Relationship and sex therapy
Trauma-informed support for couples and individuals in Leeds, Doncaster and online.
Relationships and sex can be where we feel most connected, and where we feel most hurt. If you're stuck in the same arguments, struggling after an affair, or finding that sex has become a source of worry rather than closeness, you don't have to work it out alone.
At Sensate Therapy we offer relationship therapy, couples counselling and psychosexual (sex) therapy for individuals and couples. Our approach is trauma-informed: we understand that what happens between you now is often shaped by what happened before, and we work at a pace that feels safe for you both.
How we can help
Couples counselling and relationship therapy: communication breakdown, repeated conflict, feeling distant, life changes, or deciding whether to stay together. Relationship therapy
Healing after an affair: rebuilding trust, or ending well, after infidelity and betrayal. Can your relationship survive an affair?
Sex therapy and psychosexual therapy: low or mismatched desire, erectile difficulties, premature or delayed ejaculation, vaginismus and sexual pain. Sex therapy
Porn addiction and compulsive sexual behaviour: support for individuals and partners, without judgement. Porn addiction
Individual relationship therapy: if you want to understand your patterns, or your partner doesn't want to come.
Research Backed
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Experienced Therapists
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Client Focused Approach
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Research Backed · Experienced Therapists · Client Focused Approach ·
What "trauma-informed" means in relationship and sex therapy
Many relationship and sexual difficulties aren't personal failings. They're understandable responses to earlier experiences, such as attachment wounds, betrayal, abuse, or growing up in a home where closeness didn't feel safe. They can show up as shutting down in arguments, anxiety about sex, difficulty trusting, or feeling "too much" or "not enough".
Working in a trauma-informed way means we:
go at your pace, and never push you to talk about more than you're ready to
help you understand why patterns developed, not just how to change them
notice how your body and nervous system respond, as well as your thoughts
make sessions a space where shame can soften
You will never be asked to undertake a sexual task in session.
Meet the therapists
Jodie Slee is a trauma-informed relationship therapist with over 17 years' experience, an MSc (Distinction) and a postgraduate diploma in relationship and attachment theory. She works with couples and individuals in Leeds and online across the UK.
Julie Marshall is a psychotherapist, psychosexual therapist and compulsive sexual behaviour specialist. She works with couples and individuals in Doncaster and online. Meet the team
Therapy in Leeds, Doncaster and Online Across the UK
In person at The Tower Clinic, 8 Tinshill Lane, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7AP (free parking), in Doncaster, and online by secure video across the UK.
Do we both need to come to couples therapy?
It helps if you can, but it isn't essential. Individual relationship therapy can make a real difference, even if your partner isn't ready.
What happens in sex therapy?
Sex therapy is a talking therapy. We explore what's happening, what might be behind it, and practical steps you can try at home if you want to. Read what happens in psychosexual therapy.
Do you offer EMDR?
Yes. Jodie offers EMDR and trauma therapy, including EMDR intensives, through her specialist practice, Accelerate EMDR.
LET’S GET STARTED
Reaching out can feel like a big step
Send us a message and we'll reply personally to arrange an initial consultation. Sessions with Julie are £85 for individuals and £95 for couples. Sessions with Jodie are £100 for 50 minutes, or £145 for an 80-minute EMDR session (in person +£15). See all fees