Counselling For Adults (18+) Whose Sexual Behaviours Have Become Out of Control
Confidential and Non-Judgemental Counselling in a Professional, Private Environment -Covering Devon, Cornwall & Somerset.
You might have been struggling with pornography use or other compulsive sexual behaviours. Maybe you have tried to stop but have been unable to. If your behaviours have recently been discovered by a partner, or you have been arrested, you will be in crisis.
You are not alone. I am able to help you find an understanding of your behaviours and work towards creating a life where your behaviours are in line with your values.
What Happens In Addiction Counselling?
Using a Biopsychosocial approach - we will explore what function your behaviours have been performing for you. I offer Psycho-Education on how intense sexual stimuli can change the human brain. This is helpful for reducing shame (understanding the difference between behaviours being a moral or health issue). We will discuss ways in which you can reverse these brain changes. We will also focus on the harm caused by your behaviours, both on your relationship to yourself and others, working out the best way to repair the damage.
What About Partners?
Partners are often secretly suffering in the background while the focus is on their loved one's addiction. There is a particular stigma around Sex & Pornography Addiction, even more so for those whose loved one has crossed the line into sexually offending online. This can leave partners in an isolated and lonely place.
Work with partners begins from a foundation of compassion and self-care. We can work towards an understanding of Betrayal Trauma, validating the intense feelings that arise from this. You will be supported in how to navigate the wider impact of Discovery and offered the space to express your pain and grief.
General Counselling
While I specialise in Sex & Pornography Addiction, I am also able to offer one to one and couples counselling for a wider range of issues such as:
- Bereavement & Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Stress & Burnout
- Anger
- Childhood Abuse
- Low Self-Esteem
Counselling offers a safe space where you can gain a better understanding of yourself and clarity on how to resolve behaviours and situations that are getting in the way of you getting your emotional needs met. It is an opportunity for growth and positive change.
Counselling
Supervision
Training – CPD Workshops
Counselling Sessions
Sessions can be held either face to face or via video (or a mix of both).
If you choose face to face sessions these will be in the centre of Exeter. My office is on the second floor of one of the beautiful old Georgian buildings in Queen Street, which offers a great deal of privacy. There are two car parks less than five minutes walk from the building and Central Station is two minutes walk away.
If you decide that video sessions suit you better we can use whichever encrypted platform you feel most comfortable with.