Leone Centre Team 
Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity – GSRD Non-monogamy, whether it is consensual or not Since 1990, The National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (NATSAL) have undertaken a large study of sexual behaviour in British adults, the latest survey, NATSAL 4 started in September 2022. NATSAL 1 & 2 asked informants to identify their ‘ideal … Read more
What is grief? Throughout our lives there will be various circumstances where grief is an unfortunate reality. Grief can occur following on from personal moments such as a bereavement, miscarriage, severe or terminal illnesses and trauma. Other types of loss include a divorce or split, learning to live without someone and losing a home or … Read more
IVF is a medical procedure in which they fertilise an egg with sperm in a lab and then transfer the embryo into the uterus. It’s a complicated process that requires careful monitoring and medication, and it can be extremely stressful. Part of the IVF process involves hormone therapy, which means taking medications to regulate and … Read more
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental, emotional, and behavioural response to a traumatic event or a series of traumatic events in which a person was directly or indirectly involved. Reactions to a profoundly disturbing experience may vary from person to person. Psychotherapist Gabor Mate defines trauma as “not what happens to you externally but … Read more
Understanding the Benefits of Marriage Counselling Marriage counselling is a journey of self-discovery and growth for couples seeking to strengthen and deepen their relationship. It is a space for couples to connect with one another on a deeper level, and explore the challenges and conflicts that may be holding them back. It is an opportunity … Read more
Relationships and the Menopause In this session we interviewed Individual, Couples, Psychosexual therapist and expert on all things menopause, Martina Bador. In this blog find all you need to know about relationships, Menopause, women in mid-life, couples and sex. The decrease in oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone can cause physical and emotional changes – also known … Read more
The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Psychotherapy The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) are a set of guiding principles for recovery from addiction, originally developed by AA as a means of helping individuals overcome alcoholism. The 12 Steps have since been adapted for use in various other addiction recovery programs, and have also … Read more
In this session we interviewed Individual, Couples and Psychosexual Therapist, Martina Bador, for her extensive knowledge and expertise on everything Menopause. In this blog find everything you need to know about the Menopause, what to expect, what can help and how it will affect your sex life. The menopause is an ever-growing topic; more women than ever are … Read more
The loss of a loved one can present an overwhelming influx of emotions. Whilst trying to come to terms with your loss and cope with the realisation that that person is no longer present in your life, our emotional, mental and physical health can also suffer as a consequence. The aching moments following a person’s … Read more
Intimacy and the effects of technology It is no surprise that technology has taken over the globe in just the past few decades, changing the way we live, work, socialise and develop relationships. But we are now in an age of tech where we have seen everything so easily available on the internet from pornography … Read more