Rachel Northen - Sex & Relationship Therapist

Hello and welcome to my profile

My Speciality Areas

I specialise in male and female sexual difficulties and relationship issues and work with couples and individuals.

Sexual issues may have a physiological and/or psychological cause and include: loss of intimacy, loss of desire, mismatched libidos, orgasm difficulties, erectile dysfunction, premature and delayed ejaculation, vaginismus (vaginal spasm), sexual pain, menopause, sexual phobia and anxiety, lack of confidence and issues with porn use.

Relationship issues include: infidelity, loss of trust, communication difficulties, lack of intimacy/connection, adjusting to change, conflict over specific areas (e.g. finances, hobbies, housework, parenting, whether to have children etc.), stress and anxiety, separation and loss.

How I Work

I work integratively, using a combination of different approaches depending on the client's needs. These includes: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic and Psychodynamic Therapies.

I offer a safe, supportive, confidential space to talk, either in person or online using Zoom. I believe in working collaboratively with clients, utilising a combination of talking therapy, behaviour change and practical exercises designed to meet the client's goals.

It takes courage to face and discuss upsetting, personal issues but most people feel a great sense of relief when they take the first step to start tackling their difficulties and begin to see a happier, more fulfilling future ahead.

Appointments

I offer daytime and evening appointments during weekdays. Face to face appointments are held in a comfortable room at The Tower Clinic in Cookridge, North Leeds. I also offer online and telephone appointments.

Appointments are 55 minutes in length and the number required depends on the couple/individual's needs but the majority of clients attend between 4 and 12 appointments.