A SAFE INFORMED SPACE TO TALK ABOUT SEX
Psychosexual
Therapy
A supportive and non judgemental space to explore sexual difficulties, improve intimacy and give you the sex life you desire.
What is Psychosexual Therapy?
Psychosexual therapy is a talking therapy for people experiencing difficulties with sex, intimacy or sexual functioning.
Sexual difficulties are rarely caused by just one thing. Physical health, medication, hormones, emotions, past experiences, relationships and what we have learned about sex can all play a part.
Together, we explore what may be maintaining the difficulty and find practical, supportive ways to create change.
How Does it Work?
We begin with an assessment to understand what you are experiencing and consider any physical factors that may need medical support.
Sessions may include psychosexual education, reflective conversation, CBT-based techniques and exercises to complete privately at home. These never involve sexual activity during a session or any physical contact with your therapist.
You can attend individually or with a partner, depending on your needs and circumstances.
*There will never be any physical contact between client and therapist*
What can psychosexual therapy help with?
PST can help with a wide range of concerns including:
Erectile difficulties
If you find it difficult to get or maintain an erection, psychosexual therapy can help you explore the emotional, psychological and relationship factors that may be contributing, alongside looking at any appropriate medical support.
Vulval & Vaginal pain
Pain during touch, penetration or some kinds of sexual activity, solo or partnered, can feel distressing and isolating. Psychosexual therapy can help you understand tension, fear and arousal responses while gradually rebuilding comfort, choice and sexual safety.
Loss of desire
Sexual desire can change because of stress, relationships, hormones, health conditions, medication or life experiences. Together, we can explore what has changed and help you reconnect with intimacy without pressure.
Orgasm difficulties
Whether you have never experienced orgasm or something has changed, therapy can help you explore your own body knowledge, stimulation, anxiety, beliefs and health factors, with education and exercises tailored to you.
Ejaculation Difficulties
If ejaculation happens earlier or later than you would like—or not at all—therapy can help you understand the psychological, physical and stimulation factors involved and develop practical techniques for change.
Compulsive sexual behaviours
If sexual urges or behaviours feel difficult to control or are causing distress, we can explore their triggers and purpose without judgement, while developing healthier ways to manage emotions and make choices.
Sex and intimacy after abuse
Sexual abuse can affect how you experience your body, touch, trust, intimacy and sex—whether it happened recently or many years ago.
You might avoid sexual contact, feel disconnected from your body, experience guilt or obligation, or seek sex and intimacy in ways that don’t always leave you feeling good afterwards. There is no single or “correct” response to what you have experienced.
We will work at your pace to understand your responses, strengthen your boundaries and help you reconnect with choice, safety and pleasure. You will never be expected to share details you do not feel ready to discuss.
I created the Yes, It’s Normal podcast series to explore how sexual abuse can affect intimacy, relationships and sexual functioning. Through compassionate conversations, it helps survivors understand their responses and offers insight for partners and professionals.
You can find my podcasts on any podcast provider by searching 'Yes It's Normal'