Where Science and Soul Merge

Evidence-Based Psychosexual Therapy & Relationship Counselling for Individuals & Couples for Deeper Connection, Intimacy & Personal Growth

Melbourne and online

Whether you are experiencing concerns related to desire, arousal, orgasm, sexual function, intimacy, communication, relationships, or significant life transitions — including postpartum, menopause, midlife changes, health conditions, or ageing — therapy is thoughtfully tailored to your unique circumstances, values and goals.

Our work is delivered within a respectful, compassionate, culturally sensitive, and strictly confidential environment where you can explore deeply personal concerns with safety, confidence, and without judgement.

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Founder & Director

Meet Niloufar Sadjady

EnglishFarsi · فارسیMelbourne, VIC

Niloufar Sadjady is an accredited counsellor, health practitioner, psychosexual and relationship therapist with over 20 years of experience in Australia and overseas. Her multidisciplinary path spans sexual and reproductive health, nursing and midwifery, counselling, psychosexual therapy and linguistics.

Her work is strictly evidence-based and neuroscience-informed, drawing on relational neuroscience, sexology, attachment science and integrative health frameworks. Of Persian heritage and NAATI accredited, she offers culturally attuned care across English- and Farsi-speaking communities.

MScSexual & Reproductive Health — Psychosexual Therapy

PGDipCounselling

MA (Hons)TESOL — Linguistics Research

BMidMidwifery · Nursing background

Further training includes EFT, ACT, CBT, Attachment Theory, Relational Neuroscience, Trauma & Grief, and Clinical Hypnotherapy.

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About the Practice

A specialised practice for intimacy, relationships & wellbeing

Grounded in neuroscience, psychosexual therapy, attachment science and evidence-based counselling, EROS Expert explores the complex interaction between desire, emotional connection, relational patterns and overall wellbeing.

The practice offers a clinically safe, culturally attuned and judgement-free space where individuals and couples can explore intimacy, relationships, sexuality and emotional connection with clarity, depth and compassion.

The Framework

The EROS Method

A neuroscience-informed framework working with the underlying mechanisms that shape connection and desire, not just the symptoms.

Desire

How arousal, motivation and erotic vitality evolve across the lifespan, and what restores them.

Bonding

Attachment patterns and emotional safety as the architecture of secure, lasting intimacy.

Identity

How self-understanding and embodiment shape the way we connect, relate and love.

Relational Patterns

The recurring dynamics that influence intimate relationships, made visible and workable.

Specialised Services

Three interconnected domains of support

Evidence-based support for individuals and couples, addressing the deeper psychological, relational and behavioural patterns that shape intimacy, growth and wellbeing.

Psychosexual Therapy

Confidential, evidence-based support for concerns involving desire, arousal, erection, ejaculation, orgasm, sexual pain, performance anxiety, sexual confidence and intimacy.

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Relationship Counselling

Support for individuals and couples experiencing conflict, communication difficulties, emotional distance and disconnect, loss of intimacy, infidelity, trust concerns or major relationship transitions.

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Health & Wellbeing Coaching

A psychologically informed, integrative coaching process supporting internal clarity, values-aligned living and meaningful personal evolution across mental, emotional and physical dimensions.

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$240Individual · 50 min

$320Couples · 50 min

Online & In PersonNo referral requiredPrivate health rebates may apply

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Areas of Support

Whatever brings you here, it has a name, and a path forward

Support is tailored to each individual or couple, never one-size-fits-all. Common areas of work include:

Intimacy & Sexual Health

Low sexual desire (low libido)
Erectile dysfunction
Premature or delayed ejaculation
Orgasm difficulties
Vaginismus & sexual pain conditions
Sexual performance anxiety
Desire discrepancy between partners
Sexual changes with menopause & ageing
Compulsive sexual behaviours & pornography-related concerns
Psychological impact of sexual health conditions (STIs, HIV, HPV, HSV)

Relationships & Connection

Dating & conscious partner selection
Premarital counselling & preparation
Communication difficulties
Emotional disconnection or distance
Repetitive conflict patterns
Loss of intimacy & closeness
Rebuilding trust after relational rupture
Separation & divorce support
Attachment patterns & relational dynamics
Stress, life transitions & personal growth

A safe, respectful and judgement-free space, inclusive of all identities, orientations, and sexual interests and preferences.

