Mind-Body Intimacy in Ireland: Sexual Hypnotherapy, RTT®, CBT & Nutritionist Limerick & ONLINE | Dublin | Cork | Limerick | Newcastle West
Offering confidential ONLINE sessions across Ireland and in-person appointments in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Newcastle West. Services: Registered Nutritionist, Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy, Advanced RTT®, Counselling, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Psychotherapy.
Summary
Intimacy thrives when both our body and brain are in sync. Anxiety, stress, body-image worries (including postpartum and weight changes), neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), gut issues (IBS, reflux, bloating), hormonal shifts (PCOS, perimenopause/menopause, thyroid), chronic pain and certain medications can all derail desire, arousal and orgasm. This article helps explain the mind-body connection in plain English and shows how Sexual Hypnotherapy, Advanced RTT®, CBT, and evidence-based nutrition with Functional Medicine help restore confidence, comfort and connection—ONLINE nationwide or in clinic in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Adare, Newcastle West, Youghal and Midleton
The mind-body connection and why it matters for intimacy
Sex is not “all in your head” or “just physical.” It’s a conversation between your nervous system (stress response), hormones (oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid), blood vessels (circulation), gut–brain axis (microbiome, inflammation, neurotransmitters), sleep and pain pathways. When stress tips you into fight–flight, muscles tighten, the mind scans for danger and blood flow shifts away from the genitals—so lubrication, erections and orgasm become harder. Add everyday pressures -our work deadlines, financial worries, parenting fatigue, stress, overwhelm or even comparison with an ex – and then intimacy can feel like a test you didn’t revise for.
Common “oops” moments – and they’re more common than you think!
- Men: erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE)
- Women: vaginismus (involuntary pelvic floor tightening), low arousal, pain with sex
- All genders: low desire, delayed or absent orgasm, avoidance due to anxiety or discomfort
None of these labels define you. They’re signals that physiology and psychology need a tune-up—something we can actively help with.
How Sexual Hypnotherapy & RTT® help – we are practical and discreet
Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy and Advanced RTT® use focused attention and tailored therapeutic suggestions to lower anxiety, reshape unhelpful beliefs and rehearse comfortable, enjoyable intimacy. Sessions are structured, skills-based and paced to your needs (including sensory preferences for autistic/ADHD clients).
What this looks like:
- Performance anxiety reset – reduce “spectatoring” (watching yourself perform) and switch into sensory presence; build calm arousal on cue.
- Vaginismus support – anxiety reduction and gentle, stepwise desensitisation; coordinated with pelvic floor relaxation and GP support for dryness/pain where appropriate.
- PE tools – breath pacing, urge-surfing and imagery to lengthen latency naturally
- Body-image confidence – reframe postpartum or weight-related self-talk; install positive body memories.
- Trauma-aware pacing – careful, contained work to rebuild safety around touch and closeness.
- Habit rewires – address alcohol, smoking/vaping and compulsive porn use that quietly erode desire, erections, lubrication and sleep.
Pairing hypnotherapy/RTT® with CBT gives you both: rapid state change and day-to-day thinking/behaviour tools that keep gains durable.
Nutrition that supports desire, arousal and mood (Registered Nutritionist)
You can’t out-talk poor physiology. Food patterns shape blood flow, hormones, energy and mood.
- Mediterranean-style eating (veg, fruit, legumes, wholegrains like oats/barley, nuts, olive/rapeseed oil, fish 1–2×/week) supports endothelial function and is linked with better erectile and female sexual function, especially when metabolic risk is present.
- Gut -brain axis: 25–35 g fibre/day (oats, beans, veg, berries) plus fermented foods (if tolerated) can reduce IBS-type discomfort that kills desire; gut-directed hypnotherapy is an evidence-based option for IBS pain and urgency.
- Blood-sugar steadiness (20–30 g protein per meal, high-fibre carbs, healthy fats) keeps energy stable and irritability low; crucial for PCOS as well as for thyroid-related fatigue.
- Micronutrient audit with your GP & Blood reports reviewed: low iron, B12/folate, vitamin D or zinc can sap libido and mood-correcting deficiencies helps.
- Alcohol & smoking: both are linked with sexual dysfunction; cutting down and quitting often improves desire, lubrication and erections within weeks.
Our integrated services ONLINE | Dublin | Cork | Limerick | Adare & more..
- Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy (including Sexual Hypnotherapy)
- Advanced RTT® (Rapid Transformational Therapy)
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)—skills for performance anxiety, intrusive thoughts, avoidance
- Counselling & Psychotherapy—communication, conflict resolution, betrayal repair, grief and loss, separation, divorce
- Registered Nutritionist—sexual health nutrition, IBS/gut-brain care, weight-neutral metabolic support
- Couples/Marriage Counselling—micro-skills for safe, paced reconnection
- Specialist focus: ADHD/autism, addictions (alcohol, smoking/vaping, porn, gambling), autoimmune symptoms (coeliac, Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis), PCOS and menopause/perimenopause, thyroid, sleep, chronic pain/fatigue
Some of our Happy Clients and recent case studies (client wins!)
