Sexual Addiction Counselling in Carshalton
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or struggling with addiction, I help you break unhelpful patterns and make lasting, effective change so you can move forward with confidence and get life back on track
I help find solutions to, and provide relief from negative feelings, life difficulties and problems. Counselling can help by identifying and changing ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour providing new options in how you live. It can give you the opportunity to off load concerns and experience relief from worry and difficulties. I treat everything spoken about as confidential.
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or struggling with addiction, I help you break unhelpful patterns and make lasting, effective change so you can move forward with confidence and get life back on track
I help find solutions to, and provide relief from negative feelings, life difficulties and problems. Counselling can help by identifying and changing ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour providing new options in how you live. It can give you the opportunity to off load concerns and experience relief from worry and difficulties. I treat everything spoken about as confidential.
Face to face and online, I have helped many clients recover from anxiety disorders, depression and self-esteem issues. I have helped clients with abandonment and rejection fears work on relationship issues so that they are able to live in harmony with others. We will work together with your presenting issues and we will also journey into your past to see if we can get to the root of why you feel the way you do and together we will work through any triggers so that your life becomes more manageable. There is nothing more enlightening than self discovery and becoming a more confident version of yourself is extremely empowering.
Face to face and online, I have helped many clients recover from anxiety disorders, depression and self-esteem issues. I have helped clients with abandonment and rejection fears work on relationship issues so that they are able to live in harmony with others. We will work together with your presenting issues and we will also journey into your past to see if we can get to the root of why you feel the way you do and together we will work through any triggers so that your life becomes more manageable. There is nothing more enlightening than self discovery and becoming a more confident version of yourself is extremely empowering.
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People often come to me when something in their sexual or relational life feels confusing, stuck or quietly painful. This might be conflict that keeps repeating, the sex and desire in a long-term relationship has shifted, there's infidelity, shame or coping behaviours that no longer feel in our control.
On the outside we may be functioning well, yet privately struggling with intimacy, identity or connection. I offer direct, practical and emotionally attuned therapy that bridges psychological depth with relational clarity. I work in a clear, compassionate and direct way, helping you name whats happening rather than going in circles.
People often come to me when something in their sexual or relational life feels confusing, stuck or quietly painful. This might be conflict that keeps repeating, the sex and desire in a long-term relationship has shifted, there's infidelity, shame or coping behaviours that no longer feel in our control.
On the outside we may be functioning well, yet privately struggling with intimacy, identity or connection. I offer direct, practical and emotionally attuned therapy that bridges psychological depth with relational clarity. I work in a clear, compassionate and direct way, helping you name whats happening rather than going in circles.
You may feel stuck in repeating cycles—around addiction, relationships, or intimacy—even though you understand your patterns and genuinely want things to change. Shame, attachment wounds, or codependency often sit underneath, leaving you longing for connection, self-acceptance, and a sense of freedom. Many of the people I work with feel tired of looking outside themselves for answers and are ready to begin a more grounded, authentic kind of healing.
Most people come to therapy feeling unsure or ambivalent — often that’s exactly where meaningful change begins....
You may feel stuck in repeating cycles—around addiction, relationships, or intimacy—even though you understand your patterns and genuinely want things to change. Shame, attachment wounds, or codependency often sit underneath, leaving you longing for connection, self-acceptance, and a sense of freedom. Many of the people I work with feel tired of looking outside themselves for answers and are ready to begin a more grounded, authentic kind of healing.
Most people come to therapy feeling unsure or ambivalent — often that’s exactly where meaningful change begins....
I work with a wide spectrum of challenges, ranging from common life difficulties and temporary crises to more severe and persistent mental health disturbances. This includes feelings of unhappiness, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and a sense of being stuck, as well as deeper emotional distress caused by traumatic experiences and long-standing inner conflicts. I also provide a space to explore intimate and relational concerns that may feel difficult to talk about. This includes looking into complex aspects of sexuality, desire, and personal identity.
