Anna Sturpino

With over eight years of clinical experience, I have worked extensively across the NHS, the charitable sector, and private practice. I  support individuals and couples facing a wide range of sexual and relationship difficulties, combining clinical depth with a sensitive, person-centered approach. My practice is informed by ongoing professional development and a commitment to inclusive and affirming care. I am experienced in a wide range of psychosexual difficulties and different levels of complexities both in long-term and short-term frameworks of therapy.

Having a fulfilling sexual life is often what we aspire to, but anxiety, physical pain and relationship issues might make it difficult to achieve. I believe everyone has an innate ability to connect to others and to build healthy relationships. As a sex and relationship therapist, my aim is to help you find your inner resources to overcome the challenges you are coming with. Whether you need your relationship to achieve its full potential or to overcome a crisis, we will work together to identify the issues you are struggling with and support you in the areas where you feel change is needed.

I work with individuals experiencing a range of sexual and relationship difficulties, including (not an exhaustive list) concerns related to:

•  performance anxiety
• desire
• orgasm
•  rapid or delayed ejaculation
• erectile dysfunction
• sexual anxiety or aversion
• infidelity,  communication challenges
• intimacy issues after long-term illnesses such as after cancer treatment
• intimacy issues  during life transitions  such as menopause, parenthood and losses
• I have a specialised interest in supporting individuals living with pain conditions (dyspareunia, vaginismus, vulvodynia) that may impact their ability to engage in or maintain fulfilling intimate relationships.

Please, note I do not work with clients based outside of the UK.