Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Human Sexuality Counselling FAQ

As many of you know, I am a trained psychotherapist, My area of expertise from formal education and life experience being Human Sexuality. I often get asked the same questions over and over by people inquiring about these services, and so am reprinting them here for anyone who is potentially interested:

Who are these services for?

Men, women, couples, transpeople, sex workers of all sexual orientations or predilections...Anyone who wants to delve deeper into self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-development in the arena of their sexuality and/or sexual identity.

How many sessions do I see you for?

Our sexual natures are complex and multifaceted. We did not become the way we are overnight, so one cannot expect that whatever it is you are trying to work through will get resolved in one session. The actual number of sessions vary depending on the person and the desired goals, but I would say that a minimum of three sessions is generally necessary to begin to gain some insight and perspective.

What would we talk about?

The "issues" that we talk about in session are client-defined. What that means is that I am not going to diagnose you or label you or tell you what I think your problem is. Those who access My services generally have a good idea of what they want to explore and why, and so that becomes the starting point for the work. Just a few of the past issues that I have been approached with:
  • Seeking understanding of personal fetishes, fantasies, or desires that seem to differ from the "norm"
  • Acceptance of sexual or gender orientation
  • Exploring personal motivations for engaging or not engaging sexually
  • Difficulties with orgasm
  • Desire incompatibilities in relationships
  • Patterns of sexual engagement that no longer work and need changing
  • Sexual communication skills

What would a session consist of?

Sessions may include goal setting, discussion, narrative therapy (a form of therapy that bases itself on the stories people tell about themselves and their worlds), and role playing or other experiential exercises to help you gain insight into yourself. I may give you tasks or assignments to complete at home in between sessions.

What are your fees?

Counselling fees can be found on My website, in the "Appointments" section.

Isn't it time you uncovered and lived from your sexual truth? Pleasure is everyone's birthright!

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