ALYSHA NICHOL

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ABOUT ME

I am a registered COSRT Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist (PRT) and a Loss & Bereavement Counsellor.

My journey of being a therapist started when I was trying to understand my own identity and sense of self. I think we are too quick to define ourselves by the norms created around us. I encourage my clients to define their own normal.

I became a therapist as I like to help people learn and develop better ways to handle issues that are standing in the way of achieving their full potential. I learn a lot from my clients and really value the therapeutic relationship. My clients say I am easy to talk to, easy to be open with and non-judgemental.

I provide a warm, friendly, confidential space, where you can feel safe, challenged and have the autonomy to explore whatever is on your mind. The outcome of therapy I most value is seeing my clients personal growth; it is a wonderful thing to watch. I feel that the process of therapy is a rewarding experience.

Get in touch today to see what I can do for you.

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INTEGRATIVE HUMANISTIC APPROACH...

...using Existential, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Person-Centred techniques.

The aim of humanistic therapy is to help you develop a stronger, healthier sense of self. I care about the present moment and want you to achieve your highest potential. I specialise in Psychosexual and Relationship therapy, and also have experience in Loss and Bereavement.

Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy

A lot of people find it difficult to talk about sex and their body, fantasies and desires. I can help you explore your thoughts and feelings, and together we can work out solutions to any problems whether sexual or relational. I work with individuals and couples of all sexual orientations, gender identities and sexualities.

Loss & Bereavement

Most people will experience loss at some point in their lives. Grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Coping with the loss of a loved one shouldn't be something done alone. Some people prefer to talk within family, friends and people they know well. However, many people either don’t have that option - they have no-one they feel close enough to who isn’t grieving too - or may find it easier and more effective to talk to a professional bereavement counsellor.

Individual Contract

Couples Contract

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THERAPY OPTIONS

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PSYCHOSEXUAL & RELATIONSHIP ISSUES:

Psychosexual therapy addresses sexual dysfunction and/or emotional blocks within a relationship. I can provide an outlet for you to talk about your issues in a trusted supportive space. Whatever problems you are having individually or in your relationship, I can help ease the issue by working with you to address the problem. I have experience with:

Common sexual problems:

Lack of sexual education
Lack of sexual experience
Sex after sexual trauma
Sexual health issues & Contraception
Body positivity
Sexual arousal & desire
Sexual anxiety issues
Sexual orientation issues & LGBTQI
Sexual phobias or aversions
Sexual intimacy
Hypersexuality
BDSM & Kink
Sexual fetishes
Perimenopause/Menopause/POI
Disability & Sex
Family issues
Cross-cultural issues
Religious issues
Trust issues & Infidelity
Relationship Communication

Specific sexual dysfunctions in Males:

Erectile Dysfunction (inability to obtain or maintain an erection)
Rapid ejaculation (fast orgasm upon penile stimulation)
Retrograde ejaculation (semen ejaculation into urinary bladder)
Delayed ejaculation (difficulty achieving orgasm)

Specific sexual dysfunctions in Females:

Dyspareunia (difficulty or pain during sexual intercourse)
Vaginismus (painful spasmodic contraction of the vagina muscle)
Vulvodynia (chronic vulva pain syndrome)
Vestibulodynia (localised vulva vestibule pain - burning or cutting)
Anorgasmia (persistent inability to achieve orgasm despite responding to sexual stimulation) or Orgasmic problems

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LOSS & BEREAVEMENT

Coping with loss and/or bereavement can be difficult. I can help you understand the bereavement process and find better ways of coping with your grief. I have experience with: