Overcoming Sexual Problems ― A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques

'A positive step-by-step guide to... help readers resolve their sexual difficulties. It empowers couples to set goals to meet their needs.' Nursing Standard

Are you worried about impotence or loss of sexual desire, premature ejaculation or lack of orgasm? Experienced psychosexual therapist and couples counselor Vicki Ford provides an invaluable guide to understanding the sexual problems that many people face from time to time.

Her simple and effective self-help techniques, based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), include practical exercise programs to help develop responsiveness and an understanding of your body. Suitable for both singles and couples, this expert guide will enable you to overcome negative thinking and restore your confidence and your sex life.

Specifically, you will learn about:

• The importance of relaxation and stress reduction techniques
• The impact of aging, disability, religion, infidelity, abuse, infertility, childbirth, bereavement and medication on sexual performance
• Techniques for particular problems

Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.

Vicki Ford is a Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist, working in private practice and for BUPA in North Wales. She has also trained and supervised other psychosexual counselors within the National Health Service and Relate. She is accredited by both the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) and the British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy (BASRT) and is registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).