Patricia Bourne: Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist, Sex Addiction Therapist

About me

I provide support in the area of Relationship Counselling, Psychosexual Therapy and Sex Addiction.  I am qualified and vastly experienced in relationship counselling and I am one of the few specialists in Ireland in the area of sex therapy and sex addiction. Clients are in a safe, secure, experienced and confidential hands where I deal with sensitive issues discretely and respectfully.

I am accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, The National Counselling Society, The College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists and a Qualified Member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity.

How does the Relationship Counselling Journey start?

Where clients are in an existing relationship, we usually start by seeing both you and your partner in the first session.  This is a safe, confidential environment to explore what's not working and what you would like to get from therapy.  Where clients are not currently in a relationship, we will meet by way of establishing how counselling can be of support.

How does the Sex Therapy Journey start?

Your first appointment will be an assessment to identify what the concern is.  No physical examination takes place and no intimate exercises ever take place during the sessions.  There will be a requirement to meet with clients individually for two history taking sessions following the initial appointment.  The duration of sex therapy sessions depends on the nature of the difficulty and the pace at which the individual or couple move forward.

How does the Sex Addiction Journey start?

Therapy begins with an assessment of the specific problem, how the cycle first began and how it has developed over time.  Following the assessment, a treatment program is put together to meet the needs of the individual.  The duration of of sex addiction therapy depends on the individual needs and therapeutic goals.