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what we do*
Here are some commonly presenting
issues which we deal with

RELATIONSHIP ISSUES:

• Communication difficulties
• Difficulties forming relationships/problems
  with intimacy
• Issues concerning previous relationships/
  marriages
• Extramarital relationships/affairs
• Conciliation
• Separation and divorce
• Stepfamily problems
• Single parenting and extended family
  problems
• Bereavement
• Belief and cross cultural differences/issues

SEXUAL DISORDERS

MALE:

• Disorders of desire / loss of libido / loss of sexual interest
• Erectile difficulties
• Premature / rapid / ejaculation
• Delayed / absent / ejaculation
• Lack of satisfaction / enjoyment with sex
• History of sexual abuse

FEMALE:

• Loss or diminished sexual desire / drive / interest / libido
• Sexual arousal disorders (genital and/or subjective arousal problems)
• Lubrication difficulties
• Pain disorders (vaginismus, dyspareunia, vulval vestibulitis etc)
• Orgasm problems
• Lack of satisfaction / enjoyment with sex
• History of sexual abuse

SEXUALLY ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOURS:

• Compulsive sexual thoughts & behaviours
• Sexual addictions including Internet sex, pornography & commercial sex
• Comorbid addictions – sexual addiction with drug or alcohol dependency

FREQUENTLY PRESENTING MEDICAL PROBLEMS

• Age, hormone & sexual functioning (menopause & androgen deficiency)
• Disability and sexual functioning
• Pregnancy / post delivery sexual issues
• PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
• Fertility issues
• Sexual difficulties related to other health problems
• Side effects of medication
• Post-operative counselling

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER ISSUES

• Gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Lesbian and gay relationships
• Sexual confusion and uncertainty
• Cross dressing / transvestism

previous *We do not offer specific treatment in drug and alcohol addiction, but rather explore the source of sexual compulsive or addictive thinking and behaviour and assist the individual to seek appropriate support and treatment.