Regardless of who you are, if you’re experiencing sexual problems, psychosexual therapy may be the right choice for you.
Ejaculation issues
Are you not ejaculating when you want to?
Erection issues
Is your penis not behaving as you’d like it to?
Vulva and/or vaginal pain
Is sexual activity hurting you? Is penetration difficult?
Loss or changes in sexual desire
Has desire changed or stopped?
Orgasm difficulties
Have orgasms stopped, become less pleasurable or are orgasms a struggle?
Sex education
Do you want to learn more about sex and different ways to have it?
Empowerment
Are you wanting to get to know your sexual self better? Are you ready to make some positive changes?
Relational problems
Do you want to improve sexual and overall communication with partner/s? Do you want to explore your relationship structure? Do you want to rekindle lost closeness and intimacy?
Sexual trauma
Are you ready to heal from past sexual trauma?
This list is not exhaustive – there may be other topics that you wish to explore.
I have specialisms in LGBTQ+ sexuality, alongside working with Kink, Fetish and BDSM – you can read more about these below.
Do you have a disability, long-term health condition or are you neurodivergent? Is there a way I can make sessions more accessible for you? Please just let me know.
As a queer woman, devoted trans ally and active member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand how minority stress, heteronormativity and harmful narratives can negatively impact on sense of self, sexual function and sexual expression. I am a GSRD psychosexual therapist, meaning that I support, celebrate and understand the intricacies of Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity both within the therapy space and beyond it.
I am a kink-experienced and kink-affirming psychosexual therapist, meaning that I have a deep understanding and non-judgemental stance on sexual practices that fall into the realms of BDSM, Kink and Fetish.
I am a sex-worker affirmative psychosexual therapist and appreciate that consensual, non-exploitative sex work is a valid profession, in whatever form it takes.
I will offer you a warm, informed and affirming space to explore your sexual difficulties, regardless of who you are.
I will conduct an initial assessment with you to ensure that I have understood your sexual problem and to rule out any physical causes that it may be more appropriate for you to speak with a medical professional about; then I will carry out a more in-depth assessment to understand your sexual history. This information will help to inform the most appropriate directions to go to work on the sexual difficulties that you are presenting with.
Part of the psychosexual therapy process is that I will invite you and/or your partner/s to undertake agreed exercises at home which will always be explained to your first – these exercises will always be tailored to you, your aims, and your comfort level.
I use a range of therapeutic techniques to help explore the reasons why sexual difficulties may be happening and I provide helpful ways of overcoming sexual problems in a way that is empowering. Talking about sex can be difficult, so sessions will always be paced in a way that takes your level of comfort into mind. Psychosexual therapy can be a wonderfully transformative, exciting and rewarding experience – however, it does require a good level of commitment from you. Completing exercises at home and engaging with sessions is always your choice; however, the more you put in the more you get out.
It is hoped by the end of your therapeutic journey, you will have worked towards eliminating your sexual issue and as a bonus, will have picked up a range of psychological tools and new knowledge that you can take forward with you.
Confidentiality & Ethics:
Information shared by you in sessions will remain confidential. However, if you have told me, or I have concerns that:
Then I am bound by law to breach confidentiality in these circumstances and as such, will need to report accordingly.
I work to the strict ethical standards set out by the College of Sex and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), who I am a registered member of (Membership #4131).
Please note that I do not condone, nor do I practice, so-called conversion ‘therapy’.
I do not work with compulsive sexual behaviour (otherwise known as ‘sex addiction’) but can certainly point you in the direction of some fantastic therapists who do (see the links below).
It may be the case that there may be significant relationship issues or individual issues that prevent psychosexual therapy from being as useful as it could be – in these cases, it may be more appropriate for you to undergo relationship therapy or personal therapy to address these issues first.
For example, if you are experiencing significant depression or anxiety, it may be that psychosexual problems may not be the most pressing issue in your life. I advise that relationships should be in relatively strong place before starting psychosexual therapy, in order to get the most out of it.
If you are unsure about what this means for you, I am happy to discuss this further during your free 15-minute consultation.
You can find other therapists at PinkTherapy or the Counselling Directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many people who come to therapy have never been before, and don’t know what to expect. I’ve tried my best to cover every question I can think of, but if you have more, feel free to get in touch to ask.
It may be the case that your sexual problem may be resolved in several sessions, or it may require more long-term psychosexual therapy. During our work together, I will check in with you regularly to see how you feel your progress is going.
You can attend psychosexual therapy solo and experience wonderful outcomes; however, it can be beneficial to attend with your partner/s if this feels right for you. It is your choice what you tell your partner/s, however, I recommend telling them that you are attending so that they can offer you support and experience the journey with you. If partnered exercises are suggested as part of therapy, these may be hard to engage with if your partner does not know you are attending.
An open mind and a notebook! You may find it helpful to write notes during or between sessions and a notebook can be a wonderful way of documenting your journey.
I abide by strict confidentiality and ethical guidelines, only needing to break confidentiality in certain situations that you can find out more about above (under ‘confidentiality and ethics’ tab).
Not at all! It is very normal to feel nervous and shy talking about sex, and even more so when you are experiencing a sexual problem. We will take therapy at a pace that feels right for you. Your comfort is incredibly important to me.
You will never be asked to remove your clothing in sessions. I am not a doctor, so I never need to see any bodies, nor do I conduct medical examinations. In situations where it may be relevant for medical examinations to be conducted, these should be carried out by a qualified medical professional – I may suggest that you book an appointment with your doctor to do this.
I do not work with compulsive sexual behaviour (otherwise known as ‘sex addiction’) but can certainly point you in the direction of some fantastic therapists who do.
I also do not practice, nor do I condone, so-called conversion ‘therapy’.
Yes, absolutely. I am very open about elements of my identity so that other people who belong to these communities too can find me, as sometimes it can be easier to talk to a therapist who has had similar experiences. However, this is not necessarily the case for everybody. Regardless of who you are and what your identity is, our identities do not have to be the same in order for psychosexual therapy to be of great benefit to you.
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