Sex Therapy

Sex Therapy

Sexual issues can often be difficult to talk about and can become problematic within relationships. Don’t be embarrassed about it, get help instead.

We offer support for any couples or individuals to help address sexual difficulties.

Our trained counsellors can help you to understand the connection between physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of sexual difficulties. This service is available to anyone aged 18 or above.

Sex therapy deals with issues such as, 

• Sexual dysfunction
• Lack of desire
• Erection difficulties
• Problems with arousal or orgasm
• Pain on sex
• Difference in sex drives
• Lack of sexual confidence

Sex/ Porn Addiction Therapy

We offer help for individuals and/or their partners struggling with compulsive or addictive behaviours around Sex and Pornography and the impact that this may have on relationships and wellbeing.  An initial assessment will help identify whether the behaviour is a problematic habit or an addiction. Ongoing work is tailored to each individual. Your counsellor will support you to identify underlying issues, such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and then consider motivation and changes you want to make. This service is available to anyone aged 18 or above.

You can expect to be helped by a supportive and non-judgemental counsellor, at our Relate centre and outposts, or via video and telephone. They will begin by undertaking an initial meeting/ assessment, where you are able to discuss the reasons you sought counselling and your expectations, this is also a good time to ask any questions you may have. If Relate is a good fit, you will begin with ongoing sessions that are usually once per week for 45-50 minutes. All of the work you do in the therapy room is based on talking, however, you are also given homework to do in the privacy of your own home. The number of sessions can depend on the difficulties you wish to address, this can be discussed with your counsellor within your initial meeting.

We recognise that Relate may not always be the right fit. In these instances, our main priority is that you receive the best support possible, and we will work with you to find and access the support you need from another source.

" I found Relate a very positive experience. It got me to a place that I couldn't have achieved without help. With a good relationship foundation, we were able to move forward and discuss our sexual relationship more fully. As a gay couple, there was not the slightest feeling of being treated differently. Our counsellor was thoughtful and incredibly helpful, had loads of patience throughout and was non-judgemental. We got a different perspective on things and it taught us how to talk to each other in a constructive way. We are not afraid now of talking about big issues and to talk as two adults. Thank you Relate. We feel so positive now about our relationship and about our life.”

  RLLR Client