Sexual Addiction Counselling in Wembley, WA

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Jack Halse
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wembley, WA 6014
Precision Mind Psychology works with adolescents, young adults and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood—navigating anxiety, ADHD, identity, behaviour issues or the impact of past trauma. Clients may be questioning why they feel different, struggling in school or work, or unsure how to manage complex emotions or relationships. Jack has experience with families, assisting with management of behavioural issues in children, family dynamics or relationship concerns, We will help our clients to gain clarity, self-understanding, and tools to cope better—not just quick fixes.
Precision Mind Psychology works with adolescents, young adults and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood—navigating anxiety, ADHD, identity, behaviour issues or the impact of past trauma. Clients may be questioning why they feel different, struggling in school or work, or unsure how to manage complex emotions or relationships. Jack has experience with families, assisting with management of behavioural issues in children, family dynamics or relationship concerns, We will help our clients to gain clarity, self-understanding, and tools to cope better—not just quick fixes.
(08) 6120 1714 View (08) 6120 1714
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Simon P Martin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Simon is a highly respected Psychologist with 15 years' experience delivering Government services, Corporate Psychology and clinical therapeutic interventions. He holds a 6 year Masters degree in Applied Psychology, and has undertaken significant additional training in areas including Schema Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Simon specialises in dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Relationship issues through a range of treatment modalities. He believes that positive change can come from a greater understanding of oneself, and works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve their goals
Simon is a highly respected Psychologist with 15 years' experience delivering Government services, Corporate Psychology and clinical therapeutic interventions. He holds a 6 year Masters degree in Applied Psychology, and has undertaken significant additional training in areas including Schema Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Simon specialises in dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Relationship issues through a range of treatment modalities. He believes that positive change can come from a greater understanding of oneself, and works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve their goals
(08) 6490 9967 View (08) 6490 9967
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Shenae Reynolds
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Serves Area
I specialise in supporting individuals to develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. I can support you in addressing eating concerns, body image issues, low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing and unresolved trauma. My aim is to help you minimise self-doubt, explore the origins of body shaming and how it shows up in your life and start living a life that feels more like your own. I offer a space where you can feel truly heard. A space where you can be unfiltered, honest, and completely yourself; free from the feeling of needing to have it all figured out.
I specialise in supporting individuals to develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. I can support you in addressing eating concerns, body image issues, low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing and unresolved trauma. My aim is to help you minimise self-doubt, explore the origins of body shaming and how it shows up in your life and start living a life that feels more like your own. I offer a space where you can feel truly heard. A space where you can be unfiltered, honest, and completely yourself; free from the feeling of needing to have it all figured out.
(08) 6493 7469 View (08) 6493 7469
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Brian Allen and Associates
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
(08) 9121 1016 View (08) 9121 1016
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Michael Chidgzey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I believe it is important to work with clients - not dictate to them. My preferred treatment method is to focus on the areas that you want to work on. I believe a partnership not a prescription is important. Sticking to values means more than putting them on a website - it means actually living them. I am genuine, open and also have a sense of humour (though it is twisted/cynical/dark). I work best when clients feel comfortable, if that means we swear a lot in session - I am happy to make that sacrifice! I work clients across many areas from complex trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and workplace issues.
I believe it is important to work with clients - not dictate to them. My preferred treatment method is to focus on the areas that you want to work on. I believe a partnership not a prescription is important. Sticking to values means more than putting them on a website - it means actually living them. I am genuine, open and also have a sense of humour (though it is twisted/cynical/dark). I work best when clients feel comfortable, if that means we swear a lot in session - I am happy to make that sacrifice! I work clients across many areas from complex trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and workplace issues.
(08) 7079 4546 View (08) 7079 4546

