Introduction
Psychosexual therapy is a specialised form of talking therapy that helps with sexual difficulties. It can be helpful for many people who feel anxious about their sex life, whether this is due to problems with sexual desire or performance. The approach is particularly useful if you and your partner are experiencing difficulties in your relationship because of the problem.
Psychosexual psychotherapy is a specialised form of talking therapy that helps with sexual difficulties.
Psychosexual psychotherapy is a short-term, goal-oriented form of talking therapy. It's designed to help you understand and improve your sexual relationship.
Psychosexual psychotherapy can help with problems such as erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE) and vaginismus (vaginism), sexual issues due to menopause, porn addiction and others.
Who can benefit from it?
Psychosexual psychotherapy is suitable for anyone who has sexual difficulties, relationship problems or an emotional problem.
It can be helpful to people who are experiencing menopause, as well as those who have experienced sexual abuse or undergone surgery that has affected their genitals.
This form of therapy can also be used with people who are experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder to help them manage their condition better.
What happens in psychosexual therapy?
Psychosexual psychotherapy is a form of counselling that helps you to work through any issues you may have with your sex life. It can be used by anyone who has concerns about their sexuality or sexual behaviour, including people who want to make changes to their sex life and those who don’t, as well as partners of people with gender dysphoria.
During the sessions, your therapist will help you talk about any feelings or worries you are experiencing around sex. You may also be asked about other aspects of your wellbeing, such as relationships or drug use. If necessary, the therapist will ask questions regarding sexual history – but this should only happen if it is relevant to the problem being discussed and won't make you feel uncomfortable. Your privacy will always be respected in psychosexual therapy; information shared during sessions cannot be passed on without your consent unless required by law (for example in cases where there's been an allegation of abuse).
The therapist will help you to talk about any feelings or worries you are experiencing.
You may be asked to fill in a questionnaire or questionnaire, to bring a partner or friend with you, or to bring some personal items. The therapist will help you to talk about any feelings or worries you are experiencing.
You and your partner may be seen together, individually or separately, depending on the nature of your problem.
You and your partner may be seen together, individually or separately, depending on the nature of your problem. Some problems are best addressed by both partners working together with the therapist. For example, if you are experiencing relationship difficulties and feel unable to discuss them openly with your partner then seeing him/her alone could be helpful. Alternatively, if you want to explore a particular issue but do not wish for it to become an important factor in your relationship (for example premature ejaculation), then seeing each other with a third party present may be more appropriate.
You may be given homework to do between sessions.
Psychotherapy may involve homework tasks between sessions. This can include reading or writing, as well as talking to your partner. These assignments help you to understand yourself and your relationship better, which is an important part of therapy.
How many sessions will I need?
Psychosexual psychotherapy is not a quick fix. It can take time to change habits, and it may take several sessions to get to the root of the problem and find a solution that works. This can be frustrating at first, but it's worth your patience; if you stick with it, you'll be much better off in the long run!
A typical course of treatment involves around 15 weekly or fortnightly sessions, lasting approximately 50 minutes each.
A typical course of treatment involves around 15 weekly or fortnightly sessions, lasting approximately 50 minutes each. The length and frequency of your therapy will depend on the nature of your problems and how you are responding to treatment.
The therapist will usually ask you to do some homework between sessions. This could involve keeping a diary or journal, practicing relaxation techniques, changing certain patterns of behaviour (such as drinking alcohol), practicing assertiveness skills etc.. It can also include other therapeutic approaches such as family therapy or couples counselling.
Psychosexual therapy helps you make sense of what is happening to you and find ways to improve things.
Psychosexual psychotherapy helps you understand the problems you and your partner are having and the reasons for them. It can help you to get the most out of your relationship, so that you feel like an equal part of it.
Psychosexual therapy focuses on sexual difficulties within a relationship. These problems can cause distress and may also be affecting your daily life. Psychosexual therapy helps both partners understand what is happening to them and find ways to improve things
Conclusion
Psychosexual psychotherapy can help you to improve your relationship and the quality of your sex life. It is a safe and confidential space in which to talk about how you feel and explore solutions with someone who has expert knowledge on this subject. If you are struggling with any aspect of your sex life, please contact us today for an appointment.
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