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    Sex therapy is a specialised form of therapy that addresses sexual concerns, dysfunctions, and relationship issues, providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples to explore and improve their sexual health and intimacy. If you are looking for a practitioner experienced in sex therapy, It's Complicated has the perfect match for you, available online and in-person. Because life is complicated, but finding a therapist shouldn't be.

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    In 2019, two therapists set out to tackle a complicated problem.

    One does not have to be a therapist to realise that life is complicated. But finding the right therapist, with whom you can build a strong alliance, doesn't have to be. This is the founding principle of It's Complicated, a global network of 2,500+ therapists on a mission to build the world's most sustainable therapy platform.A few years in, we've helped tens of thousands of clients and counting, and built thriving therapy communities in major European cities such as , , , , and .
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    Emily Duncan
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Emily Duncan

    Emily Duncan

    Sex Therapist & Couples Counsellor
    Sexuality • ADHD • Autism • Sexual dysfunctions • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Expat life
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Sexuality • ADHD • Autism • Sexual dysfunctions • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Expat life
    €100 / session100
    Amsterdam
    Online only
    Michaela Hoxha
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Michaela Hoxha

    Michaela Hoxha

    Psychological Counsellor & Social worker
    Addictions • Anxiety • Sexuality • Sexual abuse • Trauma • Personal development • Relationships
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Addictions • Anxiety • Sexuality • Sexual abuse • Trauma • Personal development • Relationships
    €90 / session90
    Cologne
    In-person and Online
    Jonna Paukkunen
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Jonna Paukkunen

    Jonna Paukkunen

    Sex Therapist & Psychologist
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Anxiety • Chronic illness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Anxiety • Chronic illness
    €85 / session85
    Rotterdam
    Online only
    Philip Sheldon
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Philip Sheldon

    Philip Sheldon

    Integrative Counsellor & Sex Counsellor
    LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Supervision • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Supervision • Couples therapy
    €120 / session120
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Hana Stojic
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Hana Stojic

    Hana Stojic

    Gestalt Therapist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    Burnout • Depression • Relationships • Expat life • Anxiety • Self-confidence • Free crisis & disaster support
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Burnout • Depression • Relationships • Expat life • Anxiety • Self-confidence • Free crisis & disaster support
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Hanna Truu
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Hanna Truu

    Hanna Truu

    Couples Therapist & Coach
    LGBTQ+ • Polyamory • Relationships • Trauma • Expat life • Sexuality • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Polyamory • Relationships • Trauma • Expat life • Sexuality • Couples therapy
    €120 / session120
    Lisbon
    Online only
    Noemie Parsis
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Noemie Parsis

    Noemie Parsis

    Clinical Psychologist
    Stress • Spirituality • Sexuality • Self-confidence • Burnout • High sensitivity • Life transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Stress • Spirituality • Sexuality • Self-confidence • Burnout • High sensitivity • Life transitions
    €80 / session80
    Chéreng
    In-person and Online
    Anja Wittwer
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Anja Wittwer

    Anja Wittwer

    Couples Therapist & Systemic Therapist
    Depression • Parenthood • Self-confidence • Anxiety • Relationships • Transgenerational trauma • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • Parenthood • Self-confidence • Anxiety • Relationships • Transgenerational trauma • Couples therapy
    €115 / session115
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Halyna  Topchii
    Video Profile
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Halyna Topchii

    Halyna Topchii

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    Relationships • Sexuality • Stress • Therapists for Ukraine • Anxiety • Self-confidence • LGBTQ+
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Relationships • Sexuality • Stress • Therapists for Ukraine • Anxiety • Self-confidence • LGBTQ+
    €50 / session50
    Kyiv
    Online and Text
    Annette Schindler
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Annette Schindler

    Annette Schindler

    Sex Therapist & Relational Therapist
    LGBTQ+ • Polyamory • Relationships • Trauma • ADHD • Sexual abuse • Kink & BDSM
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Polyamory • Relationships • Trauma • ADHD • Sexual abuse • Kink & BDSM
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Katharina Albrecht
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Katharina Albrecht

    Katharina Albrecht

    Counsellor
    Sexuality • Trauma • Attachment • Sexual abuse • Sexual dysfunctions • Body therapy • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Sexuality • Trauma • Attachment • Sexual abuse • Sexual dysfunctions • Body therapy • Couples therapy
    €180 / session180
    Berlin
    Online only
    Ioannis Stamatelopoulos
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Ioannis Stamatelopoulos

    Ioannis Stamatelopoulos

    Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
    Anxiety • Depression • Chronic pain • Eating disorders • Sexual dysfunctions • Trauma • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Chronic pain • Eating disorders • Sexual dysfunctions • Trauma • LGBTQ+
    €60 / session60
    Athens
    In-person and Online
    Marie-Therese Strachwitz
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marie-Therese Strachwitz

    Marie-Therese Strachwitz

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Anxiety • PPD: Postpartum depression • LGBTQ+ • Narcissistic abuse • Kink & BDSM
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Anxiety • PPD: Postpartum depression • LGBTQ+ • Narcissistic abuse • Kink & BDSM
    €70 / session70
    Athens
    In-person and Online
    Corine Rodrigue
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Corine Rodrigue

    Corine Rodrigue

    Couples Counsellor & Sex Counsellor
    Sexuality • LGBTQ+ • Sexual dysfunctions • Relationships • Expat life • Polyamory • Counselling
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • LGBTQ+ • Sexual dysfunctions • Relationships • Expat life • Polyamory • Counselling
    €96 / session96
    Nice
    In-person and Online
    Outi Turunen
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Outi Turunen