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Br Jerome Mary Vostan
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
I am a Catholic Hermit who is passionate about helping others to integrate their emotions with their spiritual life, and to increase their capacity for resilience in day to day life. As someone who is neurodivergent, I am very down to earth and have lived experience of mental health within my family and also in my personal life. You are not alone in your struggles, many others are feeling similar to you. My aim is to help you feel supported and empowered within yourself so that you too are able to no longer feel alone in your struggles
I am a Catholic Hermit who is passionate about helping others to integrate their emotions with their spiritual life, and to increase their capacity for resilience in day to day life. As someone who is neurodivergent, I am very down to earth and have lived experience of mental health within my family and also in my personal life. You are not alone in your struggles, many others are feeling similar to you. My aim is to help you feel supported and empowered within yourself so that you too are able to no longer feel alone in your struggles
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Brad Middleton
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Mount Helena, WA 6082
While it's natural to engage in pleasurable activities & behaviours, when that engagement becomes compulsive, overwhelming, and out-of-control, the negative consequences can become destructive & unmanageable, especially when addicted to Sex & Porn. We sometimes adopt these behaviours as a means of gaining momentary relief from any pain, anxiety, or trauma that exists in our lives, but regularly feel intense shame and despair after acting out sexually. Then, shame & isolation serve to maintain the addictive cycle, as the problem becomes more complex & often impacts our intimate partner. Don't despair: Help and recovery is available!
While it's natural to engage in pleasurable activities & behaviours, when that engagement becomes compulsive, overwhelming, and out-of-control, the negative consequences can become destructive & unmanageable, especially when addicted to Sex & Porn. We sometimes adopt these behaviours as a means of gaining momentary relief from any pain, anxiety, or trauma that exists in our lives, but regularly feel intense shame and despair after acting out sexually. Then, shame & isolation serve to maintain the addictive cycle, as the problem becomes more complex & often impacts our intimate partner. Don't despair: Help and recovery is available!
(08) 6118 7606 View (08) 6118 7606
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Louise Nenasheff
Counsellor, ACA-L3
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals/couples navigating the challenges of sex/porn addiction and betrayal trauma. My approach is grounded in empathy and uses Patrick Carnes’ model of addiction recovery.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals/couples navigating the challenges of sex/porn addiction and betrayal trauma. My approach is grounded in empathy and uses Patrick Carnes’ model of addiction recovery.
(08) 7184 4804 View (08) 7184 4804
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Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
You promised you would not watch online porn or live sex cams again. You feel guilt and shame because you want to stop but cant. You visited a sex worker recently and now you are worried you might have put the health of your family at risk. You plan to spend a short time on dating apps and find yourself spending hours on them, unable to put them down, feeling desperate and hopeless. You have an instant attraction when you meet a particular type of person, believing they are the one. You might be in recovery for alcohol / drug addiction, but your compulsive sexual acting out behaviours have increased and you feel guilt and shame.
You promised you would not watch online porn or live sex cams again. You feel guilt and shame because you want to stop but cant. You visited a sex worker recently and now you are worried you might have put the health of your family at risk. You plan to spend a short time on dating apps and find yourself spending hours on them, unable to put them down, feeling desperate and hopeless. You have an instant attraction when you meet a particular type of person, believing they are the one. You might be in recovery for alcohol / drug addiction, but your compulsive sexual acting out behaviours have increased and you feel guilt and shame.
(02) 4504 0389 View (02) 4504 0389
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My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor with over six years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are mainly conducted online, either via Zoom or over the phone. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor with over six years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are mainly conducted online, either via Zoom or over the phone. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
(02) 9100 0570 View (02) 9100 0570
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Sally Walsh
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including narcissism tendencies or sex issues (emotional, physical or sexual).
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including narcissism tendencies or sex issues (emotional, physical or sexual).
(02) 9100 0123 View (02) 9100 0123
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Laura Davis Sexologist
Counsellor, ACA-L2
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Sex Therapist, a Sexuality and Relationships Educator, a Generalist Counsellor and Couples Therapist based in nipaluna/Hobart, lutruwita/Tasmania, Australia. I offer trauma-informed therapeutic, educational and consulting services, both online and face-to-face. I love supporting young people, adults, couples, parents/carers and organisations. I'm all about empowerment!
I am a Sex Therapist, a Sexuality and Relationships Educator, a Generalist Counsellor and Couples Therapist based in nipaluna/Hobart, lutruwita/Tasmania, Australia. I offer trauma-informed therapeutic, educational and consulting services, both online and face-to-face. I love supporting young people, adults, couples, parents/carers and organisations. I'm all about empowerment!
(03) 6155 2309 View (03) 6155 2309
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Asra Walford
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Perth, WA 6000
I am a sex-positive and kink allied counsellor, specialising in sex, intimacy and relationships. I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome various mental health challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, lack of self worth and hopelessness as well as sexual related issues. I take pride in my open minded and non judgmental outlook in my professional practice and passionate about creating a safe healing space for my clients regardless of their roots, background and their sexual preferences.
I am a sex-positive and kink allied counsellor, specialising in sex, intimacy and relationships. I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome various mental health challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, lack of self worth and hopelessness as well as sexual related issues. I take pride in my open minded and non judgmental outlook in my professional practice and passionate about creating a safe healing space for my clients regardless of their roots, background and their sexual preferences.
0459 023 442 View 0459 023 442
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Corina Johns
