Helpful Resources
Below are a number of organisations, educational resources, and recommended materials that you may find helpful. These links provide additional information and support on topics including mental health, relationships, sexual wellbeing, and personal development.
Mental Health Support
Anxiety UK – Support, advice, and resources for people experiencing anxiety.
www.anxietyuk.org.ukWe’re Mind, the mental health charity | Mind Mental health information, guidance, and support services.
YoungMinds – Mental health support and resources specifically for young people.
www.youngminds.org.ukSamaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Trauma Resources
Menopause Support
Relate – Menopause & Relationships
www.relate.org.uk/menopause – Advice and support for couples navigating the impact of menopause on relationships and intimacy.Menopause Support
www.menopausesupport.co.uk – Support and information for those experiencing menopause.Menopause and Me
www.menopauseandme.co.uk – Official information and guidance on understanding menopause.The Menopause Exchange
menopause-exchange.co.uk – Independent information and advice about menopause.The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online/causes-of-sexual-problems/relationship-issues – Resources on relationships and sexual wellbeing during menopause.
Sex & Intimacy Resources
OMGYES – start.omgyes.com/join – Research-based education about women’s pleasure.
Betty Dodson & Carlin Ross – www.dodsonandross.com/videos – Educational videos and discussions about sexuality.
Emily Nagoski, PhD – www.emilynagoski.com/videos-and-podcasts – Videos and podcasts exploring sexuality and relationships.
Esther Perel – www.estherperel.com/focus-on-categories/eroticism – Insights into relationships, intimacy, and erotic connection.
Sexual Behaviour Self-Assessment Questionnaire – Click to check it out
Educational Videos & Articles
These resources explore topics related to sexual health, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.
Recommended Books
Relationships
Loving Yourself, Loving Another – Julia Cole
How to Do Relationships – Anjula Mutanda
After the Affair – Julia Cole
Attached – Amir Levine
State of Affairs – Esther Perel
The Seven Principles for making Marriage Work – John Gottman & Nan Silver
The Relationship Cure – John Gottman & Joan DeClair
Hold Me Tight – Sue Johnstone
I love You, But I’m not in Love with You – Dr Andrew Marshall
Sex & Intimacy
Sex and Intimacy – Cate Campbell
Sex for One – Betty Dodson
The New Male Sexuality – Bernie Zilbergeld
Becoming Orgasmic – Julia Heiman & Jo Lopicolo
Mating in Captivity – Esther Perel
Mental Health
Victim of My Thoughts – Amy Johnson
Staying Alive – Matt Haig
Living with a Black Dog – Matthew Johnstone
Trauma
Waking The Tiger (Healing Trauma) – Peter A. Levine
- The Body Keeps The Score – Bessel Van Der Kolk
- The Sexual Healing Journey (A guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse) – Wendy Maltz
Other Counselling Services
If you are looking for counselling services in other areas, the following organisations may also be helpful:
Harrogate Counselling – Counselling support for children and young people.
Survive North Yorkshire – Support for survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault.
Professional Organisations
- Pink Therapy | LGBTQ+, Gender, Sex & Relationship Therapists
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT)
You can also view my professional listing on the Counselling Directory.