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Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Katerina Dimakopoulou
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Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

There are many different types of sexual disorders, including gender identity disorder, that affect both men and women in the 21st century. The symptoms will vary depending on the exact type of disorder present, but they usually revolve around problems with sexual organs or sexual performance in the case of sexual dysfunctions and uncommon or abnormal sexual behavior in the case of paraphilias. The causes will also vary depending on the exact disorder present, but here at Mentaline.com you can find trained therapists who specialize in all of them. So, no matter what type of sexual disorder is present, we can help.

Types of Sexual Disorders

Outside of gender identity disorders, these are the main classifications of disorders that are considered sexual in nature. They are split into two main groups.

Sexual Dysfunctions - These revolve around problems at any point during any stage of sexual activity whether when alone or with a partner.

  • Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
  • Sexual Aversion Disorder 
  • Female Sexual Arousal Disorder 
  • Male Erectile Disorder 
  • Female Orgasmic Disorder
  • Male Orgasmic Disorder 
  • Premature Ejaculation  
  • Dyspareunia  
  • Vaginismus
  • Excessive Sexual Drive
  • Unspecified Sexual Dysfunction 

Paraphilias - These disorders involve intense and reoccurring sexual behaviors, fantasies, and urges involving activities, objects, or situations not considered sexually arousing to most other people. Depending on the disorder, there may be serious social or even legal problems.

  • Exhibitionism 
  • Fetishism  
  • Frotteurism 
  • Pedophilia 
  • Sexual Masochism
  • Sexual Sadism 
  • Transvestic Fetishism 
  • Voyeurism 
  • Unspecified Paraphilia

Cause of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

The exact causes of most or all sexual disorders are not known, but they are thought to be connected with various physical, psychological, and social factors. For some it may be genetics while others might have mental problems that manifest as sexual dysfunctions. Whatever the cause of sexual disorders, there are several strong indicators that may appear if they are present in a person's life. Looking for these symptoms is important. In left unchecked, sexual disorders can have other negative effects on a person's life.

Symptoms of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

The symptoms of sexual and gender identity disorders vary depending on the exact one being discussed, but they generally are related to sexual activity or sexual performance problems. From impotence in men to inability to achieve orgasm in women, there are many physical sexual dysfunctions. Also, there are various paraphilias that may appear as a need for an object or certain situation to be able to perform sexually. More on the exact symptoms of each will be explored here at Mentaline.com, but the important thing to remember is that if they appear, getting treatment is not something that should be avoided because of embarrassment.

Treatment for Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Here at Mentaline.com, we take sexual and gender identity disorders seriously. Because the trained therapists on Mentaline.com specialize in sexual and gender identity disorders, they are able to look at each individual situation and take the proper action needed to deal with the problem before it gets out of hand. Both therapy and counseling can help deal with the symptoms of sexual and gender identity disorders. Our online treatment combines psychotherapy with the power of the Internet, a useful combination for those seeking help with these types of disorders.

Definition of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Sexual and gender identity disorders are disturbances in sexual desire that cause distress and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. While there are a wide range of different types of sexual and gender identity problems, treatment including counseling and therapy can help.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

  • Strong desire to be the opposite sex
  • Vocal insistence of being part of the opposite sex
  • Cross-dressing
  • Continual discomfort about sexual identity
  • Inability to maintain an erection or achieve orgasm

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Katerina Dimakopoulou
Katerina Dimakopoulou

Katerina Dimakopoulou

London
Psychotherapist , Counsellor/Therapist
About me

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Specialties
  • - Excessive Sexual Drive
    • » Symptoms
    • Distress caused by lack of sexual interaction
    • Obsessive thoughts about sex
    • Many sexual partners
    • Long time spent looking at pornography
    • Lack of emotional contact with sexual partners

    » Definition Excessive sexual drive - once known as nymphomania - is when sexual desires and urges have a large negative impact on a person's life, affecting them personally as well as people around them. Both counseling and therapy are helpful for treatment of excessive sexual drive.
  • - Premature Ejaculation
    • » Symptoms
    • Ejaculation within a minute or less of vaginal penetration
    • Inability to delay ejaculation during sexual intercourse
    • Sexual aversion
    • Distress

    » Definition Premature ejaculation is when a male achieves orgasm before they or their partner wishes it to happen. Usually, it occurs within a minute of vaginal penetration. For many people, psychotherapy is a powerful part of any treatment plan to deal with premature ejaculation.
  • - Vaginismus
    • » Symptoms
    • Minor burning during sexual intercourse
    • Unconsummated marriage
    • Breathing problems during intercourse
    • Difficulty with vaginal penetration
    • Sexual aversion
    • Involuntary spasm of vagina muscles
    • Distress

