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The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology

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The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology

CICS was formed in 2016 with the aim of providing contemporary, research based education programmes

Cambridge Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) offers a Diploma in Clinical Sexology led by expert lecturers in s*xology and psychotherapy.

08/12/2025

This letter, written by therapist Paul Christopher Mollitt, offers gentle guidance based on years of clinical work with the GSRD community, addressing common difficulties without judgment.

The journey of a gay man in a heteronormative world creates minority stress - the result of chronic prejudice that often leads to deep internalised homophobia.

Your task is to find the free, spontaneous, and creative self you may have left behind.

Read the full, honest letter now 👇

🔗 Link in bio.

07/12/2025

Elevate Your Career: Master Complex Psychos*xual & Relationship Therapy. 🚀

Ready to advance your clinical knowledge and practice at the highest level? Our COSRT-Accredited Advanced Diploma is a Thematic Level 7 training course designed specifically for practitioners who want to handle the most complex client presentations.

Become a confident researcher-practitioner and deepen your skills in specialist areas, ensuring your clinical practice is informed by the latest ethical and systemic insights. This is the qualification that opens doors.

Starts March 2026. Apply online now and secure your place at the forefront of the field!

🔗 Link in bio to apply.

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05/12/2025

Meet Our Tutors: Diploma in Pluralistic Psychotherapy

Every CICS course is led by a team of two Co-Tutors. As well as sharing their knowledge and skills with you, they provide you with the individual support and attention you need to develop your psychotherapy skills.

Loki and Kim are our Co-Tutors for our Diploma in Pluralistic Psychotherapy.

Loki (he/they) is a q***r identified Registered Psychos*xual and Relationship Therapist working in private practice with clients of all social positions. Loki is a master’s level qualified teacher, specialised in teaching neurodivergent adult learners.

Kim (they/she) is a trauma psychotherapist and Director of , a mental health service providing decolonial, intersectional and anti-oppressive therapy to Black and racially minoritised communities, alongside justice and liberation-centred supervision, training and consultancy, to professionals across the health and social care sector.

Together Loki and Kim bring an inclusive, anti-oppressive lens to their psychotherapy work and to their teaching at CICS. We are very proud to have them in our team.

🔗 Learn more & apply: Link In Bio

03/12/2025

The Therapist's Wardrobe: A Collaborative Conversation

Does it matter what you wear as a therapist? The answer is complex, and the reasons have changed dramatically.

Join Julie Sale (CICS Principal & Founder) and award-winning Psychotherapist and DEI specialist Marcelline Menyié as they explore this essential ethical dilemma.

Julie's Perspective: How does what we wear influence transference and countertransference, and why must we be mindful not to eroticise the space in Psychos*xual Therapy?

Marcelline's Perspective: How does clothing affect authenticity and code-switching? Why is showing up as your true self essential for connection and healing, especially as a therapist with a minoritised identity?

What you wear is never neutral, it's an extension of your identity.

Read the full article 👇

🔗 Link in bio.

01/12/2025

Your journey deserves validation and safety. 🏳️‍⚧️ This letter from non-binary s*x therapist Rhi Kemp-Davies is a celebration of trans and non-binary s*xuality. It addresses the unique barriers, the power of self-definition, and the absolute right to joyful, affirming s*xual lives.

Read Rhi’s full, affirming letter. 👇
🔗 Link in bio.

29/11/2025

The therapeutic world has evolved, and rigid, single-model training is no longer enough.

The CICS Diploma in Pluralistic Psychotherapy offers comprehensive Core Practitioner Training paired with the COSRT Specialised Foundation Pathway Course, (pending accreditation), ensuring you graduate with both breadth and depth.

This is more than a qualification; it's a recalibration of your entire professional identity.

🔗 Applications are open for 2026. Find out more via the link in bio!

26/11/2025

Are We Running Ahead of the Client?" 🏃

It’s the question every responsible therapist must ask. In our drive to see progress and offer solutions, it’s easy to impose our own goals or pace. But rushing therapy - even subtly - can bypass the client's vital process, leading to resistance or superficial change.

Advanced practice demands the ethical necessity of respecting the client's unique pace and honoring their readiness for change. Their map, their speed.

Where have you noticed yourself pushing the pace this week? 👇

24/11/2025

The myth of passive desire stops here. A message for every woman navigating body image, or**sm gap fatigue, or the expectation to be a responsive partner. This letter is about reclaiming your pleasure, prioritising your needs, and honouring your own complex desire.

Read the full letter now. 👇

🔗 Link in bio.

21/11/2025

"Unkind eyes." Two small words that broke my heart and opened my eyes. 👀

The term, used by Camille Sapara Barton in Tending Grief, describes the way that white people look at people of colour, often with suspicion, mistrust, or judgement.

As a white person, I realised being looked at with 'unkind eyes' has rarely, if ever, been my experience. Since then, I've reflected deeply: Who do I turn unkind eyes on?

This reflection is part of the deep dive into anti-oppressive psychotherapy we've undertaken at CICS. Anti-oppressive practice addresses the systemic oppression of marginalised peoples and is essential work.

We invite you to think about who you turn unkind eyes on. It might feel right, but you might just be recycling harm rather than healing it.

Watch the full video now! 👇

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19/11/2025

What's the hardest word to say in the room? It's rarely what you think.

For many practitioners, the true clinical challenge lies in ethically and effectively addressing power, privilege, systemic harm, and prejudice. When we remain silent on these issues, we limit our clients' healing.
Swipe through to see why embracing anti-oppressive practice isn't just a political choice—it's the ethical mandate for contemporary, effective therapy. We must move beyond the individual when the client's problem is the system.

Ready to gain the courage and capacity to speak the unspeakable?
🔗 Link in bio to explore our advanced training.

17/11/2025

The pressure to "perform" is an epidemic. A letter to every man who has felt that weight, who has been told his value lies in his strength, drive, or arousal. This is a conversation about vulnerability, genuine connection, and redefining what it means to be s*xual.
Read the full, honest letter now. 👇
🔗 Link in bio.

15/11/2025

🎥 Why Choose the CICS Diploma in Clinical Supervision?
Julie Sale, Principal at CICS, shares why our specialist training is relevant for all therapists, not just those in psychos*xual or relationship fields.

From safeguarding and s*xual violence to diversity and anti-oppressive practice, CICS brings deep expertise to the areas supervisors often find most challenging.
💡 A blended programme taught by experienced practitioners across therapeutic disciplines.
📅 Starts September – Spaces still available!
🔗 Link in bio to apply

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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https://theinstituteofsexology.org/

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