PSYCHOSEXUAL ISSUES

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. 

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.