Angela Deakin Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy andSpecialist in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours

I have worked for the NHS in Sexual Health for 25 years and at present work for a local trust as a psychosexual therapist.
I have a successful private practice in Reading. I believe in helping clients find and develop their own solutions using an integrative approach.
I am an senior accredited member of COSRT. I am bound by their Codes of Ethics and Principles of Good Practice.
I hold full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

I help individuals and couples with their sexual problems and their couple relationships. I use an integrative approach which include the following:.
Some of my psychotherapeutic orientations are:

• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Systemic Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  
  I use Sensate Focus for couples in Psychosexual Therapy (PST). This is a programme designed to help you become intimate again and rediscover each other’s bodies. At the Initial Assessment we will dicuss your expectations of therapy and your goals. These are continually monitored and evaluated. 
  
  I am a fully qualified Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Specilaist. 

My initial assessment lasts for 50 minutes, after which we can make arrangements for follow-up sessions of 50 minutes each. I usually see individuals and couples weekly or fortnightly, depending on your individual needs.

Confidentiality:
Everything we discuss is confidential.
Clinical supervision is mandatory as part of ethical practice. There may be times when I might need to discuss cases specifically with my supervisor to seek advice in order to suggest the best way forward.
I am registered with the Information Commissioner. This means that I am bound by the Data Protection Act 1998. For more information, please visit ICO

• PGDip: Psychosexual Therapy/Relationship Therapy
• Diploma in Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity Therapy (Accred. Middlesex University)
• Registered Nurse (rtd)
• Certificate in Couples Therapy
• Certificate Genito Urinary Infections and Related Problems
• Certificate Contraception and Reproductive Health Care
• Senior Accredited Member COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists)
  
  I regularly attend Continuous Professional Development to keep informed of the latest research and practice in sex therapy and sex addiction therapy.
  
  
  
  

I believe that communication is a fundamental part of any couple relationship and that a healthy sex life is important to maintain a sound relationship.
Difficulties in a sexual relationship can occur at any time in our lives and at any age. It is therefore important to identify the problem and seek help.
Counselling can improve the quality of the couple relationship, sexual response and satisfaction.