Psychologist, MAPS
West Perth, WA 6005
I enjoy helping people understand their relationships better - with family, friends, partners, and themselves. Supporting people to understand their own needs, feelings, motivations and patterns around them can help them to manage situations more effectively, and feel more at ease with their lives in a new way. Often, this kind of work can be a long term journey, but it doesn't have to be - sometimes just a few sessions is enough to make a valuable shift in a way that wasn't possible before.
I enjoy helping people understand their relationships better - with family, friends, partners, and themselves. Supporting people to understand their own needs, feelings, motivations and patterns around them can help them to manage situations more effectively, and feel more at ease with their lives in a new way. Often, this kind of work can be a long term journey, but it doesn't have to be - sometimes just a few sessions is enough to make a valuable shift in a way that wasn't possible before.
(08) 6490 9761 View (08) 6490 9761
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Sidney Mandis
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Sport Psych.
Online Only
I'm the founder and registered psychologist for Eunoia Performance Psychology. I work holistically with individuals and athletes presenting with various difficulties in life such as: anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sexual trauma, addiction, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, body image issues, anger management, relationship issues, ASD, injury rehabilitation, sports performance, motivation, confidence.
I'm the founder and registered psychologist for Eunoia Performance Psychology. I work holistically with individuals and athletes presenting with various difficulties in life such as: anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sexual trauma, addiction, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, body image issues, anger management, relationship issues, ASD, injury rehabilitation, sports performance, motivation, confidence.
(08) 7666 0416 View (08) 7666 0416
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Sigurd Miedema
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Fremantle, WA 6160
With many years of experience supporting individuals through addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, I offer a counselling approach that is compassionate, respectful, and tailored to your unique needs. I work from an eclectic framework, drawing from a broad range of therapeutic perspectives, but always from a person-centered foundation. I fully appreciate and respect you as the sole expert in your life and will strive to use all my therapeutic skills to guide you in your quest for an enhanced quality of life.
With many years of experience supporting individuals through addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, I offer a counselling approach that is compassionate, respectful, and tailored to your unique needs. I work from an eclectic framework, drawing from a broad range of therapeutic perspectives, but always from a person-centered foundation. I fully appreciate and respect you as the sole expert in your life and will strive to use all my therapeutic skills to guide you in your quest for an enhanced quality of life.
(08) 6490 9422 View (08) 6490 9422
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Jo Morrison
Social Worker
Wellard, WA 6170
A Social Worker with 23+ years experience. I provide services online and mobile outreach (in community). My counselling style is person centred, trauma informed and flexible, meaning I'll use my skills, knowledge and experience to deliver counselling suited to your individual needs.
A Social Worker with 23+ years experience. I provide services online and mobile outreach (in community). My counselling style is person centred, trauma informed and flexible, meaning I'll use my skills, knowledge and experience to deliver counselling suited to your individual needs.
(08) 6493 7946 View (08) 6493 7946
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Nurtured Intimacy
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Danae has the mindset that talking about sex, pleasure, and relationships does not have to be shameful or taboo. A natural-born communicator, she enjoys creating a setting where her clients can feel relaxed and free to talk about their sexual health in a safe, judgment-free environment.
Danae has the mindset that talking about sex, pleasure, and relationships does not have to be shameful or taboo. A natural-born communicator, she enjoys creating a setting where her clients can feel relaxed and free to talk about their sexual health in a safe, judgment-free environment.
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Mind Centered Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Mindarie, WA 6030
Hello, I'm Laura, and I specialise in helping couples who feel stuck in a cycle of conflict and doubt rediscover the love and connection they once had. I also help individuals who feel like they have lost themselves in an unhealthy relationship. My approach is informed by my own journey offering a unique and empathetic perspective to my counselling practice. Growing up in South Africa, I faced significant emotional challenges early on, witnessing my mother’s struggle with depression and my father’s battle with alcohol addiction. These experiences ignited my passion for supporting others in their mental health journeys.
Hello, I'm Laura, and I specialise in helping couples who feel stuck in a cycle of conflict and doubt rediscover the love and connection they once had. I also help individuals who feel like they have lost themselves in an unhealthy relationship. My approach is informed by my own journey offering a unique and empathetic perspective to my counselling practice. Growing up in South Africa, I faced significant emotional challenges early on, witnessing my mother’s struggle with depression and my father’s battle with alcohol addiction. These experiences ignited my passion for supporting others in their mental health journeys.
(08) 6206 8583 View (08) 6206 8583
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Owen Robinson
Counsellor, MA, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Canning Vale, WA 6155
Complex trauma at any age can make understanding ourselves, our reactions, painful emotions, and relationships mystifying. I'm registered with Blue Knot Foundation as a trauma informed therapist. If you have anxiety or depression symptoms, anger or hurt, I have been working beside people who want to manage and reduce these issues since the 20th century. I'll do my best to give you tools to use right from your first visit. If you are in a remote area I can provide sessions via Signal/Zoom. I know a lot about family and domestic violence and how people can come back from what happened to them or even from what they did to others.
Complex trauma at any age can make understanding ourselves, our reactions, painful emotions, and relationships mystifying. I'm registered with Blue Knot Foundation as a trauma informed therapist. If you have anxiety or depression symptoms, anger or hurt, I have been working beside people who want to manage and reduce these issues since the 20th century. I'll do my best to give you tools to use right from your first visit. If you are in a remote area I can provide sessions via Signal/Zoom. I know a lot about family and domestic violence and how people can come back from what happened to them or even from what they did to others.
(08) 7078 7553 View (08) 7078 7553
Sexual Addiction Counsellors

