Sexual Addiction Counselling in Ongar
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.
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.
I am passionate in helping people find a happier way of being with greater fulfilment in their life. Whatever is causing you difficulty, I believe that things can be different for you. You may feel any mix of feelings that impact your life and relationships negatively. Any are valid and, I feel, are a communication to what may be going on within. I offer compassion and understanding without any judgement in a space in which we can truly get to know what is difficult. In this space we can gently explore anything that troubles you so that we may work through any issues together, no matter how big or small you feel it is.
I am passionate in helping people find a happier way of being with greater fulfilment in their life. Whatever is causing you difficulty, I believe that things can be different for you. You may feel any mix of feelings that impact your life and relationships negatively. Any are valid and, I feel, are a communication to what may be going on within. I offer compassion and understanding without any judgement in a space in which we can truly get to know what is difficult. In this space we can gently explore anything that troubles you so that we may work through any issues together, no matter how big or small you feel it is.
I am a Trauma-informed, accredited UKCP psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner with 20+ yrs experience. I work with symptoms: depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, panic attacks, mistrust, hypervigilance, hopelessness, self-destructive behaviour, loss of sense of self. These are all symptoms of something deeper and we can work to alleviate these symptoms by working with the deeper issues that cause these. These symptoms are often caused by: abuse - sexual, psychological or emotional; neglect; loss; relationships; bullying; illness and many other 'normal' life events which can leave us not living our life fully.
I am a Trauma-informed, accredited UKCP psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner with 20+ yrs experience. I work with symptoms: depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, panic attacks, mistrust, hypervigilance, hopelessness, self-destructive behaviour, loss of sense of self. These are all symptoms of something deeper and we can work to alleviate these symptoms by working with the deeper issues that cause these. These symptoms are often caused by: abuse - sexual, psychological or emotional; neglect; loss; relationships; bullying; illness and many other 'normal' life events which can leave us not living our life fully.
You might be feeling stuck in overwhelming grief, weighed down by anxiety, or exhausted from constant self-doubt. Maybe you're struggling to maintain relationships, losing sleep to ruminating thoughts, or battling guilt over emotions that don't seem to be in your control. You just want relief. Counselling can support this.
You might be feeling stuck in overwhelming grief, weighed down by anxiety, or exhausted from constant self-doubt. Maybe you're struggling to maintain relationships, losing sleep to ruminating thoughts, or battling guilt over emotions that don't seem to be in your control. You just want relief. Counselling can support this.
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Sex and relationship therapy can help us to not only understand our difficulties, but also empower us to make better choices about being in the world. The challenges of psychosexual and/or relationship therapy are experienced differently by every individual client, and my practice has evolved to meet each client or relationship on their unique terms. My approach to working with clients blends principles from psychodynamic, gestalt, existential, and transpersonal modalities, into a whole-person approach, in partnership with the techniques of sex and relationship therapy. Rates: £100 (individual), £110 (relationship clients).
Sex and relationship therapy can help us to not only understand our difficulties, but also empower us to make better choices about being in the world. The challenges of psychosexual and/or relationship therapy are experienced differently by every individual client, and my practice has evolved to meet each client or relationship on their unique terms. My approach to working with clients blends principles from psychodynamic, gestalt, existential, and transpersonal modalities, into a whole-person approach, in partnership with the techniques of sex and relationship therapy. Rates: £100 (individual), £110 (relationship clients).
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have also had the privilege of supporting individuals and families dealing with addiction, trauma, and life transitions, including divorce and separation, parental alienation, and bereavement. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness practices, and person-centered techniques to foster healing and growth. I also specialize in ADHD screening, offering non-drug approaches to manage symptoms, as well as sleep coaching to promote better rest and overall well-being. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can grow!
I have also had the privilege of supporting individuals and families dealing with addiction, trauma, and life transitions, including divorce and separation, parental alienation, and bereavement. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness practices, and person-centered techniques to foster healing and growth. I also specialize in ADHD screening, offering non-drug approaches to manage symptoms, as well as sleep coaching to promote better rest and overall well-being. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can grow!
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.
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 :-)
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 :-)
Hello, I'm Tracey and I am a highly qualified and experienced sex therapist and relationship counsellor. Relationships can at times be a great source of distress and anxiety; sometimes it’s easy to feel stuck and unable to move forwards. You may be having difficulties with communication, infidelity, intimacy, sexual difficulties, or perhaps you just can’t seem to get along anymore and you’re not sure why. Whether you are experiencing difficulties within your relationship, or find it difficult to form relationships, I can give you the space you need to explore and understand these issues.
