Laura Stannard Sex & Relationship Therapy

Laura Stannard Sex & Relationship Therapy Helping you to understand your s*x life, improve your relationships and live authentically.

The Relationship Reset Ritual is a practical PDF you can sit down with once a week and use together.Inside, you’ll find:...
01/03/2026

The Relationship Reset Ritual is a practical PDF you can sit down with once a week and use together.

Inside, you’ll find:
• a clear 30-minute structure
• exact questions to guide your check-in
• space for emotional connection and life admin
• ND-affirming prompts around intimacy
• a gentle closing ritual to help you regulate together

You don’t need to talk about everything.
You just need a container that makes it feel doable.

You can download the full ritual via the link in my bio and try it this week.

26/02/2026

True respect in a relationship isn’t about big gestures or perfect communication.

It’s about making space for your partner to feel seen, heard, and valued
especially in the small, everyday moments.

When conversations only happen during conflict, it’s easy to miss each other.
Regular, intentional check-ins help shift the dynamic from reacting to understanding.

This is exactly what the Relationship Reset Ritual is designed to support.
A simple, weekly structure that helps couples talk before things build up.

Free to download via the link in my bio.




The Surprising Power of a Single SessionAs I transition into working primarily with relationships and couples, I’m keepi...
24/02/2026

The Surprising Power of a Single Session

As I transition into working primarily with relationships and couples, I’m keeping something I’ve loved for years: one-off sessions (also known as Single-Session Therapy).

Why I Love Single Sessions

Single-Session Therapy is more than just a quick fix, it’s an intentional, consensual appointment where we aim to make real progress in one session, with the option of more if you need it.

There have been so many moments in my life where I've felt like I've needed immediate access to therapy but wasn't in a position to commit to long term work. Those times where the anxiety is hitting a bit too hard or Google just isn't cutting it. That's why I love offering this type of session.

In s*x therapy we can often get to the heart of the matter quickly, providing direction, clarity and next steps you can act on straight away.

One session, on purpose, with the option of more only if it’s useful.

My love for these sessions remains and is available to individuals and partners.

Learn more via the link in my bio.




When communication feels hard, it’s often not because you don’t care.It’s because there’s too much to hold, too little s...
22/02/2026

When communication feels hard, it’s often not because you don’t care.
It’s because there’s too much to hold, too little structure, and nowhere calm to put it all.

The Relationship Reset Ritual is a free, practical PDF designed to help couples check in weekly without overwhelm.

It guides you through a 30-minute reset, with:
• a structured emotional check-in
• shared life admin, so nothing sits unspoken
• gentle prompts around intimacy and closeness
• a simple wrap-up to help you regulate together

You don’t need to fix everything.
You just need a container that makes connection feel doable again.

You can download the ritual for free and use it in your own time, at your own pace.

Link in bio.




19/02/2026

You know what is s*xy?
A real conversation.

Not the kind that happens when you’re already exhausted or mid-argument
but the kind that’s planned, contained, and actually feels safe.

You can’t have a healthy, happy relationship without communication. Disagreements will happen in every relationship. What matters is how you move through them.

When you and your partner can talk things through, understand each other’s perspective, and find a way forward together, it builds closeness rather than distance.

That’s why I often come back to this idea:
it’s you two vs the problem, not you vs each other.

The Relationship Reset Ritual is designed to support exactly this.
A short, weekly check-in with clear prompts, so conversations don’t only happen when things are already hard.

Less reactivity.
More teamwork.
More connection.

The ritual is free to download via the link in my bio.




My Values as a Sx TherapistMy values guide both my life and my work.They shape how I show up with clients, how I hold sp...
17/02/2026

My Values as a Sx Therapist

My values guide both my life and my work.

They shape how I show up with clients, how I hold space, and how I make decisions in and outside the therapy room.

Transparency: being open about process, motives, and boundaries.

Kindness: leading with care and warmth.

Compassion: understanding and responding to others’ pain or struggle.

Honesty: telling the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Respect: treating others (and yourself) with dignity and consideration.

Truth: seeking authenticity, integrity, and alignment with what’s real.

Freedom: the ability to live, choose, and express yourself authentically; to move through life without unnecessary constraint.

Autonomy: self-governance; having agency and ownership over your own choices, body, and path.

For me, these aren’t just professional ideals, they’re the foundation of how I build safety, connection, and trust with every person I work with and other people in my life.

If you’re a therapist, coach, or someone in a helping profession.

💭 What values guide your work?