Common Questions

Clear answers, full transparency

What is EROS Expert?

A specialised practice focused on psychosexual therapy, relationship counselling and integrative wellbeing support, grounded in neuroscience, attachment science and evidence-based clinical practice, addressing desire, intimacy and relational patterns in a nonjudgemental, respectful way.

How long are sessions and what do they cost?

Sessions run for 50 minutes. Individual consultations are $240 AUD and couples consultations are $320 AUD. Payment is required a minimum of 24 hours before your scheduled consultation to confirm the appointment.

Are sessions online or in person?

Both. Sessions may be offered online and/or in person depending on the service and availability. Details are confirmed during booking or the initial consultation.

Do I need a referral?

No referral is required. You may submit your enquiry through the confidential enquiry form directly.

Is it covered by Medicare or private health?

Services are not covered under Medicare. Some private health funds may offer rebates for counselling services depending on your cover; check directly with your fund. Invoices and receipts are provided after each session.

How confidential is the work?

Confidentiality is treated with the highest priority. All sessions and personal information are managed in accordance with professional, ethical and legal standards by PACFA applicable in Australia.

What happens after I submit an enquiry?

Your enquiry will be reviewed, and you will receive a response within two business days. Where the service appears suitable, available appointment options and payment information will be provided. An appointment is confirmed only after the required payment has been received.

Does psychosexual therapy involve physical examination or sexual activity?

No. Psychosexual therapy is a talking-based therapeutic process. It does not involve physical examination, sexual touching or sexual activity during sessions. Where medical or physical assessment may be beneficial, referral to an appropriate healthcare professional may be discussed.

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The first session is a structured, exploratory conversation, space to understand your concerns, history and goals, and to see whether the approach feels right for you before committing to ongoing work.

Consulting Locations439 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
620 Lygon Street, Carlton North VIC 3054
Online Australia-wide

New Enquiriesenquiries@erosexpert.com.au or the enquiry form

Phone0401 187 000 (existing clients only)

AvailabilityWeekday mornings to evenings · Saturdays

SessionsEnglish & Farsi · Individual $240 · Couples $320 · 50 min

Specialised Service

Psychosexual Therapy

Specialised therapy to support individuals and couples address emotional, psychological, and physical difficulties relating to sex, intimacy, and relationships.

Sexual concerns are common, but they can be difficult to discuss. They may affect confidence, emotional wellbeing, physical intimacy and the quality of a relationship.

Psychosexual therapy provides a confidential and nonjudgemental space to understand what may be contributing to the difficulty and to develop a thoughtful, evidence-based path forward.

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50-minute sessions · Individual $240 · Couples $320 · Online & in person (Hawthorn East) · English & Farsi

ConfidentialJudgement-free · Talk therapy

How I Can Help

Areas of Support

Support is available for individuals and couples. Therapy may consider psychological, relational, behavioural, cultural and health-related factors rather than treating sexual concerns as isolated symptoms.

Desire and libido

Low sexual desire or loss of libidoWhen sexual interest has reduced, changed or disappeared and this is causing personal or relational distress.
Desire discrepancy (Mismatched libido)When one partner wants sexual connection more frequently than the other, creating rejection, pressure, frustration or distance.
Loss of erotic connectionWhen affection or love remains, but sexual energy, attraction or curiosity has diminished.

Arousal and sexual functioning

Erectile difficultiesSupport with persistent or situational difficulties developing or maintaining an erection.
Premature or delayed ejaculationSupport with ejaculation occurring earlier or later than desired, or not occurring at all.
Orgasm difficultiesSupport when orgasm feels difficult, inconsistent, absent or associated with anxiety or disconnection.
Performance and arousal anxietyWhen worry, self-monitoring or fear of disappointing a partner interferes with sexual experience.

