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Joanna Benfield
60a High St, Esher KT10 9QY, UK 14.5 mi
About Me

Harley Street expertise, delivered online

Sex is a natural, normal and enjoyable part of our lives, but sometimes it can become something that feels out of control, damaging and destructive. Some people find themselves addicted to porn, watching it for hours every day, and as a result their work and their relationships suffer. Others become addicted to having sex with strangers or with escorts. They find themselves spending huge amounts of money, putting themselves and their partners at risk of sexually transmitted diseases and damaging their relationships. When sex feels like it has become out of control, then it is time to seek help.

As a leading expert on sex and porn addiction, I work with individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours. I provide an innovative treatment programme for sex addicts, based upon a range of therapeutic approaches which have been proven to work. Sex addiction is usually a maladjusted way of managing difficult emotions, and I help clients to understand why they are using sex in a compulsive manner, so that they can get to the bottom of their addiction. I work with them on a programme designed to stop harmful sexual behaviour and to redevelop a healthy relationship with sex.

As an experienced psychosexual and relationship therapist, I have worked with hundreds of clients struggling with sexual addiction and sexual dysfunction. My training includes an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. I am a BACP Registered member and am also a supervisor.

Prior to the pandemic, I offered treatment programmes at my clinic in Harley Street, Central London, in Surrey, and online. As my practice has expanded to serve clients worldwide,  I am currently working exclusively online. This approach increases flexibility, cuts out travel time for clients, and allows therapy to continue during periods of physical absence. Many clients also say that they find it easier to open up when working online, as opposed to face-to-face.

Please do contact me to arrange an initial consultation.

 

About Me

I am an experienced counsellor working with both individuals and couples and have  a special interest in working with those who are struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours.   Additionally I offer counselling to partners affected by such compulsive behaviours to help them understand and manage difficult feelings and experiences and to assist in rebuilding the relationship and intimacy once recovery has started.

I offer sessions on Skype, Zoom and telephone as well as face to face.

My qualifications include an ISAT Diploma in Sex Addiction Counselling, Diploma in Person Centred Counselling. Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Certificate in Couples Counselling and IAPT Certificate/licence in counselling for Depression.  I am am accredited member of BACP, a qualified member of ATSAC and a Professional Associate Member of COSRT.

If you would like further information please visit my website https://pornandsexaddictiontherapy.co.uk, or contact me to arrange a free, no obligation, 15 minute exploratory telephone chat or online consultation.

About Me

I am a Relate trained counsellor and sex therapist with over 18 years experience.  I specialise in helping those with problematic porn and sex addiction issues, including compulsive viewing of pornography, using chat lines, visiting prostitutes and escorts, exhibitionism, voyeurism, compulsive masturbation, fetishes, anonymous sex, telephone sex, sexting and viewing illegal images.

I provide a secure and non-judgmental, non-shaming space – somewhere that you can feel safe to explore feelings and identify the problems you are facing.

I work with clients whose sexual behaviour is affecting their personal, financial or work life, to make sense of their behaviour and the real impact it has on their lives.  I help clients put strategies in place to support their recovery.  Often it’s not stopping, but staying away that’s a huge challenge.

I also support couples to rebuild trust and communication, and when they are ready, help them re-introduce intimacy into their relationships.
Discovering that your partner’s sexual behaviour is out of control can be devastating and difficult to cope with alone.  I work with partners to help them understand and manage these difficult experiences.

If you would like to know more, take a look at my website https://onlinepornaddictiontherapy.com/ or contact me to arrange a free exploratory 15-minute telephone or online consultation.

Dr Michael Davey
Old Workhouse , UB9 6NE 16.42 mi
About Me

Michael is a relational integrative counsellor who specialises in sex and porn addiction. His psychodynamic and person-centred approach, alongside aspects of CBT and coaching is ideally suited to this area of work. His aim is help people to rediscover a positive sense of self, including their sexuality, and ultimately to find the freedom that they are looking for across all areas of their life. Prior to becoming a counsellor, he was a GP in the NHS for over 20 years. Also, he has a theology degree and has experience counselling Christians and clergy.

