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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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    Gamze Tac
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Gamze Tac

    Gamze Tac

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    Anxious (avoidant) personality disorder • Attachment • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxious (avoidant) personality disorder • Attachment • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions
    €35 / session35
    Rome
    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+
    €40 / session40
    Athens
    In-person and Online
    Noemie Parsis
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Noemie Parsis

    Noemie Parsis

    Clinical Psychologist
    Stress • Spirituality • Sexuality • Self-confidence • Burnout • High Sensitivity • Transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Stress • Spirituality • Sexuality • Self-confidence • Burnout • High Sensitivity • Transitions
    €80 / session80
    Chéreng
    In-person and Online
    Sara Hawartheh
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Sara Hawartheh

    Sara Hawartheh

    Psychologist
    Trauma • Sexuality • Burnout • Anxiety • Fertility related issues • Grief & Loss • Attachment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Trauma • Sexuality • Burnout • Anxiety • Fertility related issues • Grief & Loss • Attachment
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Arden Burak Demirel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Arden Burak Demirel

    Arden Burak Demirel

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Anxiety
    €80 / session80
    Amsterdam
    Online only
    Miia Koponen
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Miia Koponen

    Miia Koponen

    Sex Counsellor & Relationship Coach
    Sexuality • Relationships • Couples therapy • Mindfulness • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Attachment • Sexual dysfunctions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexuality • Relationships • Couples therapy • Mindfulness • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Attachment • Sexual dysfunctions
    €90 / session90
    Helsinki
    Online only
    Anja Wittwer
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Anja Wittwer

    Anja Wittwer

    Couples Therapist & Systemic Therapist
    Couples therapy • Depression • Parenthood • Self-confidence • Anxiety • Relationships • Transgenerational
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Couples therapy • Depression • Parenthood • Self-confidence • Anxiety • Relationships • Transgenerational
    €115 / session115
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Marc Bou Sleiman
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marc Bou Sleiman

    Marc Bou Sleiman

    Sexologist & Couples Counsellor
    Sexuality • Couples therapy • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • Couples therapy • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    €50 / session50
    Rome
    Online only
    Annette Schindler
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Annette Schindler

    Annette Schindler

    Sex Therapist & Relational Therapist
    LGBTQ+ • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Relationships • Trauma • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Sexual abuse • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Relationships • Trauma • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Sexual abuse • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Pepa Pasatu (MSc.)
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Pepa Pasatu (MSc.)

    Pepa Pasatu (MSc.)

    Sexologist & Couples Counsellor
    Sexual dysfunctions • Relationships • Sexual abuse • Fertility related issues • Fetishism • Therapy for Expats • Mindfulness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexual dysfunctions • Relationships • Sexual abuse • Fertility related issues • Fetishism • Therapy for Expats • Mindfulness
    €110 / session110
    Berlin
    Online only
    Miriam Futterlieb
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Miriam Futterlieb

    Miriam Futterlieb

    Couples Therapist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    Couples therapy • Sexuality • Relationships • Communication Disorders • LGBTQ+ • Attachment • Midlife Transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Couples therapy • Sexuality • Relationships • Communication Disorders • LGBTQ+ • Attachment • Midlife Transitions
    €95 / session95
    Berlin
    Online only
    Sonja Junkers
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Sonja Junkers

    Sonja Junkers

    Systemic Therapist
    Trauma • Addictions • Therapy for Expats • Sexuality • Eating disorders • Couples therapy • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Trauma • Addictions • Therapy for Expats • Sexuality • Eating disorders • Couples therapy • Anxiety
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Lara Tralli
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Lara Tralli

    Lara Tralli

    Psychologist
    Disorders of sexual preference • Relationships • Fetishism • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Relationships • Fetishism • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Couples therapy
    €70 / session70
    Mannheim
    In-person, Online and Text
    Noémie Gmür
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Noémie Gmür

    Noémie Gmür

    Sexologist & Couples Counsellor
    Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • LGBTQ+ • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Trauma • Couples therapy • Gender identity • PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • LGBTQ+ • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Trauma • Couples therapy • Gender identity • PTSD
    €70 / session70
    Brussels
    In-person and Online
    Frode Huse Gjendem
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Frode Huse Gjendem

    Frode Huse Gjendem

    Gestalt Therapist & Sex Counsellor
    Anxiety • Burnout • Career • Co-Dependency • Meditation • Sexuality • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Career • Co-Dependency • Meditation • Sexuality • Couples therapy
    €70 / session70
    Barcelona
    In-person and Online
    Yigit Nurettin Atalay
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Yigit Nurettin Atalay

    Yigit Nurettin Atalay

    Clinical Psychologist & Sexologist
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Anxiety • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Mood (affective) disorders • Gender identity • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Anxiety • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Mood (affective) disorders • Gender identity • Therapy for Expats
    €50 / session50
    Rome
    Online only
    Dunja Glavonjic
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Dunja Glavonjic

    Dunja Glavonjic

    Gestalt Psychotherapist & Counselling Psychologist
    Self-confidence • Sexuality • Relationships • Addictions • Therapy for Expats • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Self-confidence • Sexuality • Relationships • Addictions • Therapy for Expats • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • LGBTQ+
    €75 / session75
    Belgrade
    In-person, Online and Text
    Mikko Karhulahti
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Mikko Karhulahti

    Mikko Karhulahti

    Clinical Psychologist & Gestalt Therapist
    Couples therapy • Anxiety • Depression • Sexual dysfunctions • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Supervision for therapists
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Couples therapy • Anxiety • Depression • Sexual dysfunctions • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Supervision for therapists
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Elizaveta Zaikina (MSc)
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Elizaveta Zaikina (MSc)

    Elizaveta Zaikina (MSc)

    Sexologist & Clinical Psychologist
    Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Sexual abuse • Chronic Illness • Harm reduction • Relationships • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Sexual abuse • Chronic Illness • Harm reduction • Relationships • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    €110 / session110
    Rome
    Online only
    Christin Bender
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Christin Bender

    Christin Bender

    Sexologist
    Fetishism • Parenthood • Relationships • Sexuality • Couples therapy • Gender identity • Childlessness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Fetishism • Parenthood • Relationships • Sexuality • Couples therapy • Gender identity • Childlessness
    €90 / session90
    Nordstrand
    Online and Text
    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
    Marie-Therese Strachwitz
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marie-Therese Strachwitz

    Marie-Therese Strachwitz

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    Depression • Fetishism • Anxiety • Postpartum depression (PPD) • LGBTQ+ • Narcissistic abuse • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Fetishism • Anxiety • Postpartum depression (PPD) • LGBTQ+ • Narcissistic abuse • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    €70 / session70
    Athens
    In-person and Online
    Mariana Barrios
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Mariana Barrios

    Mariana Barrios

    Sexologist & Psychological Counsellor
    Self-confidence • Sexual dysfunctions • Therapy for Expats • Couples therapy • Personal development • Relationships • Holistic approach
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Self-confidence • Sexual dysfunctions • Therapy for Expats • Couples therapy • Personal development • Relationships • Holistic approach
    €90 / session90
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    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
    Florencia Cinquemani
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Florencia Cinquemani

    Florencia Cinquemani

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