Indian couple having a supportive private conversation
Private and respectful

A private space for concerns that are difficult to discuss.

Sexual difficulties can affect confidence, relationships and emotional wellbeing. You can begin with the concern in your own words. The consultation looks at physical health, stress, mood, medicines and relationship factors together.

Professional confidentialityHandled respectfully within standard legal and safety limits
Speak in English or HindiExplain the concern in the language most comfortable to you
Individual or couple discussionA partner may join when appropriate, but is not required
A whole-person assessment

The concern is explored carefully, without assumptions.

Sexual symptoms can be influenced by anxiety, depression, relationship stress, sleep, alcohol or substance use, diabetes, thyroid or hormonal conditions, and prescribed medicines. Assessment may include a focused medical and psychiatric history, review of medicines and relevant investigations.

Medical factors

Health conditions, hormones, sleep, substances and medicines are considered.

Emotional and relationship factors

Stress, confidence, expectations, communication and intimacy are discussed sensitively.

The right next step

Care may include counselling, medication review, treatment of anxiety or mood concerns, or coordination with urology, gynaecology, endocrinology or another specialist.

Common questions

Questions people often hesitate to ask

When should I consult for a sexual-health concern?

Consider an assessment when the concern is persistent, causes distress, affects confidence or relationships, began after a medicine change, or is accompanied by anxiety, low mood or avoidance.

Is a psychosexual consultation confidential?

Yes. The discussion is handled with professional confidentiality, subject to the standard legal and safety limits that apply to medical care.

Are sexual difficulties always psychological?

No. Physical health, hormones, sleep, substances, medicines, anxiety, mood and relationship factors can overlap. Assessment helps identify the likely contributors and whether another specialist is needed.

Can I attend without my partner?

Yes. An individual consultation is entirely appropriate. A partner may join later when useful and comfortable for both people, but this is not compulsory.

Before your appointment

You do not need to prepare a perfect explanation.

Share what has changed, how long it has been happening, any medicines you take and whether the concern occurs every time or only in certain situations. A partner may join when appropriate, but an individual consultation is also welcome.

Please note: This is psychiatric and psychosexual assessment. Suspected infection, infertility, genital injury, severe pain or another primarily physical concern may require examination or treatment by the relevant medical specialist.