I work with a wide spectrum of challenges, ranging from common life difficulties and temporary crises to more severe and persistent mental health disturbances. This includes feelings of unhappiness, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and a sense of being stuck, as well as deeper emotional distress caused by traumatic experiences and long-standing inner conflicts. I also provide a space to explore intimate and relational concerns that may feel difficult to talk about. This includes looking into complex aspects of sexuality, desire, and personal identity.
Hello there …my name is Joanne and I specialise in Couples Therapy, Psychosexual Therapy and Sex/Porn addiction. All relationships have up’s and downs, this is quite normal and we have to re-adjust when life throws up new challenges. If you are experiencing any of the following difficulties and are finding it hard to resolve, then it may be time to seek experienced support:
Do you no longer feel able to talk to your partner or conversations always end in an argument?
Or maybe you are experiencing sexual difficulties loss of desire, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, which are causing you a great deal of distress.
Hello there …my name is Joanne and I specialise in Couples Therapy, Psychosexual Therapy and Sex/Porn addiction. All relationships have up’s and downs, this is quite normal and we have to re-adjust when life throws up new challenges. If you are experiencing any of the following difficulties and are finding it hard to resolve, then it may be time to seek experienced support:
Do you no longer feel able to talk to your partner or conversations always end in an argument?
Or maybe you are experiencing sexual difficulties loss of desire, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, which are causing you a great deal of distress.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and hold the ATSAC professional Certificate for Treating Sexual Addiction.
If you are feeling nervous about entering therapy I can assure you that this is quite normal and there is nothing to worry about and after the initial session this will pass. I am also a qualified Supervisor for Counsellors and Psychotherapists who work within this area of expertise, and I currently have availability for Supervisee's.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and hold the ATSAC professional Certificate for Treating Sexual Addiction.
If you are feeling nervous about entering therapy I can assure you that this is quite normal and there is nothing to worry about and after the initial session this will pass. I am also a qualified Supervisor for Counsellors and Psychotherapists who work within this area of expertise, and I currently have availability for Supervisee's.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (PGDip University of Dundee) as well as a sex and relationship therapist (PGDip/University of Hull/RELATE).
I specialise in the treatment of OCD, particularly as it relates to relationships, sex, and sexuality. I use tailored exposure and response prevention therapy. I also offer a complimentary accountability service, whereby people can check in daily when trying to change habits or compulsive behaviours.
I deliver effective, evidence-based interventions for anxiety disorders with warmth, compassion and gentle humour.
I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (PGDip University of Dundee) as well as a sex and relationship therapist (PGDip/University of Hull/RELATE).
I specialise in the treatment of OCD, particularly as it relates to relationships, sex, and sexuality. I use tailored exposure and response prevention therapy. I also offer a complimentary accountability service, whereby people can check in daily when trying to change habits or compulsive behaviours.
I deliver effective, evidence-based interventions for anxiety disorders with warmth, compassion and gentle humour.
Life is dynamic and as such we must, at various stages of our lives, transform in order to grow and cope with the spectrum of experiences that we will encounter. The many difficulties (and often traumas) of childhood can play major roles in our adult life, often without us being consciously aware of their influence. Unexamined habits and outdated thought patterns can cause havoc in our daily lives and really affect our relationships with ourselves and others. These difficulties and traumas can manifest as blockages to our potential. My aim is to assist you in locating these blocks, understand them and to work through them with you.
Life is dynamic and as such we must, at various stages of our lives, transform in order to grow and cope with the spectrum of experiences that we will encounter. The many difficulties (and often traumas) of childhood can play major roles in our adult life, often without us being consciously aware of their influence. Unexamined habits and outdated thought patterns can cause havoc in our daily lives and really affect our relationships with ourselves and others. These difficulties and traumas can manifest as blockages to our potential. My aim is to assist you in locating these blocks, understand them and to work through them with you.
