Sexual Addiction Counselling in Cheltenham

Do you struggle to communicate with your partner. One or both of you end up getting angry and issues don't get resolved. Has one of you has had an affair? You may have erection problems, difficulty orgasming, painful penetration or lack or no desire for sex. Have you found yourself or your partner using more and more pornography or behaving sexually in a way that isn't acceptable or is out of control. You want to creat a better relationship. You want to recover from the pain of betrayal.

I work with individuals or couples who are struggling with their lives, who maybe have a history of trauma or family difficulties, and this is still haunting them in their adult roles and relationships. This may manifest in problems online with Internet pornography or inappropriate social media chat. Some may turn to substances as a way of controlling such feelings, like the overuse of alcohol, recreational or prescribed drugs, exercise, or work addictions. I specialise in working with people who are struggling with sexual deviance, sexual offending, and those who have recieved 'the knock' and been charged with a sexual offense.

I offer open-ended, long-term psychotherapy and time-limited, short-term counselling. Together, we can untangle troublesome thoughts and emotions, developing strategies to manage and triumph over roadblocks and reconnect with joy. We will work in a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic space. We will call upon your innate resources and empower you to live the life you desire - and deserve and discuss the skills needed to achieve the goals you set yourself.

I am a psychodynamic counsellor working with adults in the Cotswolds near Moreton in Marsh. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space in which we can work together to think about the issues that you are struggling with. I am experienced and trained to listen to you and will help you to develop insight and understanding. I believe that past experiences, particularly those of childhood, influence how we feel about ourselves and the patterns that we repeat in our relationships with other people. We will look at your experiences from the past to help us understand your present difficulties and allow you to move forward.

I understand that the decision to come to therapy can be very daunting, I offer counselling therapy in a safe, empathetic and confidential space, nestled in heart of the beautiful Cotswolds. I am passionate about helping individuals feel heard and understood through compassion and empathy. I am committed to work with clients to help them to understand often worrying or confusing thoughts and feelings. Untangling these can come as a great relief, leading to increased confidence, aiding in the ability to be in control of anxious thoughts and feelings, improved relationships, and a positive sense of wellbeing.

At times of feeling low or anxious we often think, “what’s the point of trying it won’t make any difference”, leading to feelings of depression, sadness, fear and tearfulness. This then leads to changes in our behaviour such as withdrawing from others or staying in bed as we mull things over in our heads which makes us feel worse. Additionally, past trauma issues can often leave us feeling overwhelmed or with experiences of flashbacks and nightmares. Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused. Does this sound familiar to you?