Sex and Relationship Therapy
Sex and Relationship Counselling Zurich
Treatment of sexual problems
I offer support with ...
Erectile difficulties, premature or delayed ejaculation, low sexual desire, mismatched sexual desire between partners (libido gap), relationship and communication issues, pornography addiction, sex addiction, vaginismus and dyspareunia, difficulties reaching orgasm/anorgasmia, polygamy/polyamory/alternative relationship structures, LGBTQI+, asexuality, coping with infidelity, support during separation and divorce, sexuality in later life, sexuality in the context of chronic illness, fetishes, BDSM, “exotic” sexual preferences, and more
How I work
I work in a patient-centred and holistic way, drawing on the latest scientific and clinical evidence.
No single therapeutic approach is right for everyone. Sexual difficulties often arise from a complex interplay of biological, psychological and relational factors, each of which can influence the others. For this reason, you are at the centre of my work – with your individual experiences, concerns, needs, values, circumstances and goals.
Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we explore what may be contributing to your difficulties, look at the different factors involved and consider their physical, emotional and relational impact. From this understanding, we develop individual strategies and solutions that are meaningful and realistic for you and your particular situation.
Psychosexual education. Means, providing you with information and insights about sexuality because often our expectations and ideas of what is "normal" are unrealistic.
By reducing fears, worries and performance pressure & by identifying and reducing negative thoughts and dysfunctional behavior
By learning strategies and techniques (using exercises) to e.g., improve your erectile function, to delay your ejaculation or to learn how to experience a (more intensive) orgasm.
By fostering open communication as a couple so that wishes and expectations but also problems can be talked about in a constructive way without guilt and shame
By broadening your understanding of sexuality and they various ways we can exchange intimacy and be sexually active. Because sex is not just intercourse and should not be about performance.
By identifying the hurdles and sources that prevent the couple to be intimate and by learning how to increase closeness and intimacy and to reduce conflicts
Further information
GENERAL
I offer counselling in English and German in Zurich close to Zurich main station. I also speak fluent Portuguese and I have basic knowledge in French and Italian.
Please note that counselling is not covered by health insurance and therefore the costs have to be borne by yourself.
"WALK AND TALK"
The counselling takes places during a relaxing walk in the woods, along the lake or anywhere the client wishes.
Many people find it easier to talk about their issues in a less formal and unforced environment. Give it a try and balance your body and mind!
HOW AND WHEN DO I PAY?
New clients are asked to pay the first session cash on site or via Twint.
For the following sessions an invoice can be issued at the end of each month.
HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?
The number of sessions is individual. In many cases 3 to 5 sessions in a weekly or two-weekly periodicity will be sufficient.
Depending on the issue or the client’s wishes, a longer duration with bigger intervals is also possible.
CANCELLATION
You can cancel or change your appointment via email or telephone up to 24 hours before the session without any costs.
Short-term cancellations or non-attendance – independent of the reason – will be charged in full.
PROFESSIONAL SECRECY
As healthcare professionals we are bound by professional secrecy.
We therefore treat all the information we receive from you in confidence and we do not forward information to third parties without your explicit consent.