Matty Silver Sex Therapist 441-449 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010

"Very nice lady, easy to talk to, no time wasting, very happy."

"Personally I don't recommend Matty to be the therapist that will help couples improve and sustain their relationship problems. I had a terrible experience with her today. She is neither impartial nor understanding. She doesn't try to listen and understand the story from both parties, she let my bf talk and then ask me why did you do that? She did not attempt to get a different version of the story from me and took it as if one side of the story represents the truth. She also lack of the culture competence, rather than looking at individual's as a unique being, she discredit other culture traditions. eg, my bf told her that I told him I would not sleep with him before we are in a commited relationship. She turned around and asking me ''did you say that? why did you say that''? I then explained to her that it was my personal choice, I know myself very well, I chose not to have pre-relationship sex to protect my mental wellbeing in case we are not the right person for each other, but I am ahppy to spend time getting to know each other and build friendships. I have also said ''I've never restricted any boys I am seeing to stop doing anything they want to do, just not with me''. She then told me'' but you are in Australia, how is it realistic not to have sex before a relationship?" Well, my experience have told me it is realistic and possible. Australia is a multicultural country, you don't choose to be with someone that doesn't align with your values. I find Matty not helpful to my relationship conflict, her responses are not constructive, her judgement is highly subjective. I feel so disappointed that I find after attending the sessions with her, the problem actually exacerbated because my bf felt validated for his wants. All in all, I don't think she is professional nor helpful in improving relationship problems."

"If you are looking for a therapist who is going to analyse your feelings and understand the meaning behind your behaviour, Matty silver is definitively not the therapist for you. She has a very practical and direct approach. It might work for some couples or individuals who needs a push to " do it". It was unfortunately a very destructive session for my husband and I. I very much felt in conflict with her the whole session. Instead of trying to understand my behaviour she kept repeating again and again the same advice and questions. I have to admit that she had an accent which was difficult to understand as well. This is my personal experience with Matty Silver. If you are in search of a more practical and straightforward solution, she is the right therapist for you. But if you are used to a therapist asking you about the reasoning behind your emotions ( why are you feeling like this, can you tell me more? ...) Matty is not the therapist for you."

"I have worked with Matty Silver professionally for 6 years. She is an expert on relationship, marriage and sexual health issues. Matty has been writing for Fairfax media on sexual health issues for several years and is clearly a leading authority in Australia. She is a also a leading figure in the Australian Society of Sex Educators and Researchers. For anyone with relationship or sexual issues, I can highly recommend her professionalism and expertise."

"My name is Matty Silver, I am a Relationship Counsellor and Sex Therapist. I believe that we all have the right to a healthy and enjoyable sex life. When things are not going right in your relationship or sex life, it is very important that you can confide in someone with a professional and understanding attitude to reduce and resolve these often emotionally debilitating issues. I provide a sensitive, confidential and professional service, based on my extensive experience in this field."