CICS - Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology
@cics-institute.bsky.social
Psychosexual and relationship therapy courses for psychologists, counsellors, sexual health professionals, medical doctors and professionals seeking to specialise in sexology. theinstituteofsexology.org
What's the hardest word to say in the room? 🤐
Ethical practice demands that we name and address systemic issues like "power", and "privilege". We train therapists to develop the courage to speak the unspeakable.
#AntiOppressivePractice #ClinicalEthics #TherapistTraining #CICS (300 characters)
Ethical practice demands that we name and address systemic issues like "power", and "privilege". We train therapists to develop the courage to speak the unspeakable.
#AntiOppressivePractice #ClinicalEthics #TherapistTraining #CICS (300 characters)
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
What's the hardest word to say in the room? 🤐
Ethical practice demands that we name and address systemic issues like "power", and "privilege". We train therapists to develop the courage to speak the unspeakable.
#AntiOppressivePractice #ClinicalEthics #TherapistTraining #CICS (300 characters)
Ethical practice demands that we name and address systemic issues like "power", and "privilege". We train therapists to develop the courage to speak the unspeakable.
#AntiOppressivePractice #ClinicalEthics #TherapistTraining #CICS (300 characters)
The pressure to "perform" is an epidemic. A letter to every man who has felt that weight, who has been told his value lies in his strength, drive, or arousal. Read a full, honest conversation about vulnerability, genuine connection, and redefining what it means to be sexual, via the link in our bio.
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The pressure to "perform" is an epidemic. A letter to every man who has felt that weight, who has been told his value lies in his strength, drive, or arousal. Read a full, honest conversation about vulnerability, genuine connection, and redefining what it means to be sexual, via the link in our bio.
Your next question should be to your CV: Are you ready to evolve?🤔
CICS offers specialist Diplomas and Certificates designed to make you a truly contemporary practitioner. Find the course that fits your professional evolution and apply today!
🔗 Link in bio to explore courses and apply.
CICS offers specialist Diplomas and Certificates designed to make you a truly contemporary practitioner. Find the course that fits your professional evolution and apply today!
🔗 Link in bio to explore courses and apply.
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Your next question should be to your CV: Are you ready to evolve?🤔
CICS offers specialist Diplomas and Certificates designed to make you a truly contemporary practitioner. Find the course that fits your professional evolution and apply today!
🔗 Link in bio to explore courses and apply.
CICS offers specialist Diplomas and Certificates designed to make you a truly contemporary practitioner. Find the course that fits your professional evolution and apply today!
🔗 Link in bio to explore courses and apply.
Advanced therapeutic practice isn't about memory; it's about developing the agility & depth to interrogate complexity. We train practitioners who can look beyond the surface, challenging assumptions & finding individualised solutions.
Browse our latest courses, via the link in bio
#AdvancedPractice
Browse our latest courses, via the link in bio
#AdvancedPractice
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Advanced therapeutic practice isn't about memory; it's about developing the agility & depth to interrogate complexity. We train practitioners who can look beyond the surface, challenging assumptions & finding individualised solutions.
Browse our latest courses, via the link in bio
#AdvancedPractice
Browse our latest courses, via the link in bio
#AdvancedPractice
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model: Why your health is more than 'in your head.' 🧠❤️🌍
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social.
#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social.
#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Bio-Psycho-Social Model: Why your health is more than 'in your head.' 🧠❤️🌍
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social.
#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
This essential framework proves mental and physical wellness is influenced by biology, psychology & social.
#BPSModel #PsychosexualTherapy #SocialScripts #CICS
Are you opening the space for clients to share their experiences of racism?
Many aren't, & it impacts the depth of the work. Senior COSRT Therapist Natasha Anderson created a FREE course teach you how to navigate with skill & sensitivity.
Enrol via the link in our bio!
#AntiRacism #TherapySkills
Many aren't, & it impacts the depth of the work. Senior COSRT Therapist Natasha Anderson created a FREE course teach you how to navigate with skill & sensitivity.
Enrol via the link in our bio!
