About me
Relationship Living – Sex & Relationship Therapy for Modern Lives
About Me: Founder and Director of The Relationship Lounge in Sheffield
As a sexologist and relationship therapist—also known as a psychosexual therapist and counsellor—my aim is to create an open, compassionate space where people can explore their intimate concerns without judgement. I work with individuals, couples, and multi‑partnered relationships, respecting all sexual orientations, identities, sexual preferences and consensual practices.
Many people come to me when they are experiencing sexual difficulties, emotional disconnection, or complex relationship patterns that feel hard to break. Together, we explore what can be changed, what can be understood, and how to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I am a sex‑positive therapist with more than 25 years of clinical experience, bringing a grounded, reality to every session. People contact me from all walks of life as I am now recognised nationally and internationally in helping couples that are neurodiverse or living with someone who is neurodiverse create harmonise and satisfying relationships.
My enhanced training included two additional years of specialist training in sexology, deepening my understanding of human sexuality, intimacy, and relational dynamics. Clinical sexology is the therapeutic field that integrates psychosexual and relationship therapy—supporting people in both their emotional and sexual wellbeing.
Specialist Therapy for ADHD, Autism & Neurodiversity
I am a specialist in providing Relationship and Intimacy therapy for adults with:
• ADHD
• Autism or both ADHD & Autism
• Late or recent diagnoses
• Self‑identified or suspected neurodiversity
I support many neurodiverse couples, whether both partners are ND or one partner is neurotypical. Many couples come to me navigating high conflict, communication differences, or the impact of trauma, where they find intimacy has diminished from their relationships or self, or they have mismatch sexual desire challenges. My approach is affirming, practical, and tailored to the unique ways neurodiversity shapes connection, intimacy, and daily life.
New to Relationship Living:
Introducing The Relationship Lounge – Accessible Therapy for Every Kind of Modern Relationship
The Relationship Lounge is our new, accessible therapy service based in Sheffield—designed to make high‑quality face to face therapy available to more people. We offer LOW COST affordable appointments making couples and individuals intimacy therapy more accessible.
We welcome real people with real lives, who have challenges in their relationships. including those navigating:
• Multi- Neuro families
• Sex and intimacy challenges individually or in a relationship
• Acquired neurodiversity
• Physical disabilities or health conditions that may impact intimacy
Our mission is simple: therapy for all, delivered with respect, inclusivity, and professional integrity.
NEW - Well‑Women’s Lounge
Our expanding Well‑Women’s Clinic provides compassionate, expert support, guidance and for women experiencing:
Menopause
Perimenopause
PMDD
Low sexual desire
Vulvodynia
Vaginismus
Dyspareunia - vulvovaginal or pelvic pain
We offer a holistic, relational approach that honours the emotional, physical, and relational impact of life stages. We specialise in supporting women that are neurodiverse, have ADHD or Autism, and navigating Love and dating on the Spectrum.
Sexual Wellbeing & Intimacy Therapy
We provide appointments for all genders, and sexual orientations, experiencing sexual dysfunction, desire differences, or intimacy challenges. Our work focuses on helping individuals and couples:
Rebuild sexual confidence, recover from infidelity or trust issues
Strengthen emotional and physical connection
Navigate periods of sexual difficulty
Reconnect with pleasure, desire, and bonding
We believe that most people want to be great lovers, feel desired, and enjoy fulfilling intimacy—and with the right support, these experiences can be rebuilt.
Sexual Wellbeing for Men
Support for Male Sexual Concerns
We work with men experiencing:
Erectile difficulties
Rapid or delayed ejaculation
Low desire
Performance anxiety
Porn‑related concerns
Sexual confidence issues
Therapy focuses on rebuilding confidence, reducing pressure and restoring healthy, enjoyable intimacy.
Open Relationships & Non‑Monogamy
Inclusive, Sex‑Positive Support
We work with individuals and couples that are curious about exploring or practising:
Ethical non‑monogamy
Open relationships
Polyamory
Kink & BDSM
Therapy provides a non‑judgemental space to navigate boundaries, communication, desire, jealousy and relational structure with clarity and confidence.
Neurodiversity Dating, Relationships & Intimacy Connection
At The Relationship Lounge, we offer a specialist service for individuals or couples with Neurodiversity such as, ADHD, Autism, or both, which includes:
• Therapy for individuals
• Coaching for modern dating aiming for you to be at your best
• Support with online dating and relationship skills
• Matchmaking guidance for neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful connection
We understand the challenges of dating in a world not always designed for neurodiverse minds—and we’re here to help people build relationships that feel safe, authentic, and sustainable.
Training the Now and Next Generation of Relationship & Intimacy Sex Therapists
The Relationship Lounge (LOW COST SERVICE) is also home to postgraduate trainees and students that join us as therapists, all are completing advanced training in relational and psychosexual therapy. Our therapists already hold qualifications in their core professionals and continue to enhance their skills and training with us and their training establishment. We aim to be a leading training and placement provider for therapists who are:
• Sex‑positive
• Neurodiversity‑affirming
• Inclusive of diverse relationship structures
• Committed to providing a modern, evidence‑based practice
All therapists are clinically supervised and mentored throughout their placement, ensuring safe, high‑quality care for every client.
