Lina Milner

Online Therapy - please enquire about availability

In-Person Therapy

• Mondays: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

at North London Therapy Practice, The Sovereign House, Finchley Central, N3 1QB

• Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

at The Harvest Therapy, Bloomsbury, 20 Bedford Square WC1 3HH

How I work

Sex and intimacy can be difficult to talk about, particularly when something no longer feels right in your relationship or sexual life. I offer a warm, respectful and confidential space where individuals and couples can explore their concerns openly, without shame or judgement.

My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, systemic and CBT-informed approaches. Together, we explore not only the difficulties you are experiencing but also the emotional, relational and life experiences that may contribute to them. Therapy is tailored to your individual circumstances, needs and goals.

I work with a wide range of relationship and sexual difficulties, including differences in desire, loss of intimacy, sexual anxiety, relationship conflict, sexual pain, erectile and orgasmic difficulties, and the impact of trauma, neurodiversity, illness and significant life transitions.

My clinical experience includes specialist NHS psychosexual therapy in oncology, supporting individuals and couples affected by cancer and its treatment. Alongside my private practice, I work as a National Clinical Lead for Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy within a national charity organisation.

My background and qualifications

I trained at the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships and the Relate Institute, completing a Master's degree in Relationship Therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy. I also hold a Diploma in Integrative Supervision.

I am a COSRT Accredited Member and Supervisor, a BACP Registered Member and a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist. I adhere to the professional and ethical standards of these organisations.

I offer specialist relationship and psychosexual therapy for individuals and couples experiencing emotional, relationship or sexual difficulties.

Relationship therapy

I work with:

Psychosexual Assessment & Individual History-Taking

Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy begins with a structured assessment process. This allows us to develop a clear understanding of the difficulty you are experiencing and to agree a treatment plan that is appropriate, realistic, and tailored to you.

Assessment usually takes place over one or more sessions and may include individual history-taking sessions, even when therapy will later involve a partner. This is a standard and important part of psychosexual work.

During assessment we may explore:

• Your current sexual concern and how it developed
• Relationship history and current dynamics (if relevant)
• Emotional wellbeing, stress levels, and life circumstances
• Sexual history, beliefs, and experiences
• Physical health, medication, or medical factors
• Any relevant experiences of trauma, illness, or neurodiversity

You are always in control of what you share. The pace is guided by your comfort, and sensitive areas are approached with care and respect.

For couples, individual sessions provide a confidential space for each partner to speak openly and help ensure that therapy proceeds safely, ethically, and with clarity.

Treatment Planning

Following assessment, we will collaboratively agree a treatment plan. This may include:

• Clear therapeutic goals
• An indication of the likely focus and length of therapy
• Recommended session structure (individual and/or couple sessions)
• Therapeutic approaches appropriate to your needs

Psychosexual therapy may involve talking therapy, psychoeducation, relational work, and where appropriate, structured exercises to support change between sessions. Any exercises are discussed in advance and only undertaken with consent.

The assessment process helps ensure that therapy is grounded, purposeful, and responsive to your specific situation rather than based on assumptions or generic techniques.

I offer online and in-person relationship and sex therapy for couples and individuals. In-person sessions are available on Mondays in Finchley Central and on Saturdays from the Central London location WC1B.

How I work

Sex and intimacy can be difficult to talk about, particularly when something no longer feels right in your relationship or sexual life. I offer a warm, respectful and confidential space where individuals and couples can explore their concerns openly, without shame or judgement.

My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic, systemic and CBT-informed approaches. Together, we explore not only the difficulties you are experiencing but also the emotional, relational and life experiences that may contribute to them. Therapy is tailored to your individual circumstances, needs and goals.

I work with a wide range of relationship and sexual difficulties, including differences in desire, loss of intimacy, sexual anxiety, relationship conflict, sexual pain, erectile and orgasmic difficulties, and the impact of trauma, neurodiversity, illness and significant life transitions.

