In the first instance, the psychosexual counsellor will gather information to get an understanding of your sexual history.
On some occasions, you will have experienced problems with sex for a long time. Sex therapy may be for an individual or a couple. In both cases, the sex therapist will design a treatment plan to help you to work through the issues.
Sex therapy is a combination of therapy and teaching clients different techniques around behaviour and negative thinking patterns. The therapist will design a treatment programme which involves tasks specifically designed for you to work through together, in your own space. The therapist will also set you homework and monitor your responses to the homework.
Generally, we would review after six weekly or two weekly sessions. Together you and your therapist can decide if more sessions are required and if so, how many to complete your treatment programme.
Other sexual problems we can help with
Nightingale psychosexual counsellors are highly qualified and experienced sex therapists working with individuals and couples around many sexual problems and sexual issues. The therapists will have trained for at least two years with Relate or Relationship Scotland. They will also be accredited to COSRT the governing body of psychosexual counsellors.
Our psychosexual therapists will immediately put you at your ease they will never judge you or your behaviour. The motivation of the sex therapist is to help you to overcome sexual issues affecting your life and relationships. If you come together as a couple the sex therapist will encourage you to speak to each other about the sexual side of your relationship.
Working with sexual issues and problems including sex addiction individually or as a couple is very specialised work and should only be undertaken by experienced psychosexual counsellors, who are qualified to Diploma Level and beyond. The COSRT accreditation means after two years of training the sex therapists have passed a criterion which allows them to safely practice in working with sexual issues and problems including sex addiction.
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“My psychosexual counsellor really helped me. Her structured approach combined with a natural easy manner gave me comfort when I needed it the most and helped me stay connected with what was right for me.”
View Testimonials“My psychosexual counsellor really helped me. Her structured approach combined with a natural easy manner gave me comfort when I needed it the most and helped me stay connected with what was right for me.”
View TestimonialsComing to see a psychosexual counsellor was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make in life, but it was also one of the best decisions I’ve made. The first time I met the therapist, I was anxious and nervous. I had no idea of what to expect but somehow, she managed to help me feel at ease. I can’t express how grateful I was for that. She made it easy for me to be open. Nightingale provided me with a safe space where I felt that no one was judging me, and I was able to be open and honest.
Below are a few of the issues we work with on a regular basis.
Sex Addiction The term “sex addiction” is used to describe any sexual activity that feels ‘out of control’. Being sexu...
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Sexual Abuse Recovery Abusive behaviour can affect anyone, male or female. As children we are dependent, trusting, naive and v...
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