What We Help With
What sex therapy can help with
Psychosexual therapy, often simply called sex therapy, is a specialist form of talking therapy focused on sexual health, intimacy and the relational side of sexual experience. It draws on how our thoughts, feelings, history, relationships and physical experience all interact, and addresses difficulties in a holistic, compassionate and evidence-based way.
It is not sex education, and it never involves any physical examination or contact. Sessions take place in exactly the same way as any other talking therapy: a private conversation, in a calm room or online, between you and your therapist. It's suitable for individuals and couples, of any gender, sexuality or relationship structure.
Sexual function
Difficulties with desire, arousal, orgasm or erection are common, and can affect anyone at any stage of life. See our dedicated pages on low desire and mismatched libido, painful sex and vaginismus, and erectile dysfunction and performance anxiety.
Sexual trauma and its effects
Past experiences of sexual abuse, assault or coercion can shape how we feel about sex, intimacy and our own bodies long afterwards. See our dedicated page on sexual trauma.
Intimacy and relationships
Sexual difficulties rarely exist in isolation from a relationship. See our dedicated page on couples and intimacy therapy, covering mismatched libido, loss of connection, and rebuilding intimacy after infidelity, illness or a major life change.
Identity, behaviour and self-worth
Our sense of ourselves as sexual beings is closely tied to confidence, identity and self-worth. See our dedicated page on compulsive sexual behaviour and porn use, and speak to us about any other concern relating to sexual identity, shame or self-consciousness that isn't listed here. If it's affecting you, it's worth talking about.
Explore each area
Low Desire & Mismatched Libido
Losing interest in sex, or wanting it more or less than your partner.
Read more →Painful Sex & Vaginismus
Pain, tightness or difficulty with penetration that keeps happening.
Read more →Erectile Dysfunction & Performance Anxiety
Erections, ejaculation and performance worries that feed on themselves.
Read more →Sexual Trauma
The lasting impact of sexual abuse, assault or coercion.
Read more →Compulsive Sexual Behaviour & Porn Use
When sexual thoughts, urges or porn use feel out of your control.
Read more →Couples & Intimacy Therapy
Rebuilding connection, trust and communication together.
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