#AntiRacism #TherapySkills
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are you opening the space for clients to share their experiences of racism?
Many aren't, & it impacts the depth of the work. Senior COSRT Therapist Natasha Anderson created a FREE course teach you how to navigate with skill & sensitivity.
Enrol via the link in our bio!
#AntiRacism #TherapySkills
Many aren't, & it impacts the depth of the work. Senior COSRT Therapist Natasha Anderson created a FREE course teach you how to navigate with skill & sensitivity.
Enrol via the link in our bio!
#AntiRacism #TherapySkills
What's the 'magic' ingredient for all relationships? ✨
It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship.
This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship.
This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What's the 'magic' ingredient for all relationships? ✨
It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship.
This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
It's not about agreeing - it's about making the effort to validate and respect their perspective; unless that view crosses a boundary and indicates an unsafe relationship.
This applies to couples, poly partnerships, friends & family.
Meet Beck Harrison (they/them), our GSRD Lead! 🏳️🌈
Beck leads our teaching on GSRD for our Diploma. They specialise in gender expansive and multi-partnered clients.
Built on anti-oppressive practice, Beck ensures safe learning.
#GSRD #NonMonogamy #CICS
Beck leads our teaching on GSRD for our Diploma. They specialise in gender expansive and multi-partnered clients.
Built on anti-oppressive practice, Beck ensures safe learning.
#GSRD #NonMonogamy #CICS
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Meet Beck Harrison (they/them), our GSRD Lead! 🏳️🌈
Beck leads our teaching on GSRD for our Diploma. They specialise in gender expansive and multi-partnered clients.
Built on anti-oppressive practice, Beck ensures safe learning.
#GSRD #NonMonogamy #CICS
Beck leads our teaching on GSRD for our Diploma. They specialise in gender expansive and multi-partnered clients.
Built on anti-oppressive practice, Beck ensures safe learning.
#GSRD #NonMonogamy #CICS
Are you bored?
Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.
This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.
🔗 Link in bio.
Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.
This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.
🔗 Link in bio.
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Are you bored?
Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.
This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.
🔗 Link in bio.
Qualified and experienced therapists: If you're running out of high-quality CPD options, you might be interested in the CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapy.
This is not a basic course - we're taking a deep dive.
🔗 Link in bio.
Is your therapy fit for the 21st century? 🤔
Pluralistic Psychotherapy isn't just a choice - it's the ethical mandate for contemporary practice, demanding a flexible approach to complexity.
🔗 Link in bio.
#PluralisticPsychotherapy #TherapistTraining
Pluralistic Psychotherapy isn't just a choice - it's the ethical mandate for contemporary practice, demanding a flexible approach to complexity.
🔗 Link in bio.
#PluralisticPsychotherapy #TherapistTraining
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Is your therapy fit for the 21st century? 🤔
Pluralistic Psychotherapy isn't just a choice - it's the ethical mandate for contemporary practice, demanding a flexible approach to complexity.
🔗 Link in bio.
#PluralisticPsychotherapy #TherapistTraining
Pluralistic Psychotherapy isn't just a choice - it's the ethical mandate for contemporary practice, demanding a flexible approach to complexity.
🔗 Link in bio.
#PluralisticPsychotherapy #TherapistTraining
Affordable, specialist sex & relationship therapy? Yes! 🤝
Meet Sex Therapy Herts - the clinical arm of CICS. We offer confidential support online & in Letchworth.
Fees start from just £15/session with our team.
Specialist help for low desire, painful sex, kinks, relationship issues, & more.
Meet Sex Therapy Herts - the clinical arm of CICS. We offer confidential support online & in Letchworth.
Fees start from just £15/session with our team.
Specialist help for low desire, painful sex, kinks, relationship issues, & more.
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Affordable, specialist sex & relationship therapy? Yes! 🤝
Meet Sex Therapy Herts - the clinical arm of CICS. We offer confidential support online & in Letchworth.
Fees start from just £15/session with our team.
Specialist help for low desire, painful sex, kinks, relationship issues, & more.
Meet Sex Therapy Herts - the clinical arm of CICS. We offer confidential support online & in Letchworth.
