Sexuality & Intimacy
Sexuality and intimacy are among the most personal areas of human experience - and often the most difficult to talk about. If something in this part of your life feels confusing, painful, or disconnected, therapy can offer a rare space to explore it without shame or judgment.
A space where nothing is taboo
Many people carry questions, fears, or suffering around their sexuality for years without ever speaking about them. The reasons are understandable: cultural taboos, fear of being judged, not knowing how to put it into words. In my practice in Prague, I offer a space where you can bring anything related to sexuality and intimacy - openly and at your own pace.
The person-centred approach is particularly well suited to this kind of work. Carl Rogers believed that healing happens when someone feels truly accepted, without conditions. When it comes to sexuality, this unconditional acceptance is often exactly what has been missing.
What people bring to therapy
The themes around sexuality and intimacy are as diverse as people themselves. There is no "normal" agenda - only your experience and what matters to you.
Some common themes include:
- Desire discrepancy in a relationship
- Difficulty with physical or emotional intimacy
- Questions about sexual orientation or identity
- The impact of past experiences on current sexuality
- Body image and its effect on intimate life
- Performance anxiety or avoidance
- Navigating open relationships or non-traditional arrangements
- Reconnecting with desire after illness, childbirth, or trauma
The connection between intimacy and authenticity
Intimacy requires vulnerability - the willingness to be seen as you truly are. For many people, that vulnerability feels risky because somewhere along the way they learned that parts of themselves were not acceptable. Therapy can help you gently reconnect with those parts, so that real intimacy - with yourself and with others - becomes possible again.
This work doesn't have to involve your partner. Individual therapy is often the best starting point for exploring questions of sexuality and intimacy, precisely because you need a space that is entirely yours.
Taking the first step
I understand that reaching out about this topic takes courage. I want you to know that I have worked with many people on these themes and that nothing you bring will surprise or shock me. Sessions are available in English, German, and French, in person in Prague or online. Feel free to contact me whenever you are ready.
Ready to take the first step?
I'm happy to answer your questions or schedule a first session.