Sexual Addiction Counselling in Northwood

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Bogdan Micu
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Serves Area
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
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Helen Susan Edwards
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Is life not quite what you expected? Are you having difficulty with relationships, work or family troubles? Perhaps addictions or eating difficulties are how you are coping? From time to time we all run into obstacles or feel dissatisfied with life.
Is life not quite what you expected? Are you having difficulty with relationships, work or family troubles? Perhaps addictions or eating difficulties are how you are coping? From time to time we all run into obstacles or feel dissatisfied with life.
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Jennifer Hooper
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Clinical Telehealth - Video - Audio and Web-Chat Therapy Worldwide. A safe compassionate and confidential therapeutic space for individuals, couples, families and organisations. I work with mild, moderate and complex trauma as well as relationship difficulties, mediation, workplace stress, communication skills and personal and professional development. Specialist Services: 1. Clinical Supervision for trainees and Qualified Practitioners - Fast Track qualifications and accreditation with confidence. 2. AI Therapist Coach : AI Safety, Ethics and AI Obsession and 'Machine-God' delusion mental health restoration.
Clinical Telehealth - Video - Audio and Web-Chat Therapy Worldwide. A safe compassionate and confidential therapeutic space for individuals, couples, families and organisations. I work with mild, moderate and complex trauma as well as relationship difficulties, mediation, workplace stress, communication skills and personal and professional development. Specialist Services: 1. Clinical Supervision for trainees and Qualified Practitioners - Fast Track qualifications and accreditation with confidence. 2. AI Therapist Coach : AI Safety, Ethics and AI Obsession and 'Machine-God' delusion mental health restoration.
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Nicholas King Counselling & Psychotherapy (CBT)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Thank you for reading my profile here on Psychology Today. I am a Couples/Relationship Counsellor and CBT Psychotherapist working in private practice in Pinner, NW London. I am an Accredited practitioner with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also an NHS trained, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am a registered Hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).
Thank you for reading my profile here on Psychology Today. I am a Couples/Relationship Counsellor and CBT Psychotherapist working in private practice in Pinner, NW London. I am an Accredited practitioner with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also an NHS trained, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am a registered Hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).
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Sophie Atkinson
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
You may have some ideas as to why you are seeking counselling or you may simply feel the need to talk to someone. You might experienced a loss, bereavement, a change in family circumstances or a relationship. You might be suffering from an illness or health problems. Perhaps you have problems at work, with your employment or finances. You might have lost touch with yourself or feel uncertain about a life decision. You may be confused, unhappy, depressed, anxious, worried or sad. You may have concerns about your body, weight, appearance, sexuality, drugs or alcohol. You may experienced a trauma or an abusive relationship.
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Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
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I am a qualified Humanistic Gestalt counsellor; I am based in Eastleigh, where I see clients at my home. I believe you can only go as far as your counsellor has been. This lived experience means I don't just imagine what you have been through; I have worked through similar situations, which enriches the work we can do together. I see myself as a collective counsellor with further training in different types of counselling, including CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, TA and addiction counselling. I create a strong therapeutic relationship and use my knowledge to tailor the sessions to meet your needs.
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Simon Wilson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
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Jess Townsend
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
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Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns - whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality. These challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work collaboratively and sensitively to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface and to move towards greater connection, confidence, and pleasure in your intimate life.
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Counsellor, MSc, COSRT Accred
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Lesley Inglis Supervisor
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Online Only
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you, help you identify goals & I review how you think our work is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. I often see the funny side of life, when appropriate :-)
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Talid Khan MA, HCPC – Addiction Therapist London
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
London W1G
Qualified Member of The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity (ATSAC).
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Online Only
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
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Louis Carruthers
Counsellor, MBACP
London E1
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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.