My clinical experience includes specialist NHS psychosexual therapy in oncology, supporting individuals and couples affected by cancer and its treatment. Alongside my private practice, I work as a National Clinical Lead for Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy within a national charity organisation.

My background and qualifications

I trained at the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships and the Relate Institute, completing a Master's degree in Relationship Therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy. I also hold a Diploma in Integrative Supervision.

I am a COSRT Accredited Member and Supervisor, a BACP Registered Member and a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist. I adhere to the professional and ethical standards of these organisations.

I offer specialist relationship and psychosexual therapy for individuals and couples experiencing difficulties in their emotional, intimate or sexual lives.

Relationship therapy

• Relationship conflict, communication difficulties and emotional distance
• Differences in expectations, needs and attachment styles
• Infidelity, betrayal and difficulties rebuilding trust
• Neurodiversity and its impact on relationships and intimacy
• Sexual trauma and its impact on emotional and physical closeness
• Relationship difficulties associated with long-term illness, disability and chronic health conditions
• Break-ups, separation and relationship transitions
• Loneliness and difficulties forming or maintaining relationships

Relationship therapy is not limited to couples. I also work with individuals who wish to understand their relationship experiences, navigate separation, or explore difficulties with emotional closeness, trust and intimacy.

Psychosexual therapy

Psychosexual therapy addresses sexual difficulties that may have psychological, relational, physical or medical contributing factors.

Areas I work with include:

• Differences in sexual desire and loss of interest in sex
• Erectile and ejaculatory difficulties
• Orgasmic difficulties
• Sexual pain, including vaginismus and difficulties with penetration
• Sexual anxiety and performance-related concerns
• The impact of sexual trauma on sexual functioning and intimacy
• Changes in sexual functioning following cancer, surgery or medical treatment
• The effects of medication, menopause, chronic illness and disability on sexual wellbeing
• Difficulties establishing or restoring physical intimacy within relationships

Sexual difficulties rarely exist in isolation. They may be influenced by physical health, emotional experiences, relationship dynamics, cultural expectations and significant life events. Understanding these different aspects can help individuals and couples develop a more satisfying relationship with themselves, their sexuality and each other.

Your First Session and Assessment

Relationship and psychosexual therapy begins with an assessment to understand your concerns, their possible contributing factors and what you hope to achieve. This may take one or more sessions and can include individual history-taking, even if you are seeking couples therapy.

What does the assessment involve?

Depending on your circumstances, we may explore:

I offer online supervision.

I offer individual and group supervision to trainees and qualified practitioners working within the NHS and private practice, including relationship counsellors and psychosexual therapists.

I am an accredited psychosexual therapist at The Royal Marsden Hospital, where I specialise in supporting individuals and couples affected by the impact of cancer treatment on sexual wellbeing, intimacy, and relationships.

I believe supervision works most creatively and productively if the therapist feels dynamic, supported and influential in shaping the work. I see my role as supervisor in helping a practitioner to identify blocks, impasse, feeling stuck within the work and reflecting on interventions, technique and ideas to move forward; identifying useful resources, reading and CPD opportunities when appropriate; and to consider self-care, best practice and issues of ethics within the clinical context.

Models of supervision vary, but essentially the ‘7 Eyed Model’ can create a good broad spectrum from which to work.

As an accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist, I also support trainees undertaking sexual therapy training, both in their academic work and clinical placements. I offer guidance in developing clinical confidence, reflective practice and ethical awareness, and support students in working towards accreditation with College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists.

Please do contact me to discuss supervision further.

Prior to our first session we shall a telephone conversation (free of charge) to discuss our contract, what type of supervision you had before and what kind of supervisor you are looking for.

You can ask any questions about how I work and my experiences and qualifications. If we decide to work together, we shall establish your availability to come for supervision, locations (Central London, Finchley Central or Zoom), cost and your preferred method of paying.