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Psychosexual Therapy
Intimacy and Sex Therapist | Clinical Sexologist | Sex Professional | Relationship Sex Problems
Psychosexual Therapy
Most couples don’t talk about this… but intimacy often changes in long-term relationships.
If something about sex and intimacy is holding you back, or isn't as satisfying or enjoyable as it once was, it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Change is possible, and with the right support from a clinical sexologist or sex therapist, you can build confidence, feel more at ease in yourself, and experience a more satisfying connection with sex and intimacy.
Relationship Sex Problems
Psychosexual therapy is not sex surrogacy and does not involve any physical touch.
Rather than focusing only on the physical aspects of sex, this type of therapy looks at the wider emotional and relational context. This may include exploring communication patterns, expectations around intimacy, anxiety or performance pressure, and the emotional connection between partners.
You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out, just a willingness to take that first step. If you are looking to resolve relationship sex problems we can help. However, you don’t need to be in a relationship to explore intimacy or sexual difficulties. Individual psychosexual therapy can help you.
How an Intimacy and Sex Therapist Helps
Get in touch using the button below to book a free initial consultation and arrange a straightforward, confidential conversation and start moving towards feeling more confident, in control, and content about relationship sex problems.
Over time, something that once felt natural can begin to feel different. Intimacy may become less frequent, more pressured, or something that quietly gets avoided altogether. This specialised form of intimacy therapy supports people facing issues such as low desire, pain during sex, erectile difficulties, mismatched libidos, sexual avoidance, or the impact of trauma on intimacy.
Not all of our therapists are able to offer this kind of assistance as it requires specific training. Maria is a female sex therapist and experienced relationship counsellor who has specific qualifications and experience working with relationship sex problems.
What Do Sex Therapists Do?
Sex and Intimacy therapy is referred to using coterminous phrases like sex therapy, clinical sexologist, sex professional and Psychosexual Therapist.
Offering in-person sessions or as a sex therapist online, we work with individuals and couples looking for sex therapy with a wide range of sexual difficulties - read more in this blog
Navigating questions around sexual identity, changes in sexuality, or shifts in intimacy following life events such as menopause, pregnancy, postnatal recovery, illness, disability, ageing, or the effects of medication, are also issues that can be explored in therapy.
Psychosexual therapy takes a respectful and informed approach, meaning your identity, sexuality, and relationship style are respected as they are, providing help to work through difficulties as you see them, without judgement and in a way that fits your desired outcomes and goals.
For many people, simply having a safe place to talk openly about intimacy can be an important first step.
What Sex Therapy Helps With
There are many reasons clients look for help or get in touch with us like:
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Low or loss of sexual desire
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Arousal issues - sexual arousal for women
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Erectile difficulties - loss of erection during intercourse
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Premature or delayed ejaculation
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Low libido causes
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Challenges reaching orgasm
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Sex problems in men
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Pain during sex
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Sexual arousal for women
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Vaginismus - answering questions like how long does it take to cure vaginismus
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Sexual therapy for erectile dysfunction
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Stop and start technique
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Sexually compulsive behavior
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Genito-pelvic pain
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Relationship sex problems
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Pain after sex
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Shame about sex
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Feeling guilty after sex
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Fear of being abnormal
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Relationship anxiety
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Attachment wounds
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Performance pressure
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Trauma
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Compulsive coping
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Sex and Intimacy Therapy
Read more here 25 Common Questions About Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy - Couples & Relationships
Psychosexual therapy helps you understand the emotional and physical factors at play, whether you're attending alone, with a partner or for marriage and sex therapy, an intimacy therapist can help rebuild connection, and develop a more satisfying and open sexual relationship. Intimacy is crucial for wellbeing, and seeking help is perfectly fine.
When intimacy changes within a relationship, it can create distance, frustration, or misunderstanding.
Psychosexual therapy for couples in Kent can support you to:
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Talk openly about intimacy without embarrassment
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Understand differences in desire
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Reduce pressure around performance
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Rebuild physical and emotional connection
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Can psychosexual therapy save a relationship?
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What do you do in sex therapy as a couple?
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How do we fix mismatched libido?
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My partner wants more sex than me – what do we do?
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How do we rebuild intimacy after an affair?
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Why do I shut down during intimacy?
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Can therapy help with performance anxiety?
The focus is on creating a space where both people feel heard and understood
Psychosexual therapy is a confidential, and deeply respectful space where you can speak openly about concerns that may feel sensitive or difficult to put into words. We are aware that talking about sexual difficulties can bring up feelings of embarrassment, shame, frustration, or even hopelessness.
Sex Therapy for Individuals
Psychosexual therapy helps helps individuals equally as well as couples or those in relationships. Sex therapy, with an intimacy therapist can help build understanding about your own relationship with sex and intimacy.
This can help build connection, and develop a more satisfying and open relationship with and approach to sex. Intimacy is crucial for wellbeing, and seeking help is perfectly fine.
Individuals often ask questions like:
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Is it normal to not want sex in a relationship?
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Why do I feel anxious before sex?
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Why can’t I orgasm even though I’m attracted to my partner?
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Is it normal to lose erections sometimes?
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Why do I only feel aroused by porn?
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Why do I avoid intimacy even though I love my partner?
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Why do I feel guilty after sex?
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Is watching porn bad?
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Is recovering from porn addiction achievable?
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Why does sex feel emotionally overwhelming?
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A confidential and respectful environment
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Open conversations without judgement
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Exploration of both emotional and relational factors
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Practical ways to reduce pressure and build confidence
Talking about sexual difficulties can bring up feelings of embarrassment, shame, frustration, or even hopelessness. Speaking to a trained sex therapist can help.
Sessions are led by your pace and what feels comfortable to discuss.
Psychosexual Therapy Kent
Reaching out about intimacy can feel uncomfortable at first, and that’s completely understandable.
To help you decide if this type of therapy will help you, we offer a free initial consultation which gives you the chance to:
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Talk through what’s been happening
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Ask questions about the process
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Get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit
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Find out if our therapists are the right ones for your needs and help you
There’s no pressure to commit beyond that first step. If you felt our therapists may not be the ones you are looking for, we can help you by signposting to other people in our network.
If you’re considering psychosexual therapy in Kent, you can get in touch to arrange an initial session.
You don’t need to have the right words or a clear explanation. Just starting the conversation is enough.