FAQS

The first step is a 30-minute consultation. This gives us an opportunity to get to know one another and decide whether we feel like a good fit. I take fit seriously because research consistently shows that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy outcomes.

Following the consultation, I will send you some questions to help you reflect on whether I might be the right therapist for you. I will also take time to consider whether I feel I am the best person to support you. If I don't think I'm the right fit, I will provide recommendations and signposting to alternative support where possible.

If we decide to work together as a couple, I will usually meet each partner individually for an assessment session before bringing you together. These sessions help me understand your individual experiences, concerns and hopes for therapy.

We will then meet as a couple to explore what has brought you to therapy, identify your goals, and agree on a direction for our work together.

Therapy is a collaborative process. As we work together, I will continually review our progress and adapt my approach to meet your needs. Sometimes I may suggest exercises, reflections or conversations to continue between sessions, as the work you do outside of therapy can play an important role in creating lasting change.

Throughout the process, we'll regularly check in on how things are going and make sure the work remains relevant, helpful and aligned with your goals.

Therapy isn’t linear and pace varies. As a rough guide, many people notice meaningful shifts within a minimum of 12 sessions, while more complex issues can take three months or longer. After our first session I ask that you agree to 12 sessions. When we reach 12 sessions we can review your progress and decide how to move forward.

Sex therapy is talking therapy with sex at the heart of the work. Sex therapists help with issues specifically relating to sexual function, (how our bodies are/aren’t responding), sexual identity and sexual diversity. We also work with people who are in relationships and  need support in their relationship.

I offer talking therapy - you will never be asked to 'demonstrate' your issue or remove clothing.

I hold a Diploma in Counselling Skills and a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology. Technically I am a Clinical Sexologist but naturally no one outside of this realm knows what that means - sex and relationship therapist makes more sense.

Previously I have trained and volunteered at CALM and The Listening Place.  I am a Accredited member of COSRT and abide by their Code of Ethics. To uphold my license I am required to attend a minimum of 30 hours of additional learning each year. I attend regular supervision and my Clinical Supervisor is a Senior Accredited member of COSRT.

I hold full indemnity insurance and I am registered with the ICO.

I intended to pursue training to be a counsellor but found myself drawn to this area of work after reading the formative and incredible book Mating In Captivity by Esther Perel. It quenched a thirst I'd always had for exploring the nature of relationships and I decided that specialising in this area of therapy felt right for me. Personal challenges and curiosities also played a factor in my decision to be a sex therapist alongside the belief that sex and relationships play a huge part in our lives. I believe this area of work is incredibly valid.

I trained at The Clinical Institute of Contemporary Sexology which provides one of the only COSRT accredited qualifications in the country and is regarded as one of the most inclusive sexology institutes in the field. If you are thinking of becoming a sex therapist check them out!