Fees start from just £15/session with our team.
Specialist help for low desire, painful sex, kinks, relationship issues, & more.
Our experts, Julie Sale and Ryan Campinho Valadas, are quoted in the latest BACP Therapy Today journal in a powerful article by Alix Fox.
This is essential reading for practitioners navigating this challenging topic.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/cics-bcap
#BACP #TherapyToday #PornographyUse #SexTherapy
This is essential reading for practitioners navigating this challenging topic.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/cics-bcap
#BACP #TherapyToday #PornographyUse #SexTherapy
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Our experts, Julie Sale and Ryan Campinho Valadas, are quoted in the latest BACP Therapy Today journal in a powerful article by Alix Fox.
This is essential reading for practitioners navigating this challenging topic.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/cics-bcap
#BACP #TherapyToday #PornographyUse #SexTherapy
This is essential reading for practitioners navigating this challenging topic.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/cics-bcap
#BACP #TherapyToday #PornographyUse #SexTherapy
As psychosexual therapists, we know how much those impossible beauty standards wreck sexual confidence and intimate connection.
Be kind to the body you *have*, not the one you want. ❤️
Tell us something you love about yours! 👇
#BodyPositivity #SexualConfidence #SelfLove #PsychosexualTherapy
Be kind to the body you *have*, not the one you want. ❤️
Tell us something you love about yours! 👇
#BodyPositivity #SexualConfidence #SelfLove #PsychosexualTherapy
October 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
As psychosexual therapists, we know how much those impossible beauty standards wreck sexual confidence and intimate connection.
Be kind to the body you *have*, not the one you want. ❤️
Tell us something you love about yours! 👇
#BodyPositivity #SexualConfidence #SelfLove #PsychosexualTherapy
Be kind to the body you *have*, not the one you want. ❤️
Tell us something you love about yours! 👇
#BodyPositivity #SexualConfidence #SelfLove #PsychosexualTherapy
Meet Michelle Donald, our Lead Tutor on Disability!
She's a Senior Accredited Psychosexual Therapist specialising in sexual issues related to Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and intimate relationships. Michelle's passion is making sexual services accessible to all disabilities.
#DisabilityLead #SCI #CICS
She's a Senior Accredited Psychosexual Therapist specialising in sexual issues related to Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and intimate relationships. Michelle's passion is making sexual services accessible to all disabilities.
#DisabilityLead #SCI #CICS
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Meet Michelle Donald, our Lead Tutor on Disability!
She's a Senior Accredited Psychosexual Therapist specialising in sexual issues related to Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and intimate relationships. Michelle's passion is making sexual services accessible to all disabilities.
#DisabilityLead #SCI #CICS
She's a Senior Accredited Psychosexual Therapist specialising in sexual issues related to Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and intimate relationships. Michelle's passion is making sexual services accessible to all disabilities.
#DisabilityLead #SCI #CICS
Are your clients confusing sexual desire and arousal?
We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are critically different:
Desire: Means wanting sex/sexual contact (a cognitive state).
Arousal: Means the physiological response to sexual thoughts/touch (a body state).
We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are critically different:
Desire: Means wanting sex/sexual contact (a cognitive state).
Arousal: Means the physiological response to sexual thoughts/touch (a body state).
October 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Are your clients confusing sexual desire and arousal?
We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are critically different:
Desire: Means wanting sex/sexual contact (a cognitive state).
Arousal: Means the physiological response to sexual thoughts/touch (a body state).
We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are critically different:
Desire: Means wanting sex/sexual contact (a cognitive state).
Arousal: Means the physiological response to sexual thoughts/touch (a body state).
CICS Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy: Specialist training for qualified practitioners. 💡
Master key topics: Kink & Sexual Compulsivity, Queer Sex, and Desire Discrepancy.
6 months. Fully online. COSRT Accredited.
https://tinyurl.com/cics-cert-pt
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
Master key topics: Kink & Sexual Compulsivity, Queer Sex, and Desire Discrepancy.