Outcomes are client-reported; names and details altered for privacy. Care is always personalised; please note results vary.
- PE under pressure (Dublin, 34, software engineer)
Long-standing premature ejaculation worsened by performance anxiety. Three hypnotherapy/ full long RTT® sessions plus CBT breath-pacing drills and reduced late-night alcohol. By week five, latency lengthened and anxiety dropped; partner reported improved confidence, happiness and connection. - Postpartum discomfort & body-image worries (Cork, 32, teacher)
Pain with penetration and self-criticism after first child. Hypnotherapy for anxiety + gentle desensitisation, Registered Nutritionist plan to address iron deficiency and constipation. Comfortable intimacy returned; body-confidence improved on a graded intimacy ladder. - ED with smoking and stress (Limerick, 48, hospitality industry)
Variable erections, heavy smoking, irregular meals. Hypnotherapy for craving control, CBT for stress, Mediterranean-style eating with omega-3 fish twice weekly. Reported reliable morning erections and better stamina; quit smoking by week eight. - Vaginismus with IBS (ONLINE from rural Munster, 29, pharmacist)
Pelvic floor guarding and bloating made sex feel impossible. Gut-directed hypnotherapy and clinical medical hypnotherapy, fibre titration and low-irritant meal plan; sexual hypnotherapy to reduce anticipatory fear. Marked pain reduction; achieved comfortable penetration at her pace. - Low desire in perimenopause (Newcastle West, 46, self-employed)
Poor sleep, vaginal dryness, irritability. Liaised with GP regarding HRT; hypnotherapy for sleep-onset anxiety; nutrition for blood-sugar steadiness; couples micro-skills. Reported “desire without dread,” better sleep and comfortable intimacy, specific targeted supplementation. - Autistic client overwhelmed by sensory load (Dublin, 27, graduate student)
Intimacy felt overstimulating; difficulty communicating needs. ADHD/autism-friendly hypnotherapy scripts (literal language, predictable pacing), CBT exposure hierarchy, and partner coaching. Outcome: clearer boundaries, increased enjoyment, and less shutdown. - Porn overuse & disconnected intimacy (Cork, 39, engineer)
High porn use, delayed orgasm with partner. Habit-cue reversal in hypnotherapy, screen-curfew CBT routine, and relationship exercises. Reported reduced porn use, faster arousal with partner, and better emotional closeness.
FAQs
1) Can hypnotherapy fix intimacy issues on its own?
Often it helps quickly by reducing anxiety and unhelpful conditioning. Best results come from combining Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy/RTT® with CBT, nutrition, sensible sleep changes and, where relevant, medical care.
2) I’m on an SSRI and my libido is low—what should I do?
Don’t stop medication abruptly. We’ll help you coordinate with your GP about options (timing, switching, or adjuncts). Meanwhile, hypnotherapy and CBT reduce performance pressure, and nutrition/sleep steps support arousal and mood.
3) Will sessions work if I’m neurodivergent (ADHD/autistic)?
Yes. We tailor for attention style and sensory needs using clear structure and literal language. Clients often value predictable pacing and concrete home steps.
4) What’s the approach to vaginismus?
Education, anxiety reduction with hypnotherapy, gentle pelvic floor relaxation and graded desensitisation; GP-prescribed options (e.g., vaginal oestrogen, pain management) are coordinated when indicated.
5) Can food really affect erections, lubrication or desire?
Yes. Plant-forward, Mediterranean-style eating supports blood flow and hormones; stable blood sugar improves energy and mood. Cutting alcohol and quitting smoking often improve function within weeks.
6) Do you see couples and LGBTQ+ clients?
Absolutely. Singles or couples are welcome; sessions are respectful and confidential.
7) Is everything available ONLINE?
Yes. Most clients choose ONLINE for privacy and convenience; in-person clinics are in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Newcastle West.
Educational disclaimer
This article/resource is for education only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your GP/Consultant regarding symptoms, tests, medications or hormone therapy.
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ONLINE across Ireland and in-person: Dublin • Cork • Limerick • Newcastle West • Adare • Youghal • Midleton
Services: Registered Nutritionist • Clinical Medical Hypnotherapy • Advanced RTT® • CBT • Counselling • Psychotherapy • Couples/Marriage Counselling
Confidential, evidence-based and practical solution focused Integrative Therapy in private rooms and locations.
Incorporating if requested:
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Sexual Hypnotherapy & RTT® (in person in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and ONLINE)
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CBT for Performance Anxiety (ONLINE and in person in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Newcastle West & Dungarven)
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Registered Nutritionist: Sexual Health & the Gut Brain Axis (ONLINE and in person in Limerick Cork, Dublin, Dungarven)
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Couples & Marriage Counselling (in-person in Limerick, Cork, Dublin and ONLINE )
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Menopause & Perimenopause Support (in person clinics in Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Dungarven and ONLINE)
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ADHD & Neurodivergence Services (in person in Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Dungarven Ireland and ONLINE )
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IBS & Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy (in person in Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Dungarven Ireland and ONLINE)
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Addiction Care (Alcohol, Smoking/Vaping, Porn, Gambling)
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