CICS Recommended Sex & Relationship Therapists

May Adem - she/her

May is an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist and a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist.

Her approach follows the bio-psycho-socio model and is inclusive of gender, sexual and relationship diversity. May is an Accredited Member with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP),is Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and is a Registered member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT).

May is a graduate of the CICS Diploma in Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy programme.

Charlotte Burgess - she/her

Charlotte is a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapist also holding registration with the BACP. Alongside running her successful private practice, Charlotte works as a Psychosexual Therapist at Leicester Sexual Health Services within Midlands Partnership NHS Trust.

Charlotte works pluralistically from a contemporary biopsychosocial framework which incorporates all aspects of self. Charlotte embodies all things GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity), is trauma informed and neurodivergent friendly.

Charlotte's goal is to look at a person holistically while tailoring therapy, rejecting the idea of “box fitting” and working collaboratively with clients to generate confidence and empowerment in their own autonomy. She is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and prides herself on being all inclusive while creating a safe, non-judgmental space.

Charlotte's specialisms include being kink knowledgeable coming from a background in the kink/fetish community and being an ex-sex worker.  She works closely with alternative relationship dynamics- Polyamory, EMN, Master/slave dynamics, swinging community etc. Charlotte works with all sexual function issues, compulsive sexual behaviours, sexuality/sexual orientation, diversity and intersectionality’s, sexual violence/trauma, shame, couples and multiple partner relationships on issues such as conflict management, communication difficulties, separation, infidelity, jealousy/compersion, mismatched desire and more!

Charlotte is a narcissism aware therapist who works with individuals that have experienced relationships with narcissistic partners and are dealing with the aftermath of this. Finally, Charlotte is currently undertaking training as a clinical supervisor - soon to offer spaces to supervisees.

Justine Clare - she/her

Justine is a COSRT Registered Psychosexual and Relationship therapist and a CICS Pathway 1 graduate. Justine works with a broad range of sexual function issues and relationship problems within her private practice.  She also works as the psychosexual therapist for the counselling division of a domestic violence charity based in Chelmsford.

Prior to training as a sex and relationship therapist, Justine worked hands on with horses. As almost entirely silent communicators, horses have instilled in Justine an ethos of listening, patience and empathy.  This background has nurtured a keen interest in the parallels between human and non-human animal behaviour, especially within the areas of communication, trauma and compulsive behaviours.

Holly Dorling - she/her

Holly is a COSRT Registered Sex and Relationship Therapist in the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire area. She trained with us here at CICS and worked with Sex Therapy Herts offering therapy to a wide variety of people. Holly offers some in person sessions in her therapy room in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire and Zoom sessions nationwide. Welcoming all clients, she can support with a range of sexual function problems and relationship issues, with her calm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach. Holly understands that issues relating to sex and relationships are deeply personal and private, meaning they can often seem difficult to face and ask for help. As a specialist, she encourages all clients to reach out and push past the barrier of shame or embarrassment in order to get the help that they may need. Holly passionately believes that we can all play a part in destigmatising many aspects around sex and relationships, and that starts with talking about it!

Lindsay Dukes - she/her

Lindsay is a Clinical Sexologist/ Sex and Relationship Therapist specialising in Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity including Kink & Consensual Non-Monogamy. Her therapeutic work focuses on re-centring consent, communication and pleasure as radical components for human connectivity. Lindsay works both online and from her therapy rooms in Dalston, London.

Sinéad Golledge - she/her

Sinéad (she/her) is a qualified psychosexual and relationship therapist, who trained with The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) and is registered with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). She has studied and worked within the mental health field for 18 years and has worked within the NHS and higher education sectors.

Sinéad is able to work with individuals and intimate partners who are experiencing a range of issues, such as non-consensual non monogamy, differences in desire, sexual function issues around pain, erection and ejaculation, those who have experienced trauma, or those who are experiencing shame. She is also able to work with those who believe they have compulsive or problematic sexual behaviours.

Sinéad has previously worked with individuals who are experiencing lower self esteem following a life change, such as illness, and is able to work with individuals and intimate partners on reframing their relational and sexual selves for healthy lives and relationships free from distress.

Sinéad is passionate about self-care and self-exploration and believes that we all already have the tools within us to be the authentic version of ourselves that we desire to be.

Beck Harrison - they/them

As a queer, agender, polyamorous person, and a kink practitioner Beck has direct experience of the kinds of challenges that GSRD folk can encounter when trying to access affirming therapy. It was this, and their passion for sex and relationship education that led them to become a sex and relationship therapist.

