Sexology is the scientific and multidisciplinary study of human sexuality, encompassing sexual interests, behaviour, function, relationships, and experiences across the lifespan. It draws on knowledge and methods from a range of disciplines, including psychology, medicine, sociology, anthropology, education, epidemiology, neurology, criminology, and cultural and media studies.

The field encompasses a broad range of topics, including human reproduction; sexual health and function; sexual rights, consent, and relationships; sex, gender, and sexual diversity; sexual development and behaviour; human sexual response and pleasure; and population-level responses to sexual health challenges. It may also examine sexual emotions, intimacy, love, and problematic or criminal sexual behaviours.

More broadly, sexology is a generic term for the scientific study of all aspects of human sexuality, integrating biological, psychological, social, cultural, and behavioural perspectives.

Terms such as sexology, clinical sexology, and psychosexology are also used to describe psychosexual therapy or sex therapy.

Psychosexual therapy, sex therapy, and sexual counselling (including sexology, clinical sexology, and psychosexology) all refer to specialised counselling for sexual issues. A sex therapist works with clients to identify goals, develop strategies, and build skills for better sexual health and wellbeing, often using directive and educational approaches.

Sexuality is central to our identity and encompasses more than sexual and gender orientations. It includes reproduction, eroticism, intimacy, and pleasure. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in various ways, including thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, and relationships. It is influenced by biological, psychological, social, cultural, economic, political, ethical, legal, historical, religious, and spiritual factors.

According to the World Health Organisation:

“Sexuality is a central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, roles and relationships. While sexuality can include all of these dimensions, not all of them are always experienced or expressed. Sexuality is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural, ethical, legal, historical, religious and spiritual factors.” (WHO, 2002)

Sexual health is more than the absence of sexually transmitted infection or dysfunction. It involves experiencing physical, psychological, and social wellbeing, achieving pleasure, and having safe sexual experiences free from discrimination, violence, or coercion. Achieving sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and relationships, and respecting, protecting, and fulfilling everyone’s sexual and reproductive rights.

WHO defines sexual health as:

“A state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.” (WHO, 2002)

The initial session involves assessing the presenting issues and taking a psychosexual history, which may include psychological, biological, medical, social, cultural, and family factors. Sessions are confidential, and information is used to develop a diagnosis and treatment plan, which may include specific exercises for individuals or couples. At-home exercises are suggested to enhance sexual well-being, and educational resources may also be recommended.

• Individuals dealing with sexual and gender identity issues

• People in relationships seeking greater sexual intimacy

• Those wishing to address sexual shame, guilt, or inhibitions

• People dissatisfied with their sexual functioning

• Partners wanting to improve communication about sexuality

Sex therapy is suitable for people of all ages, orientations, gender identities, religions, and backgrounds, and there are many reasons to consult a psychosexual therapist.

Item descriptionLack of orgasm

• Erection or ejaculation difficulties

• Problems with differing levels of desire in a couple

• Explore kink identities

• Understanding sexual or gender identities

• Explore ethical non-monogamy (ENM) or ethical poly

• Sexual concerns due to illness or surgery

• Living with chronic health condition

• Sexual trauma

• Difficulties resulting from infidelities or affairs

These are just examples; many other reasons may prompt someone to seek sex therapy. Therapists can help determine suitability during an initial conversation.

The right time is whenever you feel ready. Whether single or in a relationship, if sexual concerns cannot be resolved alone or with informal support, sex therapy can provide professional, confidential assistance. An initial consultation can help determine if sex therapy is appropriate for your situation.

Therapy can be attended individually or with a partner, depending on your preference and goals. Sometimes starting individually is helpful, with partners joining later if needed.

No referral is required to book an appointment, though it may help in planning the therapy process. If you have a referral letter, please bring it to your appointment.

A standard session, whether individual or relationship therapy, costs CHF175 / EUR190 / GBP165 / AUD325.

Standard sessions are 50-60 minutes long. Longer sessions may be negotiated as required.

I only provide therapy in English.

I tailor therapy to meet your goals. I use a solution-focused informed approach facilitates an engaged and active therapeutic process.

I am integrative in my practise using psychodynamic, existentialist and humanist approaches. I also draw on creative, cognitive and behavioural ideas.

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All information shared in therapy is confidential unless there is a risk of serious harm. In such cases, the therapist will discuss it with you and is ethically obliged to report harm to self or others.

Dr Christopher works with a supervisor who oversees his work to ensure ethical and effective practice. Supervisors do not know client identities, and all reputable therapists have supervision as required by professional codes of ethicsItem description

Yes. Support is available for psychosocial issues, psychological wellbeing, mental health (anxiety, stress, grief, loss, depression), and relationships. A healthy sex life is part of overall wellbeing, which includes a healthy mind and healthy relationships.