Sex Therapists in Stockport

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Rachel Challans Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling alone with what they're experiencing. They may be struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, difficult or abusive relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, sexual concerns, or experiences they find hard are too much and too hard to share. Some feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Others simply want a space where they can be honest without fear of judgement. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where we can explore what is happening for you, make sense of difficult experiences, and work towards greater clarity and self-understanding.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling alone with what they're experiencing. They may be struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, difficult or abusive relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, sexual concerns, or experiences they find hard are too much and too hard to share. Some feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Others simply want a space where they can be honest without fear of judgement. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where we can explore what is happening for you, make sense of difficult experiences, and work towards greater clarity and self-understanding.
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Kevin P Kennedy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Some qualifications: MSc Psychosexual therapy Diploma Clinical Hypnosis Cert Therapeutic Hypnosis MPHIL stalking Certificate in Counselling Diploma in Sex Addiction Registered Mental Nurse EMDR Standard training Schema Focused Therapy Diploma Supervision for online Therapists Diploma in online Counselling
Specialist fees: £60 General Therapy (grief, life problems) £70 Non-offending sexual behaviours £90 EMDR £65 Couples £80 Schema Therapy (for complex presentations where CBT has failed) Expert Court Reports can be provided within 10 days. Home visits are available for EMDR clients. Get in touch and I’ll do my best for you!
Some qualifications: MSc Psychosexual therapy Diploma Clinical Hypnosis Cert Therapeutic Hypnosis MPHIL stalking Certificate in Counselling Diploma in Sex Addiction Registered Mental Nurse EMDR Standard training Schema Focused Therapy Diploma Supervision for online Therapists Diploma in online Counselling
Specialist fees: £60 General Therapy (grief, life problems) £70 Non-offending sexual behaviours £90 EMDR £65 Couples £80 Schema Therapy (for complex presentations where CBT has failed) Expert Court Reports can be provided within 10 days. Home visits are available for EMDR clients. Get in touch and I’ll do my best for you!
0161 570 0463 View 0161 570 0463
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Kirsty Marshall
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with many clients Individually and in Couples Therapy. As I have training in person centred, transactional analysis and psychosexual therapy, I can touch upon many subjects. Our sessions offer a non judgemental space where anything can be discussed in a safe environment. I try to be as flexible as I can to suit your timetable and to get a session booked in.
I work with many clients Individually and in Couples Therapy. As I have training in person centred, transactional analysis and psychosexual therapy, I can touch upon many subjects. Our sessions offer a non judgemental space where anything can be discussed in a safe environment. I try to be as flexible as I can to suit your timetable and to get a session booked in.
0161 524 3374 View 0161 524 3374
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Jacob Mason
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
To put it simply, I find that people tend to want therapy for two main reasons - to make a change and to feel heard. If that's what you're looking for - to feel really heard and understood, to make a change in your life, be it a physical change or a mental one, please know it is safe to contact me for support.
To put it simply, I find that people tend to want therapy for two main reasons - to make a change and to feel heard. If that's what you're looking for - to feel really heard and understood, to make a change in your life, be it a physical change or a mental one, please know it is safe to contact me for support.
01663 790819 x44 View 01663 790819 x44
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Hazel Therapy - Curtis Stevens
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Therapy should drive meaningful change, not just occupy time. I work alongside my clients to identify reactions from their Parent and Child ego states, fostering awareness of past influences on current behaviour. The Therapy room is not just a location for symptom management, my focus is on the genesis of these unwanted thought processes. I work alongside my clients to allow them to understand why they developed these ways of thinking and how they once served them and crucially, no longer do. Our aim is to allow you to operate from your Adult ego state, accepting reality for what it is in the here and now.
Therapy should drive meaningful change, not just occupy time. I work alongside my clients to identify reactions from their Parent and Child ego states, fostering awareness of past influences on current behaviour. The Therapy room is not just a location for symptom management, my focus is on the genesis of these unwanted thought processes. I work alongside my clients to allow them to understand why they developed these ways of thinking and how they once served them and crucially, no longer do. Our aim is to allow you to operate from your Adult ego state, accepting reality for what it is in the here and now.