Hello, I'm Tracey and I am a highly qualified and experienced sex therapist and relationship counsellor. Relationships can at times be a great source of distress and anxiety; sometimes it’s easy to feel stuck and unable to move forwards. You may be having difficulties with communication, infidelity, intimacy, sexual difficulties, or perhaps you just can’t seem to get along anymore and you’re not sure why. Whether you are experiencing difficulties within your relationship, or find it difficult to form relationships, I can give you the space you need to explore and understand these issues.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who may feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, whether that’s anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, or more longstanding and complex experiences. Many of the people I see are thoughtful and reflective, but feel overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves or others.
Clients often come wanting a deeper understanding of their experiences, support through significant life stages, or help making meaningful and lasting change. I offer a collaborative, non‑judgemental space where we can think carefully together about what’s going on and how to help.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who may feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, whether that’s anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, or more longstanding and complex experiences. Many of the people I see are thoughtful and reflective, but feel overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves or others.
Clients often come wanting a deeper understanding of their experiences, support through significant life stages, or help making meaningful and lasting change. I offer a collaborative, non‑judgemental space where we can think carefully together about what’s going on and how to help.
I am a Psychosexual (Sex) and Relationship Therapist with additional training in Sex Addiction Counselling for compulsive sexual behaviour. I am a Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity affirming practitioner, offering a non-judgemental, supportive space where I encourage openness and honesty and embrace the diversity and uniqueness of my clients. I have an MSc in Psychosexual (Sex) Therapy, a Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Sex Addiction Counselling. My original training was as a Psychotherapist & CBT therapist and I have been been working in private practice and the NHS since 2012.
I am a Psychosexual (Sex) and Relationship Therapist with additional training in Sex Addiction Counselling for compulsive sexual behaviour. I am a Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity affirming practitioner, offering a non-judgemental, supportive space where I encourage openness and honesty and embrace the diversity and uniqueness of my clients. I have an MSc in Psychosexual (Sex) Therapy, a Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Sex Addiction Counselling. My original training was as a Psychotherapist & CBT therapist and I have been been working in private practice and the NHS since 2012.
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 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.
You may be feeling stuck in a relationship that keeps circling the same arguments, or noticing distance, tension, or a loss of intimacy. You might be worried about sexual behaviour, including porn use, that feels secretive, out of control, or at odds with your values or relationship. Often people come feeling confused, ashamed, or frightened by the impact on themselves or their partner, and unsure who they can talk to. You may simply want to understand what’s going on and whether change is possible.
You may be feeling stuck in a relationship that keeps circling the same arguments, or noticing distance, tension, or a loss of intimacy. You might be worried about sexual behaviour, including porn use, that feels secretive, out of control, or at odds with your values or relationship. Often people come feeling confused, ashamed, or frightened by the impact on themselves or their partner, and unsure who they can talk to. You may simply want to understand what’s going on and whether change is possible.
I believe that we tend to access therapy when it’s no longer possible for us to travel alone on our journey, hidden from ourselves and others, stuck in familiar and/or unfamiliar patterns that can no longer contain us, and when the way in which we are relating (or not relating) to ourselves, others and the world around us, is no longer making us feel fully alive. Something tells us it's time to look inwards. Looking inwards can feel daunting but it is necessary in order to instigate meaningful and lasting changes ( both external and internal ).
I believe that we tend to access therapy when it’s no longer possible for us to travel alone on our journey, hidden from ourselves and others, stuck in familiar and/or unfamiliar patterns that can no longer contain us, and when the way in which we are relating (or not relating) to ourselves, others and the world around us, is no longer making us feel fully alive. Something tells us it's time to look inwards. Looking inwards can feel daunting but it is necessary in order to instigate meaningful and lasting changes ( both external and internal ).
I am a very experienced counsellor working with a wide range of clients presenting with a broad spectrum of issues. I work with both individuals and couples and have a particular interest in working with relationships, depression and anxiety. I also specialise in working with porn and sex addiction. I have additional training in IAPT Counselling for Depression as well as a Level 5 Diploma in Sex Addiction Counselling.
I am a very experienced counsellor working with a wide range of clients presenting with a broad spectrum of issues. I work with both individuals and couples and have a particular interest in working with relationships, depression and anxiety. I also specialise in working with porn and sex addiction. I have additional training in IAPT Counselling for Depression as well as a Level 5 Diploma in Sex Addiction Counselling.
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-)
Nearby Sexual Addiction Counsellors Searches for Ongar
- Billericay
- Bishop's Stortford
- Brentwood
- Buckhurst Hill
- Chigwell
- Dunmow
- Epping
- Harlow
- Hornchurch
- Loughton
- Romford
- Upminster
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.