6 months. Fully online. COSRT Accredited.
https://tinyurl.com/cics-cert-pt
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
October 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
CICS Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy: Specialist training for qualified practitioners. 💡
Master key topics: Kink & Sexual Compulsivity, Queer Sex, and Desire Discrepancy.
6 months. Fully online. COSRT Accredited.
https://tinyurl.com/cics-cert-pt
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
Master key topics: Kink & Sexual Compulsivity, Queer Sex, and Desire Discrepancy.
6 months. Fully online. COSRT Accredited.
https://tinyurl.com/cics-cert-pt
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
What is Pluralistic Psychotherapy? The client knows best! 🧠
It rejects "one-size-fits-all." We collaborate to find the goals and methods that work for your clients from a diverse toolbox.
It's flexible, inclusive, and puts them in the driver's seat. 🚗
#PluralisticPsychotherapy #ClientCentered #CICS
It rejects "one-size-fits-all." We collaborate to find the goals and methods that work for your clients from a diverse toolbox.
It's flexible, inclusive, and puts them in the driver's seat. 🚗
#PluralisticPsychotherapy #ClientCentered #CICS
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
What is Pluralistic Psychotherapy? The client knows best! 🧠
It rejects "one-size-fits-all." We collaborate to find the goals and methods that work for your clients from a diverse toolbox.
It's flexible, inclusive, and puts them in the driver's seat. 🚗
#PluralisticPsychotherapy #ClientCentered #CICS
It rejects "one-size-fits-all." We collaborate to find the goals and methods that work for your clients from a diverse toolbox.
It's flexible, inclusive, and puts them in the driver's seat. 🚗
#PluralisticPsychotherapy #ClientCentered #CICS
Is "libido" limiting our understanding of sex?
The word libido fails to capture the infinite galaxy of aspects that contribute to sexual interest - like eroticism, expression, & sensuality.
It also wrongly presumes a sex drive is "natural", alienating people who don't experience one.
The word libido fails to capture the infinite galaxy of aspects that contribute to sexual interest - like eroticism, expression, & sensuality.
It also wrongly presumes a sex drive is "natural", alienating people who don't experience one.
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Is "libido" limiting our understanding of sex?
The word libido fails to capture the infinite galaxy of aspects that contribute to sexual interest - like eroticism, expression, & sensuality.
It also wrongly presumes a sex drive is "natural", alienating people who don't experience one.
The word libido fails to capture the infinite galaxy of aspects that contribute to sexual interest - like eroticism, expression, & sensuality.
It also wrongly presumes a sex drive is "natural", alienating people who don't experience one.
Meet John Reilly-Dixon! 🧑🎓
He's an academic/clinician co-leading our Advanced Diploma. His PhD research is focused on non-binary client therapy practice. 💡
Learn from the cutting edge!
#AdvancedDiploma #NonBinaryTherapy #CICS
He's an academic/clinician co-leading our Advanced Diploma. His PhD research is focused on non-binary client therapy practice. 💡
Learn from the cutting edge!
#AdvancedDiploma #NonBinaryTherapy #CICS
October 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Meet John Reilly-Dixon! 🧑🎓
He's an academic/clinician co-leading our Advanced Diploma. His PhD research is focused on non-binary client therapy practice. 💡
Learn from the cutting edge!
#AdvancedDiploma #NonBinaryTherapy #CICS
He's an academic/clinician co-leading our Advanced Diploma. His PhD research is focused on non-binary client therapy practice. 💡
Learn from the cutting edge!
#AdvancedDiploma #NonBinaryTherapy #CICS
"I am who I am." Bold or deluded? 🤔
Dan Kent breaks down Carl Rogers' theory: the gap between your Self-Concept (should be) and Organismic Self (who you are) causes unhappiness.
Find your authentic self.
Read blog: https://tinyurl.com/cics-congruence
#Authenticity #CarlRogers 🧠
Dan Kent breaks down Carl Rogers' theory: the gap between your Self-Concept (should be) and Organismic Self (who you are) causes unhappiness.
Find your authentic self.
