Recent Research on Men's Groups:
Over the past two-years Impotence Australia has researched in the area of men's health groups. One study called the Men's Doctors Project 2002 found that contrary to popular belief men are wanting to attend groups to discuss sexual functioning. A more recent study has shown that there are few outlets for men to access information about sexual health. Health professionals express that they perceive a need for men's groups, as well as staff training. If you have any comments on men's groups please email us: here
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Dr. Michael LOWY
MBBS MPM FACSHP
Men's Health Physician Psychological Medicine & Counselling
Dr Michael Lowy has a background in general practice and has worked
in the area of men’s health since 1992.
Dr Lowy is a sexual health physician, being a Fellow of the Australasian
Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine (Royal Australasian College of Physicians).
In addition Dr Lowy has postgraduate psychology training, having obtained
a Master of Psychological Medicine at the University of NSW in 2002.
Dr Lowy is trained in the assessment and treatment of male sexual
dysfunction and relationship and sexual problems affecting individuals
and couples.
Dr Lowy has a special interest in other health problems of men, including
weight, hormone, prostate and ageing issues.
Website: www.sydneymenshealth.com.au
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Ms. Serina Cauchi
Clinical Psychologist & Sex Therapist
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Maria Caetano
Maria Caetano is a Sex and Relationship counsellor in private practice. Maria is the President of Assert NSW and a member of The Sexual Health Society of NSW. Maria is on the Board of Impotence Australia and also works for the Elimination of Violence and Sexual Assault against Women Helpline as a Senior Supervisor, Lifeline Supervisor and volunteer.
Maria is also a postgraduate student at Sydney University in the Faculty of Health Sciences doing a Research Masters on the Effects of Prostate Cancer.
Maria teachers the Counselling Practicum in the Sexual Health Counselling Unit at Sydney University and is also involved in the course development of the Sexual Health Counselling Stream at Sydney University.
Website: www.besttharapycentre.com
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Dr Ven Tan
Director of three Healthpac Medical Centres in Sydney.
We offer comprehensive, quality medical services targeting the niche market of the growing Chinese population. We have become one of the most prominent specialized ethnic medical centres by being the only centre in Australia that provides both Western and traditional Chinese medicine under one roof. Currently employed are 17 GPs and 4 traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. We also offer medical specialist services and other allied health practitioners that include dieticians, occupational therapists, psychologists, exercise physiologists and audiologists. The quality management system I have in place provides me the opportunity to travel and pursue my other interests.
Website: www.healthpac.com.au
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Dr Denis Cherry
M.B.B.S., M.A.A.C.B., Dip. Obst. Rcog.
Sexual Health Doctor
Denis works as a GP at Perth Human Sexuality, Hollywood Specialist Centre. Denis has a strong interest in Men’s Health.
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Brett McCann
Bach.Soc.Sci., Grad. Dip. Sexual Health Counselling, Cert. HIV/STI Research, Cert.
Social
Research
Brett is a specialist counsellor in relationships and human sexuality with more than 18 years experience.
Brett is CEO of Impotence Australia and a senior lecturer and unit of study coordinator in the Post Graduate Sexual Health Program, The University of Sydney. Brett first started as a therapist with the Hunter Needle & Syringe Program. His training in palliative care nursing assisted with his move into counselling. He later went onto the position of counselling unit manager at Sydney Sexual Health Centre. In these positions he specialised in health promotion and provision of high quality clinical counselling services. In 1999 his work was recoginised by NSW Health with the achievement of “Outstanding contribution to the community in HIV/AIDS Work Award”.
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Morgan Hayward
Bach. Soc. Sci. Adv Dip. AppSoc. Sci.
Morgan is a clinical member of the Australian Counselling Association and a professional member of ASSERT (Australian Society of Sex Educators and Researchers). Morgan is undertaking post graduate research studies at Sydney University in his masters of applied science (health) and is
investigating the effect of occupational stress on intimate relationships.
Morgan established the first anxiety support group in the Hawkesbury
region and is a member of the
Mental Health Association of NSW. Morgan is a counsellor specializing in sexual health, anxiety and
relationship issues.
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Marie Rockford
RN BN (registered in Victoria), Cert. of Neuroscience Nursing, Cert. of Sexual Functioning.
Marie has over twenty years counselling experience and for the past ten years she has specialised in sex counselling. Marie is researching ‘sexual confidence and sexual needs in women’ for her Masters in Sexual Health. She is the State Convenor of Impotence Australia’s Victorian Men’s Health Promotion Program following her relocation to Melbourne from Sydney. Previously Marie was the counselling unit manager for Impotence Australia. She has authored the “Cultural Understanding” module of the ‘Professional Communication in Sexual Health Unit of the Master of Health Science, University of Sydney. Marie is a member of ASSERT (Aust Society of Sex Educators Researchers and Therapists) NSW and was Secretary/ EO 2002 – 2004. She has been an invited lecturer for the Graduate Sexual Health Nurses Diploma of Sexual Health Counselling. She was the founding member of ‘Positively Working’ a core group to establish work placement services catering to the special needs of HIV+ job seekers across NSW.
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Raelene Stokes
Bach. Soc. Sci. Adv Dip. App. Soc. Sci.
Raelene is a member of ASSERT(NSW) (Australian Society of Sexuality Educators, Researchers & Therapist), ASCA (Advocte of Survivors of Child Abuse) and committee member for Advocates for the Rights of Children.
After one years work as senior counsellor at Impotence Australia’s Sydney office Raelene was appointed Impotence Australia WA State Coordinator. Raelene has also maintained a private practice in sexology for the last two and a half years.
Raelene specialises in Sexology around men’s sexual health issues such as sexual problems, sexual abuse, sexual identity, as well as general relationship and divorce issues, self esteem and motivation. Raelene provides individual, couples and family therapy, as well as, running health and education groups for men and women.
Mob: 0408 256 144
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Kerri Baker
Impotence Australia Counselling Unit Manager
Kerri has worked at Impotence Australia for over one year. Kerri has a strong interest and experience in forensic sexology. Kerri is a member of the Australia Society of Sexuality Educators, Researchers & Therapists (NSW). Kerri coordinates counsellors at Impotence Australia.
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