    Outi Turunen

    Systemic Therapist & Sex Therapist
    Divorce & break up • Personal development • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Polyamory • Parenthood • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Divorce & break up • Personal development • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Polyamory • Parenthood • Couples therapy
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Nora Hurm
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Nora Hurm

    Nora Hurm

    Counsellor
    Sexuality • Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Relationships • Adolescents • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Sexuality • Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Relationships • Adolescents • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Florencia Cinquemani
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Florencia Cinquemani

    Florencia Cinquemani

    Clinical Psychologist & Couples Therapist
    Sexuality • Life transitions • Relationships • LGBTQ+ • Autism • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • Psychoanalysis
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexuality • Life transitions • Relationships • LGBTQ+ • Autism • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • Psychoanalysis
    Copenhagen
    Online only
    Miia Koponen
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Miia Koponen

    Miia Koponen

    Sex Counsellor & Relationship Coach
    Sexuality • Relationships • Polyamory • Attachment • Sexual dysfunctions • Coaching • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexuality • Relationships • Polyamory • Attachment • Sexual dysfunctions • Coaching • Couples therapy
    €90 / session90
    Helsinki
    Online only
    Nadiia Popova
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Nadiia Popova

    Nadiia Popova

    Clinical Psychologist & Psychological Counsellor
    Academic or educational problems • Sexual abuse • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Stress • Gender identity • Clinical psychology
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Academic or educational problems • Sexual abuse • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Stress • Gender identity • Clinical psychology
    €50 / session50
    Manorhamilton
    Online and Text
    Yigit Nurettin Atalay
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Yigit Nurettin Atalay

    Yigit Nurettin Atalay

    Counsellor & Sexologist
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Anxiety • Gender identity • Kink & BDSM • Relationships • Men's work
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Anxiety • Gender identity • Kink & BDSM • Relationships • Men's work
    €60 / session60
    Rome
    Online only
    Mariana Barrios
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Mariana Barrios

    Mariana Barrios

    Sexologist & Psychological Counsellor
    Self-confidence • Sexual dysfunctions • Expat life • Personal development • Relationships • Couples therapy • Holistic approach
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Self-confidence • Sexual dysfunctions • Expat life • Personal development • Relationships • Couples therapy • Holistic approach
    €90 / session90
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Marc Bou Sleiman
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marc Bou Sleiman

    Marc Bou Sleiman

    Sexologist & Couples Counsellor
    Sexuality • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM • Clinical psychology
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM • Clinical psychology
    €50 / session50
    Rome
    Online only
    Arden Burak Demirel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Arden Burak Demirel

    Arden Burak Demirel

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    ADHD • Autism • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Clinical psychology
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    ADHD • Autism • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Clinical psychology
    €80 / session80
    Amsterdam
    Online only
    Rachel Silverstein
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Rachel Silverstein

    Rachel Silverstein

    Couples Counsellor & Sex Counsellor
    Sexuality • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • LGBTQ+ • Polyamory • Kink & BDSM • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Sexuality • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • LGBTQ+ • Polyamory • Kink & BDSM • Couples therapy
    €120 / session120
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Dunja Glavonjic
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Dunja Glavonjic

    Dunja Glavonjic

    Gestalt Psychotherapist & Counselling Psychologist
    Self-confidence • Sexuality • Relationships • Addictions • Expat life • GAD: Generalised anxiety disorder • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Self-confidence • Sexuality • Relationships • Addictions • Expat life • GAD: Generalised anxiety disorder • LGBTQ+
    €75 / session75
    Belgrade
    In-person, Online and Text
    Dirk Schlegel
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Dirk Schlegel

    Dirk Schlegel

    Sex Therapist & Couples Therapist
    LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Couples therapy • Group therapy • Sex therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Couples therapy • Group therapy • Sex therapy
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
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    Sex therapy and its applications

    Sex therapy is a specialised form of therapy aimed at addressing concerns related to sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. It encompasses a range of techniques and interventions designed to help individuals and couples overcome challenges and improve their sexual well-being. At It's Complicated, we understand the sensitive nature of these issues and offer a supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns with qualified sex therapists. Sex therapy addresses a variety of issues, including but not limited to erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low libido, sexual trauma, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Through a combination of talk therapy, education, and practical exercises, sex therapists assist clients in understanding the underlying causes of their difficulties and developing effective strategies for improvement.

     

    How sex therapy works

    Sex therapy operates on the principle that sexual health is an integral part of overall well-being. Our qualified sex therapists work collaboratively with clients to identify goals and develop personalised treatment plans. Sessions may involve discussions about sexual attitudes and beliefs, communication skills, and exploration of physical sensations and responses. Through a supportive and non-judgmental approach, sex therapists help clients address emotional barriers, improve self-esteem, and enhance intimacy within relationships. Techniques such as mindfulness, sensate focus exercises, and cognitive-behavioural therapy are commonly utilised to promote positive change and empower individuals to experience more fulfilling sexual experiences. 

     

    Is sex therapy right for you?

    Sex therapy may be beneficial for individuals and couples experiencing challenges or dissatisfaction in their sexual lives. Whether you're struggling with performance anxiety, navigating a mismatch in sexual desire, or coping with past trauma, sex therapy offers a safe space to address these concerns with a trained professional. If you're considering sex therapy, it's essential to choose a therapist who is experienced, knowledgeable, and sensitive to your needs. Find an experienced sex therapist today from the It's Complicated community that can help you confidentially and compassionately achieve more confidence in bed.

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