Our sexuality is an integral part of our existence and well-being as individuals and in relation to others. Sexuality affects people’s interactions holistically. As such, we need to explore it and get to know ourselves and our needs.
We are used to associate sexuality straight away with sex (sexual act) when actually sexuality is a more complex system, both physical and mental, which includes matters such as pleasure, physicality, sex, gender roles, sexual orientation, identity, etc.
Coming to sexual counseling, the client defines the direction and purpose of the sessions.
The process goes through three stages:
- Beginning -we will get to know each other and define your needs.
- Goals, program, and treatment.
- Ending -of a phase or treatment.
The purpose of the first meetings is to create a confidential environment where the counselor and the client interact to address the client’s issues or need for information. Counseling generally consists of 2-5 appointments where therapy can be longer.
Sexual counseling treatments are shaped around the client’s needs and are goal-oriented. You can come to solve a problem that is troubling you, simply satisfy your need for information on a subject, or, e.g., be willing to improve your ability to feel pleasure.