So, what is sex addiction?
Sex addiction covers any sexual activity that feels ‘out of control’ and causes problems in someone’s life which, despite trying to stop, they find they are unable to. It may include a single behaviour or many different types of sexual behaviour. Some examples are:
- Compulsive viewing of pornography
- Sexting
- Chat lines
- Visiting prostitutes
- Multiple ongoing affairs
- Visiting sex cinemas
- Exhibitionism
- Voyeurism
- Compulsive masturbation
- Fetishes
- Anonymous sex
- Telephone sex
- Illegal sexual practices
Problematic viewing of pornography, often referred to as porn addiction, is accelerating due to accessibility, affordability and anonymity. Often clients have tried to stop or reduce their behaviour unsuccessfully, leading them to neglect other interests and their world becomes smaller and smaller. Many people caught up in this behaviour experience distress and feelings of shame and isolation and this can lead to personal, relationship and sometimes financial problems.
Am I a sex addict?
If you think you may be a sex addict then use the ATSAC (Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity) self-assessment tool to check by clicking on this link:
https://www.atsac.co.uk/Am-I-a-Sex-Addict
Reproduced with the permission of ATSAC – this is just for you and no information is stored. If you would rather answer offline you can use the link to download the questionnaire.
Acknowledging that you have a problem is the first step to recovery. I will work with you to understand the underlying problems and help you move to a new lifestyle that fits with how you want to live your life. There is no doubt about it, changing behaviour is challenging and I work with you to understand and manage your triggers, enabling you to take charge of your life and build, or rebuild, positive future relationships.
Call me for a no-obligation 10-minute chat to see if I may be able to help.
Support for Partners
Discovering that your partner has a problem with out of control sexual behaviours is devastating. I help partners, both male and female, through this overwhelming experience, often when they don’t know where to turn. If you think this may describe your situation then call me for a no-obligation 10-minute chat to see if I may be able to help.
Individual Counselling - £75
Couple Counselling - £80
I use an online scheduling and payment tool. Once a session is confirmed I will send you a link.
Sessions that are cancelled with less than 48 hours notice are chargeable in full unless there are extenuating circumstances.
I offer specialist sex addiction therapy to individuals, partners and couples, helping you through challenging times. This can be face to face or online using Zoom.
