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Areas of Expertise
Couples and Individual Counselling
Couples counselling and individual counselling in Port Talbot are two distinct forms of therapeutic intervention, each designed to address specific needs and challenges. Here's an overview of what is typically offered in each:
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Couples Counseling:
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1. **Communication Skills:** Couples counselling often focuses on improving communication between partners. Therapists help couples develop effective communication strategies, express their needs, and actively listen to each other.
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2. **Conflict Resolution:** Therapists assist couples in identifying and resolving conflicts in a healthy manner. They may teach conflict resolution techniques, negotiation skills, and help couples find common ground.
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3. **Intimacy and Connection:** Couples counselling can address issues related to intimacy, emotional connection, and sexual satisfaction. Therapists work with couples to enhance their emotional and physical intimacy.
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4. **Trust-Building:** Rebuilding trust is a common goal in couples counseling, especially after issues such as infidelity. Therapists help couples understand trust dynamics and work towards rebuilding a foundation of trust.
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5. **Problem-Solving:** Therapists guide couples in identifying and addressing specific problems within the relationship. This may involve setting goals and developing action plans to improve the relationship.
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6. **Pre-Marital Counseling:** Some couples seek counselling before marriage to address potential challenges and strengthen their relationship foundation.​
Psychosexual Therapy
Psychosexual therapy, also known as sex therapy or sexual counselling, is a specialised form of psychotherapy that focuses on addressing issues related to sexual function, behavior, and satisfaction.
It involves working with individuals or couples to explore and resolve concerns or difficulties they may be experiencing in their sexual lives.
Here are key aspects of psychosexual therapy:
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1. **Assessment and Exploration:**
Psychosexual therapy often begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand the client's or couple's sexual history, attitudes, beliefs, and any concerns or challenges they may be facing. Our therapists create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to discuss their sexual experiences and concerns openly.
**Communication and Relationship Dynamics:**
Psychosexual therapy frequently addresses communication patterns and relationship dynamics that may impact sexual satisfaction. Our therapists help clients improve their ability to communicate openly about sexual desires, preferences, and concerns with their partner.
3. **Education:**
Our Psychosexual therapists provide education about sexual anatomy, physiology, and response. This information can help individuals and couples develop a better understanding of their bodies and sexual function.
4. **Exploration of Sexual Concerns:**
Psychosexual therapy addresses a wide range of sexual concerns, including but not limited to:
- Erectile dysfunction or difficulties with arousal.
- Premature ejaculation or delayed ejaculation.
- Painful intercourse (dyspareunia) or difficulty achieving orgasm.
- Low sexual desire or differences in sexual desire between partners.
- Sexual trauma or history of abuse.
- Body image issues affecting sexual confidence.
- Issues related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Psychosexual therapy can be beneficial for individuals and couples seeking support for a variety of sexual concerns, and it aims to improve sexual functioning, satisfaction, and overall well-being.
Our Approach
At Port Talbot Therapy Service, our approach is guided by values such as empathy, respect, authenticity, cultural competence, collaboration, self-determination, continuous learning and professional development, and boundaries. We believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and we work collaboratively with our clients to help them achieve their goals. Our therapists are committed to ongoing professional development to ensure that we provide the highest quality of care to our clients. We understand that seeking therapy can be a difficult and vulnerable process, and we strive to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to work through their difficulties.