    » Definition Vaginismus is diagnosed when there is an involuntary spasm of the muscles around the vagina that force the opening closed. While there are physical treatments that may be needed, psychotherapy including counseling should not be forgotten to help deal with the emotional problems that may stem from this sexual dysfunction.
  • - Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Strong desire to be the opposite sex
    • Vocal insistence of being part of the opposite sex
    • Cross-dressing
    • Continual discomfort about sexual identity
    • Inability to maintain an erection or achieve orgasm

    » Definition Sexual and gender identity disorders are disturbances in sexual desire that cause distress and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. While there are a wide range of different types of sexual and gender identity problems, treatment including counseling and therapy can help.
  • - Relationship Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
  • - Anxiety Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Detached feelings
    • Feelings that the world is unreal
    • Trembling or twitching

    » Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.
Prices
Counselling & Psychotherapy
(60 min.)		 55 GBP
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Jacob Wright
Jacob Wright

Jacob Wright

Montreal
Psychotherapist
About me

Jacob Wright is a licensed psychotherapist practicing psychotherapy in Montreal, trained at McGill University in the art of counselling and psychotherapy.

Specialties
  • - Depression
    • » Symptoms
    • Concentration problems
    • Bad judgment or trouble making decisions
    • Fatigue and a general decrease of energy
    • Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
    • Extreme pessimism
    • Insomnia
    • Excessive sleeping
    • Irritability
    • Loss of interest in sex
    • Loss of interest in life
    • Eating problems
    • Physical pains
    • Suicidal thoughts
    • Suicide attempts

    » Definition Depression is defined as a mental state that causes extreme sadness, pessimism, and a loss of interest in life. Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, uncontrollable crying, loss of interest in life, as well as other physical and mental signs. Counseling and therapy are two recommended ways to get help with depression. While depression is a normal human state of mind, when it lasts for a long time or is very intense, it may be a sign of bigger problems.
  • - Anger Management
    • » Symptoms
    • An excess of anger that can lash out at any time
    • Often not understanding why you are angry about something
    • Being unable to focus your anger to appropriate parties

    » Definition Anger management is the process of controlling one’s anger through therapeutic techniques and exercises.
  • - Mood Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Sleep problems
    • Hopelessness
    • Low self-esteem
    • Bad eating habits
    • Fatigue

    » Definition Mood disorders are mental illnesses that center around chemical imbalances in the brain that cause emotional problems with depression, mania, or a combination of both. Symptoms of mood disorders include feelings of hopelessness, sleep troubles and other problems. Treatment with psychotherapy is helpful for dealing with a variety of mood disorders.
  • - Sexual Dysfunctions
    • » Symptoms
    • Lack of sex drive
    • Avoidance of sex
    • Relationship problems
    • Problems performing during sex
    • Obsession with sexual activity
    • Problems during any stage of sexual intercourse

    » Definition A sexual dysfunction is a problem that occurs at any point of sexual activity and causes difficulties. Treatment for sexual disorders should include therapy and counseling.
  • - Anxiety Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Detached feelings
    • Feelings that the world is unreal
    • Trembling or twitching

    » Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.
  • - Anxiety
    • » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
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First session 69 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 92 GBP
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Patrick Lilley
Patrick Lilley

Patrick Lilley

London
Coach , Hypnotherapist
About me

Stuck ? I can help you release your hidden resources to overcome the problem you are having. Cognitive Hypnotherapy & Coaching can achieve amazing results surprisingly quickly.

Specialties
  • - Gay and Lesbian Issues
    • » Symptoms
    • Gay Couple Issues
    • Gay Parenting
    • Confusion
    • Various other issues

    » Definition Gay and lesbian issues are those that affect men and women and deal primarily with issues of sexuality. Therapy can assist a person when dealing with a variety of gay and lesbian issues.
  • - Sociaphobia
    • » Symptoms
    • Loss of breath and racing heart rate
    • A feeling of vertigo and disorientation
    • An intense need to remove themselves from the current situation
    • The belief that you may be judged negatively in social situations
    • Avoiding social situations entirely

    » Definition Sociaphobia is an extreme anxiety pertaining to social situations, manifesting in a variety of symptoms including those usually associated with anxiety disorder. Counseling and therapy are good treatment options for sociaphobia.
  • - Aviophobia
    • » Symptoms
    • An irrational fear of flying, whether it be in airplanes, helicopters, or any kind of levitating machine
    • Anxiety when confronted with the possibility of flying or boarding an aircraft of any kind
    • A racing heart rate, blood pressure, or panic attacks while on or boarding an airplane
    • The inability to even enter an airport without feeling anxious

    » Definition Aviophobia is a fear of flight in a plane or any other mode of aerial travel to the extent that the sufferer will actively avoid travel even to their own detriment and inconvenience. Counseling and therapy are both recommended for treatment of aviophobia.
  • - Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Strong desire to be the opposite sex
    • Vocal insistence of being part of the opposite sex
    • Cross-dressing
    • Continual discomfort about sexual identity
    • Inability to maintain an erection or achieve orgasm

