Overview

Sexual health is a core part of overall health and wellbeing. Sexual healthcare is healthcare, yet many psychologists feel uncertain about how to navigate these conversations in clinical practice. 

With rising rates of syphilis in Australia, there is an increasing need for healthcare providers, including psychologists, to feel confident, informed, and equipped to engage clients in these discussions.

This webinar will provide an overview of current sexually transmitted infection (STI) trends in Australia, along with practical guidance on integrating sexual health into therapy. It will focus on how to sensitively raise sexual health topics, respond to client disclosures, and navigate common barriers such as discomfort, stigma, and uncertainty about scope of practice.

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

This webinar will be recorded. Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

• describe referral pathways for early identification and support for STI testing,

• apply effective, inclusive, and non-judgemental communication in conversations about sexual health, and

• outline structured, empathetic consultation approaches to open conversations about sexual health.

Presenter(s)

Laura Lee

About the presenter(s)

Laura Lee is a psychologist & sexologist with over 17 years’ experience in clinical practice and coaching. She is the Director of Blue Space Psychology where she provides individual psychological and sexual therapy. In addition to clinical practice Laura provides supervision, professional consultation and workshops to healthcare providers. She also offers online courses, education and coaching, and is a sought-after speaker and trainer. Laura‘s work has been published in the Journal of Positive Sexuality, where she explored how communication impacts sexual desire & satisfaction. Her extensive experience, academic research and practical insights, coupled with her warm and authentic communication style, sees that she is a highly respected voice in the fields of psychology and sexuality.