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Andrew has provided psychosexual therapy in the North of England for the past fourteen years, for men and women experiencing a wide variety of sexual problems.
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Sex therapy is a therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist where issues and problems can be explored in a safe, non-judgmental and controlled environment premised on mutual respect and understanding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is psychosexual therapy for?
How long does psychosexual therapy take?
What counselling style is used in sex therapy?
How long is a therapy session?
Will I have to do anything sexual during my sex therapy appointment?
Will my confidentiality ever be breached?
Why do I have to sign a Therapy Agreement?
Do I need to be in a relationship to have treatment?
Should I bring my partner with me?
Can I have sex therapy if I’m having an affair?
What conditions can be helped by therapy?
How long does sex therapy last?
What happens if I cancel my therapy session without 24 hours notice
or don’t turn up?
Do you keep therapy notes,
where do you store them and when will they be destroyed?
Why do you want my GP’s details?
Should my therapist have clinical supervision?
Who is psychosexual therapy for?
Anyone who is distressed by a sexual problem they, or their partner, are experiencing. If the sexual problem is impacting on the quality of your relationship then seeing a sex therapist can help you to overcome the difficulty.
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How long does psychosexual therapy take?
Sexual performance, anxieties and attitudes can be a complex area. It is usual to see improvement in about six sessions and at this point a review of the therapy so far will usually occur. Ongoing sessions can then be negotiated. I frequently review progress with you and work with you to achieve your goal. Ultimately you decide how long you want sex therapy for.
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What counselling style is used in sex therapy?
Sex therapy addresses a number of presenting problems using a variety of recognised psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT), usually in the form of setting homework tasks, education, normalisation, hypnosis, EFT and other psychotherapeutic approaches.
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How long is a therapy session?
Each session lasts for up to 50 minutes and is called a therapy hour. There may be times when clients wish to book a double session and this will need to be agreed in advance. Double sessions are subject the usual rate per hour.
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It is usual for people to have a therapy session every two weeks, however, some people want to have a weekly appointment and this is something to discuss with the sex therapist.
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You will never be examined or asked to remove any part of your clothing as part of a sex therapy session. If you have any concerns regarding a physical problem, then we will discuss how you can make an appointment with your GP and seek their help and advice.
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Will I have to do anything sexual during my sex therapy appointment?
No. You will never be asked to do anything sexual as part of your therapy session. Sex therapy involves talking about the sexual problems you are experiencing and finding ways to resolve them. You may be given homework experiences and these will be undertaken in the privacy of your own home.
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Will my confidentiality ever be breached?
Under normal circumstances I will maintain your confidentiality without question. However, there may be times when I am obliged to break confidentiality. For instance, if you told me you were going to harm yourself or others, or if there was a child protection issue which activated my duty of care. I would always endeavour to discuss this with you first and give the reason for why I felt it was necessary to take this course of action.
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Why do I have to sign a Therapy Agreement?
It is considered good practice to be given a therapy agreement so you know exactly what to expect from the therapist. Usually, the therapy agreement is sent to you prior to the first appointment so you have time to read it. At the beginning of the session, the therapist will discuss the therapy agreement with you. Once the therapy agreement is signed, you and the therapist will keep a copy and therapy can begin.
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Do I need to be in a relationship to have treatment?
No you don’t. Sex therapy is available to anyone, either in a relationship or not.
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Should I bring my partner with me?
If you are seeking sex therapy for a problem which is affecting your relationship you may want to come along with your partner from the beginning. If you choose to come alone first and then intend to invite your partner to come later, then you need to know that in order for the therapist not to be compromised, an open confidentiality agreement must be reached before the partner joins in. This means that you have to agree to whatever was said in your session to be shared with your partner. Otherwise the therapist could potentially be aware of something that the partner does not know which could affect the outcome of the therapy.
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Can I have sex therapy if I’m having an affair?
The short answer is yes as long as you are intending to only come to therapy sessions alone. If you are having an affair and you wish to come for therapy as a couple, then the therapist will expect that you make your partner aware of the other relationship.
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What conditions can be helped by therapy?
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How long does sex therapy last?
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My fees follow the usual psychotherapy rate for a 50 minute session. Session fees are payable on a session-by-session basis at the beginning or end of the session. If your treatment is being funded by an organisation etc, then I will invoice the company after they have agreed to the treatment.
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What happens if I cancel my therapy session without 24 hours notice
or don’t turn up?
You will be charged for the full therapy session and an invoice will be sent to you for payment.
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Do you keep therapy notes,
where do you store them and when will they be destroyed?
I am obliged to keep brief notes of your therapy. The notes are stored in a secure location, and only accessible by me. COSRT’s guidelines recommend that notes are retained for five years and are then shredded.
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Why do you want my GP’s details?
The reason for this so if you took ill during the therapy session, I would have an emergency contact number for you. I will not be contacting your GP unless we have discussed it first and should it be necessary to write, you will have the opportunity to see the letter and approve it prior to it being sent.
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Should my therapist have clinical supervision?
Every sex therapist must have clinical supervision with another experienced therapist in order to comply with COSRT’s Code of Professional Practice and meet best practice standards. This means that the therapist may discuss your case with their supervisor. This occurs confidentially and anonymously so that your anonymity will be assured.
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