Somatic sexology combines somatics - paying attention to bodily sensations and awareness - with sexology - the study of human sexuality. It’s about exploring sexuality, intimacy, and pleasure topics through your nervous system rather than only through talk or theory.

This work helps you develop embodiment: a deeper connection to your sensations, desires, needs and boundaries, as well as a greater understanding of how your body experiences intimacy and pleasure. It’s about cultivating presence, self-trust, and agency in your sexual and relational life.

Under each offering I have added a section on who this work is for - feel free to check that out! But this work is for anyone curious about deepening their relationship with their body, pleasure, intimacy, or connection - whether with themselves or others.

Some people start simply by being curious to discover what their body is holding, others have a challenge they want to overcome. The process is tailored to each individual, their pace, and their lived experience.

I work with adults (18+) of all genders, sexual orientations and relationship dynamics.

There’s plenty of incredible practitioners out there, and it’s up to you to make an informed and conscious decision about who is right for you - this is why I offer a free discovery call and a flexible cancellation policy.

I also bring years of experience and trainings along with lived experience around my work (you can say I walk the talk), whilst also proudly meeting you in your humanness and mine.

I don’t just teach or advise - I support you, see you and meet you where you are. I notice the subtle ways your body carries experiences, guide you to attune to what’s happening in the moment, and help you expand your capacity for safety, connection, and pleasure.

Working with me means having a practitioner who sees the whole person, and works in a way that’s tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all.

Where traditional therapy is largely top-down (cognitive-focused), somatic work integrates bottom-up processing - inviting the body and nervous system into the process of resolution. Long-term change requires both, because if the nervous system is dysregulated, your choices and responses remain limited. This work can help you explore how past experiences show up and impact your life, but our focus is on cultivating nervous system safety in the here and now, without diving into psychoanalysis of your history.

Whilst tools, strategies, and insight can help you cope, the impact of trauma is stored in different parts of the brain than conscious thought. Somatic work targets this level of processing, allowing the nervous system to reorganize and opening the door to not just recovery, but post-traumatic growth.

I am not a psychologist or psychotherapist. This means that if I believe your needs are outside my scope, I may recommend working alongside, before, or instead with a licensed mental health professional.

Yes! This work can be done on its own or alongside therapy (I am, in fact, a huge advocate for this). Many of my clients work with me while also seeing a therapist. The two approaches complement each other well because they focus on different aspects of your experience.

No. My sex and relationship sessions are about sexuality, intimacy, and connection - but they don’t involve any sexual contact or physical exploration.

Sometimes, we might work with experiential self, non-sexual touch practices, or include sex education during sessions. All sexual exploration is given as home assignments.

Naturally, erotic energy can arise as you attune more closely to your body, or even simply while discussing certain topics during sessions. I’m equipped to hold space for this and help you navigate whatever comes up, always with clear professional boundaries in place to protect our dynamic, your safety, and the integrity of the work.

Yes - I’m trauma-trained and trauma-informed, and I pace the work to honour your nervous system and lived experience.

In Somatic Experiencing® sessions, we oftentimes work with how trauma is impacting your body, nervous system and life through a titrated approach - meaning we move safely, gently and gradually - without diving into the analysis of the past. Instead, we explore how traumatic markers show up in the present moment, through sensations, patterns, and responses in your body, and the path forward.

In sex and relationship coaching, I also consider how both personal and collective trauma can shape the way we experience intimacy and relationships. There’s never any pressure to share your full story. We focus on what feels safe, supportive, and manageable for you in each moment, and what will be most supportive to you moving forward.

I work with clients all over the world through secure online sessions via Zoom. The only thing to keep in mind is that my availability is based on the Lisbon timezone (GMT/GMT+1).

In-person sessions, take place in Ericeira, Portugal.

I might very occasionally travel for workshops or retreats, which I will share on my social pages for those who might want an in-person session in that location.

Yes - I work in both English and Portuguese, so you’re welcome to choose the language you feel most comfortable in.

Yes. I know conversations about money can feel awkward, but you’re always welcome to ask. I have clear boundaries that allow me to offer lower-income rates or flexible payment options where possible, because I want this work to be accessible.

I trust that those who can pay my full rate will do so - which helps me offer reduced rates to those who truly need it.

I work without fixed packages, so you’re free to end our work together at any time with one session’s notice. This gives us space to close our time together intentionally and ensure you leave feeling resourced. I also send an optional short feedback form after we finish so I can keep improving the work I offer.

The first step is to book a free discovery call here. This is a chance for us to meet, explore what’s bringing you here, and see if we’re a good fit. This is a commitment free call where afterwards, you will be given space and time to decide if you want to move forward. If we decide to work together, we’ll arrange your first session via email.

I don’t work with set packages or rigid timelines. We work on an ongoing basis, and I trust you to honour your own commitment to the process. If at any point the work no longer feels aligned for you, or comes to a natural close we can end with one session’s notice.

That said, it’s important to give the work enough time to land. The first few sessions are often about building trust, getting to know each other, and allowing us to attune. Real change tends to unfold gradually - sometimes in ways you won’t notice until later when you have felt experiences to compare "what was" to "what is". Some clients work with me for a handful of sessions, others for months or years.

It depends entirely on your goals and what feels right for you. There’s no "quick fix" here, many of us carry years of stuff that we gently unravel through this work.

