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YorSexualHealth runs a free and confidential counselling service for people living within York and North Yorkshire who wish to seek support around different aspects of sexual health.
What is counselling?
Counselling offers you the chance to sit down with someone and talk through your feelings, worries, and experiences.
Counsellors are specially trained to support you, without judging you or telling you what to do. You have the choice about what you want to talk about - you might want to change something, sort out a problem, or make a decision.
Counselling is about helping you to make your own choices, develop insights into your problems, and finding your own resources and strengths. Talking about your feelings with someone who is not a friend or family member can help you to unpack things and see things more clearly.
Who are the counsellors?
We have two counsellors - Paul and Tracey.
Our counsellors are highly experienced professionals, both in counselling and sexual health, and are members of recognised professional associations.
What issues do you work with?
Our counsellors can work with you on issues such as:
- Effects of an STI diagnosis or sexual health concern
- Living with or affected by HIV
- Unplanned pregnancy
- Support and choices around termination of pregnancy
- Barriers to positive sexual health e.g. Self confidence, effects of alcohol or substance misuse, peer pressure, issues around condom use and other methods of contraception, online safety or sexting, difficulties around sexuality
- Survivors of sexual assault
What issues don't you work with?
Unfortunately we can't work with you on:
- Survivors of childhood or historical sexual abuse
- Erectile dysfunction and general psychosexual difficulties
- Couple therapy
- Gender identity
How long will the counselling last?
Each session will last about an hour and you will be offered up to six sessions.
In the initial session, you and your counsellor will discuss the issues that concern you and whether counselling is appropriate for you. There may be other types of support that may be more helpful to you, and if so, your counsellor can refer you on to the right professional.
Where does the counselling take place?
We offer both face to face and virtual counselling sessions. When you refer, you'll be able to discuss your individual requirements.
How do I refer myself for counselling?
You can refer yourself for counselling by filling in the below form, or by clicking here
30th May 2026