Couples Psychosexual Counselling in Glasgow
Sexual and intimacy difficulties can affect even the strongest relationships. You may feel distant from one another, have different levels of sexual desire or find it difficult to talk about what has changed.
Nightingale provides confidential couples psychosexual counselling in Glasgow, with online sessions also available across the UK. Our experienced therapists offer a calm, respectful and non-judgemental space where you can discuss sexual concerns without embarrassment.
We can help you understand the emotional, physical and relationship factors affecting your sex life. Your therapist will develop an approach around your needs, helping you take manageable steps towards greater communication, confidence and intimacy.
Psychosexual therapy to help you reconnect.
Contact us for Couples Psychosexual counselling today.
To discuss arranging an appointment, call 0141 353 9373 or complete our confidential enquiry form.
What is couples psychosexual counselling?
Psychosexual counselling—also commonly called psychosexual therapy or sex therapy—is a specialist form of talking therapy for sexual and intimacy difficulties.
It considers both the sexual concern and the wider relationship. This is important because difficulties involving sex can be connected with communication, confidence, health, stress, past experiences or unresolved feelings between partners.
Sessions do not involve any sexual contact or physical examination. Everything is discussed professionally and confidentially with an appropriately trained therapist.
Sexual and intimacy difficulties we can help with
Couples seek psychosexual counselling for many different reasons, including:
- Different or mismatched levels of sexual desire.
- Loss of libido.
- Erectile difficulties.
- Premature or delayed ejaculation.
- Difficulty reaching orgasm.
- Pain during sex.
- Vaginismus.
- Anxiety about sex or sexual performance.
- Loss of intimacy after having children.
- Changes connected with menopause or ageing.
- Illness, disability or medication affecting sex.
- Difficulties following sexual trauma.
- Changes in body image or confidence.
- Sexual avoidance.
- Compulsive sexual behaviour or pornography use.
- Difficulty communicating about sexual needs.
- Feeling emotionally or physically disconnected.
- Rebuilding intimacy following an affair.
Where symptoms may have a physical or medical cause, clients may also be encouraged to speak with their GP or another suitable healthcare professional.
How can psychosexual counselling help your relationship?
Psychosexual counselling can help you:
- Talk about sex more openly and comfortably.
- Understand what may be contributing to the difficulty.
- Reduce shame, blame and performance anxiety.
- Address unresolved relationship tensions.
- Develop greater emotional and physical closeness.
- Understand each partner’s needs and boundaries.
- Rebuild trust and affection.
- Learn practical exercises to complete privately at home.
- Create a more satisfying intimate relationship.
Therapy is collaborative and always progresses at a pace that feels manageable for both partners.
What happens during couples psychosexual therapy?
Your therapist will begin by learning about your relationship, the difficulties you are experiencing and the changes you would like to achieve. You may be asked about your relationship and sexual history, health, medication and any significant experiences that could be relevant.
The therapist will then create a treatment plan suited to you as a couple. This may combine relationship counselling, education, communication work and carefully structured exercises to complete privately between sessions.
There is no physical contact or sexual activity during a session. Any suggested exercises are completed by the couple privately at home, with mutual agreement and clear boundaries.
I would definitely recommend Jenna as a couple’s counsellor and sex therapist. We went to see her when we needed to unravel some problems that had occurred in our relationship that had made our sex life difficult and that we were struggling to sort out ourselves.
Contact Nightingale Counselling Today.
Qualified and experienced psychosexual counsellors
Psychosexual therapy is specialist work that should be provided by a therapist with appropriate training and experience.
Nightingale’s psychosexual counsellors are qualified to diploma level and beyond and have specialist training through organisations such as Relate or Relationships Scotland. They regularly work with individuals and couples experiencing sexual and relationship difficulties.
Psychosexual counselling in Glasgow and online
Face-to-face appointments are available at our Glasgow locations. We also provide confidential online psychosexual counselling for couples throughout Scotland and across the UK.
Online sessions allow both partners to attend from a private location and may be especially helpful when couples live apart, travel frequently or cannot easily reach Glasgow.
Take the next step
It is understandable to feel nervous or embarrassed about seeking help with your sexual relationship. Our therapists are accustomed to discussing these concerns and will treat you with sensitivity, professionalism and respect.
Nightingale offers couples psychosexual counselling in Glasgow, as well as online relationship counselling throughout the UK. Call 0141 353 9373 or complete our confidential enquiry form to ask about an appointment.
Couples Psychosexual Counselling FAQs
What is psychosexual counselling for couples?
Psychosexual counselling is specialist talking therapy that helps couples understand and address sexual or intimacy difficulties. It considers physical, emotional and relationship factors and may include communication work and private exercises between sessions.
What problems can couples sex therapy help with?
It may help with low or mismatched desire, erectile difficulties, premature or delayed ejaculation, painful sex, vaginismus, orgasm difficulties, performance anxiety, loss of intimacy and difficulty communicating about sex.
Do we both need to attend psychosexual counselling?
It is often helpful for both partners to attend when the concern affects the relationship. However, individual psychosexual counselling may sometimes be appropriate. An initial conversation can help determine the best approach.
What happens in the first appointment?
Your therapist will ask about the concern, your relationship, relevant health factors and what you would like to change. You will not be pressured to disclose anything before you feel ready.
Does anything physical happen during sex therapy?
No. Psychosexual counselling is talking therapy. There is no sexual contact, physical examination or sexual activity during sessions. Any agreed exercises are completed privately at home.
Will we be given exercises between sessions?
Your therapist may suggest carefully structured exercises to help reduce pressure, improve communication or rebuild intimacy. These are discussed beforehand and should only be completed with both partners’ consent.
Is psychosexual counselling confidential?
Yes. Sessions are private and confidential, subject to the normal safeguarding and professional exceptions that your therapist will explain.
Can sexual difficulties have a medical cause?
Yes. Medication, hormonal changes, illness, pain and other medical factors can affect sexual functioning. Your therapist may recommend consulting your GP or another healthcare professional where appropriate.
Can we attend psychosexual counselling online?
Yes. Nightingale offers online couples psychosexual counselling across Scotland and the UK, as well as face-to-face appointments in Glasgow.
How long does couples psychosexual therapy take?
The number of sessions varies according to the concern, its history and the couple’s goals. Your therapist will discuss this with you after the initial assessment.
Online Counselling
Providing you with the tools you need to take the next step.
Technology is rapidly changing the ways we can interact with each other, and counselling is no exception. This
service can be provided upon request. For the below options you will need broadband/internet connection and
somewhere quiet and private you can speak without being overheard or interrupted. Your Counsellor will agree with
you what happens should the technology fail, but in all other respects the counselling relationship will be the same
as a ‘face to face’ one. The Counsellor will speak to you from a private room …
0141 353 9373
Mon-Fri 08.00 – 21.00
Sat 09.00 – 17.00
(out of hours at discretion of Counsellor)
5 La Belle Place,
Glasgow, G3 7LH
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice,
20 Dumbreck Rd,
Glasgow, G41 5BW