Sexologist Melbourne
Daniel Di Pietro is a sexologist in Melbourne who works collaboratively and holistically with sexually and gender diverse people.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychological Studies (University of Western Sydney)
- Graduate Diploma of Sexology (Curtin University)
- Masters of Sexology (Curtin University)
- Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Cairnmillar Institute)
Relevant Certificates
- Clash of Sex Drives: Helping Couples Resolve Mismatched Desire (2020)
- ADHD and Sexuality (2023)
Accreditations
- An accredited provisional psychotherapist from the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Experience
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working collaboratively and holistically with sexually and gender diverse individuals and couples of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs. Through a humanistic therapeutic perspective, Daniel aims to facilitate a supportive environment where clients may overcome the difficulties faced in their lives.
Daniel is LGTBQIA+ friendly and has had extensive sexological training that allows him to assist clients presenting with issues around sex, gender, sexual function, sexual orientation, and pleasure. Daniel has a keen interest in male sexual health and has produced research and presented on this topic throughout his sexological career. As a sexologist, Daniel can aid clients with the following presentations:
- Male Sexual Health (Erectile Difficulties, Premature Ejaculation, Delayed Ejaculation, Performance Anxiety),
- Female Sexual Health (Vaginismus, Anorgasmia, Performance Anxiety),
- Sexual Function and Dysfunction,
- Kink,
- Fetish,
- Mismatched Sexual Desire,
- Relational Difficulties,
- Gender Identity,
- Sexual Orientation and Identity,
- Sexual Health and Pleasure.
Daniel draws upon several evidence-based interventions to adapt to the needs of his client’s, such as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 3, Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT for Couples).
