What we can help with

Sexual behaviours can be problematic when they become compulsive or addictive in nature, secretive, and are associated with shame.

Every individual and each relationship is different, so we offer a non-judgemental space to explore experiences and feelings of individuals, whether gay, straight, bi or trans, whether people are in a sexual relationship or not, whether monogamous or polyamorous, or have ever been sexually active.

We appreciate that for some, therapy can be daunting, but rest assured that we will do all we can to ensure your experience with us is a supportive one. Do get in touch and we can discuss how it is that we can be of help.

We have listed here some of the commonly presenting issues we deal with. If your particular issue is not listed then that does not mean that we haven’t encountered it before or that we can't help with that issue.

The best thing to do is to get in touch and speak with our welcoming and discrete team who will be able to offer the best guidance at this early stage.

Relationship Issues

  • Communication difficulties

  • Difficulties forming relationships

  • Problems with intimacy

  • Issues concerning previous relationships

  • Extramarital relationships

  • Conciliation

  • Separation and divorce

  • Step family problems

  • Single parenting

  • Extended family problems

  • Bereavement

  • Belief and cultural differences

Sexual Disorders - Male

  • Disorders of desire / loss of libido / loss of sexual interest

  • Erectile difficulties

  • Premature / rapid / ejaculation

  • Delayed / absent / ejaculation

  • Lack of satisfaction / enjoyment with sex

  • History of sexual abuse

Sexually Addictive Behaviours

  • Compulsive sexual thoughts & behaviours

  • Sexual addictions including internet sex, pornography & commercial sex

  • Co-morbid addictions - e.g. sexual addiction with drug or alcohol dependency

    (We do not offer specific treatment in drug and alcohol addiction, but explore the source of sexual addictive thinking and behaviour and assist the individual to seek appropriate support and treatment.)

Frequently Presenting Medical Problems

  • Age, hormone & sexual functioning

  • Anxiety, stress related disorders and depression

  • Disability and sexual functioning

  • Pregnancy / post delivery sexual issues

  • PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

  • Fertility issues

  • Health related sexual difficulties

  • Side effects of medication

  • Post-operative counselling

Sexual Disorders - Female

  • Loss or diminished sexual desire / drive / interest / libido

  • Sexual arousal disorders (genital and/or subjective arousal problems)

  • Lubrication difficulties

  • Pain disorders (vaginismus, dyspareunia, vulval vestibulitis etc)

  • Orgasm problems

  • Lack of satisfaction / enjoyment with sex

  • History of sexual abuse & inappropriate behaviours

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues

  • Gender identity

  • Sexual orientation

  • Lesbian and gay relationships

  • Sexual confusion and uncertainty