Abigail Waud Therapy

Helping individuals and couples build healthier sex lives and stronger relationships.

As a sex and relationship therapist based in Highgate, London, I support individuals and couples across the UK with issues around intimacy, desire, communication, and sexual wellbeing. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to your unique needs.

How I Work

There’s no single way to do therapy because there’s no single way to be a person.I work integratively, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and adapt our work to you; your experiences, your relationships, and what you want to understand or change.Rather than following a fixed method, I pay close attention to what emerges between us. The therapeutic relationship itself can offer valuable insight into patterns around intimacy, communication and desire.You don’t need to arrive with clear questions or the “right” words. Part of the work can involve finding the words to express what has felt confusing, hidden, or hard to share.

About ME

I originally studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths, which brought me from Essex to London over a decade ago.It was always my intention to build a career where I could support others and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. My background as an artist continues to inform my therapeutic work, shaping a practice grounded in curiosity and openness.My understanding of this work isn’t just theoretical, it’s personal. I know what it’s like to experience shame, to feel judged, and to hide parts of myself to belong or avoid conflict, while struggling to understand and accept who I am fully. When I wasn’t able to make sense of my own attachment, desires and sexuality, I experienced the impact this can have on relationships.Over time, my own journey of self-discovery led me to train as a psychosexual and relationship therapist. Today, I feel privileged to support others as they navigate their own experiences, helping them move towards greater self-understanding, acceptance, and connection.

About you

I support clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, both of a sexual or relational nature. This includes conflict, sexual pain (dyspareunia), vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, rapid (premature) ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, orgasm difficulties, and issues with desire, including mismatched desire between partners. I also work with compulsive sexual behaviours (sometimes referred to as sex or porn addiction), as well as those exploring or navigating fetish, kink, and BDSM.My practice is inclusive of diverse relationship structures, including polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, and I work with both individuals and partners to better understand patterns, reduce conflict, and improve communication.I welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities, and approach every client with openness, curiosity, and respect. Together, we work to build deeper self-awareness, strengthen connections, and create more fulfilling and authentic relationships.