Sex Therapists in Edinburgh
Psycho-sexual therapy can enhance relationships and sex life.
I currently have spaces available for couples / intimate partner therapy. This work can strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Whether you're navigating conflict or seeking more closeness, couples sessions offer a safe space to grow together and create lasting change in your relationship.
Psycho-sexual therapy can enhance relationships and sex life.
I currently have spaces available for couples / intimate partner therapy. This work can strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Whether you're navigating conflict or seeking more closeness, couples sessions offer a safe space to grow together and create lasting change in your relationship.
I specialise in Sex and Relationship Therapy and offer talking therapy for couples and individuals with sexual problems.
With 28 years’ experience, I use an integrative approach which involves understanding the causes of the difficulties whilst being solution focused. Regardless of your sexuality, gender identity relationship status or private situation, I strive to enlighten and support you whilst we work together to overcome your difficulties.
I specialise in Sex and Relationship Therapy and offer talking therapy for couples and individuals with sexual problems.
With 28 years’ experience, I use an integrative approach which involves understanding the causes of the difficulties whilst being solution focused. Regardless of your sexuality, gender identity relationship status or private situation, I strive to enlighten and support you whilst we work together to overcome your difficulties.
My therapy space offers a safe, supportive environment where you can bring your questions about relationship and sexuality without judgement.
Most of us need someone in our lives to feel safe and close to, and who will want that with us. A good relationship is being close enough to feel seen and heard, while having enough space to maintain a sense of agency and choice. But in life that balance is sometimes hard to find or sustain. We get stuck, or feel isolated or frightened. That's when therapy is important, to help you explore relational questions in a safe in judgemental way, to work out what is best for you.
My therapy space offers a safe, supportive environment where you can bring your questions about relationship and sexuality without judgement.
Most of us need someone in our lives to feel safe and close to, and who will want that with us. A good relationship is being close enough to feel seen and heard, while having enough space to maintain a sense of agency and choice. But in life that balance is sometimes hard to find or sustain. We get stuck, or feel isolated or frightened. That's when therapy is important, to help you explore relational questions in a safe in judgemental way, to work out what is best for you.
I am experienced with working with a wide range of issues but particularly work with anxiety, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, gender, sex and relationship diversity, self-harm, and spirituality.
My practice is queer and neurodivergent affirming. I have significant experience working with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and BDSM/Kink communities. This is further underpinned by training and CPD.
I have an HND in Counselling, Open Degree studying Counselling & Forensic Psychology, and an MSc with distinction in Contemporary Psychosexual Therapy.
I am experienced with working with a wide range of issues but particularly work with anxiety, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, gender, sex and relationship diversity, self-harm, and spirituality.
My practice is queer and neurodivergent affirming. I have significant experience working with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and BDSM/Kink communities. This is further underpinned by training and CPD.
I have an HND in Counselling, Open Degree studying Counselling & Forensic Psychology, and an MSc with distinction in Contemporary Psychosexual Therapy.
Sex is like cooking: a creative, messy process that never turns out quite the same way twice; the pleasure lies in the experience, not in the final result.
As a sex therapist, I support individuals, couples, and multi-partners in navigating sex problems, relationship challenges, and anxiety or stress related to intimacy. Blending mindfulness in therapy, I offer a warm, empathetic space to help you reconnect with your body and mind, encouraging self-kindness, body awareness, and playful exploration.
Sex is like cooking: a creative, messy process that never turns out quite the same way twice; the pleasure lies in the experience, not in the final result.
As a sex therapist, I support individuals, couples, and multi-partners in navigating sex problems, relationship challenges, and anxiety or stress related to intimacy. Blending mindfulness in therapy, I offer a warm, empathetic space to help you reconnect with your body and mind, encouraging self-kindness, body awareness, and playful exploration.
Sex is more than physical—it’s psychological, emotional, and deeply personal.
Are you feeling disconnected—from your partner, your body, or even yourself? I’m a Board-Certified Sexologist, recognized in Europe, USA and Africa. helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, desire, and communication through a neurodiverse and inclusive lens.
Sex is more than physical—it’s psychological, emotional, and deeply personal.