I have worked for the NHS, Terrence Higgins Trust and Ealing Abbey Counselling Service working with individuals and couples from a diverse range of backgrounds. I have experience of providing in depth long-term therapy on complex issues such as the effects of conversion therapy as well as providing short term therapy for the NHS. I aim to resolve sexual problems and improve my client's overall well being, their self esteem and their relationships. I do this through the use of Psychosexual tools such as sensate focus and through allowing the client to discuss their thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
I have worked for the NHS, Terrence Higgins Trust and Ealing Abbey Counselling Service working with individuals and couples from a diverse range of backgrounds. I have experience of providing in depth long-term therapy on complex issues such as the effects of conversion therapy as well as providing short term therapy for the NHS. I aim to resolve sexual problems and improve my client's overall well being, their self esteem and their relationships. I do this through the use of Psychosexual tools such as sensate focus and through allowing the client to discuss their thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
I treat Sexual addiction and compulsion, betrayal, serial infidelity, alcohol problems, anger management and depression.
I offer a compassionate and structured therapy. I will help you change. I will help you with a way out of your situation.
I treat Sexual addiction and compulsion, betrayal, serial infidelity, alcohol problems, anger management and depression.
I offer a compassionate and structured therapy. I will help you change. I will help you with a way out of your situation.
I am a qualified sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years experience of working with individual and couples wanting to improve, repair or develop their relationships. This includes same sex relationships and clients from a range of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
I am a qualified sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years experience of working with individual and couples wanting to improve, repair or develop their relationships. This includes same sex relationships and clients from a range of cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
Qualified Member of The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity (ATSAC).
Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, behavioural addictions, pornography use, or compulsive sexual behaviours that feel increasingly hard to control?
I’m Talid Khan, with over a decade of clinical experience, and one of the few clinicians in the UK accredited as an Addiction Therapist, qualified Sex Addiction Therapist, and HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist. Formerly a Senior Psychotherapist at the Priory Hospital Roehampton, with NHS experience, I provide discreet specialist psychotherapy in Harley Street, St Paul’s, and via secure online sessions across the UK and internationally.
Qualified Member of The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity (ATSAC).
Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, behavioural addictions, pornography use, or compulsive sexual behaviours that feel increasingly hard to control?
I’m Talid Khan, with over a decade of clinical experience, and one of the few clinicians in the UK accredited as an Addiction Therapist, qualified Sex Addiction Therapist, and HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist. Formerly a Senior Psychotherapist at the Priory Hospital Roehampton, with NHS experience, I provide discreet specialist psychotherapy in Harley Street, St Paul’s, and via secure online sessions across the UK and internationally.
I am currently completing my professional doctorate degree, specialising in the compulsive sexual behaviour disorder and sexual addiction.
Are you struggling with sexual urges or behaviours that feel out of control? Perhaps you’ve tried to stop but keep returning to patterns of secrecy, guilt or shame-affecting your relationships, confidence and wellbeing. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible.
I specialise in sex addiction therapy and support for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), including porn addiction, infidelity and intimacy difficulties. My approach is compassionate, confidential and evidence-based, helping you understand what drives these behaviours and build tools for lasting change.
After completing my own rehabilitation programme, I founded
I am currently completing my professional doctorate degree, specialising in the compulsive sexual behaviour disorder and sexual addiction.
Are you struggling with sexual urges or behaviours that feel out of control? Perhaps you’ve tried to stop but keep returning to patterns of secrecy, guilt or shame-affecting your relationships, confidence and wellbeing. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible.
I specialise in sex addiction therapy and support for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), including porn addiction, infidelity and intimacy difficulties. My approach is compassionate, confidential and evidence-based, helping you understand what drives these behaviours and build tools for lasting change.
After completing my own rehabilitation programme, I founded
I specialise in helping individuals with sexual behaviour they feel is compulsive or out of control, including problematic porn use and sex addiction.
I offer an empathic and non-shaming environment to explore what is going in for you. I know how important it is to work at your pace. Of course, I also help with sex problems, including disappointing erections (ED), rapid or delayed ejaculation, as well as low libido.
