What is STL?
Sex Therapy London (STL) is a free and confidential online service for people who are experiencing sexual difficulties and/or who want to make changes to their sex life. STL contains a range of self-help information, advice and resources to help improve your sex life. It also has interactive online programmes that are available to patients of CNWL Sexual Health Services.
Who created stl?
STL has been developed by a team of experienced clinical psychologists, with input from specialist medical doctors, working in CNWL Sexual Health Services. Our Sexual Problems Assessment and Treatment Service (SPATS) provides both medical and psychological assessment, advice and treatment for people experiencing sexual difficulties.
Who is STL for?
STL is intended for use by people aged 16 or above living in England.
If you are experiencing a specific sexual difficulty and want to improve your sex life then STL may be right for you.
The information and exercises described in our booklets and programmes are based on psychological and sex therapy techniques that have been shown to improve sexual difficulties.
They have been written for people of all genders, sexualities, sexual orientations, cultures, backgrounds and relationship statuses. While the suggestions and exercises in our booklets and programmes are based on principles that are relevant for everyone, some sections contain information about the biological and physical changes that can happen in specific parts of sexual anatomy. Some content and diagrams may not be reflective of your anatomy, including people who are intersex, people who have had gender affirming surgery, or people who have experienced physical changes due to specific medical conditions and/or treatment required. In these instances, if further information is required we recommend you speak to your GP or a specialist in sexual medicine. All bodies are different and we invite you to use the information in the way that it is most applicable to you.
How does STL work?
STL contains information about sexual difficulties, downloadable self-help booklets and further resources. It also offers interactive online programmes that are available to patients of CNWL Sexual Health Services. The interactive programmes include an initial assessment followed by a structured sex therapy programme tailored to an individual’s needs and circumstances.
I would like to see someone in person. Do you offer face-to-face appointments?
Sex Therapy London is an online only service for people experiencing sexual problems, developed and delivered by Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Our Sexual Problems and Treatment Service (SPATS) is available to people who use CNWL Sexual Health Services and meet certain criteria. For more information, see: Our sexual health services.