Somatic Sex Therapy & Embodied Counselling

The term somatic refers to the body—particularly how we experience emotions, memories, and psychological states physically. In therapy, somatic practices focus on body sensations, movement, and awareness to support healing, self-connection, and emotional regulation.

At Body Curious, we specialise in men’s health while welcoming people of all genders and sexual identities. Our sessions combine body-based sex therapy, counselling, and embodied awareness practices to support you in cultivating a deeper relationship with your body, intimacy, and pleasure.

To book a complimentary pre-session consultation,
call +61 416 012 862

What is Somatic Sex Therapy?

Somatic Sex Therapy is a hands-on, body-based approach to sex education and healing. It blends touch, breath, guided awareness, and trauma-informed counselling to address the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of sexual well-being.

This work can support you in:

  • Enhancing sexual function and desire

  • Exploring unresolved trauma held in the body

  • Deepening intimacy with yourself and others

  • Building confidence, boundaries, and self-awareness

Whether you're experiencing erectile challenges, low libido, difficulty with orgasm, body image concerns, or anxiety around intimacy, Somatic Sex Therapy provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore and transform your relationship with sex, your body, and pleasure.

At Body Curious, you'll be guided by a certified Somatic Sex Therapist and Counsellor through an experience that is attuned, collaborative, and grounded in your personal goals and comfort level.The term "somatic" refers to the body—particularly how we experience emotions, memories, and psychological states physically. In therapy, somatic practices focus on body sensations, movement, and awareness to support healing, self-connection, and emotional regulation.

At Body Curious, we specialise in men’s health while welcoming people of all genders and sexual identities. Our sessions combine body-based sex therapy, counselling, and embodied awareness practices to support you in cultivating a deeper relationship with your body, intimacy, and pleasure.

What is Embodied Counselling?

Emotional well-being is critical to a fulfilled life. Our Embodied counselling sessions provide a safe space for men to express themselves, explore emotions, and work through personal or relationship challenges. Session support healing through curiosity and supporting you toward balance, understanding, and self-discovery.

An embodied Counselling journey taps into the body's innate wisdom, intertwining it with the complexities of the mind. It's an approach that invites curiosity, encouraging individuals to explore their physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts in an integrated manner. Through this exploration, individuals can uncover their hidden aspects, heal from past traumas, and find a renewed sense of balance and well-being. Embracing curiosity in this process allows for a gentle unfolding of the self, fostering an authentic connection with the body and mind. Whether facing emotional challenges or seeking personal growth, embodied counselling offers a pathway to healing that is both profound and deeply human. It's about being present, curious, and embracing the totality of who we are.

To book a complimentary pre-session consultation,
call +61 416 012 862

Many things can be explored or experienced with Somatic Sex Therapy

  1. Physical techniques:

    Somatic Sex Therapy can involve various physical techniques, such as sensate focus exercises, which involve focusing on touch and sensation to increase arousal and pleasure. Other physical techniques may include massage or other forms of touch, as well as exercises that help to improve sexual function or address physical issues that may be impacting sexual performance.

  2. Emotional and psychological issues:

    Somatic Sex Therapy can also help men explore and address emotional and psychological issues that may be impacting their sexual experiences. This can include performance anxiety, past traumas, or negative beliefs about sex.

  3. Communication skills:

    Somatic Sex Therapy can assist men develop better communication skills with themselves and their partners. This can involve learning how to express one's own needs and boundaries and how to listen and respond to the needs of others.

  4. Intimacy:

    Somatic Sex Therapy can assist men deepen their emotional and physical connections with their partners. This can involve exploring new ways of touching and communicating and learning to be present and fully engaged in the moment.

  5. Overall well-being:

    Engaging in Somatic Sex Therapy can positively impact men's well-being. It can help reduce stress, improve self-esteem, and promote relaxation and pleasure.

  6. Counselling including Trauma related enquiries.

Or do you need support with:

  • Becoming more comfortable with your body/body image?

  • Strategies to overcome lack of arousal / erectile difficulties?

  • Solutions for difficulties achieving orgasm?

  • Experiencing energetic alternatives to ejaculation

  • Rapid or premature ejaculation?

  • Your desire to experience more pleasure & with a partner?

  • Your lack of genital sensation or discomfort?

  • Supporting & working with Sexual & Physical Trauma

  • Communicating your needs and desires?

  • Becoming a multi-orgasmic man?

  • Experiencing arousal in a relaxed state?

  • Intercourse - pain / discomfort to pleasure?

  • Sex toys & accessories education?

  • Taoist erotic massage? (faq for more info)

  • Your inability to sexually satisfy yourself?

  • Masturbation and sexual shame?

  • Skills to sexually satisfy your partner?

  • Alternatives to your reliance on troublesome fantasies,  turn-ons, Porn?

  • Education around boundaries & consent?

  • G-spot exploration?

  • Embodied practice: Mindful touch & Self pleasure?

  • Concerns around sexual contact or activities?

  • Your decreased sense of connection with your partner?

  • Scar tissue remediation (those derived from injury or operation)?

  • Fun alternatives to spice up your sex life?

  • Fetish and Kink exploration

  • And the list could go on…

To book a complimentary pre-session consultation,
call +61 416 012 862

Meet your specialist

  • Jonn

    Somatic Sex Therapy - Counselling, Massage and Bodywork

    Jonn is a Somatic Sex Therapist, Counsellor, Massage Practitioner, and Yoga Teacher with a deep commitment to supporting men’s health through embodied awareness and healing.

    His journey into this work began after a bicycle accident that left him with a 15% whole-body permanent impairment. Through years of rehabilitation and yoga, Jonn experienced firsthand the power of embodiment in restoring function, confidence, and connection with the body. This experience became the foundation for Body Curious, which he established in 2014 to offer others the same opportunity for growth and reconnection.

    At Body Curious, Jonn offers a compassionate, trauma-aware space for clients to explore sexuality, intimacy, emotional regulation, and body-based awareness. His sessions integrate somatic therapy, conscious touch, movement, and talk-based counselling to support clients in overcoming challenges such as performance anxiety, low libido, body image issues, difficulty with intimacy or seeking to enhance their individual and partners pleasure.

    Whether you're looking to reconnect with your body, explore your unique erotic landscape, or heal from past experiences, Jonn brings warmth, integrity, and lived experience to every session.

Pricing

INDIVIDUALS
(in studio or virtual)

60 minutes (counselling) - $200
90 minutes - $230
120 minutes - $285

Multi-session discounts are available on request.

COUPLES
(in studio or virtual)

120 minutes - $305

Multi-session discounts are available on request.

MOBILE SESSIONS

Additional $85 (based on 40 minutes travel time from Potts Point studio)

+$55 for each additional 30 minutes, plus tolls.

Other bodywork sessions on request.

Pricing and payment

  • All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

  • Payment by credit card, direct deposit or cash is accepted.

24 Hour Appointment Cancellation or no show Policy

Body Curious has a 24-hour cancellation/rescheduling policy. If you miss your appointment, cancel or change your appointment with less than the prescribed notice, you will be charged the full fee for that service.

GENERAL TERMS

To make an appointment, call 0416 012 862

VACUUM THERAPY – VACURECT™

Penile Rehabilitation & Erection Enhancement Device

Vacurect™ is an innovative vacuum erection device designed to help men regain erectile function safely and effectively—without medication or surgery.

Vacuum therapy works by creating a vacuum around the penis, encouraging blood flow and helping to create and maintain an erection. It's a trusted, non-invasive solution for:

  • Post-prostate or colon cancer recovery

  • Diabetes-related erectile issues

  • Circulatory or blood pressure challenges

  • Men avoiding pharmaceutical or surgical treatments

Why Choose Vacurect™?

  • No prescription required (Australia)

  • Safe, chemical-free, TGA-registered

  • Easy to use—no special tools or fittings

  • Fast response (30 seconds to 6 minutes)

  • Includes 10 tension rings for best fit

  • Compact, discreet, and easy to clean

Vacuum therapy is now recognised as a first-line treatment for erectile dysfunction by many specialists and is ideal for penile rehabilitation post-surgery.

Available now at Body Curious – Potts Point Men’s Clinic
Price: $360 AUD (OTC 10 Model)
Shipping: $15 (standard) / $25 (express) within Australia
📞 Call 0416 012 862 to order or enquire

Your private health fund may contribute—ask your doctor for a script and check with your insurer.

Vacuum Therapy & the Vacurect™ System

A Personal Recommendation by Jonn Close
Somatic Sex Therapist | Counsellor | Men's Health Advocate | Prostate Cancer Survivor

As a Somatic Sex Therapist and survivor of prostate cancer, I’ve explored a wide range of vacuum erection devices. Most provide limited benefits beyond enhancing sensation, and many are built around outdated ideas of enlargement rather than focusing on what men truly need—rehabilitation, support, and confidence during recovery.

However, my journey through a radical prostatectomy led me to discover the Vacurect™ Erection Enhancement System, and the results have been truly outstanding.