I believe: When our therapists grow and develop by training and learning in a positive environment with us, our community grows—keeping us up to date and modern, which then in turn allows us to offer more accessible therapy to more people.
You can also request an appointment with a qualified counsellor or sexologists that have additional skills and experience in Neurodiversity, Relationships and Intimacy.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
I have additional membership to the BACP Sub divisions: Coaching
: Healthcare
Registered member of COSRT & College of Sexual and Relationship Therapies
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling – 2001
Graduate Diploma in Counselling - 2000
Diploma in Clinical Sexology - 2023
Continuous Professional Development
Advanced Post Diploma Certificate in Person Centred Couples Training
Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming January 2012
Anger, Rage and Relationship Training - October 2011
Positive Psychology Masterclass - 2011
Certificate in Personal Coaching Event – 2011
Qualified in 2001 as an Integrative Counsellor, blends different approaches, as I believe that there is not one single therapeutic approach that can meet the needs of every client. I select different approaches and theories to enable a person to move forward in their lives.
In my blend of approaches I incorporate coaching, positive psychology, NLP and help develop strategies which provide a powerful and enhancing catalyst enabling people to move forward, at the right time for them.
Each year as part of my professional development I attend additional training to ensure my skills and practice are up to date. I am currently working towards BACP accreditation.
I have monthly supervision to ensure that my practice is safe and ethical.
Voluntary sector – Counsellor for clients undertaking a Drug Rehabilitation Programme, dealing with Addictions such as Drug misuse, or alcohol misuse.
Voluntary sector - Counsellor for women and men that have experienced domestic violence.
Worked as a counsellor in NHS settings – GP Practices. I have provided counselling to people that require Anger Management, aiming to help them find new ways of managing and understanding why they are using anger in life situations, and start to learn new ways of expressing themselves as well as understanding the underlying causes to their anger.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Dyslexia, Aspergers
Anger management
Strategy coaching
Relationship Coaching for singles and couples
Marriage Counselling
Fees
£30.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Appointments:
Low Cost Appointments Available: from £30 - face to face appointments only.
Individuals = £60.00 per hour
Couples Relationship Counselling: £80
High Conflict Couples Therapy: £80
Appointments for Sexology, & Intimacy, Sexual Addiction / Psychosexual Therapy £80 per hour.
The Relationship Lounge Pathway: Low Cost Relationship Therapy and Sex, Intimacy Counselling starting from £30 provided by students completing or working towards their qualification
Couples sessions can be booked for 1hour or 90 mins, depending on the couples requirements. Fee will be calculated accordingly.
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
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Further information
New to Relationship Living is The Relationship Lounge
Accessible Therapy for Every Kind of Modern Relationship
At Relationship Living, our aim is to bring therapy to all. The Relationship Lounge is our new accessible pathway based in Sheffield, offering low‑cost therapy. We welcome real people with real lives—navigating financial stress, multiple neuro-family relationships, sex and intimacy challenges, acquired neuro-diversity, cultural differences, mixed‑race partnerships, physical disabilities, and the many ways neurodiversity shapes connection. We work also with diverse relationship structures, non-monogamy and open relationships, kink and BDSM.
Included at the Relationship Lounge we offer dedicated services for individuals and couples with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity, including support for modern dating, online dating, and matchmaking for neurodivergent individuals who want to build meaningful relationships and navigate through the dating journey, in a world not always designed for them.
Alongside this, our New and Expanding Well‑Women’s Menopause & Perimenopause Clinic provides expert, compassionate care for women experiencing hormonal transitions, identity shifts, and changes in intimacy or wellbeing.
The Relationship Lounge aims to make high‑quality therapy accessible, inclusive, and tailored to the realities of today’s relationships—so you can get the support you need, exactly when you need
Additionally we provide appointments for people experiencing sexual dysfunctional problems, and help them achieve the relationship, love and life they desire... intimacy and bonding can help couples through times when sexual issues occur, we believe that people want to be great lovers, enjoy pleasure by taking positive steps in rebuilding a great sex life, be intimate & reconnect...
Alongside our qualified therapists, at the Relationship Lounge are postgraduate trainees, students completing training placements with us. We aim to be a leading placement provider for the modern generation of relational and sex‑therapy specialists, that can also work competently with neurodiversity. We ensure all therapists are clinically supervised and clinically mentored throughout their placement. They all bring a wealth of experience and interests with them.
We believe when our therapist grow and train with us, our business grows and what we do, which then enables us to be responsive and deliver better more accessible therapy for everyone..
The Relationship Lounge is part of Relationship Living which allows us to offer high‑quality, clinically supported therapy at a reduced cost—ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access meaningful support at the moment they need it most.
