Couples Counselling
Support for people in an intimate partner relationship.
Get support for sexual difficulties and improve physical intimacy between you and your partner.
The relationship support we can offer changes – learn more about psychosexual therapy current programme availability.
Everyone will encounter difficulties in their sex life at some point. If there are any issues playing on your mind, or you want to improve your physical connection with your partner, we want to help.
Everybody has their own experiences, preferences and needs. That’s why we never make assumptions or judgements about anyone that wants to work with us. Our qualified professionals listen to your problems and help you find the best way to address them.
Sex therapy helps relieve some of the anxiety most people have about discussing their sex life openly. It’s normal to feel awkward or slightly uncomfortable at first. We create an environment that eliminates any stigma associated with talking about sexual difficulties.
We also help address specific problems that may include:
You can attend sessions on your own, or with a partner. Our services are inclusive of all genders and sexualities.
When I started with TLC, I was riddled with anxiety when it came to sex. Over the last 14 months, I first built up my confidence to talk about it and then to approach the physical side at a pace that felt right for me. My therapist helped to realign the way I viewed sex and helped me to be more realistic when thinking about the expectations of sex.
Your first appointment will last an hour and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you have about our service or sex therapy in general. If you’re in a relationship, we recommend that you bring your partner. You’ll be offered a regular appointment if your therapist feels sex therapy will help you.
Your next three appointments will be a ‘history take’ to explore your experiences. This will give your therapist a better idea of what issues you’re facing. If you’re attending as a couple, you’ll do the history take separately.
Your following appointments can be attended together or separately. During these, your therapist will help guide you towards resolving issues in your sex life. You’ll be given advice and exercises you can do in the privacy of your own home.
The relationship support we can offer changes – learn more about psychosexual therapy current programme availability.
Programme specifics
Eligibility: Couples
Location: Bradford, Kirklees, Stockport, Tameside and Wigan
Number of sessions:
Delivery method:
Cost of sessions: Free
How to book:
Programme specifics
Eligibility: Cancer patients under Wythenshaw Hospital
Location: Manchester
Number of sessions:
Delivery method: Online or face-to-face counselling
Cost of sessions: Free
How to book:
Referrals though the hospital’s Macmillan Centre
Feeling unsure? We've got you covered.
Yes. In sex therapy, you’ll be given exercises to do at home, and there is quite an extensive assessment before you start.
Sex therapy focuses more on specific issues related to your sex life.
All of our sex therapists have completed special training at a postgraduate level.
Most of our sex therapists are also trained relationship therapists.
No. Sex therapy can be attended individually or as a couple.
Many people start individually, and your therapist will help you work out what’s right for your situation.
No. Sex therapy is entirely talk-based.
Your therapist may suggest exercises to try in your own time, but sessions themselves involve no physical elements of any kind.
Sex therapy is quite different to other counselling services we offer. Therefore, we've made a special sex therapy FAQ page, which you can find below.
Sex Therapy FAQs
If you are ready to talk to someone and move forward with your sex life, book an appointment with us today.
Register for an appointmentIf you are looking for sex therapy but don't meet any of the criteria for our free services, please explore your options with Now You're Talking. Profits from counselling sales come back to TLC and prices start from £45 and accessible within 48 hours.
Support for people in an intimate partner relationship.
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