Therapist Profile

Ashley Macklin

Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist @ Sex Life Therapy

Clinic Location:

Collingwood, Online

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) MCoun MScMed(SRH)

FEE:

$195.00

SPECIALTY:

AdolescentsDisability-friendlyKink & fetish friendlyMen’s sexual issuesPoly-friendly/Open relationshipsPorn addiction/sex addiction/out-of-control sexual behavioursPsychological wellbeing /mental healthRelationship Therapy/Counselling

Ashley Macklin is a Member of the Australian Counselling Association

Articles Written by Ashley Macklin

Navigating Polyamorous Relations – Finding Balance

Profile

Ashley Macklin is a trained sex therapist and experienced counsellor. Ashley completed his Master of Science in Medicine specialising in Psychosexual Therapy at the University of Sydney and Master of Counselling at Monash University. He is an Accredited Level 2 Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and a member of the Society of Australian Sexologists. Ashley has experience working with people from diverse backgrounds to address their issues. He has worked across a variety of settings including community health organisations such as Anglicare Victoria and in private practice in mental health clinics.

Ashley assist clients with anxiety disorders including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and PTSD; depression and mood disorders; grief and trauma as well as problematic gambling behaviours (gambling addiction). He is experienced in providing therapy for gambling issues and gambling addictions. He also provides sex therapy focusing on men and sexual function issues (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation/rapid ejaculation, and delayed ejaculation); out-of-control sexual behaviours (sex addiction and porn addiction); and diverse relationship structure like polyamorous relationships and open relationships. Ashley is comfortable supporting clients from the kink and fetish communities.

Ashley welcomes diverse clients from all backgrounds including all gender expressions, diverse sexual orientations, and different cultural backgrounds. He has worked with adults, adolescents, couples, poly relationships and older clients.

Ashley’s therapeutic approach focuses on tailoring his practice to each individual client to ensure the best possible outcomes for their personal circumstances. He draws on techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and is being trained in transactional analysis.

Ashley takes a person-centred and solution-focussed approach and his passion is in empowering his clients to live their most fulfilling and positive life possible, in whichever way suits them best without judgement. He is experienced with ethical non-monogamy and is particularly passionate about sexual health literacy and helping clients navigate non-traditional relationships and lifestyles.

Ashley offers in-person and Zoom therapy sessions.

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RECEPTION HOURS

Mon - Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sat - Sun: Unavailable

COLLINGWOOD OFFICE LOCATION

Suite 209/134 Cambridge Street Collingwood
Victoria 3066
Telephone (03) 9005 5213

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SYDNEY OFFICE LOCATION

Suite 201, Level 2/1 Erskineville Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
Telephone (02) 9188 4838

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FOR PROFESSIONALS

Dr Christopher Fox – Clinical Supervision Opportunities 2026

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Clinical supervision is an essential part of working therapeutically with clients. Clinical supervision is a professional requirement of all counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, social work and occupational therapy bodies. All people working in the helping professionals also benefit from clinical supervision (or practise mentoring).

All ethical and professional therapists have on-going formal clinical supervision to support their work in accordance with professional codes of practice requirements. Clinical supervisors are experienced therapists and maintain a responsibility for the good practice of supervisees and to protect clients from harm and unethical practice. Clinical supervisors also have supervision.

Clinical supervision is a space for the supervisee to engage reflexively with the content and process of their client work. Through clinical supervision topics such as therapeutic techniques, therapeutic relationships, difficult problems, ethical dilemmas or issues which impact on the therapist personally as a result of the therapeutic process.

The focus in supervision is three-fold:

3 circles which read 1. Therapy process – the development of clinical skills and awareness,<br />
2. Self-in-therapy/therapy-in-self – recognise and manage personal responses, values and power,<br />
3. Professional development – expand knowledge and skills.

Introducing your Supervisor – Dr Christopher Fox

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As a clinical supervisor I work from a collaborative and supportive framework to facilitate the growth of the therapist. I draw on critical reflexive practice where the supervisee moves beyond reflection to engagement in self-in-therapy/therapy-in-self/therapeutic self, self-care and development as a professional. A focus on the praxis issues of practice-to-theory/theory-to-practice encourages the therapist to maintain a best-practice model drawing on evidence-based and practice-based evidence informed approaches.

My professional focus is in the areas of psychosexual therapy, sexuality, and gender diversity, as well psychological wellbeing. My theoretical orientation draws on an integrative model of psychodynamic, Berne, Adler, humanism existentialism, Rogerian and solution-focussed approaches to therapy in the main. My practice is also heavily influenced by systems (Satir, Bowen)/family and relationship therapy. I also utilise creative therapeutic approaches including storytelling, therapeutic photography, and clay/play dough. As a public health specialist and experienced community practitioner I also supervise health promotion, welfare and community development workers.

I have worked with sexual and gender diversity, as well as sexual health and wellbeing for over thirty years. I am an European Certified Psycho-Sexologist with the European Federation of Sexology and European Society of Sexual Medicine. I am Director of Sex Life Therapy – a specialist psychosexual and relationship therapy practice in Melbourne, and one of Australia’s oldest and largest psychosexual therapy services.

I work as a Senior Lecturer in Sexual Health (Sexology) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney where I am the Co-Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs and Pathway Coordinator for the Psychosexual Therapy Pathway in the Postgraduate Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health. I hold an adjunct Research Professor in Sexual and Reproductive Health at the Fiji National University. I am the President of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology and have held executive positions on the governing councils of the World Association for Sexual Health, the Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology and the Society of Australian Sexologists, including National Chairperson.

Indiviual and group sessions available

Individual Clinical Supervision is bookable through Chris Fox and available to general counselling and psychotherapy (psychologists, social workers, OTs, counsellors, mental health practitioners) or psychosexual therapy (psychosexual/sex therapists, sexologists, sexual health counsellors) on a regular or ad-hoc basis.

Psychosexual Therapy Group Supervision held on 1st Tuesday of the Month 16.00-17.30.
This group supervision is open to existing psychosexual/sex therapists/sexologists. Groups are limited to six participants.

Emerging Therapist Group Supervision held on 3rd Tuesday of the Month 16.00-17.30.
This emerging group supervision is aimed at recently graduate therapists (psychologists, social workers, OTs, counsellors, mental health practitioners) and therapist with less than five years practise experience. Groups are limited to six participants.

Cost

Ad Hoc = $125
6-Pack = $635.00 ($105.83 per session).
12-Pack = $1,145.00 ($95.42 per sessions)

Outer Barcoo: Rural and Remote Supervision held on 2nd Tuesday of the Month 15.30-17.30.

This is a general supervision group for practitioners in rural and remotes areas of Australia. The group will focus on practise issues and practice issues with a rural and remote lens.The two-hour groups will focus on traditional supervision and add a professional development aspect as well. This is an online group. (3rd Wednesday of the month at 1430-1630). The group is limited to six participants.

My career started in rural practice and I have always maintained an interest and a connection with these areas. Practising in rural and remote Australia has unique experiences which many urban-based therapists and supervisors do not grasp.