Sex Therapy & Psychology Adelaide

Our psychology practice offers professional support and therapy for individuals and couples who are experiencing psychological or sexual difficulties. We are located in Torrensville, straight on South Road. We have free parking availability at the back of the building and wheel chair access. In the building we also have a chiropractor and a massage therapist. 

Selma van Diest

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Selma van Diest is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist and has been working with individuals, couples and their families providing treatment for psychological and sexual problems for over 10 years. Selma provides a client tailored approach supported by evidence based treatment protocols for various psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, weight management, health related issues and fertility. After her Master's in psychology, Selma specialized in providing therapy for sexual dysfunctions, marriage counselling, relationship advice and improving sexual health.
Selma van Diest is very passionate and dedicated about supporting her clients to improve their quality of life.

Her compassionate, open and empowering approach which focusses on the strengths and goals of the individual / couple, facilitates a professional connection and the development of a cohesive plan for attaining positive outcomes based on your needs. Selma is highly trained and experienced in providing practical strategies and advice to help you improve your situation and overcome your difficulties. 

Therapeutic approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (trauma treatment), couple therapy.

Professional Board Memberships: Selma is a registered Medicare provider and holds registration with the National Board of Psychology (AHPRA), Australian Psychological Society (APS), Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) and is an accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist with SAS. 

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QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Master of Mental Health Sciences 
  • Post-Master Health Psychology
  • Post-Master Sexology


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
  • Registered Psychologist, National Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)

ACCREDITATIONS
  • Clinical Psychologist endorsement
  • Accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist (SAS)
  • Generalist Provider Medicare
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Selma van Diest is an Accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist with the Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd. She adheres to the Society’s Code of Ethics and Practice. If you'd like to read more about the society and it's aims follow this link. 

AHPRA

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency holds a register of health practitioners. To check Selma's registration with AHPRA please click here.
To find out more about the Australian Psychological Society, please click here.