Laura Miano – Principal Clinical Sexologist

Laura Miano is an experienced sex therapist and educator. Over 8 years of clinical work, Laura is passionate about breaking down sexual stigmas and opening conversations that foster a deeper learning of one’s own sexuality and desires. Laura’s approach to sex therapy is empathetic, trauma-informed, and person-centred. 

Laura also engages regularly with the media. She has appeared fortnightly on national radio network, Listenrr (Fox FM in Melbourne, 2Day FM in Sydney), she has written for a number of publications including Vice, Poosh, and Fashion Journal, and has been invited as a guest speaker for MamaMia, MPavilian, TheLab and more. 

In founding Miano Clinical Sexology, Laura hopes to continue empowering people to reduce sexual shame and enjoy the sex life they envision for themselves.

Qualifications and Memberships

Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health), University of Sydney

Bachelor of Psychological Science, Deakin University

Diploma in Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Member of Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS)

Sarah Dowse – Clinical Sexologist

Sarah is passionate about normalising conversations around sexuality. She creates an open and non-judgemental space where people can explore their experiences without shame.

Sarah supports individuals to develop greater confidence, self-understanding, and connection in their relationship with themselves and others.

She has a particular interest in helping people connect with their pleasure, better understand their desires and sexual values, strengthen their communication skills, and navigate dating and relationships. Sarah’s approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centred, helping people develop a healthier and more fulfilling relationship with their sexuality.

Qualifications and Memberships

Masters of Sexology (Professional), Curtin University

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, Swinburne University

Diploma in Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Gottman Therapy Level 1 & 2, Gottman Institute

Member of Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

Member of Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS)

Katherine Rolfe – Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Counsellor

Katherine Rolfe is a Clinical Sexologist and Counsellor who works with both individuals and couples around sexuality, intimacy, relationships and emotional wellbeing.

Katherine is passionate about creating a warm, inclusive space where clients can explore sexuality openly, reduce shame and develop greater confidence and connection in their relationships. She believes that creating space for honest conversations about sex and intimacy can help clients better understand themselves, their needs and the ways they connect with others. Her approach is collaborative, reflective and person-centred, drawing on both counselling and psychosexual therapy.

Katherine welcomes clients of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and relationship structures and takes a neuro-affirming approach to her work.

Qualifications and Memberships

Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health), Psychosexual Therapy, University of Sydney

Master of Counselling, Monash University

Bachelor of Psychological Science, Griffith University

Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Levels 1 & 2

Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS)

Chloe Stapelberg – Practice Co-ordinator

Chloe is a Psychology graduate with a particular interest in sexual wellbeing and women’s sexual experiences. 

Chloe’s interest in this area developed throughout her four years of studying psychology. Her passion became especially apparent when writing her fourth year thesis which explored sexual distress, solo sexual activity and how these experiences can relate to women’s quality of life. This sparked a strong passion for creating greater awareness around women’s sexuality and encouraging more open and comfortable conversations about sexual experiences that are often overlooked or difficult to talk about.

Chloe is passionate about making people feel comfortable. She understands that reaching out about sexuality, relationships or intimacy can feel vulnerable, and aims to make the process of connecting with the practice feel easy and non-judgemental.