Sexological Help and Treatment

Sexuality is influenced by many factors, such as biological predisposition, hormones, physical health, medication, thoughts, emotions, beliefs, relationships, socialisation, bodily experiences, and meaning-making. All of these aspects can play a role in the development and maintenance of sexual or intimacy-related difficulties.

Sexological treatment in my practice primarily focuses on the psychological and social aspects of sexuality. Sexological treatment is a form of talking therapy; no physical examination takes place. However, sexual difficulties can (partly) have a physical or medical component. In such cases, collaboration with a medical doctor, physician–sexologist, or (pelvic floor) physiotherapist may be appropriate. When needed, I can think along with you and provide referrals.

In my practice, I offer sexological treatment for questions and difficulties related to sexuality and intimacy. In therapy, we do not only look at the problem in isolation, but at the broader context as a whole. Together, we explore, among other things:

• how you have learned about and experienced your sexuality
• what happens in your body and mind during sexual interactions
• what you would like to feel or experience
• which beliefs, circumstances, or patterns are getting in the way
• how you can recognise and express your wishes and boundaries more clearly

Sexual difficulties rarely exist in isolation. They are often connected to self-image, stress, relationship dynamics, earlier experiences, or cultural and societal influences. At the same time, it is important not to overlook physical or medical factors. As a psychologist and sexologist, I am trained to recognise and treat the psychological aspects of sexual difficulties, and to assess when additional medical or paramedical expertise may be beneficial.

Treatment is tailored to you as a person and to your specific request for help. There is room for care, openness, and working at a pace that suits you, with the aim of increasing understanding, a sense of agency, and freedom in your sexual experience.

Sexological treatment is often combined with CBT, ACT, EMDR, or mindfulness-based interventions, depending on what is most helpful at that time.