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Psychosexual therapy is a specialist counselling (psychotherapy) therapy which focuses on aspects of human sexuality.  A psychosexual therapist has specialist skills and knowledge about human sexuality and is able to support to address difficulties in sexual functioning, sexual, gender and other (for example, poly, kink) identities, and other sexual concerns.  You don’t need to be in a relationship to attend sex therapy. I offer appointments for individuals and people in relationships.

Sex therapy uses talk-based strategies to investigate the feelings and behaviours related to sexual and non-sexual concerns. I work collaboratively and proactively with clients to address a wide range of problems. In a sex therapy session you may discuss how you view sex or sexuality, as well as complete exercises and activities between sessions.  In a sex therapy session you will never be asked to engage in any sexual behaviours in session or required to be naked.  Sex therapy, like other forms of counselling and psychotherapy is a professional counselling/psychotherapeutic approach governed by codes of ethics and practice.  Psychosexual therapy / psycho-sexology / clinical sexology / sex therapy / sexual counselling are terms that all mean the same thing. 

Some of the Issues addressed in sex therapy:

• Penis-owner sexual functioning issues; premature/rapid ejaculation, erectile dysfunction; anusmismus (painful anal play)

• Vulva-owner sexual functioning issues; vaginismus, anorgasmia, genito-pelvic pain- penetration disorder (GP3D); painful sex

• Mismatched desires; mixed libidos; high sex drive or low sex drives

• Body image (including genital image / vulva image / penis image)

• Sexuality exploration

• Management of chronic health conditions that effects sex

• Psychosexual education

• Out-of-control sexual behaviours, including addictions with porn and sex

• Sexual health concerns (sexually transmitted infections, HIV, HSV / herpes)

Relationship therapy is a collaborative process to achieve joint goals or therapeutic outcomes. In relationship therapy the relationship is the client.  During relationship therapy I will support all partners and explore issues and topics in a non-judgemental way. A relationship is a system where each part moves together.  I work with the parts to create a strong relationship which nurtures the partners and the partners nurture the bond.  A healthy relationship is scaffolded.  Through therapy, I work with clients to develop strategies and tools for the relationship toolbox to enable partners to scaffold their relationship building a healthy and strong relationship.  I am poly, kink and queer-friendly therapist.

Some of the reasons to seek relationship therapy:

• The relationship “feels” stuck

• Develop strategies to improve communication and handle disagreements

• Challenges of step or blended families

• Changes to the relationships

• Explore kink or ethical non-monogamy

• Mixed desire, high sex drive, lack of sex or a decrease in sex

• Fertility, assisted reproductive technologies (ART) or in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

I also offer relationship marathons and bespoke relationship retreats. Find out more about relationship marathons and intensive relationship therapy.

Psychological well-being is central to our overall health and quality of life, and it can have a significant impact on sexual well-being, relationships, and our ability to navigate life’s challenges.

As a psychosexual therapist, counsellor, and therapist with more than 35 years of experience, I support people in achieving and maintaining psychological well-being. My practice extends beyond sexual health and relationships, recognising that sexual and relationship concerns are often influenced by stress, anxiety, emotional well-being, and other psychological challenges.

General counselling and psychosocial support can provide a safe and supportive space to explore feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours, particularly during times of distress, uncertainty, transition, or change.

My Approach

I use a solution-focused approach to supporting psychological well-being. My focus is on identifying practical strategies, tools, and techniques that are tailored to each client and their individual goals for well-being.

My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, existential, and person-centred psychotherapy. I also incorporate cognitive and behavioural approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.

Together, we can explore what may be contributing to your current concerns and identify approaches that can support positive change and greater psychological well-being.

Concerns That Can Affect Psychological Well-being

I can support clients experiencing a range of concerns, including:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Loss and grief

• Stress

• Disordered eating

• Body image concerns

• Chronic health conditions

Clinical supervision is an essential part of working therapeutically with clients. Clinical supervision is a professional requirement of all counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, social work and occupational therapy bodies. All people working in the helping professionals also benefit from clinical supervision (or practise mentoring).

All ethical and professional therapists have on-going formal clinical supervision to support their work in accordance with professional codes of practice requirements. Clinical supervisors are experienced therapists and maintain a responsibility for the good practice of supervisees and to protect clients from harm and unethical practice.  Clinical supervisors also have supervision.

Clinical supervision is a space for the supervisee to engage reflexively with the content and process of their client work. Through clinical supervision topics such as therapeutic techniques, therapeutic relationships, difficult problems, ethical dilemmas or issues which impact on the therapist personally as a result of the therapeutic process.

The focus in supervision is three-fold:

1. Therapy process – The development of clinical skills and awareness,

2. Self-in-therapy / Therapy-in-self – recognise and manage personal responses, values and power, and

3. Professional development – expand knowledge and skills.

Dr Christopher Fox supervises psychosexual therapists and mental health professionals (general therapy, psychological well-being). He works with psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, occupational therapists and mental health nurses. Dr Christopher also supervises allied health, medical and nursing professionals who work in sexual health and/or with human sexuality.

Introducing Your Supervisor – Dr Christopher Fox

As a clinical supervisor I work from a collaborative and supportive framework to facilitate the growth of the therapist. I draw on critical reflexive practice where the supervisee moves beyond reflection to engagement in self-in-therapy/therapy-in-self/therapeutic self, self-care and development as a professional. A focus on the praxis issues of practice-to-theory/theory-to-practice encourages the therapist to maintain a best-practice model drawing on evidence-based and practice-based evidence informed approaches.

My professional focus is in the areas of psychosexual therapy, sexuality, and gender diversity, as well psychological well-being. My theoretical orientation draws on an integrative model of psychodynamic, Berne, Adler, humanism existentialism, Rogerian and solution-focussed approaches to therapy in the main.  My practice is also heavily influenced by systems (Satir, Bowen)/family and relationship therapy.  I also utilise creative therapeutic approaches including storytelling, therapeutic photography, and clay/play dough. As a public health specialist and experienced community practitioner I also supervise health promotion, welfare and community development workers.

In addition to individual clinical supervision, I offer a number of supervision groups for emerging and experienced practitioners, scudding allied health practitioners who work with human sexuality and sexual health and not engaged in psychosexual therapy. Groups are available for Europe and the UK, Canada, Mexico, and USA, as well as Australian and Western Pacific.

Further information on Clinical Supervision groups are available here.

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