What is Psychosexual Therapy?

Psychosexual Therapy deals specifically with sexual problems or relationship difficulties. It focuses on the particular sexual or relational issue presented by the client and it is a dynamic form of psychotherapy, usually short term, with a good rate of success. It may be advisable for the couple to work together towards the resolution of their problem, but it is also possible to work just with one individual, depending on the presenting issue and/or personal requirements.

Problems addressed include:

In Women

Painful sex (Vaginismus), vaginal dryness, decreased libido, sex phobia, feelings of unworthiness, mood swings, depression, pre-menopausal and menopausal symptoms, communication difficulties within the couple, communication problems, gender issues.

These issues can bring disruption to family and couple life, cause a rift in a relationship, give rise to a general sense of growing discontent, shame, guilt, frustration.

In Men

Performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction (or impotence), premature ejaculation, retarded ejaculation, decreased libido, inadequate sexual self-image, gender issues, communication difficulties.

All these can lead to depression, increased levels of stress, physical problems, feelings of unworthiness and inadequacy and problems in relationships.

When organic causes have been excluded, it is possible to reverse all the above symptoms without the intervention of medications.
Psychotherapy can bring awareness to the changing needs of clients and empower them to lead a more fulfilling life.