Dating & Desire: a reflective space for discovery

Are you dating, wanting to date, or in a new relationship? Feeling the nerves, excitement, and uncertainty of meeting someone new?

Join a small and supportive group for five sessions exploring different themes related to dating with the support of a sex and relationship therapist!

Here are some of the many topics we might decide to explore together:

💬 Who are you on a date? – Authenticity, vulnerability, first impressions, dating apps, messaging.

🧭 What do you want? – Hopes, fears, values, needs, wants.

🔥 If sex, why sex? – Reasons for intimacy, communication, what good sex is for you.

🛑 Can I have both? Fear of losing yourself and fear of losing your partner. Consent, self-consent, assertiveness, uncertainty tolerance.

Other themes: Compatibility myth. Communication tools. Relationship grid. Conflict resolution. Limerence, NRE, stages of relationships. Drama triangle. Pleasure. Relationship contracting. Boundaries, rules, or agreements. Creative and intentional relating.

Is this for you?

This space is for:

·       Individuals or partners, over the age of 20 years old.   

·       Any sexual orientation or gender identity. Queer folks and trans and non-binary people are all welcome.

·       Monogamous, ethically non-monogamous and poly partners are all welcome.

·       People open to self-reflection, dialogue, and learning in community.

 What to expect?

I will introduce and share information about the themes that we will choose to explore together. There will be space for reflective exercises and for group discussions. You will never be forced to speak, and you can choose to share as much or as little as you want.

💰 Price: sliding scale of £35-60 per 2 hours session. I ask that you commit to at least 3 out of the 5 sessions for ensuring group continuity and a safe space.

📍 Location: a cosy venue in central Edinburgh TBC. It could also run online if there is enough interest.

📆 Fridays: start date TBC.  🕒 Time: 3–5pm

INTERESTED? 👉 Register your interest, ask questions, and receive the next workshop dates as soon as they’re live, by contacting me at:  coraliert@hotmail.co.uk

Let’s explore dating themes with gentleness, courage, fun, and authenticity.

More workshop topics to come, depending on interest. Some of the topics I can cover:

• assertiveness, boundaries/rules/agreements, finding your voice

• values, goals, dreams setting

• long-term relationship challenges (desire, sex, communication, conflict, decision-making, etc.)

• emotional regulation skills