Sex Positive Therapy in Leeds for Individuals, Couples & Polycules
Sex Positive, Kink Affirming, Pleasure-focused Practitioner
About me
I am Lou Goodwin, a highly experienced psychotherapist, sex therapist and trauma specialist based in Leeds. As a qualified therapist with many years of experience across a range of environments, I provide judgment-free, affirming therapy for individuals, couples, polycules, and those practising Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM).
Whoever you are, we can work together to navigate your sexual landscape. I help clients in Leeds and across the UK through online and in-person sessions.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in collaboration and transparency. I use trauma-informed and client-centred methods as appropriate to your circumstances, actively supporting you in setting goals and exploring your experiences at your own pace. I foster a secure environment to help you examine, dismantle, and rebuild beliefs as you create a place in the world that aligns with your identity.
As a social scientist, I recognise how social constructs can affect and potentially limit us endogenously (within ourselves) or exogenously (outside ourselves); together, we will challenge those limits in a safe, non-judgemental space.
I am a current member of BABCP & COSRT and adhere to their standards of conduct, performance, and ethics.
Why choose me?
Sexual difficulties rarely exist alone; they're often rooted in shame, restrictive norms, and systems that police sexuality, gender, and desire.
Whether you're navigating desire differences, exploring kink, questioning your identity, or feeling disconnected from your sexual self, we'll examine both your inner experiences and the outside forces shaping your sexuality.
My background as a social scientist has deepened my understanding of how culture, religion, family systems, and social expectations impact sexual expression. This insight guides my work with you. We will be developing strategies that honour your authentic desires while helping you confidently navigate the real-world contexts in which you live, empowering you to embrace your full self.