Vernon Hartshorne
24 Grove Cl, Old Windsor, Windsor SL4 2LY, UK 19.69 mi
About Me

I am an ATSAC qualified therapist,  based just outside the town of Windsor in Berkshire.  I am able to provide one-to-one therapy, either face-to-face or online, working with people experiencing sex addiction.  I can also offer individual counselling for anyone affected by another person’s addiction.

Previously I have been a primary sex therapist at a private 12-Step residential rehabilitation clinic, located in Surrey.  I have also worked in Hong Kong with cross-addicted stimulant users/sex addicts and have a vast experience of working with sex addicts presenting with a wide range of compulsive behaviours.  Through years of both personal and professional experience of addiction/cross-addiction, I have gained the skills and knowledge to help both the person experiencing addiction and the family and friends affected by it.

My private practice is located in a quiet residential street, with free on-street parking.

Michael Stock
Holly Cottage, East Common, Harpenden AL5 1DQ, UK 22.52 mi
About Me

I work with individuals and couples in my established private practice in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. I work with clients with pornography and other sex addictions and with partners impacted by these issues.  I also work with sex offenders. In addition to addiction/offending  I work with personal issues such as anxiety and depression; couple issues such as repetitive rows or the discovery of an affair; and sexual issues such as loss of desire or physical problems. I am a qualified sex therapist.

I am an accredited BACP member; a senior  accredited COSRT member; a member of ATSAC and a registered therapist with StopSo. I am also an accredited supervisor with COSRT.

Victoria Appleyard
101-105 Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1JR, UK 30.12 mi
About Me

I have trained as a psychosexual and relationship therapist through Relate, and with Dr Birchard in the area of compulsive and addictive sexual behaviours.

Additionally I have a qualification in assessment and treatment for people with inappropriate sexual behaviours and have been writing reports for the criminal justice system and Social Services for fifteen years.

My approach is CBT orientated (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and clients are encouraged to complete exercises at home  as a means to moving forward more swiftly.

About Me

My background is as a specialist relationship and couples counsellor with over thirty years’ experience.

I now also work with individuals and/or their partners where pornography, online sexual encounters, multiple sexual liaisons or use of sex workers is negatively affecting their lives and relationships. I have a level 5 Diploma in Sex Addiction Counselling through the Institute for Sex Addiction Training (ISAT) and awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).

Couples counselling has been described as ‘like piloting a helicopter in a hurricane’. Hence the necessity for an expert therapist experienced in the skills required. I also provide relationship counselling privately having, until recently, worked for Relate (with whom I qualified in 1996).

Sexual issues, affairs and betrayal, separation and divorce, communication patterns, life stage changes, ‘the neglected relationship’, pornography, online chat  and sex addiction, grief and loss and ‘creating something better’ are some of the many relationship issues I encounter. Look at my website ‘Case Scenarios’ tab for examples. http://www.migbennettrelationshipcounselling.co.uk/case-scenarios/

I am based in Crowborough, TN6, and generally work with clients from East Sussex and West Kent. I also am able to work using Zoom or similar.

About Me

I am a fully accredited psychotherapist who has been practising for over 20 years. I am highly qualified and have extensive experience in relationship counselling specialising in COSRT-approved psychosexual therapy, and ATSAC-accredited sex addiction therapy for both individuals and couples. I use Relate principles within my marriage guidance approach and have trained under Paula Hall on Sex Addiction programmes to help my clients build stronger relationships with a restored foundation of intimacy and trust.

My counselling service emphasises an integrative therapeutic approach recognising the importance of overcoming the detrimental physical, social and emotional components often associated with either a relationship or an individual’s breakdown. In my sphere of work, this is often due to a lack of sexual desire, loss or lack of intimacy, sexual dysfunction, a communication breakdown, sexual abuse or trauma and increasingly a distressing sex addiction.

I guarantee a safe, confidential, and welcoming environment where can build a brighter happier and more fulfilling future together.

