This webinar is being delivered by the Australian Association of Psychologists.

Sexual health is a core part of overall health and wellbeing; sexual healthcare is healthcare. Yet many psychologists feel uncertain about how to navigate these conversations in clinical practice. 

With rising rates of syphilis in Australia, there is an increasing need for healthcare providers – including psychologists – to feel confident, informed, and equipped to engage clients in these discussions. 

This webinar, delivered in partnership with ASHM, will provide an overview of current STI trends in Australia, along with practical guidance on integrating sexual health into therapy. The session will focus on how to sensitively raise sexual health topics, respond to client disclosures, and navigate common barriers such as discomfort, stigma, and uncertainty about scope of practice. You will leave with concrete language, strategies, and increased confidence to incorporate sexual health into everyday practice. 

• Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 

• Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (AEST) 

Cost:

This webinar is free to attend for AAPi members. ASHM members can use the code ‘ASHM’ in the Promotion Code box to register for free.

Target Audience:

Psychologists and other health professionals working in mental health services.

Presenter:

• Laura Lee | Director and Principal Psychologist | Blue Space Psychology 

Laura Lee is a psychologist and sexologist with over 17 years’ experience in clinical practice and coaching. She is the Director of Blue Space Psychology where she provides individual psychological and sexual therapy. 

In addition to clinical practice, Laura provides supervision, professional consultation and workshops to healthcare providers. She also offers online courses, education and coaching, and is a sought-after speaker and trainer. Laura’s work has been published in the Journal of Positive Sexuality, where she explored how communication impacts sexual desire & satisfaction. 

Her extensive experience, academic research and practical insights, coupled with her warm and authentic communication style, establish her as a highly respected voice in the fields of psychology and sexuality.

Funding:

This webinar received funding from the Australian Centre for Disease Control.