Specialist psychosexual therapy for women experiencing difficulties with desire, arousal, orgasm, painful sex, intimacy and sexual wellbeing.
Sexual wellbeing is shaped by far more than the body alone. Our relationships, emotional experiences, health, life stage, cultural background, family expectations and beliefs can all influence how we experience sexuality and intimacy.
At The Fitzroy Practice, we work with women at every stage of life who may be experiencing low or absent desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, vaginismus, changes following childbirth or menopause, sexual difficulties following illness or medical treatment, or a loss of confidence and connection in their sexual lives.
Women’s Sexual Health
Psychosexual therapy offers a confidential space to understand what may be contributing to these difficulties. We consider the interplay between physical, psychological, relational and emotional factors, rather than treating sexual difficulties as an isolated problem.
We also recognise that sexuality can be deeply influenced by cultural and religious values. For some women, questions around sex, desire and intimacy may sit alongside expectations about marriage, modesty, gender, faith or family. These experiences are approached with sensitivity, curiosity and respect.
Our aim is to help you develop a greater understanding of your sexual self, reduce anxiety or distress, and work towards a relationship with your body and sexuality that feels more comfortable, connected and your own.
Sexual difficulties we can help with
Women seek psychosexual therapy for many different reasons. Some of the difficulties we commonly work with include:
Vaginismus or involuntary tightness making intercourse difficult or impossible
Painful sex (dyspareunia)
Difficulty with arousal or orgasm
Low or fluctuating desire
Unconsummated marriages due to fear, shame, or physical discomfort
Changes in sexual function related to menopause
Loss of intimacy in long-term relationships
Sexual shutdown following childbirth, trauma, or medical treatment
Uncertainty around how to talk about sex or express personal needs
Psychosexual therapy can help you reconnect with your body, understand your sexual responses and develop greater confidence in expressing what you want and need.
We work together to understand the physical, emotional and relational factors that may be affecting desire, pleasure and intimacy.
Psychosexual therapy can help reduce anxiety, develop sexual confidence and support a more comfortable and fulfilling relationship with your sexuality — both individually and within a relationship.
Your Next Step
If you would like to explore whether psychosexual therapy may be right for you, we offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation.
This is an opportunity to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, ask any initial questions and consider the most appropriate next step.