Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy provides a practical approach to tackle individual sexual function concerns addressing issues like low sex drive, pain during intercourse, mismatched desire, and orgasm difficulties, erectile dysfunction, sexual addiction, as well as education in kink, ENM/polyamoury
It is tailored to the individual but does not always require all partners to attend
I offer a warm and nurturing space to explore and improve your connection with pleasure, paving the way for a more fulfilling intimate life.
What do we work with?
1. Low sexual desire or mismatched desire
2. Sexual function concerns (e.g., erectile difficulties, premature ejaculation)
3. Painful sex or vaginismus
4. Difficulty achieving orgasm
5. Sexual trauma or abuse
6. Relationship intimacy issues
7. Communication and consent challenges
8. Sexual orientation or gender identity concerns
9. BDSM or kink-related issues
10. Sexuality and aging
11. Sexual health and wellness
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12. STI prevention and management
13. Sexual anxiety or performance anxiety
14. Gender dysphoria and sexual health
15. Polyamory and non-monogamy relationships
16. Sexual addiction or compulsivity
17. Masturbation and solo sex concerns
18. Sexual desire discrepancies
19. Erotic intimacy and pleasure enhancement
20. Sexuality and disability.
Sex therapists may also address related issues like body image, self-esteem, and mental health concerns that impact sexual well-being.
Are our sessions confidential?
Our sessions together are treated with the utmost confidentiality, and discretion is a top priority. Release of records would only occur in the rare event of a subpoena or if there is a concern about self-harm or harm to others.
How many sessions do I need?
Clients' needs differ; some may find one session sufficient for educational purposes, while others, especially couples/partnerships often benefit from regular sessions for sustained improvement. I recommend weekly or fortnightly sessions to provide consistent support for effective treatment however I recognise that every one has their own pacing, their own situtation and I will work out a treatment plan with you that supports you, your goals and your individual situation
When do I need couples therapy?
When contemplating whether to seek therapy, it's crucial to reflect on these questions:
Am I ready to do the work?
Is there a mutual commitment to saving the relationship?
Is there a shared sense of hope for relationship improvement?
Have conflicts escalated to violence or abuse?
Are blame and responsibility evenly distributed?
Attempting self-resolution is especially discouraged if conflicts are alarming, violent, or abusive, if persistent problems resist resolution, or if there are unaddressed mental health or substance use concerns.
Can I come alone if my partner won’t join me?
Of course! While in nearly every case, both/all people contribute to the issues in a relationship, and it helps for all parties to be fully engaged in the therapy process to facilitate healing, there are times when you might want to access therapy on your own or perhaps your partner/s are not open to engaging. While, ultimately, working with all parties is ideal, there is so much space for individual growth that you can do for yourself and to take back into the relationship as well.