Does your relationship have...
- Frequent times where you don't feel heard
- Conflicts or arguments
- Feelings of being 'disconnected'
- Difficulties concerning ADD/ADHD
- Trust issues
- Lack of intimacy
- Lack of libido
- Sexual problems (physical and emotional)
- Poor body image for one or both of you
- Low confidence or low self-esteem for one or both of you
- Abuse or trauma in your past that's affecting things with your partner now
Then you could benefit from 'Encounter-Based' Therapy or Psycho-Sexual Therapy (see below) according to your needs as a couple. Suitable for Couples or Individuals.
Couples and individuals, straight or gay; in all types of relationships, (or aspiring to be in one) come to my practice, generally because they are feeling disconnected from one another. However, they may not put it that way, or even realise it.
Disconnection in relationship is the cause of distress and emotional pain for couples e.g:
- A feeling of aloneness even though with a partner
- Finding it hard to talk about what's really going on
- Fear of showing your vulnerability and being seen as weak
- A loss of desire to be close physically, even though that is often what you really need and want
- Depression and anxiety can take hold
Couples find it easier to tell me about communication problems, having arguments, not spending enough time together, difficulties in trusting each other, not having sex etc.
Often it transpires that underneath it all, a painful loss of connection is happening, in which communication, caring and real listening is almost impossible.
..very caring and respectful of boundaries..
We have found Priya to be very caring and respectful of boundaries, but appropriately encouraging by challenging fears and helping both partners express themselves without either one feeling that you favour the other or feel the other has a greater ‘problem’
PAtsy & Duncan
(Social Worker/IT Manager)
Encounter-based Therapy:
I support couples to “encounter” or meet each other through dialogue...talking and listening to one another... with my support and guidance, so that they can safely deal with their issues in an understanding and caring way.
Through gaining empathy and acceptance of one another, you begin to feel like “a team of two” on an exploratory journey of growing your relationship afresh.
You can reach a deeper experience of what’s really happening in your unique relationship, and a greater ability to move into lasting transformation.
It can be exciting but tough at times, and generally, well worth the ride.
This may seem a far cry from where you are at now. That’s ok. Wherever you are at in this moment is the starting point we work from, even if only one of you wants to come to see me.
- I also specialise in helping couples where one has ADHD/ADD....this can present huge problems in many aspects of relating, especially mood swings, getting things done, financial management, honouring boundaries and much more.
Sex and Intimacy Problems:
I also specialise in psycho-sexual therapy which enables you to focus on intimacy and sexual difficulties always within the wider context of your relationship. Problems are addressed sensitively by exploring how your sexuality is affected by your past as well as by current emotional issues.
Online sessions can be surprisingly helpful when working with intimacy, as I'm close but not in the room with you! So, you may feel more relaxed with personal and intimate dialogue.
Couples are often given tasks and exercises to practise at home, helping to make positive changes. This work can also be incorporated into encounter-based therapy when appropriate.
Psycho-sexual therapy addresses issues such as:
- Insufficient sexual desire
- Pain or difficulty with sexual intercourse
- Premature ejaculation
- Erectile problems
- Lack of orgasm
- Sexual compulsivity or sexual addiction
My clients tell me I’m down-to-earth about relationship and sexual issues, helping them feel safe and accepted, even in the midst of difficult conversations and feelings. I am consistently respectful of your pacing and boundaries. No sexual activity takes place in the therapy room.
Just £70 per one-hour session.
Priya shows a kind, warm and sincere approach to counselling.
She always respected and valued our life experiences and how they have shaped the people we have become, whilst also enabling us to challenge and change old patterns of behaviour.
Mark & Estelle (musician/Nurse)
I look forward to hearing from you