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- Sexuality and intimacy
- Relationship dynamics
- Solution-focused work
About Gordon
Gordon Birnie, NCPS, has three years' clinical experience in the United Kingdom and works with sexual and relationship concerns alongside anxiety, depression and life changes. He helps people navigate intimacy and relationship problems, sexual difficulties, LGBT and gender identity matters, and common mental-health issues such as stress and low mood.
Gordon sees individuals and people in relationships, including multi-partner relationships. He uses a straightforward, non-judgemental style that aims to make it easier to talk about sensitive topics. Sessions focus on understanding what is causing distress now and on practical steps to reduce it.
His work draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which places the person's experience at the heart of sessions and supports self-directed change. He also uses Imago Relationship Therapy ideas to look at how past relationship patterns affect present interactions. Solution-Focused Therapy features too, helping people identify small, useful changes and build on them.
Gordon offers focused, conversational sessions rather than medical tests or laboratory work. He helps clients talk through sexual problems, intimacy worries, communication issues and challenges linked to non-monogamy or kink culture. He also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, attachment difficulties and addictive behaviours related to sex and other processes.
To begin, a short questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to match needs and plan next steps. Costs vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience first and supports people to find their own solutions; online sessions using this approach focus on listening, reflection and helping clients clarify what matters to them. Imago Relationship Therapy looks at interaction patterns between partners and helps identify habits that cause conflict; online meetings can be used to practise new communication tasks and to map those patterns together. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what changes would look like; this approach works well online for short-term goal setting and measurable progress.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Gordon will work collaboratively to decide which method or mix of methods fits a client's goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That choice can change over time as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let therapists and clients use visual tools or worksheets in-session, and can be adjusted to suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth when required.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sexual problems, LGBT and gender identity matters, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a down-to-earth, non-judgemental way. Sessions focus on talking through issues and finding practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' professional experience working in the United Kingdom with sexual and relationship issues and related mental-health concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.