Are you feeling disconnected—from your partner, your body, or even yourself? I’m a Board-Certified Sexologist, recognized in Europe, USA and Africa. helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, desire, and communication through a neurodiverse and inclusive lens.
Relationship and Sex Therapy Practice in Edinburgh: Helping you to create positive change in your relationships (www.lauramcnaught.com).
I am experienced in helping individuals and couples of any orientation with relationship and sexual difficulties. I offer a welcoming and confidential environment where you can talk openly without fear of judgement about the issues that are important to you. Please see my website for more detailed information.
Relationship and Sex Therapy Practice in Edinburgh: Helping you to create positive change in your relationships (www.lauramcnaught.com).
I am experienced in helping individuals and couples of any orientation with relationship and sexual difficulties. I offer a welcoming and confidential environment where you can talk openly without fear of judgement about the issues that are important to you. Please see my website for more detailed information.
I work with individuals and couples, specialising in relationship counselling, sex therapy and sex addiction & compulsivity therapy.
Trans widows are women, whose partners/husbands believe they have a different gender identity & have decided to transition. Trans widows are often alone & dealing with complex feelings such as sadness, anger & a sense of loss akin to a bereavement. I offer to help them understand these feelings & find a way of moving through them & into a different future.
I work with individuals and couples, specialising in relationship counselling, sex therapy and sex addiction & compulsivity therapy.
Trans widows are women, whose partners/husbands believe they have a different gender identity & have decided to transition. Trans widows are often alone & dealing with complex feelings such as sadness, anger & a sense of loss akin to a bereavement. I offer to help them understand these feelings & find a way of moving through them & into a different future.
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.
I help my clients build their skill set, and understanding of themselves and their partners, expand on their sexuality and expression, get out of unhealthy patterns in relationships and build a life full of passion, pleasure, excitement, love, peace and confidence.
When will you finally get that dream relationship and intimate life? Another day, month, year passes and it’s all the same - you’re repeating the same relationship patterns no matter how much you try to break them.
I get you, it can feel like you’re trying to find your way through thick fog and keep ending up lost or in the same place.
What is happening for you now?
Are you struggling with intimacy, desire, or confidence? Curious about kink, swinging, or expanding your erotic world? Want to open your relationship safely? Or maybe the starting point is harder: finding a partner, rebuilding trust with yourself and love, or else?
I help my clients build their skill set, and understanding of themselves and their partners, expand on their sexuality and expression, get out of unhealthy patterns in relationships and build a life full of passion, pleasure, excitement, love, peace and confidence.
When will you finally get that dream relationship and intimate life? Another day, month, year passes and it’s all the same - you’re repeating the same relationship patterns no matter how much you try to break them.
I get you, it can feel like you’re trying to find your way through thick fog and keep ending up lost or in the same place.
What is happening for you now?
Are you struggling with intimacy, desire, or confidence? Curious about kink, swinging, or expanding your erotic world? Want to open your relationship safely? Or maybe the starting point is harder: finding a partner, rebuilding trust with yourself and love, or else?
I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions .
Specialities: Sex problems, addictions Porn/chat/fetishes traumatised partners Love addiction, Polyamory rels. Stop Sexual offending: a bespoke programme for user's (16 sessions) & partners (10 sessions). Kink aware & friendly. Mild/moderate e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, BDD, self-esteem, perfectionism, procrastination eating distress, 6 sess negotiable
I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions .
Specialities: Sex problems, addictions Porn/chat/fetishes traumatised partners Love addiction, Polyamory rels. Stop Sexual offending: a bespoke programme for user's (16 sessions) & partners (10 sessions). Kink aware & friendly. Mild/moderate e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, BDD, self-esteem, perfectionism, procrastination eating distress, 6 sess negotiable
Sometimes we can feel sad, overwhelmed and stuck. We might not always know the reasons why, but we do know that we don’t want to stay feeling like this. Friends and family are not always available or the best people to speak with to get unbiased support. It may be a past trauma, a difficult childhood, an unhappy relationship, stress / anxiety / depression or bereavement & loss. You may have an ok or good relationship that you would like to make better, to understand your partner or be understood. You may be considering leaving your relationship but are not sure how to.
