Sex Therapy with Gigi

A sex therapist is a person trained in psychotherapy, specializing in sexual concerns. This is not simple. It goes beyond “What G-Spot wand is best?” and involves talking about and exploring your experiences (both past and present) to help you get a better understanding of what is happening in your sex life, sexuality, and/or relationships.

A sex therapists works with you to help you accept and flourish in your sexuality, no matter how that might look for you. A healthy relationship with your sexuality is important to your overall well-being. Enjoying your sex life with a partner(s) and when you’re on your own will help improve your confidence and other areas of your life.

In talk therapy, a sex therapist may also give you exercises and tasks to do with your partner (or on your own) to aid in progress.

Together, we’ll work in collaboration. I work relationally, using an integrative and pluralistic approach. While I am informed by therapeutic theory and highly trained in clinical sexology, the sessions are client-led and client-focused.

If you’re on this page, you’re likely aware of my online presence. I love that aspect of my work, but this isn’t the “Gigi” you’ll be meeting in the therapy room. These sessions are about you. As a part of our counseling/patient contract, we’ll both make a commitment to show up authentically in the room.

I am kink-informed, trauma-informed, sex worker friendly, and specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, especially the bisexual community.

While every person is unique, there are some common issues and concerns I often see with clients.

Below are some of the issues I work with. Check them out and see if any are ringing a bell for you. 

• Anorgasmia (alone or with a partner).

• Relational trust issues or issues with intimacy.

• Difficulties with sexual function.

• Trust issues with a partner.

• Shame around sexuality.

• Past sexual trauma.

• Negative body image, and it’s impacting your life and pleasure.

• Hangups around sexuality that are hard to get over.

• Pain during sex.

• Low desire (or desire discrepancies with a partner).

• Compulsive sexual behaviors.

• Kink

• Polyamory/Open relationships

• Gender and Sex

Please note that I exclusively work with clients who are queer, AMFAB, women, femmes, AMAB clients in the LGBTQAI+ community, trans and non-binary.

I offer weekly or bi-weekly or weekly, ongoing sessions for those experiencing sexual and relationship concerns.

I’m a Pluralistic therapist, meaning my therapeutic framework pulls from various theories. My style is very relaxed and person-centered. This is a collaborative process wherein you can direct your sessions toward your own personal growth. Wherever you want to go and whatever you want to focus on, that’s where we’ll head.

I am here to be your guide and to help you in your journey toward a more self-actualized state of being. I am here for you as an equal, not some omniscient being on a sofa. This is a process, and we are in it together. No topic is off-limits. This is a safe space to open up and be yourself without judgment.

I use various techniques and homework assignments (some written, some body-based) to aid in your progress. I may also offer suggested reading based on your needs. These assignments are voluntary.

Groups I work with: I exclusively work with AFAB folx, sex workers, trans folx, women, femmes, AMAB LGBTQ+ folx, trans, and gender non-conforming clients. I am open to all relationship styles — Monogamous, polyamorous, in a relationship(s), single, or anything in-between.

We do all sessions via Telehealth at The Therapy Yard, so there is no need to worry about coming to see me in my office.

• Clinic hours: Tuesday and Wednesdays 12pm-5pm GMT. I work with UK-based and EU-based clients only in therapy.

• Sliding scale pricing is available for GSRD and sex worker clients. Email gigi@thetherapyyard.co.uk for details.