Beck is LGBT+, non-monogamy, neurodiversity and kink affirming. This means that they won’t pathologise you for who you are, how you practice relationships and how you have sex. They will respect the kind of relationships that you are in, your gender identity, your sexual orientation and your sexual preferences. They do not practice or condone conversion therapy.

They are a pluralistic therapist, which means that they integrate models and tools from a range of schools of therapy and find what works best for you. It also means that they work collaboratively to make decisions on interventions, exercises and treatment plans with their clients, holding a continual dialogue about the direction that therapy is moving in.

Mardi Kennedy - she/her

Mardi is a qualified Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Therapist. She has worked extensively across the world in Sex and Relationship Therapy, sexual health education, women's health, and human rights advocacy in numerous nationalities and cultures. Mardi is neurodivergent friendly, trauma-informed and will work with you at your own pace. She is a contemporary pluralistic therapist working from a ‘bio-psycho-social’ model, which means looking at all aspects of your life to understand you and your needs.

Whether you are seeking to understand more about your body, techniques to improve communication and relationships, increase your sexual confidence, or overcome sexual issues, learn more about sexual identities, Mardi’s practice is client-led and will create a relaxed, affirming, and non-judgemental space.

You will find Mardi down to earth as she supports your hopes with compassion and inclusivity, whilst you work towards confidence within your own unique relationship with sex, your body and intimate relationships. Get in touch now and take that first step towards pleasure!

Some of the themes Mardi works with are low/no desire, body image, sex and performance anxiety, intimate partner relationships e.g. communication, parenting, uncoupling, LGBTQIA+ sexual orientation, gender identity, painful penetration, kink/fetish/preferences, orgasm issues e.g. anorgasmia, premature or delayed ejaculation, erection function, compulsive sexual behaviours and more.

Daniel Kent - he/him

Dan is an COSRT accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist, registered supervisor and BACP registered therapist. He runs his own private practice in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire.

Dan’s core training is humanistic and he practices from a pluralistic approach, utilising person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic therapies with individual clients and couples.

He has previously provided counselling at CRI Spectrum supporting people with addictions, St Albans Hospital Sexual Health Clinic, the Local Counselling Centre and Woodbridge Therapy.

Prior to teaching at CICS, Dan taught on the counselling diploma at Barnet College, North London.

Bima Loxley - they/them

Bima Loxley (they/them) is a nonbinary psychosexual and relationship therapist and sex educator who works with individuals, couples, multiple partnered relationships and families. Their life and work revolves around diversity inclusion and equality; aiming always to normalise and destigmatise what our society calls taboo. Bima loves working with people who sit out of the binary like them, be that with your sexuality, gender or relationship style. They offer a free consultation to begin with, so you can find out if they’re the right fit for you!

Suzanne Lunn - she/her

Suzanne is a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, registered with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). She has 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). She also has a Bachelors degree in English and American Literature (University of Warwick) and an Executive Masters degree in Public Policy (London School of Economics).

Suzanne spent more than 20 years working in education and social care policy and public sector leadership, management and coaching before training as a specialist psychotherapist. She has extensive experience working with senior politicians and business leaders and understands the pressures of high profile and demanding jobs on individuals and their relationships. Suzanne has 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.

Suzanne offers a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier. She is trained in a pluralistic approach to talking therapy and draws on psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, attachment and trauma-informed psychological theories and practices to help you achieve your goals. She identifies as a heterosexual woman and practices in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way. Suzanne works with adult individuals in one-to-one therapy and with intimate partners in couples therapy.

Mike Mayos - he/him

Mike is a registered sex and relationship therapist with COSRT, Pink Therapy and The National Council for Integrated Therapists, working with individuals, couples and people with multiple relationships.

Mike works with a broad range of psychosexual issues including low libido, unreliable erections, delayed ejaculation and all aspects of anxiety surrounding sexuality. Aiming to create as positive an experience of sexuality as possible for his clients, he works within a bio-psycho-social pluralistic approach, incorporating a broad range of theoretical approaches as best suits the client’s needs. He specialises and is particularly trained in supporting clients struggling with compulsive sexual behaviour, as well as those struggling with Chemsex issues, aiming to re-establish  a fulfilling and healthy sex life for his clients . Mike has worked with major charities such as Controlling Chemsex and CRUSE, in the UK, and Men As Well in the Netherlands supporting those that have experienced sexual trauma. He has trained with the European Sex Workers Alliance in Amsterdam and welcomes the opportunity to work with that community. Mike is kink knowledgeable and trained to work with gender, sexual and relationship diversity related themes.

