Where science meets soul in the art of loving

Jacqueline Hellyer is a world-renowned sex therapist, sexologist and relationship counsellor based in Sydney, Australia, helping individuals and couples worldwide create more conscious, connected, and erotically alive relationships.

As a pioneer of Relational Sexology, Jacqueline blends modern science with timeless wisdom to bring a fresh, holistic understanding of love, sex and intimacy. Her work combines psychology, neuroscience and somatic awareness with spiritual insight - guiding people beyond performance or problem-solving and into genuine connection and eroticaliveness.

With warmth, intelligence,and a touch of playful humanity, she has become one of Australia’s most trusted voices in the field, known for making even the most delicate topics feel approachable, hopeful and deeply empowering.


Pioneering Relational Sexology

As a Relational Sexologist, Jacqueline brings together the fields of psychosexual therapy, relationship counselling, and transpersonal psychology into a single, integrated approach: Relational Sexology.

At its heart, Relational Sexology recognises that sexuality and relating are inseparable. Whether a client seeks help with desire, communication, performance, or emotional intimacy, Jacqueline’s work explores how love, pleasure, and consciousness intertwine. It’s not just about fixing problems; it’s about cultivating the conditions for connection, safety, and erotic aliveness to flourish.

This unique fusion of science, psychology and spirituality has made Jacqueline a trusted authority and teacher in the art and science of intimacy.

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MEDIA EXPERT AS SEEN IN

mens health magazine
newcastle herald
womens health magazine
news com
the age
the canberra times
nature and health
wellbeing magazine
cleo australia
the daily telegraph
cosmopolitan magazine
girlfriend magazine
marie claire
rn abc
mix 106.5
penthouse magazine
thats life magazine
ninemsn
today show
sunrise show
60 minutes
abc
mindfood
sydney morning herald

Professional Background & Achievements

With over 20 years of clinical experience, 10,000+ hours of client sessions, and 3,000+ hours leading workshops and retreats, Jacqueline’s work spans the full spectrum from the scientific to the sacred, the embodied to the intellectual.

She is the Founder and Principal Therapist of The LoveLife Clinic, where she and her team support clients through psychosexual therapy and relationship counselling in Sydney and online. She is also the creator of the Couples Intimacy Masterclass, a seven-module online program that helps couples everywhere reignite connection and intimacy from home.

Jacqueline leads Couples Retreats in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia and Bali, transformative experiences that blend deep relational learning with embodied practice and sensual renewal.

A published author of three books, Jacqueline is also a sought-after speaker and media expert, regularly featured across national and international outlets including ABC, Channel 7, SBS, The Sydney Morning Herald, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Body+Soul.

She co-hosts the popular cross-generational podcast My Mum’s a Sex Therapist with her daughter Claudia and shares ongoing insights through her LoveLife Blog & Podcast, featuring over 360 articles and podcast episodes.


Qualifications & Training

Jacqueline holds two Master’s degrees: one in Sexual Health and another in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology, alongside degrees in Biochemistry, Human Sciences, and Literature.

She is an accredited Psychosexual Therapist with the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS), one of only a handful in Australia at this level, as well as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is trained in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT).

Her professional training also extends into mindfulness, Tantra, Taoism and embodied practice, allowing her to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary science.


The Scope of Jacqueline’s Work

All of Jacqueline’s offerings are expressions of her larger mission: to help people live, love and connect more deeply. Her work spans:


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A Personal Philosophy

After decades exploring the science and spirit of human connection, Jacqueline has come to see that our sexuality isn’t separate from our humanity, it’s the pulse of it.

She believes that when we approach love and intimacy with awareness, curiosity and courage, we not only transform our relationships, we awaken our deepest vitality and joy in living.

This is Relational Sexology in action: helping people feel at home in themselves, connected to each other, and fully alive in love.

TESTIMONIALS

Sometimes the love comes back as praise... Here I humbly present some of what people have said about me.

Note: Given the nature of my work and to protect people’s privacy, I’m not giving names - please trust me that these are all authentic!
public speaking

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Public Speaking

the lovelife clinic

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The Lovelife Clinic

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Couples Intimacy Masterclass

lovelife blog & podcast

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Lovelife Blog & Podcast

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Couples Retreats