Dr Lori Beth Bisbey has appeared as a guest on the World of Dr Brian King podcast for a wide-ranging interview exploring the path that has shaped her career and the work that continues to occupy her today.
In the episode, titled Hanging with SEX THERAPIST Dr Lori Beth Bisbey, the clinical psychologist looks back at her professional journey. Bisbey has worked with clients since 1987, helping them resolve trauma and PTSD while supporting the creation and maintenance of relationships that include satisfying intimacy without shame.
She grew up in the US and completed the majority of her doctoral training there before finishing her dissertation research after arriving in Britain. She emigrated to the UK in 1990, lived in the southeast of England for 32 years, and moved to Scotland, near Edinburgh, in November 2022.
Bisbey is an accredited advanced GSRD therapist through Pink Therapy, a registered psychologist, and a sex and intimacy coach. She specialises in gender, sex, and relationship diversity, with a practice that supports individuals, couples, and groups exploring sexuality, gender, and relationship styles. Her aim is to help clients discover greater sexual congruence, recover from past trauma, and build more meaningful, pleasurable, and authentic intimate connections. She also hosts the long-running podcast The A to Z of Sex, which allows her to foster open dialogue about sex, relationships, and self-expression.
Bisbey’s television work brought her expertise to a wider UK audience through her role as a specialist relationship therapist on Channel 4’s Open House: The Great Sex Experiment. In the series, couples explore whether opening their relationships can strengthen their primary bond, with Bisbey providing therapeutic guidance throughout.
Beyond the screen, she is a published author, speaker, and workshop facilitator whose talks and training sessions address topics including consensual non-monogamy, kink, trauma recovery, and relationship skills. She continues to offer international training and projects that reach audiences across different countries.
Bisbey said: “It was a pleasure speaking with Dr King and having the opportunity to look at the different stages of my career. My work has evolved considerably over the years, so it was interesting to talk about where it began, some of the experiences that shaped it, and what I’m working towards now.”
The interview traces the different stages of her professional life, from early clinical work focused on trauma through to her present emphasis on GSRD therapy and intimacy coaching. Listeners hear how her personal and professional experiences have informed an approach that prioritises authenticity, communication, and the reduction of shame around sexuality and relationship choices. Her move to the UK, and her subsequent relocation within the country, form part of a broader narrative about adapting her practice while maintaining a consistent commitment to supporting diverse clients.
Bisbey’s ongoing activities include media appearances, writing, and the delivery of workshops that blend education with practical tools. Her website provides further information about her services, self-guided courses, and resources for those seeking support with intimacy, trauma recovery, or relationship diversity.
The episode of the World of Dr Brian King podcast is available now on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Those wishing to learn more about Dr Bisbey’s work can visit DrLoriBethBisbey.com and her Linktree.