My Professional Ethics, Values & Supervision
My professional ethics & values
My work is guided by professional integrity, genuine values and the ethical codes of the organisations I am registered with:
- The Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
- Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS).
I adhere to these standards and take my professional conduct seriously — not because I am required to, but because you deserve nothing less.
I also endorse the principles outlined in the declarations by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), including the WAS Declaration of Sexual Rights and the Declaration on Sexual Pleasure, accessible here.
Supervision and reflective practice
Supervision is not optional in my practice — it is a fundamental ethical commitment. I work with two supervisors who bring different and complementary expertise to my reflective practice:
Clinical psychosexual supervision — I regularly engage in clinical supervision with a psychosexual therapist accredited by the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS). This ensures my sex therapy and sexology practice is subject to ongoing critical reflection and maintained in line with high clinical, professional, and ethical standards.
Counselling and psychotherapy supervision — I also work with an experienced counsellor, trauma specialist and academic lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy, with deep expertise in relational, trauma-informed practice and client-centred approaches — providing rigorous oversight of my broader counselling and trauma work.
Group supervision with Blue Knot Foundation — I participate in group supervision and reflective practice through Blue Knot Foundation, with a focus on working safely, ethically, and effectively with trauma and complex trauma. This supports ongoing learning, careful clinical reflection, and trauma-informed responses to the diverse experiences clients bring to therapy.
Together, these supervisory relationships ensure that every aspect of my practice is regularly reviewed, challenged and refined — because the quality of your care depends on it.
Throughout this process, your confidentiality is fully protected. I do not disclose your personal details in supervision or any other process — unless required by law.
Therapeutic trust, integrity and values
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Brené Brown’s BRAVING framework — seven essential components of trust that I consider foundational to our therapeutic relationship.
Trust cannot be assumed or demanded. It is built slowly, through consistent action, mutual honesty and genuine care.
Brown, B. (2021). Atlas of the heart: Mapping meaningful connection and the language of human experience. Random House.
Just as I hold myself to these values, I ask clients to work within them too. They are not rules — they are the foundation of meaningful therapeutic work.
Boundaries I honour your boundaries and ask that you respect mine. If you’re ever uncertain about what is or isn’t okay — ask. I’ll do the same.
Reliability I follow through on what I commit to. I’m honest about my professional strengths and limitations, and I won’t make promises I can’t keep. If something changes, I’ll communicate that clearly and refer you on if needed.
Accountability I take responsibility for my mistakes, offer genuine apologies when needed, and work to repair any ruptures in our therapeutic relationship.
Vault Your personal information and experiences are not mine to share. What you bring to this space stays here — protected under Australian privacy law. The exceptions to this are outlined in my privacy policy.
Integrity I choose what is right over what is convenient. My values are not just stated — they are practised.
Non-judgement You have the freedom to express your needs, feelings and experiences without fear of judgement or shame. Whatever you bring, I will meet it with openness.
Generosity I choose to interpret the intentions, words and actions of others in the most generous light possible.