Lisa McGarva - she/her/they/them

Lisa has an online global practice (Thinking Feeling Moving) offering Clinical Sexology, Relationship Therapy, Counselling and Yoga Therapy.  Providing a safe environment where clients can feel comfortable in their bodies and feel safe in sharing intimate thoughts and problems without fear of judgment.  Honouring all gender, sexualities and relationship diversities (GSRD), she is a queer, kink knowledgeable therapist that takes a sex positive approach to compulsive sexual behaviours and pornography use.

Lisa holds registrations with:

• College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists(UK)
• Australian Counselling Association
• International Association of Yoga Therapists
• Yoga Australia
• Queensland College of Teachers
• Australian Sexologists Association

Imogen Nevard - she/her

Imogen is an integrative therapist with a specialism in psychosexual and relationship therapy. She works as a teaching assistant and doctoral researcher at the University of Manchester and a Co-Teacher on the CICS Diploma in Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy. Imogen has published work on mental health and counselling including kink-aware psychotherapy practice. She is an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and a registered member of the College of Sex and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). Imogen is a graduate of the CICS Diploma in Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy Programme and is now a CICS Tutor on this course.

Chloe Scotney - they/them

Chloe is an experienced and passionate counsellor and psychosexual therapist who specialises in all areas GSRD (Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity). Chloe is an openly queer, non-binary and neurodivergent practitioner who is dedicated to offering a non-judgemental space to individuals of all backgrounds to discuss their wellbeing needs.

Using an integrative approach, they work pluralistically and tailor treatment to the individuals, couples, and polycules.

Chloe has been trained on both UKCP and COSRT accredited courses; meeting the highest standards of education and ethical practice. They continue to enhance their standards with an ongoing commitment to professional development and new learning.

Laura Stannard - she/her

Laura is a psychosexual and relationship therapist, working with individuals and people in relationships. As a therapist Laura is warm, curious and compassionate. In her work she strives to provide a judgement free space where her clients can truly express themselves and gain some insight and understanding into what they are going through. If you're searching for a therapist with lived experience, Laura is autistic + ADHD (AuDHD) and received her diagnosis late in life. She is also part of the LGBTQIA+ community and welcomes and embraces diversity in all its glorious forms.

Deborah Stocks - she/her

Deborah is as a Psychosexual Therapist, practicing her therapy from both the Leger therapist service, the Leger Clinic, Doncaster and over a virtual platform Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Deborah has also worked as a Learning Disabilities (LD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) nurse for over 20 years in the NHS. She has worked within the area of profound physical and sensory disabilities, challenging behaviours, and elderly people with LD.  Deborah has worked on forensic wards with people with the diagnosis LD, ASD and ADHD and has completed further developmental training in ASD and ADHD, which strengthens her knowledge around this area.  Deborah also has a degree in Mental Health Care.

Deborah specialises in working with psychosexual and relationship therapy themes with people who have learning disabilities/difficulties, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Deborah offers psychosexual information in formats of an individual understanding, weather this be pictures, symbols or large prints, this enables the person to make their own choices wherever possible.

Deborah has completed training with COFRA (Compassion Focused Risk Awareness), one-to-one programme for Managing Sexual Risk in October and November 2022. Deborah has a wealth of knowledge in working with people who are at risk of becoming a sex offender and people that have offended.

Deborah is trained in EMDR, which gives her the knowledge and skills to work with people who have suffered from trauma.

Tracy Tuffs - she/her

Tracy is a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship therapist. She works with individuals, couples, families, children and young people on a wide range of presenting issues including sex and relationship issues and compulsive sexual behaviours. Tracy is a qualified clinical supervisor and works with counsellors in training and qualified counsellors within her private practice.

Previously Tracy was the service lead for a Local Hospice and developed a counselling service within a local prison. She was also invited to guest speak at a national Hospice UK conference about her work with marginalised communities and bereavement. Tracy has extensive experience of teaching counselling, sex and relationship therapy at Master’s level in several educational settings.

Sam Wilkins - (she/her)

I have spent most of my adult life working with animals, dogs in particular, rescuing, training, adopting them and running my own business with a team of equally animal obsessed people around me. From the age of 20, I have had two ambitions in life, to work with animals, and to become a Sex Therapist!

Four years ago, the time felt right for me to pursue the possibility of training to become a Clinical Sexologist and it has been an amazing journey

Being able to provide a non-judgemental safe space for my clients to speak openly about their past traumas, fears, intimacy problems, hidden kinks and fetishes (I am a kink aware therapist), is truly everything to me.

I also hold a placement position at Body Positive in Cheshire (LGBTQ+) which specialises in delivering comprehensive sexual health services for the LGBTQ+ community. I have just accepted an Associate therapist role at The Therapy Yard in Bath, and a Sexual Health Advisor role at Body Positive Crewe.