Read blog: https://tinyurl.com/cics-congruence
#Authenticity #CarlRogers 🧠
October 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"I am who I am." Bold or deluded? 🤔
Dan Kent breaks down Carl Rogers' theory: the gap between your Self-Concept (should be) and Organismic Self (who you are) causes unhappiness.
Find your authentic self.
Read blog: https://tinyurl.com/cics-congruence
#Authenticity #CarlRogers 🧠
Dan Kent breaks down Carl Rogers' theory: the gap between your Self-Concept (should be) and Organismic Self (who you are) causes unhappiness.
Find your authentic self.
Read blog: https://tinyurl.com/cics-congruence
#Authenticity #CarlRogers 🧠
Ready to take your practice to the next level? Our Advanced Diploma is for qualified therapists to become researcher-practitioners, master complex topics like trauma & compulsive sexual behaviour, & embed anti-oppressive practice.
Apply now via the link in our bio.
#AdvancedDiploma #CICS
Apply now via the link in our bio.
#AdvancedDiploma #CICS
October 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Ready to take your practice to the next level? Our Advanced Diploma is for qualified therapists to become researcher-practitioners, master complex topics like trauma & compulsive sexual behaviour, & embed anti-oppressive practice.
Apply now via the link in our bio.
#AdvancedDiploma #CICS
Apply now via the link in our bio.
#AdvancedDiploma #CICS
🛏️ Myth or Fact: Couples who share a bed have more sex?
The truth: there’s no rule. For some, closeness helps. For others, separate beds mean better rest and better intimacy.
At CICS, we say — do what works for you.
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
The truth: there’s no rule. For some, closeness helps. For others, separate beds mean better rest and better intimacy.
At CICS, we say — do what works for you.
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
September 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🛏️ Myth or Fact: Couples who share a bed have more sex?
The truth: there’s no rule. For some, closeness helps. For others, separate beds mean better rest and better intimacy.
At CICS, we say — do what works for you.
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
The truth: there’s no rule. For some, closeness helps. For others, separate beds mean better rest and better intimacy.
At CICS, we say — do what works for you.
#PsychosexualTherapy #CICS
🎥 Episode 5: What’s the difference between general and psychosexual therapy?
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
#CICS #PsychosexualTherapy #FertilitySupport #TherapistTraining
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
#CICS #PsychosexualTherapy #FertilitySupport #TherapistTraining
September 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🎥 Episode 5: What’s the difference between general and psychosexual therapy?
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
#CICS #PsychosexualTherapy #FertilitySupport #TherapistTraining
At CICS, we explore not just fertility counselling - but how trying, not trying, or not being able to conceive affects intimacy & sexual connection.
#CICS #PsychosexualTherapy #FertilitySupport #TherapistTraining
Meet Julie 👋 Founder of CICS, senior psychotherapist, educator, and advocate for inclusive, values-led therapy training. She's shaping the future of psychotherapy while studying a Doctorate and BSL—yes, she really does do it all! #MeetTheTeam #CICSEducates
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Meet Julie 👋 Founder of CICS, senior psychotherapist, educator, and advocate for inclusive, values-led therapy training. She's shaping the future of psychotherapy while studying a Doctorate and BSL—yes, she really does do it all! #MeetTheTeam #CICSEducates
What’s the difference between general & psychosexual therapy?
General psychotherapy has a history of pathologising kink. Contemporary psychosexual therapy sees erotic diversity as part of human expression
We support clients in understanding desires with care & curiosity
#CICS #KinkAwareTherapy
General psychotherapy has a history of pathologising kink. Contemporary psychosexual therapy sees erotic diversity as part of human expression
We support clients in understanding desires with care & curiosity
#CICS #KinkAwareTherapy
September 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
What’s the difference between general & psychosexual therapy?
General psychotherapy has a history of pathologising kink. Contemporary psychosexual therapy sees erotic diversity as part of human expression
We support clients in understanding desires with care & curiosity
#CICS #KinkAwareTherapy
General psychotherapy has a history of pathologising kink. Contemporary psychosexual therapy sees erotic diversity as part of human expression
We support clients in understanding desires with care & curiosity
#CICS #KinkAwareTherapy