy in Complex PTSD
Dr John Briere
Mar 2011 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy – Introduction Workshop
Introduction workshop for ACT skills and theory
Mar 2011 Hypersexuality: Disorder & Interpersonal Phenomenon
Presented by Professor Eli Coleman, workshop for psychologists and psychiatrists
Mar 2011 Australian Association of Relationship Counsellors Conference, Melbourne
Workshops and presentations on relationship Counselling
Nov 2010 Assessment and Treatment of Internet Sex Offenders
Presented by Professor David Middleton, De Montfort University, Leicester UK
Nov 2010 What is Essential and Useful in Sexual Trauma Counselling
CAPA professional development
Oct 2010 ASSERT National Conference
Australian Society of Sex Educators, Researchers and Therapists conference presentations
Oct 2010 Relationships and Addictions
Impact of addictions on relationships and neurobiology of addictions
Aug 2010 Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology Conference, Bali
Workshops and presentations on latest medical research and treatments in sexology
Jul 2010 Cognitive Behaviour Workshop
Effective treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Pain & Stress
Apr 2010 4th Sexual Dysfunction Conference, Melbourne
Presentations on treatment regimes in Sexual Dysfunction
Feb- Mar 2010 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Combination of CBT, meditation, yoga and teaching to manage stress
Mar 2010 Relationships, Intimacy & Sexual Compulsivity
Frameworks for dealing with sexual compulsion & neurobiology behind it
Feb 2010 Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples
0ct-Nov 2009 Interactive Drawing Therapy
Using drawing therapy to assist clients in telling their story
Jul 2009 World Congress for Sexual Health, Sweden
Global overview of past 2 years research, medication, psychotherapy and industry practice
Apr/May 2009 Domestic Violence
Core training and Couples; Part of Relationships Australia training
Mar 2009 Australian Association of Relationship Counsellors Conference
Workshops and presentations on relationship Counselling
Mar 2009 Working with Intimacy & Sexuality, Issues in Relationship Counselling
Mar 2009 Foundations for Working Systemically
Introduction to working systemically with Relationships
Feb 2009 Mismatched Libidos: Helping couples face the challenges of differences in sexual expectations
Nov 2008 ASSERT NSW 2008 Conference
Updates on Sexual Health, Pleasure & Rights, Australian perspective
Apr 2008 CHC Child 1 C Assessment
Working with Children
Assessment & Mandatory reporting
Feb 2008 Couples Therapy – The Existential Experience
2 hour workshop followed by discussion
Sep 2007 Complex Trauma, PTSD, DID
Vivian Courtis: Definitions of PTSD, DID identification and treatment, Working with complex trauma
July 2007 Borderline Personality Workshop
Working with BPD clients, frameworks, expectations
April 2007 World Congress for Sexual Health (WAS)
Global overview of past 2 years research, medication, psychotherapy and industry practice
Nov 2006 Sexuality Training Workshops
Run by Impotence Australia and covering: Sexual History Taking, Sexual Identities, Assessment of Sexual Issues, Assessing and Treating Premature Ejaculation, Working with Men and Low Sexual Desire
Apr 2006 Mental Health First Aid Course
All aspects of dealing with clients with mental health issues
Aug 2005 Suicide Risk Assessment and Management Course
Case managing suicidal clients and risk assessment