Get to know Me
This work asks you to share a lot of yourself. So, here are a few things about Kassandra.
Kassandra Mourikis (she/her)
Hey, I’m Kass.
My pronouns are she/her. I am warm, caring, congruent, open-minded and aim to be authentic and transparent in as many ways as I can. Sessions with me are relaxed, informal and as safe and comfortable as I can make them. That means sometimes we get to lay on the floor & move around as part of what feels supportive and helps us get into our bodies.
I am a white, queer, cis woman living and working as an uninvited inhabitant on the lands of the Kulin nation, in Naarm (Melbourne). I am disabled and neurodivergent and navigate the world with heightened sensitivity.
I have immense privilege that has afforded me opportunities to study and work in the sexology field, space to continue learning and running a private practice. The work I do is one part of my advocacy and activism and creates opportunities for sharing political education, caring and supporting a wide range of communities and supporting people to connect with themselves and their value.
My absolute favourite thing is reading horror that is weird, subversive, intersectional and explores all the horrors of real life through a radical, strange and creepy scope. I equally love drinking tea, walking in the bush with my dogs, being with my family, friends, peers and connecting with and building community.
My qualifications
Certificate in Embodied Counselling, Institute of Somatic Sexology, Aug 2023
Like A Pro: The Wheel of Consent for Professionals, Betty Martin, 2023.
Introductory Certificate in Embodied Counselling, Institute of Somatic Sexology, 2022
Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC), 2018
Master of Sexology, Curtin University of Technology, 2017
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Deakin University, 2015
Professional Member of the Somatic Sex Educators Association of Australasia and work within The Code of Ethics of Certified Embodied Counselling Practitioners and holds Professional Membership with the Society of Australian Sexologists.
Every month I engage in a minimum of 3.5 hours of supervision, made up of individual supervision, group supervision and peer supervision.
Professional Development & Further Training
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In Session with Pat Ogden - An In-Depth Look at Treating Severe PTSD, NICABM, 2023
The Change Lab: Immediate Impact with the Initiator-Inquirer, The Couples Institute Training, 2023
Therapeutic Strategies for Loss of Attraction, Institute for Relational Intimacy, Martha Kauppi, 2023
Sessions: Inside the Office of Esther Perel, Esther Perel
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Sexology In Practice Symposium, Society of Australian Sexologists, 2022
Treating Trauma Master Series, NICABM, 2022
The Trauma of Racism: Expert Strategies to Help Clients Heal, NICABM, 2022
Addressing Post Traumatic Shame & Mortal Injury in Clinical Practice, NICABM, 2022
Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family System (IFS), PESI AU, 2022
Chair work: How and when to use this valuable intervention, PESI AU, 2022
Grief Summit 2022: Counselling and Treatment Tools for the Changing Face of Grief and Loss, PESI AU, 2022
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Gold Coast Sexology Trauma Informed Practice: Awareness to Healing, 2021
How to Work with a Clients Emotional Triggers, NICABM, 2021
Vicarious Trauma: Exposure to Client Narratives, Disclosures and Expressions of Pain & Suffering, Society of Australian Sexologists, 2021
Gottman’s Model of Repair in Relationships, PESI AU, 2021
Somatic Therapy 101 (with a focus on working with queer & trans clients), Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik, LCSW, 2021
How to Work with Anxious Families, NICABM, 2021
Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps the Score-Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk, PESI AU, 2021
How to Help Clients Overcome Patterns of Worry and Fear, NICABM, 2021
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Expert Strategies for Working with Anxiety, NICABM, 2020
Working with The Complexities of Sexual Pain, Society of Australian Sexologists, SAS VIC, 2020
How to Work with Clients Who Struggle with an Inner Critic, NICABM, 2020
On the Shadow Side, Artemisia de Vine, Society of Australian Sexologists, 2020
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How to Work with Shame, NICABM, 2019
Sexology In Practice Symposium, Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS VIC), 2019
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Treating Trauma Master Series, NICABM, 2017
Session fees: $200 (inc GST) for a 60minute individual session and $265 (inc GST) for a 60minute relationship session. Available in-person (Hawthorn) and online, Monday to Thursday.