Maxi Xie (He/They)

ABN 63 889 577 630

Qualifications:

• ACA Registered Counsellor (Level 3)
• Master of Counselling (Monash University)
• Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Psychosexual Therapy – University of Sydney)
• Diploma of Sex Therapy (Open College)
• Sex Counsellor / Sex Educator / Sexual Coach (World Association of Chinese Psychologists)
• Gottman Level 1 Couple Therapy Training
• Gottman Sex Therapy Training
• EFT Couple Therapy Training

Language: English and Chinese (Mandarin)

Works with: adults aged 18+, couples

Therapeutic modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, Psychosexual Therapy, Gottman Couple Therapy, Gottman Sex Therapy, Somatic-Based Therapy.

Fees: $150 (50 minutes), eligible for some private health insurance rebates under Extra (e.g. Medibank, Bupa, AHM), not eligible for Medicare or OSHC

Availability: 1-8pm Wednesdays and 10am-6pm Sundays, South Yarra

Maxi is an experienced relationship counsellor, sex educator, and psychosexual therapist specialising in relationship difficulties, emotional intimacy, communication challenges, and sex therapy. He supports couples who feel disconnected, stuck in repeating conflict patterns, or unsure how to talk about needs, boundaries, and desire. His approach focuses on helping partners reconnect emotionally, rebuild intimacy, and feel understood rather than attacked. He also supports couples navigating separation with clarity and compassion.

For couples experiencing sexual difficulties—such as pain, anxiety, mismatched libido, performance pressure, sexual shame, or avoidance—Maxi integrates sexual education, practical coaching strategies, and psychosexual therapy to gently rebuild pleasure, curiosity, and safety in the relationship.

“Most of us were never taught how to build healthy relationships or navigate intimacy. We learn through culture, family, and trial-and-error—not all of it helpful. My role isn’t to judge or take sides, but to help you understand each other, communicate safely, and rebuild connection. Seeking support isn’t weakness—it’s maturity.”

How Maxi Works

His therapeutic style is:

  • trauma-informed

  • culturally responsive

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming

  • kink/fetish-aware, sex-positive, and poly-friendly

  • neurodiversity-affirming (Autism / ADHD aware)

He provides a safe, non-judgemental space to explore emotions, identity, relationships, sex, cultural expectations, and intimacy.

Areas of Focus

Relationships

• recurring conflict & communication issues
• emotional disconnection / “roommate phase”
• repairing trust
• attachment patterns (anxious / avoidant cycles)
• cross-cultural dynamics & family-of-origin pressure
• navigating separation, reunion, or ambivalence

Sexual Concerns

• painful or anxiety-linked sex
• mismatched desire
• sexual shame or avoidance
• performance pressure
• difficulties after childbirth or menopause
• body image concerns
• identity exploration
• sexual education skills & confidence building

Who Maxi Supports

• dating couples building healthier foundations
• long-term partners feeling stuck or distant
• couples navigating libido mismatch
• post-betrayal repair work
• LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals
• neurodivergent relationships
• cross-cultural couples experiencing communication tension

Ages 18+ only.

Bookings

Maxi offers a free 15-minute consultation call for new clients.

Contact us to discuss how relationship counselling, sex therapy can support you and your partner.

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