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The Counsellor Midwife
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a BACP-registered Counsellor and an NMC-registered Midwife, offering specialist support to individuals and couples navigating birth trauma, pregnancy and baby loss, fertility challenges, anxiety, and depression. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their partner. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood, and where we can gently explore the impact of your experiences on your emotional wellbeing and relationships.
I am a BACP-registered Counsellor and an NMC-registered Midwife, offering specialist support to individuals and couples navigating birth trauma, pregnancy and baby loss, fertility challenges, anxiety, and depression. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their partner. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood, and where we can gently explore the impact of your experiences on your emotional wellbeing and relationships.
0161 524 7663 View 0161 524 7663
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Michaela Verby
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you aware that something isn't right, but every attempt to change feels overwhelming, unclear or out of reach? If it's time to try something new, I invite you to work with me exactly as you are. Within our warm and genuine relationship we will heal the roots of your pain and discover a path forward that resonates with who you truly are.
Are you aware that something isn't right, but every attempt to change feels overwhelming, unclear or out of reach? If it's time to try something new, I invite you to work with me exactly as you are. Within our warm and genuine relationship we will heal the roots of your pain and discover a path forward that resonates with who you truly are.
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Andrea Sarah Lawton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
People access therapy for many different reasons, but generally we are most likely to reach out for help when our usual coping strategies are no longer effective. At these times it is not always helpful or possible to turn to family or friends, and their well-meaning support may not always help. I will provide a calm and confidential space where you will be able to safely share what is troubling you.
People access therapy for many different reasons, but generally we are most likely to reach out for help when our usual coping strategies are no longer effective. At these times it is not always helpful or possible to turn to family or friends, and their well-meaning support may not always help. I will provide a calm and confidential space where you will be able to safely share what is troubling you.
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Jack Rose
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues.
I work with a variety of issues though the majority of clients who come to see me tend to be around relationships (family, friends, partner or workplace), mental health related issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood or around general development/direction
They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues.
I work with a variety of issues though the majority of clients who come to see me tend to be around relationships (family, friends, partner or workplace), mental health related issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood or around general development/direction
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Sexuality Space
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am Kalvin at Sexuality Space, a modern therapy practice that specialises in mental health, sexual identity, relationships, LGBTQIA+, kink, confidence building, sexual health, non-monogamy, sex worker support and so much more.
As a GSRD (Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversities) therapist, my practice is integrative and responsive to your unique experiences and needs. My approach draws from various models and is rooted in the belief that sexuality and relationship dynamics are central to everyone's identity, shaping our interactions with the world and ourselves.
I am Kalvin at Sexuality Space, a modern therapy practice that specialises in mental health, sexual identity, relationships, LGBTQIA+, kink, confidence building, sexual health, non-monogamy, sex worker support and so much more.
As a GSRD (Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversities) therapist, my practice is integrative and responsive to your unique experiences and needs. My approach draws from various models and is rooted in the belief that sexuality and relationship dynamics are central to everyone's identity, shaping our interactions with the world and ourselves.
020 3856 8839 View 020 3856 8839
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Rebecca Llewellyn
Psychotherapist, MBACP
My main areas of specialism are; sex and relationships (including vaginismus, low desire, communication and intimacy issues), anxiety (work and life) depression and low mood and life transitions.
Hi I'm Becx, a qualified and registered psychotherapist working in Sheffield and online. Making the decision to get help can be difficult so I aim to create the most safe, calm and secure environment I can to allow you to just be yourself without judgement. I am friendly, passionate and professional. I like to get to know you as a person and work with you in a respectful and empathetic manner to get to the bottom of the issues you bring.
My main areas of specialism are; sex and relationships (including vaginismus, low desire, communication and intimacy issues), anxiety (work and life) depression and low mood and life transitions.
Hi I'm Becx, a qualified and registered psychotherapist working in Sheffield and online. Making the decision to get help can be difficult so I aim to create the most safe, calm and secure environment I can to allow you to just be yourself without judgement. I am friendly, passionate and professional. I like to get to know you as a person and work with you in a respectful and empathetic manner to get to the bottom of the issues you bring.
