Meet The Team

Simon is a UKCP registered psychotherapist, COSRT accredited clinical sexologist and relationship therapist with extensive experience in clinical supervision and lecturing at the Institute of Psychosexual Psychotherapy.

 

Formerly he headed the therapy provision at Priory Hospital North London and was part of the senior leadership team (SLT) reporting to the Hospital Director. He oversaw the general therapy programme, a Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS unit and outpatient service, along with a specialist addiction treatment programme and a highly specialist tertiary complex obsessional disorders unit. He currently manages a busy private practice alongside his teaching and volunteering work.

 

He has training in a variety of modalities, including CBT, DBT, Humanistic, Gestalt, Transpersonal and Group Analysis. He  is committed to providing holistic and effective therapeutic support and upholding the highest standards of clinical governance.

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My name is Bisma, and I am a qualified integrative counsellor currently pursuing further studies in psychosexual psychotherapy. As a Pakistani woman, my interest in this field was sparked by the notable lack of comprehensive sex education within the Asian community.

 

Specifically, I aim to educate the Asian Muslim community about the distinctions between what is considered haram and halal in Islam, particularly in relation to sexual health. While I am deeply committed to addressing the unique needs of this community, I am also passionate about promoting sexual education more broadly, for individuals and couples across all backgrounds.

 

My firm belief is that a healthy understanding of sexuality is essential for well-being. Normalising discussions about sexual health and breaking taboos are key motivators for my studies in psychosexual psychotherapy.

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I am trainee at the Institute of Psychosexual Psychotherapy where I was a recipient of the prestigious Dr Lexx Brown-James Scholarship for my work with under represented communities.

 

Should you choose to work with me, I look forward to supporting you throughout your psychosexual journey.

Halima is a trainee Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist currently completing her Diploma at the Institute of Psychosexual Therapy in Nottingham. She also holds an MSc in Psychology (BPS-accredited) from Northumbria University and a certification in Holistic Sex Therapy and Counselling from the Institute of Sexuality Education and Enlightenment (ISEE, Arizona).

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Halima has been working in the field of sex, relationships, and sexuality therapy since 2020, providing support to adults, partners, and groups. She is passionate about helping people build healthy relationships with themselves and others, and her practice is trauma-informed, pleasure-focused, and sex-positive. She works with intimacy, relationships, desire discrepancies, sexual health, anxiety, and identity, while also addressing the impact of erotophobia. She draws on integrative therapeutic approaches including PLISSIT, Sensate Focus, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and body-based somatic techniques.

 

Alongside her clinical work, Halima engages in public education through workshops, media features, and as the host of a pioneering podcast on sex and sexuality.

 

This advocacy complements her therapeutic practice and reflects her commitment to reducing stigma, normalising conversations about intimacy and relationships, and making psychosexual therapy more accessible.

Hi, I am Hazel Stilgoe-McCombe (she/her) I am a registered psychotherapist with UKCP, UKATA and EATA and run my own private practise in rural Lincolnshire.  

 

I am trained in Transactional Analysis and I work with a variety of adult clients: couples, individual, poly. I have lived experience of the kink and queer lifestyle and am a psychosexual trainee registered with COSRT.  

 

I am proudly Neurodivergent with all the strengths that brings with it.

William volunteers part-time for Family Matters Therapy in family liaison. He supports with initial contact with families and allocation to the appropriate therapeutic support.

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He is a qualified and registered Family Practitioner with the Institute for Family Therapy (IFT). He works as a CAMHS practitioner and is in the final stages of a four year Masters training in Family Systemic Psychotherapy at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, where he also undertook a clinical placement in the Fostering, Adoption and Kinship Care service.

 

Prior to his career in mental health services he worked extensively in special education and special schools, including a 12 bedded SMHS Ofsted Registered residential mental health young peoples home supporting all genders from the ages of 12-18 years with ongoing complex mental health needs and associated challenging behaviours.

 

When he is not working, studying or volunteering he is an advocate for education and awareness raising for people with invisible disability and Neurodiversity. 

Hi, I’m Sumaya — a NCPS-registered psychotherapist and COSRT-accredited trainee relationship therapist.

 

I support individuals navigating challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief, drawing from both psychodynamic therapy and evidence-based CBT. But more than techniques, my work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and the belief that meaningful change is possible for everyone.

 

Coming from a multicultural background and being trilingual, I’ve seen firsthand how diversity and connection can enrich the therapeutic space. I’m passionate about helping clients not just cope, but grow — building skills, confidence, and resilience that open doors to a more fulfilling life.

Andy sits on the board of Trustee Advisors providing essential governance, steering the development of Family Matters Therapy as we grow towards CIO status.

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He brings a wealth of strategic marketing experience, skills and knowledge, having worked in senior roles for some of the largest retailers in the UK.

 

One of his tasks on the board is to support strategy and communication, ensuring the work of the organisation is visible and targeted to those who most need it.

 

Outside of work Andy is an avid gardener and enthusiast of art, culture and design. He passionately believes access to the arts and the great outdoors are key components for enhanced quality of life and mental health.

I am a psychosexual therapist-in-training with two decades of experience in the Probation Service, where I currently practice as a Probation Officer.

 

My work involves supporting individuals on community orders and those released from prison on licence, including people convicted of contact sexual offences and online offending. I also work with clients struggling with compulsive pornography use. This experience has deepened my understanding of shame, trauma and the importance of compassionate support in helping individuals rebuild safer and more meaningful lives. Alongside my probation work, I have been delivering therapeutic programmes for the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, supporting men under police investigation or sentenced for online sexual offences.

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My training includes specialist development through Paula Hall’s programme, focused on working with compulsive sexual behaviour, alongside a completed diploma with StopSO (Specialist Treatment Organisation for the Prevention of Sexual Offending). These qualifications have equipped me to engage ethically, sensitively and effectively with a broad spectrum of sexual concerns and behaviours.

The first year of my psychosexual therapy training has equipped me with a strong foundation for working with a broad range of sexual dysfunctions across genders. While my background includes specialist work in compulsive sexual behaviour and addiction, I am now expanding my focus to include concerns such as erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, pelvic pain, delayed or premature ejaculation and low sexual desire, to name a few.

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