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My services are for

Women, Men, Couple, Non Binary, Trans, Gender fluid, Intersex

I offer experiences

In person · Online/Virtual

Age & gender

30s · Female

I speak

English, Portuguese

I work with individuals who are seeking greater self-understanding, meaningful change, or a deeper sense of connection in their lives and relationships. My work encompasses personal development, intimacy, relationships, and sexuality, with the focus always guided by each person’s individual needs, questions, and goals.

This may involve exploring identity, desire, relationships, body image, or the beliefs and experiences that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others. It may also involve addressing a specific concern or challenge, developing greater self-awareness, or considering new possibilities for connection and intimacy.

My approach combines psychological understanding with practical, proven methods. Depending on what you would like to work on, sessions may include exploring the relationship between the body and nervous system, understanding aspects of arousal and anatomy, or developing practical exercises to support greater awareness, comfort, connection, and pleasure.

I have a background in psychology and have undertaken training in a range of sexological approaches across different countries and languages. I draw on this breadth of training to tailor my approach to each individual, rather than applying a single framework to everyone.

I work with people of all gender identities and sexual orientations and aim to provide a respectful, inclusive, and non-judgmental space in which you can explore what matters to you.

Heather@heathercatherine.com

My qualifications

3 years of experience

My training grew from my avid curiosity about sexuality in all its dimensions, first for myself and then to share. It started with ISTA and temple culture where sexuality became more than just orgasm and pleasure regained its creativity. Then I found there was vocabulary for sensations, processes and parts that I did not know so I did a masters in sexology in Portugal. To fill in gaps between them, I found the Sexocorporel program in France and Somatic Sexology in England.

I have worked hard to access a large range of sexology and experiences to meet clients where they are and not drag them into a single, fixed approach or idea with me.

Education and training

I have a masters degree in Transdisciplinary Sexology from Lusofona University, a certification in the Sexocorporel method and am currently completing a masters in couples therapy and clinical sexology from IRG and a certificate in Somatic Sexology by The School of Somatic Sexology

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FAQ

What happens in a first session?
In our first session we'll talk in depth about what you're experiencing and what you'd like to get out of our work together. This session is really important — it sets the tone and direction, helps uncover the roots of what's going on, and shows us where to best focus our attention. It gives me both the big picture and a closer look at the specifics of your experience.
Do I have to talk about everything right away?
Of course not. We go at your own pace, and you can always let me know if you need to slow down. Do keep in mind that sexuality is often hard to talk about simply because we're not used to it — so the more you're able to share about the specifics, the more precisely I can support you.
Can I come on my own, or do I need a partner?
You absolutely don't need a partner to start exploring your sexuality. Whether you're single or partnered, you're welcome here. Even if you do have a partner, we'll usually begin with self-discovery — getting to know and reconnecting with yourself is a huge part of this work, and it's the floor everything else builds on.
Can my partner join later, even if I start alone?
Yes. A partner can be involved in a few different ways — some couples bring a partner in for a session or two to build shared understanding of what's going on; sometimes a partner joins because there's something they want to explore for themselves, separate from what originally brought you here; and sometimes it develops into an ongoing couples process. I do keep a degree of separation between the different dimensions of this work: what you've told me alone stays confidential unless we agree otherwise, and the same holds for anything your partner shares when you're not there. It's also important that a partner comes of their own accord rather than being pushed or dragged into it — this kind of work can't be forced.
What if I feel nervous or embarrassed?
That's completely normal, and you're not alone in feeling it. Almost everyone arrives with some nervousness — these are intimate, vulnerable topics, and feeling shy or embarrassed doesn't mean anything has gone wrong. There's no pressure to have the right words. Part of my job is to make this a space where those feelings are met with understanding, never judgment, and we'll go at a pace that feels safe for you.
How many sessions will I need?
I can't put a number on it up front. The more open and willing you are to share and make changes, the faster the process tends to move — but it can always go at your own speed. That said, I don't aim to keep you in sessions indefinitely. Sometimes information, a session or two, and some exercises to try on your own are all someone needs to feel they've arrived where they wanted to be. Other times it's a longer, more sensitive process, or someone prefers to go slowly, or new goals emerge once earlier ones have been met.
How do online sessions work, and what do I need?
Sessions take place online by video. Before we meet, you'll receive a private link to join — no complicated setup needed. All that matters on your end is a stable internet connection and a private, quiet space where you won't be interrupted and can speak freely. Many people find that being in their own comfortable environment actually makes it easier to open up.
Is everything confidential?
Yes. Everything we discuss stays strictly between us. Nothing is recorded, and nothing you share is passed on to anyone. Confidentiality is the foundation of this work — it's what makes it possible to speak openly, and I take it seriously.

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Practitioner Heather Catherine Typical upbringing, thought there was something more, went out looking for it - and am constantly finding it.
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