Sessions are experiential, non-linear, and fully tailored to you. Because we move at the pace of your nervous system, not the pace your mind dictates, it’s impossible to predict exactly how many sessions you’ll need to explore your topics and integrate change. We’ll continuously check in along the way, and the choice to continue or stop is always yours - except in rare cases where my professional boundaries or safety are at risk, in which case I may need to close the work to ensure my safety and the integrity of the container.

I mostly offer weekly or bi-weekly sessions in order to prioritize continuation and effectiveness of the work, with flexibility to adjust as we go based on your needs, resources, and pace. This is something we’ll discuss during your discovery call so we can find the rhythm that supports you best. Many clients start with weekly or bi-weekly sessions and later shift to monthly for ongoing support.

There’s rarely a sharp ending point, and more of a natural unfolding. You might feel you’ve reached the goals you came in with, notice you need less ongoing support, or simply feel ready to integrate on your own. Sometimes I’ll bring it up if I sense it’s time to reflect on this together, as I know endings can feel daunting.

Many clients find that new layers they want to work through emerge over time, and that’s perfectly normal. My aim is to equip you with tools, resilience, and self-trust so that you can navigate life’s challenges with or without me. Some people simply choose long-term support because it feels good to have someone who can walk alongside them through different life phases.

Not in the traditional sense. While one session can spark insight or shift something, true lasting change takes time and space for your nervous system to integrate. Rushing to "resolve" can actually get in the way of progress.

I do, however, offer one-off longer workshops - you can find more about these on my offerings page.

Not at all. With some clients, part of the process naturally involves moving between Somatic Experiencing® and Somatic Sexology, depending on what’s most supportive at the time.

We might start with SE and later bring in Somatic Sexology practices as new topics, needs, situations, or insights emerge. Or we might begin with Somatic Sexology and shift to SE if it feels needed and beneficial. Often, I’ll draw from all of my expertise in each session to address what’s present for you in the moment.

Any changes are always a conversation - we check in, set clear expectations, and make sure the work continues to feel aligned for you.

You don’t have to stick to one topic. While we might start with a specific focus, life happens - new situations, feelings, or insights can arise, and we can follow what feels most alive and relevant for you in the moment. This is a fluid process, not a rigid program.

Your first session is about getting to know each other and setting a foundation for the work. We’ll go over your intentions, what brought you here, and what you’d like to explore. I’ll explain a bit more about the work, answer any lingering questions, and we’ll begin gently with some foundations of somatic awareness so I can get to know your nervous system (I call this the "going back to basis" session).

In the first few sessions, we don’t dive straight into trauma. Instead, the focus is on building safety and capacity. This means establishing a baseline of trust - not just with me and the container, but most importantly, in your own nervous system.

Traumatic imprint often happens because the nervous system didn’t have the capacity at the time to fully process what was happening and return back to a baseline of safety. For this reason, the first step in working with trauma is to slowly rebuild your body’s ability to feel safe and to trust its own capacity for resolution.

Therefore, finding safety in the body is the primary goal at the beginning. As your system becomes more resourced, it can gently begin to touch and integrate the experiences that once felt unmanageable and overwhelming - without retraumatization. This slow, flexibility-based approach is what allows the nervous system to reorganize and post-traumatic growth to unfold.

I’ll encourage home assignments in between sessions to help you integrate and deepen what we’ve explored. These are always tailored to your needs and optional. You get to decide what feels doable and supportive, but I do believe carrying this work outside the sessions highly impacts in the outcome.

That’s completely normal. Most of us are used to intellectualizing our feelings, but feeling our feelings is a whole different thing, which can make this work feel unfamiliar and more vulnerable. It’s okay to have doubts or uncertainty. Our first session is as much about getting comfortable with each other as it is about diving into the work. You set the pace.

You don’t need to come in with a clear plan. Part of my role is to help you explore what’s present and find clarity together. Many clients start with a vague sense of "something isn’t working" and discover, session by session, what’s underneath that.

No. You never have to share more than you want to. We don’t need to go into your full story for this work to be effective. While some people choose to share parts of their history, others focus entirely on what’s present in their body and life today. We work with what feels safe and relevant for you and your process.

We go at your pace. If something feels too much, you always have the choice to pause, slow down, or change direction. Part of my role is to help you notice when your system is becoming overwhelmed and to support you in coming back to regulation before we end. Your safety and agency are at the centre of the work.

Everything you share in sessions is kept strictly confidential. The only exceptions are if I believe you or someone else is at risk of harm, in which case I have an ethical responsibility to disclose this to the necessary entities. Otherwise, what we talk about stays between us.

I also engage in professional supervision with certified, trusted supervisors. Supervision is a standard ethical practice in this field - it allows me to reflect on my work, ensure I’m offering you the best possible support, and maintain my own professional growth and wellbeing. If your case is ever brought to supervision, I will never use your name or share any identifying details, so your privacy remains protected at all times.

No. For privacy and confidentiality, I do not record sessions. If you want insights, I can send post session messages with key takeaways upon request, that you can review and look back to in your own time.

I’m currently developing more in-person workshops, group online containers, and potentially retreats in the future. The best way to hear about these is by following me on social media (@iamguerreiro on Instagram) or joining my Telegram channel.