Psychosexual Therapy

Many of us experience difficulties in our sexual relationship at some time or other in our lives. Sometimes things get better without help, sometimes they actually get worse. If you are having difficulty coping with sexual problems, you may well get the help you need from this service.

Relate psychosexual therapists are experienced relationship counsellors who are chosen for their ability to share people's problems sympathetically and who have had a further specialised training, which enables them to help people overcome their sexual difficulties.

How the service works

The appointments take place in the counselling rooms of our Centre. The first time you meet the therapist, they will want to talk with you in detail about your sexual difficulties. This will enable the therapist to assess the problems and to recommend the best way forward. The therapist will always carefully discuss any recommendations with you.

If therapy is suggested, it will be necessary to arrange for detailed interviews with each party attending. These detailed histories and the initial focussed interview inform the process.

The therapist will design a treatment programme especially for you and you will be asked to do certain simple specific tasks in the privacy of your own home. You will never be asked to undertake any sexual tasks during the sessions. The tasks will be directed towards resolving your particular sexual problems

When you contact Relate North Kent, it is important that you ask to see a sexual therapist. We will offer you your first appointment as quickly as we can.

If at the end of this appointment it is agree that Relate's psychosexual therapy may be helpful, we will discuss at what times you can come on a regular basis, and when this might begin.  You may have to wait a little longer for regular appointments, as the service is usually very busy.