Rachel Silverstein
Couples Counsellor & Sex Counsellor
My work focuses on sexuality, intimacy, connection, and what it means to be in relationship—with ourselves and with others.
I specialise in:
About me
Throughout my life, I have had a deep curiosity for people and why they do the things they do, and connecting with others has always been my primary source of fulfillment and joy. I began my path as a therapist with a BA in Psychology, where I learned about individual human behavior and the ways in which we shape/are shaped by the cultures around us. After some time spent working in the corporate world and through personal transformative experiences in therapy that allowed me to understand and grow into my own queerness, I felt called to support others in doing the same: embracing their unique sexuality and learning how to show up authentically in relationships.
I have lived and studied in the US, the UK, and Germany and am fascinated by the influence of culture on identity. I am looking forward to welcoming people with a diverse range of cultural, racial, religious, gender, and sexual identities into my practice, and I strive to create a space where all parts of you are honored.
I speak:
Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
Individual Counseling:
Our sense of our sexual and relational self is shaped by the messages we receive from family, culture, and society. These influences shape our desires, expectations, and experiences in ways we may not fully recognize. In individual therapy, we work together to sift through these messages, keeping what aligns with your authentic self and challenging what no longer serves you.
Using a biopsychosocial lens, we explore how physical health, psychological experiences, and sociocultural factors intersect in your intimate life. This includes unpacking the roles of gender, culture, religion, family beliefs, and personal experiences in shaping your sexuality and relationships.
This process can help address sexual difficulties, deepen self-understanding, and support you in cultivating a more fulfilling relationship with intimacy and pleasure. Whether you are exploring a queer identity, navigating a breakup, opening up a relationship, struggling to feel aroused during sex, or dipping your toe into the world of kink, therapy offers a space for self-exploration and growth.
Couples Counseling:
How do you stay true to yourself in the presence of someone you love? How do you find your voice in a relationship and express your needs with confidence and clarity?
Relationships are not static—they evolve as each person develops over a lifetime. Through the lens of attachment theory and the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, I help partners to build the skills they need in order to navigate the natural stages of relationship growth, strengthening connection while also fostering their own ability to maintain a strong sense of self.
Every relationship is unique, each with their own set of strengths and challenges. Therapy can help couples to work through difficulties related to emotional intimacy, sexual connection, communication, or relationship structures.
To learn more about my approach please visit https://www.rachel-silverstein.com/
Experience
2024 - today: Private practice at Ōsmos Studio 2023-2025: Associate psychotherapist at Aurora Therapy Centre (online)
Education
2025: Developmental Model of Couples Therapy training, Couples Institute 2023 - 2025: PGDip, London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy 2022: PGCert, London Foundation Certificate In Counselling & Psychotherapy 2015 - 2019: BA Psychology, Northwestern University
Services
Intro Call
Couples Session
Individual - reduced fee
Individual - standard fee
Individual - solidarity fee
Couple - reduced fee
Couple - standard fee
Couple - solidarity fee
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