WELCOME! what bringS you here?

  • I offer counselling in-person in Sydney CBD and online across Australia via Zoom. To learn more visit the THERAPY page.

  • I offer sexology and sex therapy in-person in Sydney CBD and online across Australia via Zoom. To learn more visit the SEXOLOGY page.

  • I provide free psychoeducation material online via Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @lucille.shackleton

  • ‘All In’ is now available in print, ebook, and audio across Australia and New Zealand. To find out where you can get your hands (or ears) on a copy, check out the Penguin Random House website here.

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Find Lucille on Instagram and TikTok @lucille.shackleton

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View fullsize I love finding my book in local bookstores 📖 I’ve made a bit of a habit of taking photos of my baby on the shelves and also… taking selfies with my book lol. Here are some recent photos of me, my book and a cake of my book which was del

INCLUSIVE . SEX POSITIVE . THERAPY . SEXOLOGY . EDUCATION . COLLABORATIONS .

INCLUSIVE . SEX POSITIVE . THERAPY . SEXOLOGY . EDUCATION . COLLABORATIONS .

meet lucille

Hi I’m Lucille (She/Her) I am a queer, cis woman living in Sydney.

Professionally, I am a Counsellor, Psycho-Sexologist, Behavioural Scientist, Educator and Author.

Personally, I am a nature lover, cat owner and am incredibly passionate about proving free and inclusive education on sex and relationships.

I offer online therapy and sexology services to individuals, couples and folks in all relationship structures online across Australia. Whether you’re keen to explore sex, dating, relationships or to simply have a safe space to focus on you and your growth, I am here to support you.

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INCLUSIVE . SEX POSITIVE . THERAPY . SEXOLOGY . EDUCATION . COLLABORATIONS .

INCLUSIVE . SEX POSITIVE . THERAPY . SEXOLOGY . EDUCATION . COLLABORATIONS .