In my experience, the Vacurect does more than help achieve erections—it plays a vital role in restoring neural pathways, rebuilding confidence, and re-establishing pleasure after surgery. When used in conjunction with somatic body-based practices, it becomes a powerful and holistic tool for rehabilitating sexual function, intimacy, and embodied wellbeing.

This recommendation is supported by my medical team, including Dr Gordon O’Neill (Urologist), as well as the Luke - Physiotherapist and Russell Parbury - Cancer Nurse Herzog at the St Vincent’s NELUNE Men’s Health Centre, part of the Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Sydney.

For further information, please call 0416 012 862.

Somatic Sex Therapy & Counselling Privacy and consent

Body Curious practitioners follow the professional code of ethics, conduct, policies & procedures required by The Somatic Sex Educators’ Association of Australasia (SSEAA) and hold Health Combined Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Jonn Close is a professional member of the SSEAA and past Association Committee member

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Testimonials

  • Greg M.

    I worked with Jonn for 3 video sessions - he in Australia and me in the US. Jonn developed a program of breathing and movement for me that really worked. We practiced together and he sent me some really helpful videos. He incorporated my feedback into the following sessions. I am very pleased with the outcomes I have seen so far, and look forward to more sensitization and erotic energy as I continue to practice. A+ from me.

  • Darren B

    I was initially referred to Jonn for a sexual health issue that was concerning me. Back then, I didn't know what the word 'somatic' meant, nor did I realise that I was taking my first step towards a massive transformation in my life. Jonn's warmth and genuinely compassionate nature helped me build trust in him quickly as he patiently guided me to get to know my body better. His top priority was ensuring I maintain my sense of agency. In addition to the many practices and tips he provided, he also steered me towards some incredible books which provided abundant a-ha moments and opened me to the world of 'embodiment'. Around this time, Jonn took on an embodied counselling role and with his support and encouragement as well as my commitment to 'doing the work', over time I found myself making progress and widening my comfort zone. It wasn't always easy, but today, I can say I feel truly embodied and present in my life. This body, which I used to despise, I now honour and cherish. I'll be forever grateful to Jonn for being the primer that set me on my path towards self-actualisation.

    If you're a guy struggling with body issues or feel disconnected from your body or emotions and are man enough to do some honest 'inner work', I'd highly recommend meeting with Jonn and seeing if he can help you. It's, without a doubt, one of the best things I ever did in my life!

  • Travis B.

    Body Curious was incredibly helpful, friendly and supportive in the support they gave me. I found it to be a trusting environment of acceptance and openness. Would most definitely support and suggest Body Curious to anyone needing support or education.

  • Edmund L

    My first session with Jonn did me big wonders as I got attentive and heart-felt counselling, an understanding of my own body, boundaries and alternative methods and mindset of orgasm, i.e. things I would not have known elsewhere. He provided practical advice for what I can do at home. He respects my confidentiality. I appreciate his work wholeheartedly. He is warm, kind and willing to listen to me and shows an interest in my matters. I will come back for more sessions in the future. A big thank you to you, Jonn.

  • Chuong N

    From my first session with Jonn, I knew I'd be a return client. He's actually LGBTQ+ friendly, cares about the well-being of his clients during AND after sessions. I absolutely admire the skill, respect, care he puts into our sessions and how Jonn makes it feels it's all about me and what my comfort. I would highly recommend Jonn to anyone on the fence.

  • Chris

    The session with Jonn was an amazing experience.
    I was able to open up and relax and talk about things me, my body, and emotions in a way that I have never done before.
    A great way to get into touch with oneself again!
    Thanks so much

  • Niall R

    Can’t recommend John highly enough. A true professional at what he does, always making sure that you’re ok throughout the session. I look forward to a return visit.

  • Aimee K

    I've worked with John in the past and he has always been great. Because of health reasons, I have been rejecting the thoughts of being in my body. I felt the need to do some somatic bodywork to get back my connect. John and I had a video conference session since I am in California and it feels like the beginning (I want more sessions with him!) into developing a closer relationship with my body and my needs. John is a great listener which in turn has him ask the questions that will lead his clients to a deeper session. John is very present during the sessions, he creates a safe space for me to get vulnerable and share my experiences...this is priceless! John is passionate about this work and he does it because he knows how much it can help people and he has seen this "success" with his own clients.

Where you’ll find us

Our address
9 Earl Place
Potts Point NSW 2011
Sydney, Australia

Getting here
Just a short 3min (50m) walk from Kings Cross train station

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