Pain and physical changes

Painful sex, vaginismus and penetration difficultiesSupport for fear, pain, muscular tightening or distress associated with penetration or sexual activity.
Menopause, ageing and hormonal changeSupport with changes in desire, comfort, arousal, body confidence and intimacy across the lifespan.
Sexual changes following illness, surgery or medical treatmentSupport with the emotional and relational impact of health conditions, childbirth, cancer treatment, pelvic health concerns, prostate treatment or other medical changes.

Sexual confidence, identity and behaviour

Loss of sexual confidenceRebuilding trust in the body and developing a more secure, integrated and embodied experience of sexuality.
Pornography-related concerns or compulsive sexual behaviourExploring patterns that feel difficult to control or that are affecting wellbeing, intimacy or relationships.
Sexual interests, fantasies, kink and fetishA respectful and non-pathologising space to explore sexual interests, preferences, consent and compatibility.
Sexual health and STI-related concernsSupport with the psychological and relational impact of HIV, HPV, herpes and other sexual health conditions.

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A confidential, non-judgemental space to understand what may be contributing to the difficulty — and to develop a thoughtful, evidence-based path forward.

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What to Expect

What Psychosexual Therapy Involves

Psychosexual therapy is a talking-based therapeutic process. It does not involve physical examination, sexual contact or sexual activity during sessions.

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Talk therapy onlySessions involve open, confidential discussion in a safe, non-judgemental space.

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No physical contactThere is no nudity, touching or sexual activity during the appointments.

The work may include

Understanding the history and context of the concern
Identifying psychological, relational and behavioural influences
Exploring relevant health or medical factors
Reducing shame, anxiety and unhelpful performance pressure
Improving communication between partners
Providing evidence-based sexual health education
Developing practical and personalised therapeutic strategies
Collaborating with medical or allied-health professionals when appropriate and with the client’s consent

Niloufar Sadjady, psychosexual and relationship therapist, EROS Expert

Your Therapist

Meet Niloufar Sadjady

An accredited counsellor, psychosexual and relationship therapist with over 20 years’ experience in Australia and overseas. Her work is strictly evidence-based and neuroscience-informed, drawing on relational neuroscience, sexology and attachment science.

Of Persian heritage and NAATI accredited, she offers culturally attuned care across English- and Farsi-speaking communities.

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Inclusive Practice

Who I Work With

Psychosexual therapy is available to:

IndividualsCouplesAdults across the lifespanPeople of diverse genders and sexual orientationsPeople in diverse relationship structuresEnglish- and Farsi-speaking clients

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Taking the Next Step

You do not need to know the cause of the difficulty or how to describe it perfectly before making contact. Your first consultation provides an opportunity to discuss what has been happening, clarify your goals and consider an appropriate therapeutic direction.

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Specialised Service

Relationship Counselling

Support for Connection, Effective Communication and Healthy Relationships.

Relationship difficulties are rarely caused by one argument or one person. Couples can become caught in repeating patterns of criticism, withdrawal, defensiveness, resentment or emotional distance, even when love and commitment remain.

Relationship counselling offers a structured and respectful space to understand these patterns, restore clearer communication and make thoughtful decisions about the future of the relationship.

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50-minute sessions · Individual $240 · Couples $320 · Online & in person (Hawthorn East) · English & Farsi

ConfidentialCouples & individuals · Online & in person

How I Can Help

Areas of Support

Sessions are available for couples and for individuals wishing to explore relationship patterns, partner selection, separation or relational wellbeing.

Connection and communication

Communication breakdownWhen discussions quickly become arguments, defensiveness, silence or misunderstanding.
Recurring conflictWhen the same disagreements continue without resolution and both partners feel unheard.
Emotional distanceWhen the relationship feels lonely, disconnected or more functional than emotionally intimate.
Loss of intimacy and affectionWhen physical closeness, warmth, playfulness or romantic connection has diminished.

