World Health Organisation
Sexual health and pleasure are fundamental in maintaining intimacy and wellbeing, for many people. Sex and sexuality are complex and vital aspects of our human nature. It is therefore important to learn to compassionately talk about any issues, building understanding, without blame or shame. Together we would assess the difficulties and consider how best to treat the difficulties you are facing.
I have 15 years of experience within social work and psychotherapy settings, which include helping individuals and intimate partners to understand themselves better to overcome a wide range of sexual issues.
Sexual problems can develop for a range reasons, and at any age. They can be both physical and emotional in how they present. I work in a way that addresses both because there is often a combination of physical and emotional factors affecting the person and/or relationship.
Communication is key when it comes to sexual needs and preferences
Together we will do an assessment, determine what the presenting difficulties are, and make a plan together
You may be experiencing or recovering from a period of ill health or adjusting to an acquired disability.
Knowing what to expect during different life stages and how this impacts our sex lives.
Learn how our relationship to sex can change over time within our relationships and how we can navigate the challenging periods. 'Seasons' of sex (Waring, 2018)
Learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, healthier relationships.
Please reach me at kathrynroepsychotherapy@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Sexual wellbeing and our sexual health is relevant, throughout our life span (World Health Organisation). I adhere to WHO's principle that "Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.”
I combine both talking therapy with practical support. This involves analysing your behaviours, experiences, feelings and thought patterns together, as well as offering support and recommendations on next steps, and offering education regarding any aids available.
I have additional consultation with 'Senior Accredited' Members of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and regular consultation with 'Professional Associate' Members of COSRT, to guide and inform the work that we do.
You will never be asked to do anything sexual within the session and I do not physically examine clients.
The duration of therapy sessions is typically 50 minutes for individual therapy and 75 minutes for couples/relationship therapy.
For some it can take real courage to attend a sexual therapy session. It also can require determination to address any difficulties.
People can find the idea of therapy tough due to feeling shyness or nervousness about sex in general, or feeling shame about discussing their sexual problems, due to a fear of being ridiculed.
Often people fear upsetting things within their relationship(s).
People may also have been concerned about talking about their sexual needs due to feeling like this may conflict with their religious or spiritual identity.
All of these matters can be explored together more deeply within the sessions.
I seek regular supervision from peers and clinical specialists within the field of psychotherapy, relationship therapy and psychosexual health.
Due to the sensitive and personal nature psychotherapy, clients are assured of discretion and confidentiality.
I work with people with many different attitudes and patterns of behaviour. I respect diversity and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual preference, race, religion, disability, age or class.
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