Rea Shahroudi
She/her
Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist
Areas of Special Interest
- Sexual difficulties and shame
- Intimacy and reconnection
- Conflict and communication
- Intercultural relationships
- LGBTQIA + and Neurodiversity affirming therapy
Bio
I bring warmth and a genuine belief in the innate goodness and agency of every person I work with. I work with individuals and couples navigating sexual difficulties, intimacy challenges, relationship conflict, and life transitions. My approach is integrative and relational at its core – building a strong therapeutic alliance and balancing theory with what is alive between us in the session.
In couples work, I hold the relationship itself as my client, always conscious of balancing presence and attention between partners. I work experientially in session, drawing on CBT and attachment theory, exploring the negative cycles and patterns that keep couples stuck. My aim is for partners to gain genuine insight into themselves and each other, and to grow both individually and together – because relationships are one of the most powerful catalysts for growth we have.
In my psychosexual work, I focus on each person’s relationship with themselves, exploring the beliefs, shame, and stories around sexuality that quietly shape desire and intimacy. I work with the mind-body connection and with erotic templates to help clients reconnect with their sexuality in a way that feels authentic to them.
Having lived across different countries and cultures, I bring genuine sensitivity to diversity – race, culture, gender, sexuality, and neurodiversity. I follow my clients’ pace, and am not afraid to offer a gentle challenge when the moment is right.
My aim is to offer you a space where you feel truly seen, and where something new becomes possible.
I’m available to work with clients Monday to Friday and weekends.
Testimonials
We came to you feeling pretty stuck and not really sure how to move forward with arguments escalating beyond what we were capable of handling.
What made the biggest difference was how you helped us slow things down and actually listen to each other again.
I.M.
You brought us back to a place of mutual respect and helped us understand where the other person was coming from, rather than just reacting. It sounds simple, but it wasn’t something we were managing on our own.
It wasn’t always easy, but it felt honest and worthwhile. We’re communicating better now and have a lot more understanding of each other. Thank you.
L.P.
Some resources from Rea
What Is Sexual Shame and How to Overcome It Through Psychosexual Therapy?
Sexual shame is a deeply held belief that something about you, your desires, your body, your sexuality, your history, is fundamentally wrong, unacceptable, or unloveable. It goes beyond discomfort or embarrassment.
What is Fear of Intimacy? Signs, Causes, and How to Overcome It in Relationships
Fear of intimacy is not the same as not wanting a relationship. Many people who struggle most with it want a deep connection. What feels frightening is what closeness requires, and what it might cost.
