Clinical Sexologist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Relationship Counsellor
Sex, intimacy and relationship counselling
Martin Gladman is a Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering services for individuals, couples and those in consensually non-monogamous relationships in Melbourne, Woodend and online.
Relationship counselling
For individuals and couples of all sexualities and genders, including gay male couples and consensually non-monogamous relationships.
Clinical sexologist
Support with sex and sexuality, from sexual function and pain to enjoyment, desire and wellbeing.
Men’s counselling
Counselling for gay, bisexual and heterosexual men, individually or with partners, with particular experience supporting gay male couples.
“Providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental counselling service.”
Martin offers generalist and specialist counselling for adults of all genders, sexualities and relationship structures, individually or together, in Melbourne, Woodend or online. Individual sessions can also be by phone. Individual sessions can be Medicare rebated as social work services with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP; couple and relationship sessions are not rebated.
His practice is evidence-based, incorporating Medicare-approved Focussed Psychological Strategies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and Motivational Interviewing (MI), and draws on humanistic approaches, as well as attachment and systems theories.
If you’re unsure where to start, Martin offers a free 10–15 minute phone call to talk through what’s happening and whether he’s the right fit for you.
A short introduction
Meet Martin
How it works
Get in touch
Email or phone to make an enquiry.
Have a quick chat
Arrange to have a short chat to get to know each other before you book.
See your GP – if you would like to access a rebate
You don’t need a referral to see Martin, but if you’d like to access the Medicare rebate, ask your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan before your first session.
Attend your first session
Face-to-face in Melbourne or Woodend, or online. Phone sessions for individuals.
At a glance
- Availability
- Monday to Thursday and Saturday, by appointment only
- Session length
- 50 minutes
- First session
- $250 ($160.50 after the Medicare rebate)
- Following sessions
- $200 ($110.50 after the rebate)
- Couples and partners
- $250, no Medicare rebate
- Referral
- Not needed. For the rebate, ask your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan
- Private health insurance
- Some insurers cover these services. Check with your provider
- Melbourne
- The Jewel, Suite 604 / 566 St Kilda Rd
- Woodend
- Every Heart Clinic, Suite 2 / 39 Anslow Street
- Online
- Video or phone
Get to know Martin
About Martin Gladman
Martin holds a Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), a Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual & Reproductive Health) Psychosexual Counselling, Specialist Training in Integrative Couple Therapy and is currently completing his PhD in Gender and Cultural Studies.
Martin has extensive experience working with LGBTIQAP+ communities, with particular interest in working with gay male couples and with issues relating to men’s sexual health, however enjoys working with all people regardless of their gender or sexuality.
More about Martin
Common presenting conditions
Sex therapy and relationship counselling for individuals and couples in Melbourne, Woodend and online: a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about sex, sexuality and relationships.
Sexual function
- Erectile dysfunction, including after surgery
- Premature (early) ejaculation
- Delayed ejaculation
- Pain during sex, including vaginismus and vulvodynia
- Sex and ageing
Desire and sexual behaviour
- Mismatched libidos
- When sex has faded from a relationship or marriage
- Unwanted or distressing fantasies (legal only)
- Porn addiction, or porn use that feels out of control
- Compulsive sexual behaviours
Relationships
- Infidelity and betrayal
- Exploring open or polyamorous relationships
- Opening up an existing relationship
Sexuality and identity
- Sexuality confusion and questioning
- Gay and bisexual men’s health
- LGBTIQAP+ affirming support
Frequently asked questions
How do I get started?
Email us or call 0405 337 611 to make an enquiry. Martin offers a free 10–15 minute phone call to talk through what’s happening and whether he’s the right fit for you. Online booking is for current clients only.
How much does it cost, and can I get a Medicare rebate?
Individual sessions are 50 minutes: $250 for the first session and $200 after that. With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you can claim a Medicare rebate of $89.50 per individual session, so you pay $160.50 for the first session and $110.50 after that. Couples and partner sessions are $250, with no Medicare rebate. Some private health insurers also cover these services, so check with your provider.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can book without one. If you’d like the Medicare rebate, ask your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan and ask them to email it to [email protected] before your first session. You can’t access a Medicare rebate without a Mental Health Care Plan dated before your first session.
Where are you located, and can I see you online?
Martin sees clients face to face in Melbourne (The Jewel, Suite 604 / 566 St Kilda Road) and Woodend (Every Heart Clinic, Suite 2 / 39 Anslow Street), and online. Individual sessions can also be by phone.
Who do you work with?
Adults 18 and over of all genders, sexualities and relationship structures: individuals, couples, throuples and other relationship arrangements. Martin provides a safe, open and non-judgemental, LGBTIQAP+ affirming service, including for people in consensually non-monogamous relationships.
Do you work with all sexual fantasies and desires?
Martin works without judgement across a wide range of sexual interests, fantasies and desires. His work is limited to fantasies and desires involving legal activity between consenting adults. If something you’re experiencing feels unwanted, distressing or out of control, he can help you understand it and decide what you’d like to do next.
If your fantasies or desires involve activity that isn’t legal, please speak with your GP about a referral to a forensic psychologist or psychiatrist for further assessment and support.
Make an enquiry
If you’d like to book an appointment or have an enquiry then please do not hesitate to reach out to us for more information about our services.