01246 948560 View 01246 948560
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Lena Fenton Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Specialist couples and sex therapist with over 30 years' experience.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Struggling with intimacy, trust, or communication? Perhaps you're facing infidelity, considering separation, or simply feel like you've lost the spark that brought you together. You don't have to figure this out alone. With over 30 years' experience and specialist training at the internationally renowned Tavistock Relationships, I help couples and individuals find their way back to each other or forward into something better. I work online, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the world.
Specialist couples and sex therapist with over 30 years' experience.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Struggling with intimacy, trust, or communication? Perhaps you're facing infidelity, considering separation, or simply feel like you've lost the spark that brought you together. You don't have to figure this out alone. With over 30 years' experience and specialist training at the internationally renowned Tavistock Relationships, I help couples and individuals find their way back to each other or forward into something better. I work online, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the world.
07721 633521 View 07721 633521
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Nichola Marchant
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am sex positive and kink friendly.
I work predominantly with adults who have experienced trauma / negative life experiences which have impacted on their sexual functioning, mental health, emotional well-being and relationships. I offer both short and long term therapy for clients wishing to gain a better understanding of their lives and experiences and provide strategies and interventions to enable my clients to live the lives they want to live. I work with people who have sexual problems and who wish to achieve a happy and healthy sexual identity.
I am sex positive and kink friendly.
I work predominantly with adults who have experienced trauma / negative life experiences which have impacted on their sexual functioning, mental health, emotional well-being and relationships. I offer both short and long term therapy for clients wishing to gain a better understanding of their lives and experiences and provide strategies and interventions to enable my clients to live the lives they want to live. I work with people who have sexual problems and who wish to achieve a happy and healthy sexual identity.
07771 391614 View 07771 391614
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Claire Ratcliffe Psychotherapy & Couples Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am trained in Assessing and Treating Sex Issues In Psychotherapy and work with various sexual issues.
There are many reasons why people choose to come to therapy.  For some, it can be a sense of discomfort, an internal struggle, or perhaps an external trigger has pushed you towards seeking support. Therapy can be an empowering process, supporting you to reconnect with yourself, to notice and take care of your needs, bringing you self awareness, healing, and a deeper sense of security. My main training and theoretical background is Transactional Analysis & Relational Integrative Psychotherapy. I also draw on Trauma-Informed Nervous System Regulation techniques in my work to support deeper healing.
I am trained in Assessing and Treating Sex Issues In Psychotherapy and work with various sexual issues.
There are many reasons why people choose to come to therapy.  For some, it can be a sense of discomfort, an internal struggle, or perhaps an external trigger has pushed you towards seeking support. Therapy can be an empowering process, supporting you to reconnect with yourself, to notice and take care of your needs, bringing you self awareness, healing, and a deeper sense of security. My main training and theoretical background is Transactional Analysis & Relational Integrative Psychotherapy. I also draw on Trauma-Informed Nervous System Regulation techniques in my work to support deeper healing.
0161 524 6615 View 0161 524 6615
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Michèle Logue
Counsellor, MA, COSRT Reg.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is sex positive, non pathologising and informed by sexology.
I offer counselling individuals, couples and families and psychosexual therapy to individuals and couples. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, sexual issues, compulsive sexual behaviours or relationship issues using an Integrative approach means tailoring the therapy to each individual client in order to achieve the changes and goals they choose.
My approach is sex positive, non pathologising and informed by sexology.
I offer counselling individuals, couples and families and psychosexual therapy to individuals and couples. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, sexual issues, compulsive sexual behaviours or relationship issues using an Integrative approach means tailoring the therapy to each individual client in order to achieve the changes and goals they choose.
01925 984175 View 01925 984175
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Rachel Woolerton
Verified Verified
Online Only
It’s natural to feel nervous about starting therapy, especially when talking about something as personal as sexuality and relationships.
I qualified as a nurse in 1987 and spent many years working primarily as a practice nurse. This role gave me a unique insight into the challenges people face when expressing their sexual needs, both individually and within relationships. Over time, I observed that treatment for sexual difficulties was often over-medicalised and lacked sensitivity, failing to consider the whole person. In 2017, I began training in psychosexual therapy and have since had the privilege of working with the NHS and other specialist organisations, both face-to-face and online. Today, I practice independently as an online psychosexual therapist.
It’s natural to feel nervous about starting therapy, especially when talking about something as personal as sexuality and relationships.
