About Tanya

Working as a clinical counsellor and sexologist, Tanya finds it easy to build rapport and open, straightforward communication with people. She appreciates the everyday frustrations encountered by people –in their work and personal lives. Tanya has led community groups, volunteered for different organisations and is a social mentor to people of all ages.

Specialising in self esteem, relationship and sex therapy, Tanya’s style of counselling is person centered. She draws on different methodologies to help you explore your present situation and work on understanding yourself better in order to make positive changes in your life. She can help you understand the dynamics of your family of origin and relationship patterns that may impact different areas of your life. She will work closely with you to address any energies and emotions raised.

Sensitive to the difficult nature of sexual health, Tanya provides a safe, confidential space for issues of this nature to be discussed and addressed.

Employment

Tanya has worked as a crisis telephone counsellor for a sexual assault help line and also been a telephone counsellor for Impotence Australia helping men with sexual health problems.

Currently Tanya works two days a week for Relationships Australia, runs her own practice and gives lectures to health professionals on how to talk about sex with their patients.

Qualifications:

Graduate Diploma in Counselling – Australian College of Applied Psychology

Graduate Diploma Health Sciences (Sexual Health) – University of Sydney

Currently undertaking undertaking Research Masters/PhD with University of Sydney

For more information about Tanya and her working style click here: http://www.goodtherapy.com.au/tanya_koens

Professional Memberships

ASSERT – Australian Society of Sex Educators, Researchers and Therapists - Professional Member

CAPA – Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association NSW - Clinical Member

PACFA – Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Clinical Member