Kink & BDSM
Counselling
Progressive Therapeutic Collective provides sex-positive counselling, exploring kink, bdsm & all consensual adult activities.
Kink-friendly therapy
Welcome to the forefront of progressive sexual wellness and understanding with our kink and BDSM-friendly counselling support.
Embrace a therapeutic experience that champions a sex-positive perspective. We provide comprehensive sex-positive therapy that respects all sexual orientations and preferences, including BDSM and consensual non-monogamy.
Our services are crafted to promote healthy sexual exploration and relationships, empowering you to express your sexual identity safely and confidently.
Sex & Kink Dictionary
Welcome to the PTC Sex and Kink Dictionary.
We are building this dictionary for a whole range of reasons…
to normalise conversations about sex and kink
informed consent is everything and the more we understand, the better we can be at relationships and relating in healthy and safe ways
for something interesting to read! Who doesn’t want to read about sex and kink?
to help our community understand that consensual sexual and kink practices between adults is to be celebrated, not stigmatised.
FAQs
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All individual counselling sessions are held online, via encrypted telehealth.
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Sex & kink counselling sessions are held Tuesday to Saturday.
We endeavour to provide after work hours sessions as often as possible.
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The sessions run for 50 minutes.
$155 standard
$105 financial discount (no concession card required).
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Email admin@progressivetherapeutic.com.au
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We endeavour to be a flexible practice, providing opportunity for reschedules and cancellations with up to 24 hours notice. Any appointment rescheduled or cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, will be charged the full amount. We are a small practice and our sole income is derived from our sessions.
Evidence-Based Kink & BDSM Research
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Working with People with Kink Interests
The Clinical Practice Guidelines for Working with People with Kink Interests (hereafter referred to as “Kink Clinical Practice Guidelines”) are intended to outline the knowledge, skills, and attitudes important for providing culturally competent care to the population of people who are involved in kink, both kink-identified patients and those involved in kink who do not adopt that identity.
Clinical Guidelines for Working with Clients Involved in Kink
Over a two-year period, a team of 20 experienced clinicians and researchers created clinical practice guidelines for working with people involved with kink, incorporating an extensive literature review and documentation of clinical expertise.
The Psychology of Kink: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Investigating the Roles of Sensation Seeking and Coping Style in BDSM-Related Interests
The current study focused on the potential driving roles of sensation seeking and coping styles in BDSM-related interests and behavior.
(Un)desirable approaches in therapy with Swedish individuals practicing BDSM: client’s perspectives and recommendations for affirmative clinical practices
This transformative study aimed to explore how people who practice BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, masochism) experience therapy; specifically, what sort of therapist responses and qualities they described as problematic and desirable in relation to addressing BDSM in therapy.
Kink and BDSM Awareness in Sex Offense Treatment
The current article will outline a case study of a client mandated for sex offense treatment who expressed interest in BDSM with his new partner and his therapist’s reactions to this information. Discussion for clinical training and supports for clinicians doing sex offense treatment will be offered.
Pay the Rent & Mutual Aid
The Pay the Rent movement calls for non-Indigenous individuals and businesses to regularly contribute financially to Indigenous organisations as part of reparations and restorative justice. This movement aims to provide tangible support to Indigenous communities, addressing historical and ongoing injustices while fostering a sense of accountability and solidarity.
At Progressive Therapeutic Collective (PTC), we've been paying the rent since our inception four years ago.
Each year, we allocate 1% of our annual profit to The Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health and another 1% to Decolonise Sex Work Australia, a Blak mutual aid fund for sex workers. As a white-owned business, we believe it’s crucial to acknowledge and address systemic injustices against Indigenous communities. Our commitment to mutual aid is about taking concrete actions to bring aboug meaningful and genuine social change.
Sarah Newbold (she/her), Practice Director, Snr Counsellor & Social Worker
Counselling Focus Area: Sex, Kink, Intimacy and Connection
Sarah is recognised with a Level 2 Intermediate Kink Proficiency under TASHRA’s Core Clinical Competencies for Working with Kink-Involved Individuals.
This accreditation confirms that our relationship therapist, Sarah, is not only open and welcoming but is also deeply knowledgeable and experienced in the nuanced dynamics of kink and BDSM.
Sarah is dedicated to supporting your journey through the complex realms of sexuality, with an approach that’s as thoughtful as it is empathetic.