Clients may choose in-person counselling services at my Wisborough Green practice near Billingshurst, West Sussex, or nationwide virtual therapy services via Skype, FaceTime, or telephone.

About Me

Teena has an MSC in Relationship Therapy, a PGDip in Psychosexual Therapy, a Professional Certificate in Treating Sexual Addiction and a Graduate Certificate in Couple Therapy. As an accredited member of COSRT and a registered member of BACP she adheres to a robust code of ethics.

Teena is an experienced practitioner and from her practice in Hove treats clients with sexual addiction, supports the partners of those with problematic sexual behaviours and in addition aid couples manage the struggle to restore what calm they can after the discovery of addiction.

Simon Draycott
106 Upper North Street , BN1 3FJ 47.15 mi
About Me

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and work with people who are looking for help with compulsive sexual behaviours including porn use. I work on-line via video or in person (in Brighton).

My approach when working with individuals and couples is eclectic drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed ways of working. This means I can offer practical help with relapse prevention, as well as help clients understand why the compulsive behaviours have developed in the first place and what to do about it.

I offer a free introductory session to help clients understand more about what counselling can offer them and how it works, as well as to better understand what clients are looking for.

Nicola Buchanan
9 Henslow Mews, Cambridge CB2 8DX, UK 48.53 mi
About Me

I work online and face to face with individuals and couples in private practice. I provide Supervision for Counsellors and Psychosexual therapists.

I am an experienced Psychosexual, Sexual Addiction and Relationship Psychotherapist, I am a qualified Supervisor and Trainer. I am an accredited member of COSRT and a member BACP.

Doug Stow
Warren House Warren Farm, Wolverton Mill, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5NX, UK 48.64 mi
About Me

I work with individuals, couples, and partners affected by compulsive and addictive sexual behaviour and paraphilic behaviours – BDSM/Kink/Fetish. I also work with love addiction, love avoidance, Gender and Sexual Diversity – Gender and Sexual Identity, Escorts, Pornography, Sexual Trauma – Rape (male and female) and co-dependence. I am an experienced sexual and relationship psychotherapist and couples therapist. I worked for the NHS as a psychosexual therapist as well as being in private practice. I am a COSRT senior accredited sexual and relationship therapist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist. My training, qualifications and experience are: PG. Diploma – Psychosexual therapy. PG. Certificate – Forensic Sexology. StopSoUK trainings for the prevention of sexual offending, ATSAC professional qualification on Sex Addiction. I also work using ZOOM for video conferencing.

About Me

Recovery from Sex Addiction is definitely possible. Let me show you how!

Look, if you have been struggling with sex addiction then it is likely that you have been living aspects of your life in secret and on your own. Sex addiction thrives in secrecy. But you don’t have to continue to struggle on alone.

I am specifically trained to help clients recover from addiction to compulsive sexual behaviour. I also work with partners of those struggling with sex addiction.

Take that first step towards reclaiming who you really are, and towards finding out who you might be, without the devastating and enslaving influence of sex addiction in your life.

For those with private medical insurance, I am registered with BUPA, AXA, Aviva and Vitality Health.

Get in touch with me now.

Calls will be treated in confidence and I will not shame or judge you for what you disclose.

Let’s try to make Sex Addiction a thing of the past though so that you can begin to move forwards feeling lighter, with less guilt and shame, more confident in who you are, and without the enslaving grip of Sex Addiction in your life.

 

Gavin Mayes-Long
Cambridge Counselling Service , CB5 8HY 50.27 mi
About Me

Hi I’m Gavin, I’m a Registered member of BACP, accredited with Addiction Professionals (FDAP) and a member of ATSAC providing counselling services to men in sex addiction, substance and trauma. I utilise various approaches and techniques including Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Post Induction Therapy and person-centred techniques such as Motivational Interviewing. My therapy space is located in Earith (Cambridgeshire) and I also provide therapy in central Cambridge at Cambridge Counselling Services and nationwide online.

My approach depends on you and the issues you are facing. With a tailored strategy to help you explore, we can discover ways to manage difficulties in your day-to-day life.

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