Hello and thank you for your interest in the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology. We call ourselves CICS for short (pronounced 'kicks').

In this series of short videos we have attempted to describe the key aspects of how we do things at CICS, so you can get more of a sense of us, as part of choosing us as your training provider. Most of the information you need about each of our courses is provided in the Courses section of the website. If you can’t find the answer to your questions there, please do not hesitate to contact us.

All About CICS - The Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology

Our Principal Julie Sale introduces the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology.

CICS Commitment to Anti Oppressive Practice

CICS Principal Julie Sale confirms our commitment to anti-oppressive psychotherapy practice.

CICS Guiding Principles

We run CICS with three guiding principles: Inclusivity, Relational Warmth & Uncompromising Quality.

How to Qualify as a Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist

CICS Director Julie Sale explains the pathways to becoming a psychosexual and relationship therapist with CICS.

Explaining Pluralism and Bio-Psycho-Social Approach

Our modality at CICS is Pluralism and our teaching is structured around a Bio-Psycho-Social approach.

Teaching at CICS

In this video our Principal Julie Sale explains how we approach teaching at CICS.

Beck Harrison, on GSRD at CICS

CICS Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity Lead, Beck Harrison, on GSRD at CICS.

The CICS Journey by Dominque Ampe

Diploma student Dominique Ampe created this video as her ending ritual to describe her learning journey at CICS.

CICS Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy

CICS Principal Julie Sale announces the launch of our new Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy, commencing March 2025.

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