Sex Therapy in Leeds for Individuals, Couples & Polycules
Sex Positive, Kink Affirming, Pleasure-focused
About me
I'm Lou Goodwin, an integrative psychotherapist, sex therapist, and trauma specialist in Leeds.
My path to psychosexual therapy began with over 25 years in the NHS, spanning acute mental health, psychosis services, primary care, and working at Rape Crisis. I discovered that therapists rarely discuss sex, even though it is central to our wellbeing.
Recognising this gap, I trained as a psychosexual therapist and developed specialist training for other therapists to bring discussion around sex into the therapy room. My work goes beyond resolving sexual difficulties; I help people discover and shape their own erotic blueprints and create fulfilling experiences.
I understand that no two experiences of sex are the same. Whether you seek therapy as an individual, couple, polycule, or within Ethical Non-Monogamy, I specialise in providing a uniquely non-judgmental, customised space to explore and build a sexual and erotic life that truly fits you.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in collaboration and transparency. I use trauma-informed, client-centred, and integrative 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 limit us internally and externally. Together, we challenge these limits in a safe, non-judgmental 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 unique desires while helping you confidently navigate the real-world contexts in which you live, empowering you to embrace your full self.
