Services
Registered Counsellor
Linda Kirkman
Languages Spoken:
Relationship and sex therapy for individuals and more with a focus on communication and positive relationships. Accredited member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (previously ASSERT); member since 2010.I believe that a healthy, happy sexuality and positive relationships are important for everyone’s wellbeing no matter what your sexuality, gender or relationship type.Available for individual and group supervision: ACA RISE UP training plus Pink Therapy UK Queering Supervision training.I take a supportive and non-judgemental approach to sexuality, gender and relationships. I have been a counsellor for over 30 years in a range of settings using strengths-based, systemic, mindbody and Processwork approaches. More information can be found here: www.lindakirkman.orgSee me for: Relationships and sexuality • Psychosexual counselling • Couples, ENM and poly counselling • improving your communication skills • Individuals exploring their sexuality and sexual expression • Enhancing sexuality in mid-and-later life • Relationships, sexuality and life transitions, such as after a baby, separation, or bereavement • Exploring non-mainstream relationships and sexual expression • Better sexual communication • Libido, improving sexual functioning and enjoyment • Teacher/Academic support and coaching • Debrief about workplace concerns; explore pedagogy and strategies for happier teaching • Depression and anxietyCost • $176 (including GST) for a 60 minute appointment. No rebates are available, except for Doctor's Health Fund.I see NDIS funded clients
Qualifications
• Master of Health Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science)
Publications
• Kirkman, L., Kenny, A., & Fox, C. (2013). Evidence of absence: Midlife and older adult sexual health policy in Australia. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 10(2), 135-148. doi:10.1007/s13178-013-0109-6
• Kirkman, L., Kenny, A., & Fox, C. (2013). Evidence of absence: Midlife and older adult sexual health policy in Australia. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 10(2), 135-148. doi:10.1007/s13178-013-0109-6
• Kirkman, L. (2020). Same/different visualisation. In A. Hoyle & E. McGeeney (Eds.), Great Relationships and Sex Education. London and New York: Routledge.
• Kirkman, L. (2019). I'm not washed up on the beach yet: Sex, relationships and ageing. In A. Gabosch & J. Shub (Eds.), Sex Positive Now: Sexy Activist Publishing.
• Kirkman, L., (2016) Working well with older adults and their sexual expression. In Australian Association of Gerontology, Emerging Researchers in Ageing Conference Proceedings 2016. Canberra: AAG
• Kirkman, L., Fox, C., & Dickson-Swift, V. (2016). A case for sexual health policy that includes midlife and older adult sexuality and sexual health. Aging and Society, 6(2). Retrieved from http://ijj.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.212/prod.153/m.2
• Kirkman, L., Fox, C., & Dickson-Swift, V. (2015). Midlife relationship diversity, sexual fluidity, wellbeing and sexual health from a rural perspective. Rural Society Special Edition on Sex, Sexuality and Place, 24(3), 266-281.
Affiliations
• Australian Counselling Association
• Society of Australian Sexologists
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