Much of the work of the psychosexual therapist is educative focusing as it does on unrealistic expectations, misguided attitudes and anxiety about performance. Relate's therapists are uniquely placed to identity couple problems and to deal with any relationship problems that may emerge. A synthesis of counselling and sexual tasks often helps a couple to cope with their sexual problem.

A great deal of success* has been achieved through Relate's psychosexual therapy service; reported improvements in commonly encountered problems were :-