Understanding compulsive
sexual behaviour
Sex addiction treatment offers confidential, considered support to explore sexual behaviours that feel difficult to manage — without judgement or assumptions.
Understanding sex addiction and compulsive sexual behaviour
Sex addiction is also described as compulsive sexual behaviour. For some people, sexual thoughts or activities begin to feel difficult to control, or have consequences for relationships, work or emotional wellbeing.
Sexual behaviour alone does not define a problem. What matters is your experience of it, the distress it may cause, and whether it feels at odds with how you want to live.
My approach to sex addiction treatment
I have held a qualification in sex addiction treatment since 2014.
Therapy offers a confidential space to explore patterns, understand what may be driving them and consider changes that feel meaningful to you.
Do any of these feel familiar?
These are prompts for reflection, not a diagnostic checklist.
Secrecy
Do you feel you need to hide aspects of your sexual behaviour?
Preoccupation
Are sexual thoughts or urges taking up more time or attention than you would like?
Relationships
Are your sexual behaviours affecting trust, closeness or other important parts of life?
Choice
Have you tried to change a pattern but found it difficult to do so?
When might sex addiction treatment help?
People seek support for many different experiences. The examples below are not automatically problems in themselves; the focus is on distress, loss of choice and the effect on your life.
- Compulsive masturbation
- Simultaneous or repeated sequential affairs
- Pornography use that feels difficult to manage
- Cybersex or phone sex
- Multiple anonymous partners
- Sexual activity involving unwanted risks
- Relationship difficulties linked to sexual expectations
- Strip clubs or adult entertainment venues
- Use of escorts or paid sexual services
- Sexual avoidance or aversion
- Visiting massage parlours
Support from your own space
Sessions take place online using Google Meet. I will send you a simple clickable link before we start.
Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £80, a flat rate for individuals or couples.
Payment is securely processed via PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account; major bank cards are accepted.
Specialist boundaries
I do not work with cases involving sexual offences.
I am not trained or experienced in this specialist area and cannot accept these enquiries.
If you or someone you know requires support relating to sexual offences, please contact StopSO for specialist guidance and services.