Samantha Falconer

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About me

I’m a qualified sex and psychosexual therapist, and relationship therapist. So, why work with me?

I'm friendly and I care. I know it can be nerve-wracking seeking out this type of therapy so I aim to put my clients at ease quickly. I've successfully worked with individuals and couples of all ages, backgrounds, religions, sexualities, neurodiversities and presentations (see my website for specifics).

I'm practical and goal-orientated. A lot of what we do is investigative: digging into what's happening and why. I might suggest tests, exercises or interventions, or help you uncover any psychological reasons contributing to the issue, "joining the dots" as one client used to say. Maybe there's nothing to "fix", so it's about working on understanding, self-acceptance, peace.

I have a particular interest in shame and it’s damaging use as a form of social control, be that by, for example, slut shaming or suffocating masculine scripts.

Training, qualifications & experience

I trained at The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology, the UK’s preeminent psychosexual school. 

I have experience across many problems and presentations (including some quite unique and unusual, try me) but the majority of my work has been with erectile issues or compulsive behaviours such as problematic porn usage; low or mismatched libido; and problems with painful sex. With couples much of the work I’ve done is around simple communication breakdown, or affairs. 

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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COSRT
College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT)

COSRT is the UK’s leading membership organisation for therapists specialising in sexual and relationship issues.

All members must abide by their Code of Ethics and the performance of accredited members is regularly monitored.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£75.00 - £125.00
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Unemployed
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Additional information

Fees vary based on location, and for individuals vs couples. For booking in blocks of six, discounts are available. 

I also have limited online space for concession clients starting at £40 per session. Please ask.  

I offer a free 20 minute “meet and greet” session by phone or Zoom to for us to decide if we are the right fit based on what you need. 

When I work

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Further information

I work and am passionate about the pluralistic/integrative modality meaning in whichever way best suits a client’s presentation.

This method lends itself well to working with neurodivergent clients, bending therapy around a person, rather than the other way round. I have significant experience working with autistic and ADHD clients, diagnosed and self-diagnosed.

London, Greater London, EC2A

Cherry Tree Therapy, 2 Station Parade, Cherry Tree Rise, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 6EU

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

DBS check info

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Samantha Falconer
Samantha Falconer