Sex Therapy
Sex, intimacy and desire can be deeply connected to how we feel about ourselves and our relationships. When things aren't working as we'd like, it can leave us feeling frustrated, disconnected, ashamed or unsure how to move forward. Sex therapy offers a safe, open and non-judgemental space to explore what's going on, understand what might be getting in the way, and work towards a more enjoyable relationship with sex, intimacy and your body.
What can sex therapy help with?
• Low or no sexual desire
• Difficulties with arousal or orgasm
• Erectile and ejaculation difficulties
• Pain during sex
• Sexual anxiety or avoidance
• Shame or difficult feelings around sex
• Sexual difficulties following life changes, illness or pregnancy
• Difficulties with intimacy and connection
• Sexual trauma
• Compulsive sexual behaviours and porn use
• Chemsex
• Kink, fetish, and BDSM
• LGBTQIA+ experiences
• Gender and sexual identity
Sometimes there isn't a straightforward problem to name. You might simply feel that something isn't quite right, or want sex and intimacy to feel different. We can start there too.
What to Expect
Sex therapy is a collaborative process, and we’ll work together to understand what’s going on for you and what you’d like to change. We’ll begin with an initial assessment, where we’ll explore the context of your concerns and start to shape our work together. We may go on to explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships, past experiences and the ways you’ve come to understand yourself and your sexuality. Where appropriate, we may also look at practical exercises to help you make changes between sessions.
My approach is integrative, drawing on different therapeutic perspectives to understand the psychological, relational and physical aspects of sexual wellbeing. Therapy can be a longer process, but many notice meaningful shifts after just a few sessions. Everything happens at your pace, and you remain in control of what you bring to therapy.
An inclusive space
I work with people across a wide range of identities, sexualities and relationship structures, including monogamous, consensually non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, as well as people exploring kink and BDSM. I welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and relationships. Whatever your relationship or sexuality looks like, I will work with your unique needs, rather than anyone else's ideas of what sex or intimacy should look like.
Getting Started
Talking about sex can feel difficult, particularly if you've been carrying something on your own. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to give you the opportunity to talk through what you're looking for and see whether working together feels like the right fit. If you're ready to take the next step, please reach out to arrange a time.