Suzanne Lunn
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About me
I believe that increasing positive relationships with ourselves and others is a huge part of improving mental health and happiness. Psychosexual and relationship therapy can be a highly beneficial and supportive way to work through past and current issues and create a better future for yourself. I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier.
I am trained in a pluralistic approach to talking therapy and draw on psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, attachment and trauma-informed psychological theories and practices to help you achieve your goals. I identify as a heterosexual woman and practise in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way. I work with adult individuals in one-to-one therapy and with intimate partners in couples therapy.
The specific issues that I can help with include:
- Relationship problems – including communication difficulties; loss of intimacy; loneliness; dating challenges; recovery from infidelity
- Contemplating and navigating separation or divorce
- Negotiating non-monogamy/open relationships
- Sexuality, gender, erotic and relationship identity concerns including specific sexual interests (BDSM, kinks and fetishes)
- Compulsive sexual or romantic behaviours (sometimes known as “sex addiction” or “love addiction”)
- Recovery from chemsex and building confidence in sober sex
- Problematic use of pornography
- Low sexual desire
- Low self-esteem, anxiety and body image issues
- Recovery from sexual trauma, assault and non-current childhood sexual abuse
- Erection problems and premature or delayed ejaculation
Inability to orgasm - Painful vaginal or anal intercourse and penetration problems
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, registered with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). I have a post-graduate diploma in clinical sexology and relationship therapy and a foundation certificate in counselling skills and practice from the Contemporary Institute for Clinical Sexology (CICS). I also have a Bachelors degree in English and American Literature (University of Warwick) and an Executive Masters degree in Public Policy (London School of Economics).
I spent more than 20 years working in education and social care policy and public sector leadership, management and coaching - including as a Senior Civil Servant - before training as a specialist psychotherapist. I have extensive experience working with senior politicians and business leaders and understand the pressures of high profile and demanding jobs on individuals and their relationships. I have also worked as a psychosexual therapist for the charity, Controlling Chemsex, and for the South West London Sexual Health Service (NHS) before moving into private practice.
Member organisations
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Recovery from Chemsex
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Therapy sessions last for 50 minutes. Fees start from £80 per session for individuals, or from £100 for couples. I offer a limited number of reduced fee places at off-peak times for students; those on a low income, or in financial difficulty – please contact me to discuss.
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I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. If you have not had a response from me then please check your spam/junk folders as emails often end up there initially.