    » Definition Sexual and gender identity disorders are disturbances in sexual desire that cause distress and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. While there are a wide range of different types of sexual and gender identity problems, treatment including counseling and therapy can help.
  • - Phobias
    • » Symptoms
    • Dread of certain objects
    • Extreme fear of certain situations
    • Shortness of breath
    • Fast heart rate
    • Irrational fears

    » Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.
  • - Nicotine Addiction
    • » Symptoms
    • Trouble with withdrawal symptoms
    • Health problems
    • Cravings and insomnia when trying to quit

    » Definition Nicotine addiction is a physical dependence on the drug nicotine commonly found in cigarettes and other tobacco products. Serious and minor health problems are both signs of nicotine addiction. Treatment for the this physical addiction can be helped quite a bit with online therapy.
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Leigh Brown
Leigh Brown

Leigh Brown

London | Age: 52
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

Leigh Brown Bsc (hons) Dip PST

Accredited Sexual and Relationship psychotherapist. Individual and Group Supervisor. Experienced and able to work with individuals or couples on general problems or sexual issues.


Specialties
  • - Relationship Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
  • - Sexual Issues
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety, anger, guilt or other emotions
    • Depression
    • Avoidance of intimacy in all forms
    • Failure to perform during sexual activity

    » Definition Sexual issues are problems that affect a man or woman's ability to function sexually. While there are a wide array of sexual issues that may cause relationship problems, there are also many forms of therapy that can help, no matter the specific problem.
  • - Sexual Dysfunctions
    • » Symptoms
    • Lack of sex drive
    • Avoidance of sex
    • Relationship problems
    • Problems performing during sex
    • Obsession with sexual activity
    • Problems during any stage of sexual intercourse

    » Definition A sexual dysfunction is a problem that occurs at any point of sexual activity and causes difficulties. Treatment for sexual disorders should include therapy and counseling.
  • - Sexual Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Fear of a specific person or scenario
    • Dramatically increased feeling of guilt or shame
    • Low self-esteem
    • Post traumatic stress disorder
    • Borderline personality disorder
    • Dissociative Identity Disorder

    » Definition Sexual abuse is the perpetration of any sexual act on an unwilling party.
  • - Communication Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Unhappiness
    • Inability to explain feelings
    • Feeling misunderstood
    • Feeling invisible
    • No meaningful communication for long periods

    » Definition Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.
  • - Stress
    • » Symptoms
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Muscle tension
    • Headaches
    • Stomach trouble
    • Fatigue
    • Nervousness
    • Anxiety
    • Overeating
    • Loss of energy and enthusiasm
    • Mood changes

    » Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.
Prices
a) Counselling
(60 min.)		 65 GBP
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Dr Keith Hearne
Dr Keith Hearne

Dr Keith Hearne

Surrey
Psychologist
About me

Dr Keith Hearne (www.keithhearne.com) famous psychologist; world's 1st research 'lucid' dreams; invented 1st dream machine; Euro. Coll. of Hypnotherapy; much TV; 6 books. Dream interpretation, Premonitions, Hypnotic 'gastric band', etc

Specialties
  • - Phobias
    • » Symptoms
    • Dread of certain objects
    • Extreme fear of certain situations
    • Shortness of breath
    • Fast heart rate
    • Irrational fears

    » Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.
  • - Anxiety
    • » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
  • - Chronic Pain
    • » Symptoms
    • Pain with no visible and discernible cause
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Reluctance to participate in social events
    • Drug abuse
    • A lack of ability to focus

    » Definition Chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time, or a persistent pain that is present for more than six months.
  • - Stuttering
    • » Symptoms
    • Hesitancy when starting a sentence
    • Long pauses when speaking
    • Repetition of words and sounds
    • Eye blinking or other involuntary movements

    » Definition Stuttering is a communication disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate effectively. Symptoms of stuttering include being hesitant when starting a sentence, long pauses while speaking, repetition of words and sounds as well as some other physical signs.
  • - Asperger's Disorder
    • » Symptoms
    • Inability to make and keep friends
    • Poor communication skills
    • Slow development of language
    • Overly sensitive senses
    • Easily overstimulated or overwhelmed in social situations

    » Definition Asperger's disorder a milder form of autism. Symptoms are similar to those of autistic disorder, but are generally not as intense. They include poor communication skills, an inability to make and keep friends, slow development of language, and other physical and mental signs. While it is considered a milder form of autism, treatment with therapy and counseling is still recommended.
  • - Divorce / Break-up
    • » Symptoms
    • Depression
    • Anger
    • Exhaustion
    • Guilt

    » Definition A divorce or break-up happens when two people decide to call it quits and end a relationship due to their differences. Learning to deal with the emotional pain of a divorce - especially if there are children involved - can be made easier with the help of the proper therapy and coaching.
Prices
First session 45 GBP
Normal price (30 min.) 60 GBP
You save 15 GBP
Dreams (interpretation, lucid dreams, etc)
(30 min.) 45 GBP
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