Lynda Carlyle is a Sex and Relationship Therapist, Counsellor, Sexologist and Registered Nurse in Melbourne Australia who has been working in sexual health for more than two decades.
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Lynda Carlyle is an Accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist with the Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd. She adheres to the Society’s Code of Ethics and Practice. To find out more, go to:
https://societyaustraliansexologists.org.au/
Lynda Carlyle also adheres to the Code of Conduct for General Health Services. Information about customer complaints
Lynda is also a Level 4 Member of the Australian Counselling Association: www.theaca.net.au
After working for many years in a variety of areas performing acute nursing, including caring for women undergoing gynaecological surgery and with men having urological procedures and penile implant surgery, Lynda moved into nursing in a sexual health context, focussed on sexual dysfunction.
This inspired her to complete specialist training in sexual health (Master of Health Science (Sexual Health), University of Sydney) and in relationship therapy (Specialist Course in Couple Therapy and Clinical Internship, Relationships Australia Victoria).
Based in Melbourne, Lynda is a former Director and Past President of the National Council of the Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd (formerly the Australian Society of Sexuality Educators, Researchers and Therapists - ASSERT), and former Victorian Branch President. During her time as National President, she guided the organisation through a structural change, was involved in the re-development of the Society’s accreditation process and the organisation of the successful 10th National ASSERT Conference in Melbourne.
She has facilitated the SAS Victoria Peer Supervision group for the last fifteen years and mentors and supports many collegues.
Lynda presents at conferences, professional education nights and for private groups. Lynda was invited to convene the sex therapy stream for the 2013 World Prostate Cancer Congress, and actively encourages collaborations between health practitioners in forming a multi-disciplinary approach to sexuality to ensure better patient outcomes.
Lynda’s practice includes an interest in the use and adaptation of quality adult products for psychosexual therapeutic applications. Her contributions to the field resulted in a presentation at the 2010 World Association of Sexual Health Congress in Glasgow.
Lynda has written a regular advice column on sex and relationships for the Herald Sun; is often quoted in print media and has appeared many times as an expert guest on Triple J and ABC Radio.
She helps clients explore how to become happier in their relationships, or assists them to clear past stresses, creating a more positive outlook, a stronger sense of self, and greater confidence with sex.
Appointments
To book an appointment with Lynda click here.
In her downtime, Lynda loves growing organic veggies and making yummy produce. She adores wake boarding and scuba diving in exotic locations, keeping fit with Crossfit and yoga, and has a burning ambition to compete in the Amazing Race.
Continuing education, supervision and ongoing skills development are essential to good practice.
Qualifications / Accreditations
- Registered Nurse Division 1, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Master of Health Science (Sexual Health), University of Sydney
- Specialist Course in Couple Therapy, Relationships Australia Victoria
- Clinical Internship, Relationships Australia Victoria
- Professional Supervision Training, Rise Up
- Accredited as a Sexuality Therapist with ASSERT National (Australian Society of Sexuality Educators, Researchers and Therapists Inc.) 2009 - 2013
- Accredited as a Clinical Psychosexual Therapist with Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd since 2014
Licenses / Registrations
- AHPRA - Registered Nurse (Division 1) #NMW0001041241
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA) - Level 4 Counsellor #4298
- Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd - Clinical Psychosexual Therapist #38
Professional Activities
- Member Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd. since 2007 (Formerly ASSERT)
- Treasurer - ASSERT Victoria 2007 – 2008
- President - ASSERT Victoria 2008 – 2011
- Vice-President - ASSERT Victoria 2011 - 2012
- President - ASSERT National 2009 - 2012
- Member - National Council - Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd 2008 - 2020
- Director, Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd 2013 – 2021
- National Membership Officer, Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd 2014 – 2018
- National Accreditation Officer 2018 – 2020
- Standing Committee Member, Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology 2009 – 2012, 2015 – current
- Supervision of Sexology Masters Students - University of Sydney 2015 – current
- Supervision of Sexology Masters Students – Curtin University 2017 – current
- National Treasurer, Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd 2016 – 2017
- Victorian Branch President, Society of Australian Sexologists Ltd 2014 – 2016
Speaking
- Presentation - 2011 WAS Congress, Glasgow, Scotland – Topic: Therapeutic Considerations and Clinical Applications of Adult Novelty Items
- Invited Speaker – Australasian Prostate Cancer Conference 2012 – Topic: Sex Therapy: What Is It, Who Does It and Who For?
- Invited Speaker - ANZUNS Nurses' Education Evening 2013 – Topic: Intimacy with a Catheter
- Workshop Presenter – Prostate Cancer World Congress 2013 – Topic: Introducing Sex Therapy to the Consultation
- Invited Speaker – Prostate Cancer World Congress 2013 – Sex Therapy Interventions – one of 5 experts who presented a practical workshop exploring the management of erectile dysfunction
- MH Professionals’ Network, Sexuality & Mental Health Group Sept 2014, Melbourne - Topic: Sex Workers For Sexual Rehab
- 13th Congress of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology Oct 2014, Brisbane - Topic: It Takes Two to Tango - Psychosexual Therapy Post Prostate Cancer Treatment
- 22nd Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health June 2015, Singapore - Topic: Multi-Disciplinarity and Psychosexual Therapy – An Australian Perspective
- School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne Aug 2016, Aug 2017, Melbourne Undergraduate Subject: Sex, Science & The Community – Topic: What Is Sex Therapy
- Channel Country Ladies Day Oct 2015, Oct 2016, Outback Queensland – Topics: Ways to Boost Intimacy, Connection & Communication
Learn to Increase Pleasurable Touch – A Practical Workshop
Ladies, Choose Your Weapon – An Expert’s Guide To Sex Toys - Spark Convention May 2017, Singapore - Topic: Libido and Desire – Can We Stay In Sync?
- Central West Women’s Health Centre Feb 2016, Feb 2017, Sept 2017, Bathurst (Webinar) - Topic: Midlife Metamorphosis – Menopause, Mood & More
- Australasian Sexual Health (ASHA) Conference Nov 2017, Canberra - Topic: Sexual Pain Symposium - Dyspareunia - Understanding Sexual Pain
Conference Organising
- 2012 10th ASSERT National Conference, Melbourne (Organising Committee)
- 2013 Prostate Cancer World Congress, Melbourne (Sex Therapy Advisor - Nursing and Allied Health Stream)
Media
- Herald Sun Columns
- news.com.au
- The Australian
- Lynda in the Herald Sun
- Triple J Hack interviews
- Triple J The Hook Up interviews
Australian Counselling Association. (2016) Scope of Practice for registered Counsellors
Customer Complaints - Code of Conduct for General Health Services
Lynda Carlyle also adheres to the Code of Conduct for General Health Services.
If you are not satisfied with my service, please contact me. I take complaints seriously and aim to resolve them quickly and fairly.
If you remain dissatisfied with the response, you may contact the Health Complaints Commissioner (HCC). The HCC responds to complaints about health services and the handling of health information in Victoria. Their service is free, confidential and impartial. To lodge a complaint with the HCC:
Fill out a complaint form online at www.hcc.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 582 113 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday to discuss your complaint.