Such problems are very common and there is no need to be embarrassed. They might include impotence, loss of desire, different sexual expectations, physical disabilities, impact of sexual abuse as a child. Our therapists have years of experience and understand the way in which such difficulties can affect a relationship. The programme is extremely successful in helping couples achieve a more satisfying sex life.

The need for sex therapy is often identified during relationship counselling. The causes and effects of sexual difficulties are highly complex and vary enormously from person to person and couple to couple. Relate’s sex therapists help clients to identify and address any underlying issues first. Individually tailored therapy then helps people overcome their difficulties and rediscover the pleasure of a good physical relationship.The sessions take place in the counselling rooms at one of Relate’s centres and clients will be asked to do certain tasks in the privacy of their own home. They will never be asked to undertake any sexual tasks during the sessions.