Sometimes we can feel sad, overwhelmed and stuck. We might not always know the reasons why, but we do know that we don’t want to stay feeling like this. Friends and family are not always available or the best people to speak with to get unbiased support. It may be a past trauma, a difficult childhood, an unhappy relationship, stress / anxiety / depression or bereavement & loss. You may have an ok or good relationship that you would like to make better, to understand your partner or be understood. You may be considering leaving your relationship but are not sure how to.
I specialise in a range of relationships and sexual difficulties including (but not exclusively); Anorgasmia, Premature ejaculation, painful Sex (Dyspareunia/Vulvodynia), erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, loss of desire, Vaginismus, difficulty with arousal, communication problems, affairs.
I am an experienced, fully qualified psychotherapist specialising in Psychosexual, Relationship Therapy and EMDR therapy. I am qualified at MSC level and have over 15 years' experience of helping a diverse range of couples and individuals overcome relationship issues, sexual problems or trauma. I operate confidential and judgment free practice using an integrative therapeutic style, tailored to meet the individual needs of each client and work proactively using up to date strategies in psychology and behavioural sciences to help clients meet their therapeutic goals.
I specialise in a range of relationships and sexual difficulties including (but not exclusively); Anorgasmia, Premature ejaculation, painful Sex (Dyspareunia/Vulvodynia), erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, loss of desire, Vaginismus, difficulty with arousal, communication problems, affairs.
I am an experienced, fully qualified psychotherapist specialising in Psychosexual, Relationship Therapy and EMDR therapy. I am qualified at MSC level and have over 15 years' experience of helping a diverse range of couples and individuals overcome relationship issues, sexual problems or trauma. I operate confidential and judgment free practice using an integrative therapeutic style, tailored to meet the individual needs of each client and work proactively using up to date strategies in psychology and behavioural sciences to help clients meet their therapeutic goals.
My work commonly involves shame, guilt, and self-criticism; patterns that repeat despite insight or effort; sexuality, desire, and taboo; the impact of sexual harm; sexual behaviour that feels troubling or conflicted; questions of gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity; and difficulties in relationships and intimacy.
My practice is relational, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental. I am sex-positive and kink-aware. I aim to create a space where difficult experiences can be spoken about honestly, without pressure to minimise or explain them away. I work inclusively with people of diverse genders, sexualities, relationship styles, cultures, and neurodivergent identities.
My work commonly involves shame, guilt, and self-criticism; patterns that repeat despite insight or effort; sexuality, desire, and taboo; the impact of sexual harm; sexual behaviour that feels troubling or conflicted; questions of gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity; and difficulties in relationships and intimacy.
My practice is relational, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental. I am sex-positive and kink-aware. I aim to create a space where difficult experiences can be spoken about honestly, without pressure to minimise or explain them away. I work inclusively with people of diverse genders, sexualities, relationship styles, cultures, and neurodivergent identities.
I have a special interest in neurodiversity, multicultural counselling, Gestalt therapy, and support for GSRD (Gender Sexuality Relationship Diversity) and LGBTQ+ communities.
I see therapy as a process of discovery, healing, and growth. Through dialogue and experiential learning, we will explore how you are in relationships, how you make choices, and how you co-create your world. We will look at where you feel ‘stuck’ and what seems ‘difficult.’ We will stay with the feelings and complexities that emerge, making space for deeper understanding and new possibilities.I believe that change happens when you have enough support, when you fully acknowledge your present situation, and when you are willing to commit to the work.My role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own strength and capacity.
I have a special interest in neurodiversity, multicultural counselling, Gestalt therapy, and support for GSRD (Gender Sexuality Relationship Diversity) and LGBTQ+ communities.
I see therapy as a process of discovery, healing, and growth. Through dialogue and experiential learning, we will explore how you are in relationships, how you make choices, and how you co-create your world. We will look at where you feel ‘stuck’ and what seems ‘difficult.’ We will stay with the feelings and complexities that emerge, making space for deeper understanding and new possibilities.I believe that change happens when you have enough support, when you fully acknowledge your present situation, and when you are willing to commit to the work.My role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own strength and capacity.
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
When you encounter difficult times in our day to day lives it is helpful to be able to talk these through with someone who is trained and objective. To help you explore the issues that matter to you, bringing insight and understanding to enable you to find your way through problems and dilemmas.
