Jessica Hoar @
​
Our sexual self evolves throughout our lifespan. Most people will be confronted with difficulties or changes at some point in their lives. Sex and relationship therapy is a space for you to explore yourself and your relationships and consider how things could change. Within a compassionate, sex positive therapy space you can become more familiar with your sexual self and find tools to support change
​
Jess' professional background includes working for NHS Scotland and Relationships Scotland. She has delivered a variety of workshops in schools with topics including consent, gender, and sexual health and rights. Out in the community, Jess has experience in the design and promotion of sexual health outreach in areas including period positivity; menopause awareness; HIV information and testing; and the LGBTQ+ community. She has worked advocating for and supporting survivors of sexual violence and integrates trauma informed practices into her work. Jess is a registered member of the College of Sexual and Relationships Therapists and adheres to their code of ethics
What can I help with?
​Talking about sex and intimacy can seem intimidating or particularly awkward. Psychosexual and relationship therapy (sometimes called sex and relationship therapy) provides specialised support to address topics surrounding sex and intimacy. This sort of therapy is available for individuals, couples, and other relationship constellations.
Some of the this psychosexual therapy can help with include:
Pain during sex (including Vaginismus/Genito-Pelvic Pain Penetration Disorder)
Erectile Dysfunction
Difficulty reaching orgasm
Premature Ejaculation
Delayed Ejaculation
Low desire/loss of interest in sex
The impact of medical issues on sex (including cancer)
Ageing and sex
Body image
Desire discrepancy in a relationship
Exploring your relationship with your sexual self
Compulsive sexual behaviours
Trauma and sex
Speaking to your children about sex and relationships
In your first appointment we will complete an assessment to see if psychosexual therapy is an appropriate space for you. If we decide to continue with therapy we will then spend a few sessions understanding the picture of your difficulty so that we can then agree on a plan for how to move forwards. We will usually set a goal at the start of therapy to help us guide the change you are seeking.
Your therapist will have undergone specific training in this area and will be regulated by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT).
Contact
If you are interested in speaking about any of the issues above or simply wish to explore psychosexual therapy please reach out to me at: