Sex Positive Therapy in Leeds for Individuals, Couples & Polycules

About me

I am Lou Goodwin, a sex positive therapist and trauma specialist based in Leeds, with over 25 years of experience in complex trauma resulting from rape and sexual violence. As a qualified therapist I work with individuals, couples, polycules, and those practicing Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) in a judgment-free, affirming environment.

However you identify, we can work together to navigate the myriad of sexual landscapes. I specialise in helping clients in Leeds and across the UK through online and in-person therapy sessions.

My therapeutic philosophy centres on the importance of collaboration. I offer a secure environment for exploring, dismantling, rebuilding, and creating a place in the world that aligns with your identity. As a social scientist, I recognise how social constructs can restrict us, and together, we can work to challenge these limitations in a safe space. I am a current BABCP & COSRT member and adhere to their standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Why choose me?

My work with survivors has highlighted the injustices people face in accessing traditional mental health services. Whether this be due to waiting times, limited duration of therapy, inexperienced therapists, or prescriptive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, the outcome for many is frustration and ineffective treatment.

When we talk about trauma, rape, and sexual violence, we also need to talk about the various systems and environmental factors that disempower people. Understanding the context in which violence plays out enables us to develop effective strategies and harness our power.

Taking an active role within the local community, my background as a social scientist working in health and social care settings, volunteering in refuges in India, and working within multi-cultural urban and inner-city demographics have all aided my understanding of people’s problems, regardless of their background or environment.