If you’re considering couples therapy, it can be hard to know what it actually involves or whether it’s the right step.M...
17/02/2026

If you’re considering couples therapy, it can be hard to know what it actually involves or whether it’s the right step.

Many couples arrive feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Communication may have broken down, resentment may be high, and managing things alone no longer feels possible.

Couples therapy offers space to slow things down and begin listening differently. When past hurts or repeated patterns are involved, calm communication can feel almost impossible. Therapy helps create enough safety to untangle those patterns rather than repeating the same arguments.

In the early stages, we focus on stabilising what feels urgent and supporting safer, more productive conversations. From there, the work moves toward building empathy, improving communication, and developing skills to respond rather than react.

The aim isn’t to remove conflict, but to change how you relate to it.

If you’re wondering whether couples therapy might help, you’re welcome to get in touch to explore next steps.

Visit the link in my bio to learn more.




12/02/2026

5 things to consider before you get into a relationship

Not as a checklist to perfect yourself.
But as a way of understanding how you show up when closeness begins.

Before a relationship, it can be helpful to:

• Notice how you respond to closeness, distance, and conflict
• Practice saying no without over-explaining or apologising
• Understand how you cope when you’re stressed or overwhelmed
• Pay attention to your boundaries, especially around time, energy, and intimacy
• Build a life that supports you, so a partner adds to it rather than regulates it

Relationships don’t work because people are more disciplined or “ready”.
They work when people know themselves well enough to stay present, honest, and accountable.

The most important question isn’t “Am I good enough for a relationship?”

It’s “Do I know how I relate when things feel vulnerable?”

That’s where healthy connection begins.

Learn more about my work via the link in my bio.




Grateful for words like these.Therapy isn’t about rushing people toward change. It’s about creating enough safety to loo...
10/02/2026

Grateful for words like these.

Therapy isn’t about rushing people toward change. It’s about creating enough safety to look at what’s hard, at a pace that feels manageable, and doing that work together with care.

It’s always an honour to be trusted with the tender, complicated parts of someone’s relationship and story.

Thank you to this client for sharing their experience so generously.




What age are you when you’re in an argument with your partner?In conflict, we rarely show up as our current age. We show...
08/02/2026

What age are you when you’re in an argument with your partner?

In conflict, we rarely show up as our current age.

We show up as five-year-olds who weren’t comforted, teenagers who weren’t understood, or young adults who had to toughen up to survive.

Your adaptive child will always try to run the show, because it was built to protect you.

But protection isn’t the same as intimacy.

Noticing who is speaking in the moment creates enough space for choice, repair, and softness.

And that’s where relationships begin to shift.

Oftentimes noticing this isn’t enough. We need to go and feel the feelings you weren’t allowed to at this age. Doing this with your partner by your side can be incredibly healing and expand the level of emapthy you have for one another.

It’s a gift to yourself and your relationship if you’re ready to go there couples therapy is a great place to start.




05/02/2026

Relationships work when nervous systems feel safe, not when people try harder.

Trying harder often looks like explaining more, fixing faster, or pushing through discomfort. Safety looks quieter. It shows up as slowing down, being curious instead of defensive, and making space for repair.

When safety increases, connection follows.
When safety disappears, effort rarely helps.

This is the work beneath communication, intimacy, and trust.

Work with a therapist to build safety, not pressure. Learn more via the link in my bio.




The Dual Lens of a Neurodivergent TherapistThis one is hard to articulate, but it matters.Neurodivergent people experien...
03/02/2026

The Dual Lens of a Neurodivergent Therapist

This one is hard to articulate, but it matters.

Neurodivergent people experience love, intimacy, and relationships differently.

Yet in therapy rooms, ND traits are still so often misinterpreted.

🍏 Shutdown gets labelled as “avoidance” or an attachment issue
🍏 ADHD impulsivity gets mistaken for anxious attachment
🍏 Being turned off by a partner’s breath becomes a “red flag”
🍏 Sensory barriers to s*x get framed as s*xual dysfunction

As neurodivergent therapists, we’re constantly working with a dual lens:
Is this a relational dynamic? Or is this neurodivergence showing up in the relationship?

Or both?

Everything we see, hear, or notice in the room goes through this internal translator.

It’s demanding work, but it’s essential.

And it’s one reason why so many ND clients feel safer and more understood when working with ND therapists.

Not because others aren’t skilled or compassionate, but because the lived experience lens prevents mislabelling and reduces harm.

Oftentimes, neurodivergent relationships don’t need fixing, they need translating.




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