Welcome to Open Hands, Soft Palms

Every stage of life brings new questions about who we are, what we want and how we relate to others. Whether you're navigating relationships, confidence, identity, emotional wellbeing, intimacy or simply trying to understand yourself more deeply, Open Hands Soft Palms is a space for curiosity, learning and growth.

Meet Jacinta Lee

I'm Jacinta Lee, a Registered Nurse, Provisional Counsellor, Sex Educator, Love, Sex & Relationship Coach, Yoga Teacher and Author, with postgraduate studies in Counselling and Sexology.

Through Open Hands Soft Palms, I bring together my background in healthcare, counselling, sexology, sexuality education and personal development to create evidence-informed resources that help people better understand themselves, their relationships and their sexuality.

My work is primarily designed for women, couples and young adults, while welcoming older adolescents (17+) and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities who feel my approach resonates with them.

Why I Do This Work

Throughout my career, I've seen how many people reach adulthood without ever being taught how to understand themselves, navigate difficult emotions, communicate effectively or build healthy relationships.

I believe greater self-awareness gives us more choice in how we live, love and relate. Rather than prescribing who you should be, my work encourages curiosity about who you are, what matters to you and what you want for your life.

Explore Open Hands Soft Palms

You can explore my GROW and YONI books and resources, or visit the Open Hands Soft Palms YouTube channel for education and conversations about relationships, sexuality, self-understanding and personal growth.

AWAKEN is currently in development, with a hopeful launch in 2027. You can join the waitlist to receive updates and be among the first to know when enrolments open.

Counselling services are also coming soon as I continue my professional counselling training.

Across my work, I explore relationships and communication, dating and intimacy, sexuality, self-worth, identity, emotional wellbeing, boundaries and personal growth.

Everything at Open Hands Soft Palms is grounded in compassion, curiosity and respect, and informed by my professional training in healthcare, counselling and sexology.

Ready to Begin?

Growth doesn't require perfection. It begins with curiosity.

Explore the books, visit the YouTube channel, or join the AWAKEN waitlist to stay connected with what's coming next.

With love,

Jacinta

Jacinta Lee

Qualifications

Masters in Sexology (currently completing)

Masters in Counselling (currently completing)

Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling (2026)

Post Graduate Certificate in Sexology (2025)

Certificate 4 Assessment and Training (2025)

VITA Method - Sex, Love & Relationship Coaching (2021)

Hatha Yoga Teacher (2021)

Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing (2011)

Certificate 3 Hairdressing (2001)

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Books for Curious Minds

My counselling practice is currently available for women, couples and young adults (17 years and over).

If you're younger than 17—or you're a parent, caregiver, teacher or youth worker supporting a young person—you will find plenty of value in my educational books.

The GROW: Begin A Conversation With Your Body series was intentionally created to help adolescents and teenagers develop greater sexual self-awareness, emotional literacy, body awareness, confidence and healthy communication. Through practical activities and guided reflection, the books encourage curiosity, self-discovery and meaningful conversations, supporting all people as they navigate growth and develop a stronger understanding of themselves.

For young adults (17+) and adults who are curious about identity, relationships, intimacy, and self-understanding, the YONI: An Experimental Guide series offers a respectful, evidence-informed, and empowering exploration of these topics. The series encourages readers to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their values and their relationships in a way that is grounded in curiosity, consent and emotional wellbeing.

From the beginning, my vision has been to make quality women’s focused pleasure education accessible. That's why I intentionally priced both the GROW and YONI series to remain affordable for adolescents, students, and people on lower incomes. I believe everyone deserves access to current, quality, pleasure-focused educational resources that support emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships and lifelong personal growth.

Whether you're beginning your journey of self-discovery or looking for practical resources to support someone you care about, these books offer a gentle place to start.