41 Tompson Street

Wagga Wagga NSW

bex@bexology.com.au

I believe in affirming queer and neurodivergent identities as integral and valuable aspects of who my clients are, and I work to create a unique space that allows each person to feel free to be themselves. My practice is centered on validating each client's unique experiences, acknowledging their feelings, and supporting their self-acceptance and self-expression.

Each client is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their specific needs, preferences, and goals. I use clear communication, allow for alternative forms of expression, and maintain flexibility in session structures to accommodate neurodivergent ways of processing and communicating.

EMDR

What is EMDR?

Eye motion desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that has been researched for over 30 years. It can reduce the distress, vividness and emotions that come with trauma memories. I think of it as trauma is ‘stuck’ in our bodies, and EMDR can help the brain to process these memories and heal.

What can you use it for?

• Depression
  
• Anxiety
  
• Panic attacks
  
• Complicated grief
  
• Dissociative disorders
  
• Pain disorders
  
• Sexual or Physical abuse
  
• Performance anxiety
  
• Stress reduction
  
• Disturbing memories
  
• Phobias
  
• Amongst other things
  

Why should I consider EMDR with Bexology?

EMDR therapy does not require you to talk in detail about any trauma, it is structured, but adaptable to each unique person. I include education on trauma responses, attachment theory, your body (somatic work), and also focus on different regulation and resourcing techniques during the process.

For more information leave some details in my contact form, and check out the resources below for further information.

https://emdraa.org/emdr-faq/

https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/

https://emdraa.org/find-a-therapist/

Counselling

Counselling is known as ‘talk therapy’, and can help if you need to talk through and process your emotions with a professional, especially if you experience anxiety, depression, and stress. Counselling can help you simply feel heard and seen, clarify what is going on in your life, go through some options, and develop some strategises for any ongoing worries. Bexology is an open and non judgemental space for everyone, and especially for discussions around sex, gender, sex, sexuality and all relationship styles.

For more information leave some details in my contact form

SocialWork

Social Work under the NDIS

I am an accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Australian Social Work.

I offer emotional support and assistance for everyday life, help connect to other services in the area, work towards your goals and coordinate with your supports.

For more information leave some details in my contact form

Sexul Educaation

Everyone has the right to have a comprehensive sexual education. I find this is lacking for a lot of people, especially those who are living with a disability. I can provide individual sessions with a basic topics such as consent, basic anatomy, puberty, sexual health, sex, gender, sexuality, and support. Groups can be discussed under the NDIS.

For more information leave some details in my contact form

https://www.acon.org.au/

https://genderrights.org.au/

https://www.secca.org.au/

https://www.shfpact.org.au/

Bio

I’m a counsellor, Social Worker and an accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) 482682.

I have worked in the Disability sector for two years and found there was few people talking about sexual health, or sexual education for people living with disability. There also did not seem to be a safe space for people to discuss their questions or concerns around gender, sexuality, or sex.

I have a passion for the trauma therapy EMDR, and have completed level one and two trainings, as well as the child and adolescent training. I’m committed to ongoing training in this area and I’m currently in the fidelity process.

I work in a strengths based and trauma informed way. Recognizing that trauma affects individuals' neurological, biological, psychological, and social development. Understanding the wide range of reactions to trauma is crucial in providing effective care.

Key Principles of My Practice

Safety and Trust

I work to create a ‘safe enough’ space. This can be somewhere people can begin to build a trusting relationship, and explore what has happened in their lives, as they feel comfortable. This is the base of any healing process, and is always in your own time.

Working Together

I look to work together with people, respecting their pace and autonomy. Walking with someone, not leading, allows them to take an active role in their own journey. This can involve anything from laughter, a cup of tea, or tears and trauma work.

Cultural Sensitivity

I am sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of people. I always look for my practice to be inclusive and respectful of all identities and cultures. Each experience is unique, and each is welcome.

Psychoeducation (teaching)

I love to teach people about trauma and its effects, deciphering the technical language, helping them understand what it means, and how it is affecting them, and their lives. This can help people to know themselves, and how their body and minds react.

Working with both Mind and Body

By recognising that trauma is stored both in the mind and body, I help people to work with both areas at once. This includes everything from creating a personalised list of strategies such as humming, stretching, meditations and imagery work, through to trauma therapy such as EMDR, always with the goal of holistic healing.