Aim of the study:
The study aimed to identify the key dependencies between the level of emotional intelligence of patients and the effectiveness of psychotherapy for sexual dysfunctions, as well as to determine practical approaches to improving the therapeutic process with this factor in mind.

Subject or material and methods:
A study was conducted based on psychotherapeutic centres in the cities of Kyiv and Lviv in the period from September to December 2024. The research methodology included the use of emotional intelligence testing using the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test, 12 weeks of psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioural and emotionally focused therapy, questionnaires using scales for assessing female and male sexual function, emotional regulation difficulties, self-compassion and empathy, as well as interviews and focus groups with psychotherapists (two groups of five specialists).

Results:
The average increase in scores on the female sexual function scale for women in group A was +3.1, while for women in group B it was only +1.4; similarly, the increase in scores on the male sexual function scale for men in group A was +4.2 points, and for men in group B +1.9 points. Difficulties in emotional regulation decreased in 92% of participants with high emotional intelligence, while in the low-intelligence group, this figure was only 47%.

Discussion:
The interviews confirmed a higher level of adaptability and effectiveness of emotional response in patients with high emotional intelligence.

Conclusions:
The results obtained indicate that emotional intelligence is a significant factor in the effectiveness of psychotherapy in sexual dysfunctions.