MScMed (SRH), PostGradDipPsych, BPsychSci, BCrim, MAAPi.
Abbey is a Registered Psychologist and Sexologist who does online/phone consultations only. She holds a Master of Science in Medicine degree, specialising in psychosexual therapy, and has completed Bachelor degrees in Psychological Science and Criminology, alongside a Postgraduate degree in Psychology. Abbey is passionate about the interlink between psychological health and sexuality, and enjoys supporting people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds to enrich their sexual lives and improve their mental health.
Abbey only does online consultations (telehealth or telephone only, no face to face sessions). To book an appointment with Abbey, use Online Booking or call Vision Psychology on (07) 3088 5422.
Abbey utilises a holistic, evidence-based, and client-centred approach to therapy. Abbey’s gentle and non-judgemental nature enables her clients to feel safe and respected; she believes that the therapeutic relationship between a therapist and client is key to success. Abbey strives to ensure that her approach is never a one size fits all / textbook approach; everybody seeks therapy for different & unique reasons, and she enjoys encouraging clients to challenge the idea that therapy should be done a certain way.
Treatment offered:
Psychosexual therapy:
- Pelvic Pain
- Libido Concerns
- Sexual Aversion
- Orgasm/pleasure difficulties
- Sexual Anxiety
- Psychosexual Education
- Intimacy Issues
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Premature Ejaculation
- Delayed Ejaculation
- Relationship Counselling
Mental Health:
- Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Depression
- Neurodivergence (ASD and ADHD)
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Self Esteem
Therapeutic Approaches:
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Attachment Theory
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Psychosexual Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1
Qualifications and Professional Registrations:
- Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive health), specialisation: Psychosexual Therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Second Class Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Criminology (Distinction)
- Member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS)
- General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (MAAPi)
Abbey only does online consultations (telehealth or telephone only, no face to face sessions). To book an appointment with Abbey, use Online Booking or call Vision Psychology on (07) 3088 5422.
Articles of Interest by Abbey Sawyer Psychologist/Sexologist:
- How Often Should My Partner and I Be Having Sex?
- Should my partner and I go to relationship therapy?
- The Gottman Method
- Borderline Personality Disorder and Dating
- A Background on Common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)
- Identifying Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
- Adolescent Pregnancy and Contraceptive Care
- Why is it Important to Include Sexuality and Gender Diversity Topics in Schools?
- The Importance of Counselling Support for Individuals Living with HIV