It's Complicated

sapphire leela halpern

(she/they)

Psychological Counsellor & Relationship Coach

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Herzliya, IsraelAvailable in-person and online

About me

I am a somatic sexologist and psychosexual and relationship therapist in training. My work focuses on helping individuals, couples, and ethical non-monogamous relationships reconnect with their bodies, clarify their desires, and navigate complex relational dynamics. I have experience supporting clients with sexual identity, desire differences, intimacy challenges, and communication difficulties, and I particularly enjoy working with LGBTQ+ and sexually diverse communities.

Many clients come to me feeling disconnected from their bodies, unsure of their desires, or caught in patterns such as shame, people-pleasing, or difficulty expressing their needs. In relationships, challenges may include desire discrepancy, jealousy, unmet needs, or loss of emotional and sexual intimacy. My goal is to help clients increase awareness of these patterns, develop tools for clearer communication, and cultivate more satisfying and sustainable relationships.

I take a client-led and collaborative approach, providing guidance and options while allowing clients to determine the pace and focus of each session. My work blends somatic awareness, relational therapy, CBT, polyvagal theory, trauma-informed approaches, and body-based tools, offering both practical strategies and experiential exercises to support meaningful change. I strive to create a confidential, judgment-free, and inclusive space where all identities, orientations, and relationship structures are welcome.

I speak:

HebrewEnglish

Location:

Herzliya, Israel

Approach

Treatment Approaches
GSRD therapyRecommended for those seeking affirmative support and guidance while navigating the complexities of identity, sexuality, and relationships.
Somatic coachingRecommended for those who want to use body awareness and movement to release emotional tension and promote personal growth.
Trauma informed careRecommended for those who have experienced trauma and need a safe, supportive space to heal at their own pace.

My therapeutic approach combines somatic awareness, relational therapy, and evidence-informed methods to support clients in understanding their bodies, desires, and relational patterns. I believe that sexual and relational challenges are often shaped by both psychological and physiological factors, and I work with clients to explore these layers.

I use a client-led, collaborative framework, allowing each person to guide the pace and focus of therapy. Sessions may involve conversation, structured communication exercises, somatic practices, breathwork, and body-based tools to enhance awareness, emotional regulation, and relational skills. My methods draw from somatic sexology, relational therapy, CBT, polyvagal theory, trauma-informed approaches, and body-based practices, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.

I work with individuals, couples, and ethical non-monogamous relationships navigating desire discrepancy, intimacy and sexual challenges, shame, people-pleasing patterns, jealousy, or communication difficulties. My aim is to help clients develop greater clarity, agency, and connection—both with themselves and with their partners.

I create a judgment-free, inclusive, and confidential space where clients can explore sensitive topics safely. By integrating practical tools, relational insight, and somatic awareness, I help clients navigate complex relational and sexual challenges, improve communication, and cultivate more fulfilling intimacy.

Services

Intro Call

Free 30 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

€70 1 hr 15 min Online & In-person

Couples Session

€90 1 hr 30 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€60 1 hr Online & In-person

Insurances

Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Herzliya, IsraelAvailable in-person and online

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