Beck Harrison

What I can help with in sex therapy

My role as a sex therapist is to help you identify your sexually authentic self; the way you feel about sex, and the relationship you want to have with sex. I can help you process the past experiences that are affecting you, and move towards the kind of relationship you want with sex in the present.

What I can help with in relationship therapy

As a relationship therapist, (sometimes known as an intimate partner therapist or couple therapist) my role is to help partners connect with each other. In therapy, I can help you improve your emotional, romantic and sexual intimacy through tools, exercises and above all, communication. I believe relationships can thrive when each person gives them the time and attention that they need, regardless of whether the relationship is a romantic, platonic or co-parenting one.

I also provide a space for people who need to talk through aspects of their identity, orientation or lived experience. Sometimes this is directly related to sex and relationships, but sometimes it's about mental health, home life or work. You can have a goal in mind, or just need someone to talk to; it's always ok to reach out for help.

My training with the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology qualified me to work as a sex therapist with individuals and partners, and a relationship therapist. I am registered with COSRT, the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists.

Non-monogamies

I specialise in non-monogamy, gender, sexual diversity and kink
I work with a range of relationship orientations including non-monogamous, open relationships, relationship anarchy, swinging, polyamory, polyfidelity, open and closed triads, and BDSM non-monogamy. I also work with mixed relationship orientation relationships.

Whether you are thinking about opening up your relationship, reflecting on your own relationship orientation or struggling with the unique challenges that non-monogamy can present, I can help. My practice is an affirming space regardless of where you fall on the monogamy to non-monogamy spectrum.

Gender and Sexual Diversities

I work with people of various genders, including transgender, non-binary, gender fluid, expansive and non-conforming people. I can help you understand and manage dysphoria, navigate your transition and support you through your journey.

I also work with people of various sexualities, romantic and sexual orientations, including bisexual, lesbian, polysexual, gay, queer, pansexual, and those on the asexual and aromantic spectrum. Together we can reflect on your relationship to attraction, desire and arousal, and help you to understand and express yourself in a more authentic way.

Kink, fetish and BDSM

I am a kink affirming therapist. I often work with clients who are struggling to accept part of their sexual (or non-sexual) identity, and are experiencing shame around a kink or fetish, as well as clients who are attempting to explore or negotiate a kink or fetish with a partner. 

If you're struggling to understand what it is you want or need, or you're finding it difficult to talk about kink and fetish with a partner, I can help. I can support you in reflecting on your kinks and fetishes, understanding any shame, and identifying the relationship you'd like to have with a kink or fetish moving forward.

If you’d like to chat, or you feel that I could be the right therapist for you, please get in touch to book a free consultation. There is no obligation to begin therapy with me afterwards.

Please note that I'm unable to work with clients who are non-monogamous, or thinking about non-monogamy who live in the North East, due to my involvement with the community.

How I practice therapy

Finding a therapist that is informed, aware and affirming can be difficult. When I was in need of support, I wanted to work with someone who I wasn't going to have to educate, who wouldn't exotify me or deny parts of my identity. I quickly realised we needed more therapists with lived experience of gender, sexual, erotic and relationship diversity (GSERD), who also understood that no two experiences are the same.

I'm agender, queer and polyamorous. Whilst my identity and experiences greatly inform the way that I practice, I don't make assumptions about the way that you live, express yourself and practice sex and relationships, even if we use the same label. I respect the relationships you are in, your gender identity, your sexual and romantic orientation and your sexual practices, and you will never be pathologised for who you are.

I am a neurodivergent affirming therapist, and ensure that whether you’re working with me in sex therapy or relationship therapy, there is space for your full and authentic self. Neurodivergent clients deserve therapy which works with their brains, rather than against them. In my practice, this means that we find resources, exercises and ways of relating to each other that work for you.

I am an anti-oppressive practice, and intersectional therapist. This means that I speak about power and privilege in our relationship, invite my clients to reflect on how it feels to speak to me about their lives and their experiences, and I continually reflect on the dynamic that develops between us. I am also trauma informed, and prioritise trust and safety for my clients above all else.

I work online, and offer Zoom, telephone and email therapy sessions.