I specialise in helping individuals with sexual behaviour they feel is compulsive or out of control, including problematic porn use and sex addiction.
I offer an empathic and non-shaming environment to explore what is going in for you. I know how important it is to work at your pace. Of course, I also help with sex problems, including disappointing erections (ED), rapid or delayed ejaculation, as well as low libido.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with an MSc in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology, with a strong foundation in integrative and trauma-informed therapeutic work. I am currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. My research examines the conceptualisation and treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder.
My academic background includes training in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University London and Psychosexual and Relationship Postgraduate Diploma at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in Cambridge.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with an MSc in Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology, with a strong foundation in integrative and trauma-informed therapeutic work. I am currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. My research examines the conceptualisation and treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder.
My academic background includes training in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University London and Psychosexual and Relationship Postgraduate Diploma at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in Cambridge.
In my opinion a free consultation is a must so you can get a chance to discuss what’s going on for you and how counselling could help. It’s also a chance to get a feel if we are a good match with no obligation to continue. I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you. "What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
In my opinion a free consultation is a must so you can get a chance to discuss what’s going on for you and how counselling could help. It’s also a chance to get a feel if we are a good match with no obligation to continue. I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you. "What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
If you're dealing with porn, compulsive sex, or a relapse cycle you can't break, you're in the right place. The pattern keeps coming back because the root has never been touched. Willpower fights the behaviour. My work goes to the source.
Six years working with men 1:1 on this. I've been through it myself and know what it takes to close it for good.
The anxiety, the stress, the emptiness underneath. That is what drives it. Each session we work through your specific triggers using Mind Shifting, clearing what sits beneath each one before moving to the next. You leave each session feeling the difference, not hoping something shifted.
If you're dealing with porn, compulsive sex, or a relapse cycle you can't break, you're in the right place. The pattern keeps coming back because the root has never been touched. Willpower fights the behaviour. My work goes to the source.
Six years working with men 1:1 on this. I've been through it myself and know what it takes to close it for good.
The anxiety, the stress, the emptiness underneath. That is what drives it. Each session we work through your specific triggers using Mind Shifting, clearing what sits beneath each one before moving to the next. You leave each session feeling the difference, not hoping something shifted.
You may address issues as an Individual or within a Family or Relationship setting; or your concerns may be more intimate entailing a Psychosexual or Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity issue
Negative feelings are often rooted in past trauma causing anxiety, sadness, low self-esteem and resentment. Together we can explore any thoughts and emotions which make you feel uncomfortable and find effective, practical ways to reduce their voltage and impact on your daily life. 'You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf' - Jon Kabat-Zinn (1944-)
You may address issues as an Individual or within a Family or Relationship setting; or your concerns may be more intimate entailing a Psychosexual or Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity issue
Negative feelings are often rooted in past trauma causing anxiety, sadness, low self-esteem and resentment. Together we can explore any thoughts and emotions which make you feel uncomfortable and find effective, practical ways to reduce their voltage and impact on your daily life. 'You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf' - Jon Kabat-Zinn (1944-)
My goal is to give my clients the safe space to express their sexual concerns, to feel empowered and to see themselves as the star and director in their own show, with self compassion and autonomy at the forefront of every interaction. I take a pluralistic approach that necessitates collaborating with my clients to help them achieve their goals in an open, non judgmental and empathetic safe space. I predominantly work with people of all genders and sexualities and relationship constellations from the black community, LGBTQIA and other minority ethnic groups with a wide range of relationship and intimacy concerns.
My goal is to give my clients the safe space to express their sexual concerns, to feel empowered and to see themselves as the star and director in their own show, with self compassion and autonomy at the forefront of every interaction. I take a pluralistic approach that necessitates collaborating with my clients to help them achieve their goals in an open, non judgmental and empathetic safe space. I predominantly work with people of all genders and sexualities and relationship constellations from the black community, LGBTQIA and other minority ethnic groups with a wide range of relationship and intimacy concerns.
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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.