Kink-aware therapy

My practice is sex positive, kink-aware and poly-aware. As part of my MA in psychotherapy, I researched how therapists work with kink, looking at the assumptions and biases that can come into the room and how they affect what clients feel able to share. I am registered on the Kink and Polyamory Aware Professionals Directory (KAP).

Kink and BDSM have often been pathologised in more traditional forms of therapy, a stance that can be both damaging and shaming. If you’ve come to expect that response, it can be hard to speak freely about what you enjoy, what you’re curious about, or what feels complicated. In our sessions, you can talk about your desires and experiences without having to defend them.

Your desires and journey with kink give an insight into who you are as a person, maybe even who you want to be. If kink is something you want to explore, we can talk about what it means to you, how it fits into your relationships, and any questions you have about risk and consent. You can also bring it up as part of the wider picture of your life and spend our time on whatever brought you to therapy.