Linsey Blair

Couple & Individual Psychotherapist
Psychosexual Therapist
UKCP & COSRT Accredited
Linsey Blair

Linsey Blair's Profile

Linsey Blair

Linsey is an experienced and thoughtful therapist who specialises in couples therapy, psychosexual therapy, and individual psychotherapy. With over a decade of clinical experience across private practice, the NHS, and specialist training institutions, Linsey offers a supportive, non-judgemental space for people navigating the complexities of relationships, sexuality, and emotional wellbeing.

She works with couples and individuals to explore patterns that underlie distress—whether it relates to conflict, intimacy, or sexual function—and supports clients to make sense of their experiences and move forward in meaningful ways. With a particular interest in the intersection of sex and relationship issues, Linsey is skilled in integrating these areas within therapy when appropriate.

Clinical Experience & Areas of Focus

Linsey’s work is grounded in psychodynamic principles, with a strong emphasis on understanding relationship dynamics, attachment patterns, and emotional processing. Her areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Sexual pain and dysfunction (e.g. vaginismus, low desire, premature or delayed ejaculation, erectile issues)
  • Sexual identity and intimacy concerns
  • High-conflict couples and communication breakdown
  • Affairs, betrayal, separation and divorce
  • Parenting challenges and their impact on relationships
  • Individual difficulties around sexuality, self-worth, or relational trauma

Rather than only treating the individual, Linsey works systemically where possible—supporting couples to reshape their sexual and emotional connection through behavioural interventions, communication work, and deeper emotional exploration.

She has worked extensively with clients from diverse cultural, religious and gender/sexual identities and brings a respectful, open-minded approach to her work. Her past NHS experience also includes working with the impact of HIV diagnoses on sexual wellbeing and relationships.

Background & Training

Linsey Blair's academic and clinical training spans over 15 years and reflects her deep interest in psychology, gender, and relational health.

  • BA (Hons) Psychology – University of Strathclyde
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology – University of Ulster
  • MA in Gender and Development – University of Sunderland (Scholarship Awardee)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Couple & Individual Psychotherapy – Tavistock Relationships, London
  • MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy – Tavistock Relationships, London

She also completed specialist training in Mentalisation-Based Therapy (2012), enabling her to work effectively with couples experiencing high emotional conflict, often linked to parenting disputes or domestic violence. Linsey is a trained clinical supervisor, having completed a Certificate in Supervision with the Society of Analytical Psychology, and currently provides supervision to therapists working in couples and psychosexual contexts.

In addition to her clinical work, Linsey has taught on the MA in Couple Psychotherapy and the MSc in Psychosexual Therapy at Tavistock Relationships, and has delivered training to psychotherapists and frontline professionals in areas such as sexual functioning, relational dynamics, and intimacy.

Therapeutic Approach

Linsey offers a collaborative and emotionally attuned approach. Her work is underpinned by psychodynamic thinking, helping clients explore the unconscious patterns that repeat in relationships and may contribute to distress in both emotional and sexual domains.

She believes therapy is a space to understand not only what’s going wrong, but why we find ourselves stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. With warmth and curiosity, she helps clients shift from conflict or disconnection toward greater clarity, connection and self-understanding.

For clients working on psychosexual issues, Linsey integrates behavioural and systemic techniques, offering tailored exercises and interventions to rebuild sensuality, pleasure and intimacy.

She is experienced in working with clients from LGBTQ+ communities, has completed additional training with Pink Therapy, and is sensitive to how gender, identity, culture and religion shape experiences of sexuality and relationships.

Publications & Media Contributions

Linsey is an active contributor to her field through research, publications and conference presentations. Her work explores the nuances of sexual function, parenting dynamics, and identity in relationships. Select contributions include:

  • Journal Articles
    “How Difficult is it to Treat Delayed Ejaculation in Short-Term Psychosexual Therapy?” – Sex and Relationship Therapy Journal, 2017
    “Intimate Sex and Sexual Dysfunction” – Journal des Psychologies, 2018
  • Book Chapters & Edited Volumes
    “Same-Sex Couples and Other Identities” – Routledge, 2022 (with D. Mucha)
    “Couples as Parents: Explorations in Couple Therapy” – Routledge, 2024
  • Conference Presentations
    Topics presented across Europe, including Warsaw and London, on sex therapy, psychodynamic couple work, and diversity in relationships.
  • Media & Podcasts
    Linsey has contributed to RTÉ Radio 1’s Today with Claire Byrne and appears in podcasts exploring sexual health, intimacy and communication:
  • Blogs
    • “Sex: What a Pain!”
    • “Penetration: Why is it Hard to Get Hard?”

Professional Memberships

  • UKCP – Full Accredited Member (via ICP)
  • COSRT – College of Sex and Relationship Therapists

Appointments & Supervision

Linsey Blair offers therapy appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

She also provides clinical supervision for therapists working with couples and psychosexual issues. To book an appointment or enquire about supervision, please contact the clinic on 091-727777 or use the contact page.