Patient. Reliable. Approachable. I’m an experienced Irish psychologist, with a practice primarily focused on relationship difficulties. These create psychological challenges that tend to preoccupy every waking minute of our lives. Our self-understanding is built up through our relationships, through what gets reflected back to us from those closest to us. As a result, difficulties like infidelity, jealousy, envy, loneliness, repeating conflicts - these can cut to the core of who we are. Working together, I can support you to rebuild trust in yourself, and make greater sense of the difficult relational reality you find yourself in.
Patient. Reliable. Approachable. I’m an experienced Irish psychologist, with a practice primarily focused on relationship difficulties. These create psychological challenges that tend to preoccupy every waking minute of our lives. Our self-understanding is built up through our relationships, through what gets reflected back to us from those closest to us. As a result, difficulties like infidelity, jealousy, envy, loneliness, repeating conflicts - these can cut to the core of who we are. Working together, I can support you to rebuild trust in yourself, and make greater sense of the difficult relational reality you find yourself in.
If you are here, you may be experiencing emotional difficulties that are leaving you feeling anxious, stuck or confused. Perhaps you are questioning aspects of your life, trying to solve the puzzle of why you are who you are. Or maybe you wish to feel happier, free'er and more settled in yourself, your choices and your relationships. You may not be able to put your finger on why you’re here, and that's okay too. I believe that to change, we must feel truly seen and listened to. I support my clients by providing a healing space to reflect and begin to address the difficulties and deeper questions they are facing in their lives.
If you are here, you may be experiencing emotional difficulties that are leaving you feeling anxious, stuck or confused. Perhaps you are questioning aspects of your life, trying to solve the puzzle of why you are who you are. Or maybe you wish to feel happier, free'er and more settled in yourself, your choices and your relationships. You may not be able to put your finger on why you’re here, and that's okay too. I believe that to change, we must feel truly seen and listened to. I support my clients by providing a healing space to reflect and begin to address the difficulties and deeper questions they are facing in their lives.
Hello, I am Harris and I can help you to heal and flourish. I am aPsychologist, Psychotherapist and Philosophical Counsellor, working with individuals and couples both in person (in Edinburgh) or onine I use a holistic psychotherapeutic approach, which means I combine tools and knowledge gained from across many different psychotherapies to develop a programme that is uniquely tailored to you and your specific needs.Through a collaborative, creative and integrative approach, I will work with you, drawing on my extensive knowledge of wide range of effective psychotherapies.
Hello, I am Harris and I can help you to heal and flourish. I am aPsychologist, Psychotherapist and Philosophical Counsellor, working with individuals and couples both in person (in Edinburgh) or onine I use a holistic psychotherapeutic approach, which means I combine tools and knowledge gained from across many different psychotherapies to develop a programme that is uniquely tailored to you and your specific needs.Through a collaborative, creative and integrative approach, I will work with you, drawing on my extensive knowledge of wide range of effective psychotherapies.
While my main training is in Gestalt Psychotherapy, I have attended training in sex and relationship education, and psychosexual therapy, and trained in various techniques and approaches, and therefore am able to support clients from a multi-faceted perspective.
My practice is a welcoming, safe space for all clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. We can uncover what’s holding you back, develop effective strategies to overcome challenges and support you in building a life that aligns with your values and goals.
I work with individuals, couples, and multiple-partnered persons via online therapy. My practice is informed by Psychosexual Therapy, and I therefore support clients with issues of sexual function, sexual health, and gender and sexual diversity. I also have experience working with consensual non-monogamy.
While my main training is in Gestalt Psychotherapy, I have attended training in sex and relationship education, and psychosexual therapy, and trained in various techniques and approaches, and therefore am able to support clients from a multi-faceted perspective.
My practice is a welcoming, safe space for all clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. We can uncover what’s holding you back, develop effective strategies to overcome challenges and support you in building a life that aligns with your values and goals.
I work with individuals, couples, and multiple-partnered persons via online therapy. My practice is informed by Psychosexual Therapy, and I therefore support clients with issues of sexual function, sexual health, and gender and sexual diversity. I also have experience working with consensual non-monogamy.
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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.