When should someone seek treatment for sex addiction?

People should seek treatment for sex addiction if they cannot control their sexual thoughts or behaviours to the point that it disrupts their ability to function in daily life, for example by threatening their finances, career, or relationships. This may include spending an excessive amount of time obsessing over sex, planning sex, watching pornography, or masturbating, as well as consistently engaging in risky sexual activities, using sex to escape distressing feelings, or attempting yet failing to control sexual behaviour.

What are the most common treatment options for sex addiction?

Psychotherapy is the most common treatment for sex addiction; therapy helps patients better understand their compulsive thoughts and behaviours and develop strategies to manage their desires. Therapy may be supplemented by medications, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-androgens, alcohol and substance use medications, as well as support groups, such as 12-step programs.

How long does therapy take for sex addiction?

Recovering from compulsive behaviour takes time and effort. There’s no precise timeline for treatment, but research suggests 12 therapy sessions may be enough to see change. Treatment for sexual compulsions requires honesty in therapy, a commitment to understanding triggers and developing coping skills, and potential lifestyle changes such as cutting out alcohol or drugs.

What if sex addiction is left untreated?

Compulsive sexual behaviour can have serious repercussions if left unaddressed. For example, if sexual obsessions consume the vast majority of a person’s time, they may lose their job. If they can’t stop paying for sex, their finances may suffer. If they’re dishonest in their relationships, their partner may leave them. If they consistently feel shame, they may struggle with anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Therapy can help people develop the tools to manage sexual thoughts and behaviours that feel uncontrollable.