CBT Therapy for Sex Addictions
Understanding Sex Addictions
Sexual behaviour can sometimes become a way of changing how you feel rather than simply expressing desire or intimacy.
You may find yourself thinking about sex frequently, seeking out sexual activity or stimulation when you feel stressed, bored, lonely or emotionally unsettled, or continuing with behaviours that you later regret.
The behaviour may provide excitement, relief, escape or a temporary sense of connection, which can make it increasingly likely that you will return to it when similar feelings arise. Over time, this can strengthen the link between emotional discomfort and sexual behaviour, even when the consequences begin to affect relationships, work or how you feel about yourself.
Therapy can help you understand the role sexual behaviour has come to play in your life, identify the situations and emotions that trigger it, and begin developing different ways of responding without relying on sex to regulate how you feel.
AVAILABLE FACE-TO-FACE OR ONLINE
We're Ready to Help You
We offer all prospective clients an hour long, informal and confidential chat to discuss your sex-related worries for just £30.
There's no pressure to undertake any therapy going forward, no judgement from us and we're very friendly and easy to talk to!
♦ Ongoing sessions:
Typically weekly or fortnightly, tailored to your needs.
♦ Location:
Comfortable private setting near Wolverhampton / Wombourne, with free parking.
Secure online therapy available with Paul across the UK.
♦ Fees:
Ongoing sessions: £90/hr
What Might Lead to a Sex Addiction?
The development of a sex addiction can often stem from a myriad of personal experiences that shape an individual's relationship with intimacy and connection.
Many people may find that their early encounters with love, affection, or sexuality were influenced by trauma, neglect, or a yearning for validation, leading them to seek solace in sexual encounters as a way to cope with underlying emotional pain.
Additionally, societal pressures and unrealistic portrayals of intimacy can further complicate one's sexual behaviour, prompting a continuous cycle of seeking approval or escapism through sexual activities.
The pursuit of these experiences might initially serve as a means of empowerment, yet over time, they can lead to compulsive behaviours that overshadow healthier forms of relationship and self-expression, resulting in distress and disconnection from oneself and others.
Understanding these complexities is essential in addressing and healing from sex addiction, guiding individuals towards a more balanced and fulfilling relationship with their sexuality.
Sex Addiction Symptoms
Sex addiction sufferers often demonstrate single-mindedness in the pursuit of sexual activities and the following symptoms or behaviours could indicate the development of a more significant problem:
- Paying for Sex
- Multiple sexual partners in secret
- Sex with strangers on a regular basis
- Swinging
- Spending lots of money on sex phone lines
- Masturbating excessively
- Routinely choosing sex over other important activities
- Needing the buzz of sex more and more
You may have all, some or none of these specific symptoms or behaviours and still demonstrate addictive tendencies towards sex.
If you think you might be experiencing addictive-type behaviour you might like to try out our addictive behaviours quiz here.
Psychological therapy with paul
CBT Therapy Options for Sex Addictions
ABOUT PAUL
Meet Paul Lee MSc
Hello, I'm Paul and I've been working with people as a psychologist, psychotherapist and coach since 2009. I have expert knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and adopt a non-medicalised philosophy when helping people overcome mental health challenges. This means that I will frame your current difficulties as being the result of what has happened to you rather than what is wrong with you.
What to Expect from Therapy
Therapy isn't something that is simply done to you. Although your therapist can provide understanding, guidance and practical psychological strategies, meaningful change usually develops through what you discover, practice and begin to do differently in your everyday life.
At Tranceform, we see therapy as a collaborative process. We'll work together to understand the patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour that may be keeping the problem going, while helping you explore different ways of responding. Sometimes this involves questioning long-held assumptions, reducing avoidance or experimenting with behaviours that initially feel unfamiliar.
The aim isn't to make you dependent upon therapy or to promise a quick fix. It's to help you develop greater understanding, confidence and agency so that, over time, you become better equipped to manage difficulties for yourself.
Therapy provides the guidance. You provide the practice. We create the change together.
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