Miranda Christophers - The Therapy Yard

I am Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, and Clinical Director of The Therapy Yard - www.thetherapyyard.co.uk.

We specialise in relationships and psychosexual therapy with a welcoming, friendly and experienced team of therapists who specialise in working with gender, sexual and relationship diversity and LGBTQIA+ themes. We work with a wide range of issues ranging from helping clients' to understand their sexuality, navigate relationships, themes relating to sexuality and relationships including Kink, fetishes, BDSM, Ethical Non-monogamy. Gender themes including self-understanding, transitioning, gender dysphoria, relationships.

Valuing each person as the individual they are is at the heart of our values. Our ethos is sex positive and inclusive of all including gender, sexual and relationship diversity (GSRD + LGBTQIA+), neurodiversity, cultural, ethnic and religious diversity. We understand that accessing therapy can be daunting and offer a compassionate and professional team who will help you find the right therapist for you.

I am an Accredited Relationship and Psychosexual (Sex) Therapist within the practice. In addition to my clinical work, I am a Clinical Supervisor and a visiting lecturer on an Advanced Diploma in Relationship Therapy. I am an expert advisor for Issviva Menopause and am a media contributor and advisor for newspaper, magazine, radio, podcasts and TV on sex and relationships. You can find out more about me and my work at www.mirandachristophers.co.uk.

I am extremely passionate about my work and helping my clients to overcome their difficulties and gain confidence as they do. I offer confidential, non-judgemental support for individuals and partners using an integrative approach. We work at your pace to understand and overcome your difficulties. I am an accredited member of COSRT (College of Sex and Relationship Therapists) and a registered member BACP.

We work with a broad range of issues including but not limited to:

• Sexuality
• Relationship difficulties
• Sexual difficulties
• Gender and Sexual Relationship Diversity (GSRD includes LGBTQIA+)
• Sexual Health including STI's
• Intimacy Issues
• Confidence issues incl. low self-esteem, body confidence
• Gender identity issues incl. transitioning 
• Kink and Fetishes
• Consensual Non-monogamy/Polyamory
• Understanding sexual practices/preferences
• Impact of menopause
• Infidelity
• Communication Problems
• Low desire & Desire discrepancy
• Vulval/vaginal pain
• Erectile Dysfunction/Premature/Delayed Ejaculation
• Sexual Compulsivity
• Illness including cancer, diabetes, and prostate issues
• Life changes
• Sex work
• Parenting 
• Bereavement/Loss
• Trauma