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What causes erectile difficulties?
Erectile dysfunction can affect men at any stage of life. For some, it appears suddenly; for others, it develops gradually.
It can cause frustration, self-doubt, or shame – emotions that can deepen the very problem itself.
While sometimes physical factors can play a role, psychological causes are often significant.
Stress, fear of failure, unspoken relationship tension, or unresolved conflict can all influence the body’s natural response.
Therapy offers a space to speak about these experiences in confidence – without judgement or pressure to perform.
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What causes performance anxiety?
Erectile difficulties are rarely only about the body. They often represent something deeper – a struggle around intimacy, vulnerability, or control.
For some, the difficulty acts as an unconscious defence: a way to protect against rejection, exposure, or emotional closeness.
For others, it may reflect the pressure to meet internal or societal expectations of masculinity and sexual adequacy.
Therapy looks at what the symptom might be saying, rather than simply trying to remove it.
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How does therapy help for erectile difficulties?
Therapy provides a safe space to explore the personal meaning of erectile difficulties – what they express, protect, or reveal.
Through reflection and dialogue, it becomes possible to understand how desire, anxiety, and shame are connected.
As these patterns come to light, sexual confidence can return naturally – not through techniques or quick fixes, but through genuine understanding and working through.
Our psychotherapists work sensitively and at your own pace, helping you rebuild comfort, intimacy, and trust in yourself.
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