The relationship between trauma and sexuality is complex, multifaceted, and clinically significant. Individuals who have experienced trauma — particularly interpersonal or sexual trauma — may present with a wide
Read MoreDifferences in sexual desire are one of the most common issues presented in psychosexual and relationship therapy. Often referred to as desire discrepancy, this phenomenon occurs when partners experience
Read MorePsychosexual therapy is often misunderstood. Popular representations tend to reduce it to behavioural techniques, anatomical discussions, or prescriptive advice. In reality, psychosexual and relationship therapy is a form of
Read MoreCompulsive sexual behaviour (CSB) is one of the most complex and debated areas within psychosexual and relationship therapy. Clients may present with concerns about pornography use, multiple sexual encounters,
Read MoreMany experienced therapists encounter sexual or relational issues in their practice. While general counselling or psychotherapy training provides foundational skills, psychosexual therapy requires specialised competencies. Attempting to work in
Read MorePsychosexual and relationship therapy involves some of the most intimate material a person can bring into a therapeutic space. Discussions of sexuality, desire, trauma, shame, identity, and relational power
Read MoreFor many therapists considering specialist training in psychosexual and relationship therapy, one question arises repeatedly and often quietly: Am I experienced enough to do this work? This question is
Read MorePsychosexual therapy is a specialist form of psychotherapy concerned with the psychological, relational, and contextual dimensions of sexual experience. While sexual difficulties are often framed narrowly in biomedical or
Read MoreMost people don’t talk about intimacy at the dinner table. But when desire fades, or anxiety creeps in, it affects every part of life. That’s where this work begins:
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