Silvia Checa Casals

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About me

I’m an accredited integrative therapist specialising in sex and relationship therapy, supporting individuals, couples and people in multi-partner relationships.

I offer an affirming, inclusive approach to gender diversity, diverse sexualities and relationship styles, and am kink-aware. With cultural humility, I recognise how identity, background and life experiences can shape our wellbeing, relationships and personal growth.

I’m currently training as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology and undertaking a placement at 56 Dean Street.I offer short- and longer-term therapy in English, Spanish, Catalan and French, with varying levels of proficiency across these languages.


I take a culturally humble approach and am attentive to how aspects of identity, background and life experience can influence wellbeing, relationships and personal growth.

Training, qualifications & experience

Experience

Below are some of the areas I work with, but you are welcome to bring whatever feels important to you.

Counselling

  • depression and anxiety
  • Loss and illness
  • bereavement
  • Abuse/trauma
  • Life transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Self-esteem/ confidence
  • Identities

Sex & Relationship Therapy

  • Erectile problems
  • Ejaculation problems, including premature or delayed ejaculation
  • Orgasm and arousal problems
  • Low desire
  • Pain and penetration problems (vaginismus, dyspareunia, anodyspareunia)
  • Mismatched desire and/or sexual needs
  • Intimacy, connection and communication
  • Loss of trust, betrayal
  • Sexual anxiety, shame and confidence around sex
  • Living with long-term sexually transmitted infections
  • Sexual difficulties with body image
  • Life transitions (menopause, pregnancy, childbirth, illness of medication)
  • Reclaiming sexuality after sexual violence
  • Navigating consensual non-monogamy (CNM/ENM)
  • Compulsive sexual behaviours
  • Exploring sexuality 

Qualifications

  • Level 7 Pg Diploma in Psychosexual and Intimate Partner Therapy (in training)
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Education, University of Barcelona

Training

Addictions and trauma, childhood abuse, complex loss and bereavement, chem sex, domestic violence, FGM, providing inclusive services for LGBTQ+ clients, LGBTQ+ and sexual violence, trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, gender and trauma informed approaches, Conversion Practices, Working alongside trans gender diverse and questioning people, GSRD courses on Pink Therapy. As part of my diploma: intersects of faith, culture, gender, ability and sexuality.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£65.00 - £80.00

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Vitality
  • Axa Health
  • Lyra Health

Additional information

I offer a 15-20 min free introductory call to understand what brings you to therapy and answer any questions you may have about the way I work. 

The first session is an initial 50 min consultation to get to know what brings you to therapy and what you want to get from it. You are under no obligation to continue but this is a good way for us to meet and figure out if we are a good fit and could work well together. 

Counselling £80

Reduced fee for psychosexual clients (£65).

Reduced fee for couples and multiple partners (from £70).

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Unit 410, 95A Rye Lane, London, Greater London, SE15 4ST

6A Bessborough Place, London, Greater London, SW1V 3SG

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Wheelchair user access
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Step free access in Pimlico, but stairs to access toilets and no wheelchair accessible. Step free access and accessible access in Peckham.

Additional languages

French
Spanish

Catalan

Online platforms

Zoom
Google Meet