Psychosexual Therapist

To be comfortable in dealing with a wide range of sexual issues and can respond with sensitivity, empathy and maturity in the context of exposure to explicit and highly sensitive personal information and able to deal effectively and therapeutically with high levels of interpersonal conflict and emotional issues. To provide specialist psychological assessments of individuals and couples referred to the psychosexual therapy service based on appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including referral information, in depth interview, self report and observation. To formulate and implement plans for the specialist treatment of individuals and couples. The formulation to be based on complex factors related to the personal development of the individuals, their past experience and the nature of the dynamics that have shaped theirrelationship.
The implementation to take into account individual needs and circumstances, personal preference, health status, resources and motivation and to be informed by theoretical and therapeutic models, current evidence and the ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of theintervention. To make highly specialist clinical decisions and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the treatment, referral and discharge of patients. To undertake risk assessments and risk management for individual clients with child protection issues and adult safeguarding issues. To receive informed consent and to communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to individuals and couples.
To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and its implications for clinical practice and professional management in the specialist service.