I qualified as a nurse in 1987 and spent many years working primarily as a practice nurse. This role gave me a unique insight into the challenges people face when expressing their sexual needs, both individually and within relationships. Over time, I observed that treatment for sexual difficulties was often over-medicalised and lacked sensitivity, failing to consider the whole person. In 2017, I began training in psychosexual therapy and have since had the privilege of working with the NHS and other specialist organisations, both face-to-face and online. Today, I practice independently as an online psychosexual therapist.
015242 35740 View 015242 35740
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Mark Owen
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
My name is Mark Owen and I am a BACP and COSRT registered Counsellor with a degree in Marriage and Family therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. Since 2012 I have worked in a wide variety of therapeutic settings both private care and within the NHS including, general mental health services, Eating Disorders Clinic, Bereavement Counselling and a Sexual Health Clinic. There are many models of therapy and everyone responds differently to the various methods. Using an Integrative Model of therapy, which means I use a range of different models, allows me to design a more tailor made plan for you.
My name is Mark Owen and I am a BACP and COSRT registered Counsellor with a degree in Marriage and Family therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. Since 2012 I have worked in a wide variety of therapeutic settings both private care and within the NHS including, general mental health services, Eating Disorders Clinic, Bereavement Counselling and a Sexual Health Clinic. There are many models of therapy and everyone responds differently to the various methods. Using an Integrative Model of therapy, which means I use a range of different models, allows me to design a more tailor made plan for you.
0161 694 6567 View 0161 694 6567
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Faith Holmes
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Difficulties with sex and relationships are incredibly common, but many people feel too ashamed or anxious to talk about them.
I’m a psychosexual and relationship therapist and a registered mental health nurse with over 10 years’ experience supporting people with emotional and relational difficulties. I work with individuals and couples who want to better understand their sexuality, improve intimacy, and feel more comfortable with sex.
Difficulties with sex and relationships are incredibly common, but many people feel too ashamed or anxious to talk about them.
I’m a psychosexual and relationship therapist and a registered mental health nurse with over 10 years’ experience supporting people with emotional and relational difficulties. I work with individuals and couples who want to better understand their sexuality, improve intimacy, and feel more comfortable with sex.
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Sophie Bryson
Counsellor, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Psycho-sexual therapy can support emotional wellbeing, strengthen relationships and enhance your sex life.
I work with clients of any gender on issues such as orgasm issues, erection problems, premature/early ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, low desire, pain and penetration problems (e.g. vaginismus, vestibulodynia, vulvodynia), compulsive sexual behaviour, gender identity, kink and fetish exploration, this list isn't exhaustive so please reach out to hear more.
Psycho-sexual therapy can support emotional wellbeing, strengthen relationships and enhance your sex life.
I work with clients of any gender on issues such as orgasm issues, erection problems, premature/early ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, low desire, pain and penetration problems (e.g. vaginismus, vestibulodynia, vulvodynia), compulsive sexual behaviour, gender identity, kink and fetish exploration, this list isn't exhaustive so please reach out to hear more.
0131 381 3520 View 0131 381 3520
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Mardi Kennedy
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Online Only
As a qualified and specialised Psychosexual therapist, individual's and couples find Mardi down to earth as she supports your hopes with compassion and inclusivity, whilst you work towards confidence within your own unique relationship with sex, your body & intimate relationships.
Mardi is a qualified and Registered Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist specialising in individuals and couples+ experiencing low or no desire, fear of intimacy or sexually avoidant, sexual function issues, performance anxiety, menopause, relationship issues, mismatched desire, infidelity and much more. Mardi is LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent friendly and will work with you at your own pace. She also specialises in working with clients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
As a qualified and specialised Psychosexual therapist, individual's and couples find Mardi down to earth as she supports your hopes with compassion and inclusivity, whilst you work towards confidence within your own unique relationship with sex, your body & intimate relationships.
Mardi is a qualified and Registered Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist specialising in individuals and couples+ experiencing low or no desire, fear of intimacy or sexually avoidant, sexual function issues, performance anxiety, menopause, relationship issues, mismatched desire, infidelity and much more. Mardi is LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent friendly and will work with you at your own pace. She also specialises in working with clients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
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Sex Therapy Counsellors
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.

Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.

What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.

What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.