Miranda Christophers

I am Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, and Clinical Director of The Therapy Yard - www.thetherapyyard.co.uk. We specialise in relationships and psychosexual therapy and pride ourselves on a modern, diverse, forward-thinking and passionate team consisting of Relationship and Psychosexual Therapists and Counselling Psychologists. We have undertaken contemporary trainings to offer a pluralistic approach with up to date knowledge and effective tools, while offering a warm, empathic space for you to explore your feelings, situation and work collaboratively on your goals. 

Valuing each person as the individual they are is at the heart of our values. Our ethos is sex positive and inclusive of all including gender, sexual and relationship diversity (GSRD + LGBTQIA+), neurodiversity, cultural, ethnic and religious diversity. We understand that accessing therapy can be daunting and offer a compassionate and professional team who will help you find the right therapist for you.

I am an Accredited Relationship and Psychosexual (Sex) Therapist within the practice. In addition to my clinical work, I am a Clinical Supervisor and a visiting lecturer on an Advanced Diploma in Relationship Therapy. I am an expert advisor for Issviva Menopause and am a media contributor and advisor for newspaper, magazine, radio, podcasts and TV on sex and relationships. You can find out more about me and my work at www.mirandachristophers.co.uk.

I am extremely passionate about my work and helping my clients to overcome their difficulties and gain confidence as they do. I offer confidential, non-judgemental support for individuals and couples using an integrative approach. We work at your pace to understand and overcome your difficulties. I am an accredited member of COSRT (College of Sex and Relationship Therapists) and a registered member BACP.

We work with a broad range of issues including but not limited to:

• Sexuality
• Relationship difficulties
• Sexual difficulties
• Gender and Sexual Relationship Diversity (GSRD includes LGBTQIA+)
• Impact of menopause
• Sexual Health including STI's
• Intimacy Issues
• Confidence issues incl. low self-esteem, body confidence
• Gender identity issues incl. transitioning 
• Kink 
• Consensual Non-monogamy/Polyamory
• Understanding sexual practices/preferences
• Infidelity
• Communication Problems
• Low desire & Desire discrepancy
• Vulval/vaginal pain
• Erectile Dysfunction/Premature/Delayed Ejaculation
• Sexual Compulsivity (sometimes referred to as 'Sex Addiction)
• Illness including cancer, diabetes, and prostate issues
• Life changes
• Sex work
• Parenting 
• Bereavement/Loss
• Trauma

50 and 75-minute sessions are available. Our qualified therapists fees start at £80 and we also offer lower cost therapy from £50 with therapists-in-training who are in their final year of their postgraduate diploma.