Trust, rupture and repair

Infidelity and betrayalSupport with the emotional impact of an affair or other breach of trust, whether the goal is repair, clarity or separation.
Rebuilding trustDeveloping greater transparency, emotional safety and accountability following relational rupture.
Jealousy and insecurityUnderstanding patterns of fear, reassurance-seeking, mistrust or emotional reactivity.

Relationship development and decision-making

Dating and conscious partner selectionUnderstanding attraction, compatibility, values and recurring relationship choices.
Relationship readiness and emotional availabilityExploring barriers to commitment, vulnerability and sustained emotional connection.
Premarital counsellingClarifying expectations regarding communication, intimacy, family, finances, roles, values and long-term goals.
Relationship uncertaintyWhen one or both partners are unsure whether to remain, repair or leave.

Transitions and endings

Parenthood and changing rolesNavigating changes in identity, workload, connection and intimacy following the arrival of children.
Major life transitionsSupport during career change, illness, relocation, ageing, empty nesting or other periods of adjustment.
Separation and divorceSupport with conscious separation, emotional processing, boundaries and communication during the end of a relationship.

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A structured and respectful space to understand these patterns, restore clearer communication and make thoughtful decisions about the future of the relationship.

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Outcomes

How Relationship Counselling Can Help

The work may support you to:

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Recognise and interrupt recurring conflict cycles
Communicate needs more clearly
Understand attachment patterns and emotional triggers
Rebuild emotional and physical intimacy
Develop healthier boundaries
Repair trust where repair is possible
Clarify compatibility, values and relationship direction
Make thoughtful decisions about continuing or ending the relationship

Niloufar Sadjady, relationship and psychosexual therapist, EROS Expert

Your Therapist

Meet Niloufar Sadjady

An accredited counsellor, relationship and psychosexual therapist with over 20 years’ experience in Australia and overseas. Her work is strictly evidence-based and neuroscience-informed, drawing on relational neuroscience, attachment science and integrative health frameworks.

Of Persian heritage and NAATI accredited, she offers culturally attuned care across English- and Farsi-speaking communities.

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Attending Together or Alone

Couples and Individual Consultations

You may attend relationship counselling together as a couple or individually. Individual relationship counselling may be appropriate when a partner is unwilling or unable to attend, when you are dating or single, or when you are seeking clarity about your own relationship patterns and decisions.

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Begin with a Structured Consultation

The first consultation is an opportunity to understand the current issue, identify the patterns affecting the relationship and clarify what you hope to achieve through counselling.

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Specialised Service

Health & Wellbeing Coaching

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A psychologically informed, integrative coaching process supporting internal clarity, values-aligned living, and meaningful personal evolution.

This service integrates advanced coaching approaches, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), ACT-informed coaching, positive psychology and life coaching methodologies, supporting individuals in developing greater self-understanding, behavioural flexibility, and intentional life direction.

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50-minute sessions · Online & in person (Hawthorn East) · English & Farsi

IntegrativeNLP · ACT · Positive psychology

How I Can Help

Areas of Support

Areas of support include:

Optimising overall health and wellbeing
Improving self-awareness and emotional insight
Identifying and transforming unhelpful behavioural and cognitive patterns
Strengthening confidence, self-worth, and personal empowerment
Enhancing psychological flexibility, resilience, and adaptability
Clarifying personal values, goals, and life direction
Supporting motivation, focus, and intentional living
Strengthening decision-making clarity and confidence
Modifying self-limiting beliefs and internal barriers
Supporting life transitions and personal adjustment
Promoting healthier lifestyle habits and behavioural change
Improving work–life balance and burnout prevention
Facilitating meaningful personal and professional development
Supporting sustainable and long-term personal transformation

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What to Expect

What Coaching Involves

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Your Coach

Meet Niloufar Sadjady

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Who It’s For

Is Coaching Right for You?

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Begin with a Conversation

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