Sexuality Counseling

Sexuality Counseling is addressed to couples, women, men, and LGBTQ+ individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of their relationship with their body, desire, intimacy, and connection with their partner or themselves. It is a modern, scientifically grounded process that respects the uniqueness of each person and does not impose “norms” or “standards.”

Sexuality is a fundamental part of mental health and is influenced by emotional state, life experiences, relationships, the body, and the social messages we have internalized.

Who it is for

• Couples experiencing difficulties with intimacy, desire, or communication
• Women and men experiencing changes in their sexual life or wishing to reconnect with their body and pleasure
• LGBTQ+ individuals seeking a safe space to explore identity, relationships, and sexual expression
• Individuals who do not experience a “problem” but seek self-awareness, growth, and quality in their relationships

What can be addressed in counseling

Sexual desire & pleasure:

Low or reduced desire, desire discrepancies within the couple, difficulty with arousal or orgasm, loss of pleasure due to anxiety, stress, or life changes.

Sexual difficulties:

Pain during sexual intercourse, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, difficulty achieving orgasm, or other psychogenic sexual issues.

Relationship with the body:

Shame, guilt, negative body image, difficulty with exposure or touch, changes due to pregnancy, menopause, illness, or age.

Relationships & communication:

Communication of desires, boundaries, and needs, emotional and physical distance, jealousy, infidelity, renegotiation of the relationship.

Gender identity & sexual orientation:

Identity exploration, self-acceptance, coming out, internalized shame or fear, social pressures.

Sexual trauma:

Experiences of violation or abuse, difficulty with trust, avoidance, disconnection from the body, reconnection with a sense of safety and choice.

How we work at ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΙΘΑΚΗ centre

Counseling takes place in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental framework, with absolute respect for:

• diversity
• the identity and values of each person
• the boundaries and pace of the client

The approach combines psychoeducation, strengthening the body–emotion connection, and improving communication and intimacy.

Goal of counseling

The goal is not “correction,” but:

• empowerment
• authentic connection with oneself and one’s partner
• the creation of a sexual life with safety, choice, and meaning

Sexuality counseling concerns all people, at every stage of life and in every form of relationship.