Education

• Magister Sexologiae (M.s)
• Baccalaureus Sexologiae (B.s. Cum Laude)

Experience

• Sex Therapist / Marriage Therapist & Research (Own Clinic/Centre & Practice)
• Sexual Counsellor internship at the Academy of Sexology, South Africa.
• NPO EXCO Member in Potchefstroom PSID
• Ward Councillor in Ward 25 Potchefstroom

Professional Accomplishments

• Publication: Gibb. C. (2021) The good he bad & the sex worker. World Association for Sexual Health. Conference; Leave no one behind, Sexual Justice. WAS Issue 2021
• World Association for Sexual Health workshops and program virtual sponsorship awarded - contributions and programs written. 2021
• International Society for Sexual Medicine sponsorship award - Online university program access. 2022

Certifications

• American Board of Sexology (ABS) - Registered Sexologist.
• The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors and Therapists (AASECT) - Professional Member.
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) - Member. Couples and Intimate relationships - Member Tennessee Affiliate - Member.
• International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) - Member.
• Council for Sexual Health Professions (CSHP) - Professional Member & Contributor.
• International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) - Member & Data Monitoring/Evaluation

Background

I am a board-Certified Sexologist in South Africa, Europe and the USA. I can work in both main areas of sexology, directly with clients/patients specialising in cognitive therapy, psychotherapy, mindfulness therapy and many more. Having experience in various environments handling confidential matters discreetly and have experience in conflict resolution. Secondly in the academic field researching sexual health and behaviours as well as implementing different methodologies. I have experience in public health and social sciences development sectors regarding programmes and data monitoring and evaluation on HIV/AIDS, Genderbased violence and women’s medical needs, rights & legislation, GBV & humanitarian work. I also have strong skills working in areas such as law, acts and public policy, activist groups and legalising sexually related issues including prostitution, LGBTQ+ rights as well as building on general rights and developing the understanding of sex-ed and consent for everyone to have a wholesome and safe sexual life. You can contact Carolien on her website www.sexualtherapy.co.za