Silva Neves

My model of psychotherapy is Integrative. It means that I will use different approaches from different therapeutic models to suit your needs best.

I am a specialist in psychosexual and relationship therapy based in Central London (W1).

I work with individuals and couples who experience difficulties in their intimate relationships and sexuality. I have a holistic and humanistic approach to therapy, which means that I do not only treat the problem. I take into account the whole person and their relationships because I believe that sexual problems have an impact on relationships and vice versa.

What I work with:
Male and female sexual problems, with individuals and couples.
Relationship problems, with individuals and couples.
Compulsive Sexual Behaviours.
Sexual abuse and sexual traumas. EMDR.
Sexuality diversity. LGBTQ specific issues.

I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, specialist in psychosexual therapy, relationship therapy, couples therapy, trauma therapy and sex addiction treatment. I work with a diverse range of clients.

I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor.

I hold a full professional insurance.

Professional Memberships:
Accredited member of COSRT (College Of Sexual and Relationship Therapists)

Member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine
Accredited member of the National Counselling Society
Registered Member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Member of NCP (The National Council of Psychotherapists)

Member of EMDR Association UK and Ireland

Member of UKPTS (UK Psychological Trauma Society)

Member of ESTSS (European Society of Traumatic Stress Studies)

Being awarded the accreditation with COSRT means that I am a specialist in psychosexual and relationship therapy, having met strict criteria in respect of training, experience, knowledge, ethical standards, clinical skills and commitment to continuous professional development.

I abide by the code of ethics and best practice of each of these professional memberships.

My Qualifications:
Post-graduate Diploma in Psychosexual, Relationship and Couples Therapy. Awarded with distinction.
Certificate in Transformative Couples Therapy. Encounter-centred approach.
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. Awarded with distinction.
Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. Awarded with distinction.

Diploma in Clinical Supervision

Diploma in Hypnotherapy

I take my continuous professional development seriously. I attend seminars and conferences regularly to keep my knowledge and practice updated.
I have attended seminars with world-renowned specialist in the field of sex and relationship therapy, including Dr Harville Hendrix, Dr Helen LaKelly Hunt (Imago Therapy) and Dr David Schnarch (Crucible Therapy)

How I work:
First, I will see you for an initial consultation.
After an initial consultation, a contract will be agreed between you and I, including a day and time for therapy, which is usually the same every week, although I aim to be flexible with my appointments.

The number of sessions varies, depending on the issues. I am happy to work with an open-ended contract within which you and I will make regular reviews on how the therapeutic progress is going, and then, when appropriate, we will agree on an ending.

I am also happy to work in ‘time-limited’ therapy within which we agree at the beginning how many sessions you want. Of course, in order for therapy to be effective, the number of sessions have to be realistic.

Each session lasts for 50 minutes.

The process of counselling and psychotherapy can be challenging at times. But it is through that process that better understanding of yourself can be gained and enable you to make positive changes.

Individual Therapy: The initial consultation lasts for 50 minutes and each sessions after that lasts for 50 minutes each.

Couples Therapy: The initial consultation lasts for 50 minutes and each sessions after that lasts between 50 minutes and 110 minutes (double session), depending on the presenting issues.