Sexual Addiction Counselling in Runcorn
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JVP Wellbeing and Training
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
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Are you ready to change how you feel? Are you experiencing overwhelming feelings of sadness, anxiety, depression and loneliness? I am an experienced qualified counsellor and college lecturer in counselling. I work integratively allowing us to explore a number of approaches including Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Personal Construct Theory and Transactional Analysis. I offer a non judgemental safe place allowing us to work together to make the changes in your life that you so desire

Reflect CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) & Mental Health Nurse who has worked in a range of settings across NHS & private services over the past 12 years. I have recently set up my own remote private therapy clinic offering telephone & video therapy to clients across the UK. I am registered with the BABCP and my practice is evidence based.

CP Counselling & Wellbeing Therapies- Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.

Shaunagh Parkes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My name is Shaunagh and I am an experienced Integrative Therapist based in Cheshire. I have worked as a counsellor within primary care settings, employment assistance programmes and private practice. I have also spent 2 years as a volunteer counsellor for local charities. As a result I have had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety and severity of mental health complaints. I have the most experience working with anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience working with depression/low mood, trauma, family conflict, life transitions, self-harm, self-esteem and stress.

Ashdales Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Dave and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. What I aim to provide, is a safe environment for you to explore any area of your life. I offer a free telephone consultation and a free 20 minute initial consultation, this would be to explain what counselling is and the process, commitment and fees involved. Sessions are confidential and the aim being to build a therapeutic relationship that can lead to change. Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
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Anna Palin-Swift
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
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I am an experienced integrative Psychotherapist working face to face and online. I have experience helping couples and individuals with Relationship support, whether that is support following an affair, help with communication or arguments or wider family situations. I also support individuals with issues like anxiety and self esteem. You may find it difficult to understand just what your problems are – you just know you feel awful and your life is not happy. Talking to a professionally trained & experienced counsellor or therapist really does allow you to explore these difficult areas and, together, draw up a workable action plan.

Inside Out Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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I am a fully qualified, integrative counsellor and a member of the BACP with extensive experience in the field of eating disorders. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental approach; providing you the space to explore your feelings in a supportive environment. The approaches I am trained in range from Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Transactional Analysis. As every individual is unique, these models provide me with the flexibility to match your needs and how you like to work.

Moira Cash
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." This is a quote by Anaïs Nin, one in which I firmly believe. It is always helpful to talk to someone, especially when that someone is trained to listen and help in a specialised and interactive way. A counsellor is not there to judge you, nor are they there to tell you what to do. Instead, counselling provides a safe and respectful environment to express and explore your feelings and troubles. Together, we can create a path of acceptance and work together to heal and change.
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Counselling & Psychotherapy in Chester
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Making sense of life can be challenging at times. We might find ourselves contemplating if we are causing ourselves unnecessary unhappiness, or if this is just the way things are? Or, wondering if I should just keep sticking at 'it', or is it time for things to change? We might question if our feelings are important? (They might overwhelm us!) Or should I just listen to my thoughts instead? Should we try to forget about the past, or is it helpful to understand it? Might we be living our lives in 'survival mode' when we could be 'thriving' instead?

Carla Wrench
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
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Are you ready to take the first step to change the way you are feeling? Are you feeling worried or alone? Are you feeling sad or desperate – guilty or ashamed? Maybe you have suffered a loss – of a friendship, or a loved one, maybe your employment. Are you struggling to deal with a past event in your life that occupies your thoughts?

paula reilly counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Has the time come for you to consider change? Are you ready to take that step? Perhaps you've been affected by a loss, or lifestyle changes which are hard to accept. Sadness or feelings of isolation may be overwhelming right now. Has the pandemic left you feeling out of sorts or a little at sixes and sevens?

Donna Court
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I am a qualified Person Centred and CBT therapist with experience in counselling and coaching adults, adolescents and children. If you are stressed, anxious, depressed or maybe you have a sense of wanting something better, I can help. In counselling, I will work closely with you to explore any issues you bring and help you to identify any barriers to your happiness. I will help you to recognise your own strengths and resources and find new coping strategies to make choices to create the life you desire.

Sallyann Meadowcroft
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
Welcome I’m Sally, life is a roller coaster, we ride the highs and struggle with the painful lows. I understand taking the step to seek help and share your experiences is hard and scary, it takes courage, so trust is paramount within the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe, supportive, non judgmental and empathetic environment, taking your direction to walk along side you. Time is precious, our own needs are usually low on our list. Focusing on ourselves and investing in our well-being enables growth and clarity. Self love is core in all of our relationships. Finding our own inner happiness and taking power back, creates peace

Alex Sanderson-Shortt
Counsellor, MA, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
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I am a highly experienced relationship counsellor who works with couples, individuals and polyamorous/open relationships across a range of issues. I work effectively and non-judgementally with affairs and betrayal, communication issues, family and work pressures, anxiety and depression etc. I work in a positive way with sexual issues as part of relationship therapy but also more serious issues in psychosexual therapy. In addition to my general counselling I work extensively with clients with diverse sexualities, genders and relationship styles.

Dr Nerys Owen
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I'm Nerys, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, wanting to invite you to book an initial online therapy session with myself or one of my highly specialist associates (see my website). In the first session we can get an idea of what your problems are, what you'd like to change and how many sessions it will likely take until you start feeling better. Together, we can work on creating the version of you that you would like to be. When we start, it's like emptying puzzle pieces onto a table. We start putting you back together to see the bigger picture, and how you can continue the work yourself.

Sarah Bennett
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
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My name is Sarah , my counselling practice is based in Willaston near Nantwich, Cheshire. I hold Accredited Registrant membership of The National Counselling Society & I am able to support adults, couples, teenage/adolescent clients from the age of 11 and also accept 3rd party referrals for employee counselling. I am qualified and experienced to support clients in a range of issues such as: Depression Bereavement Relationships Counselling Loss Divorce Anger Negative Thinking Intrusive Thoughts Loneliness Eating Disorders Issues with Food, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Anxiety Management, Alcohol, Smoking and more

Stephanie Mills
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hiya, I’m Steph, thank you for reading my profile. There is no problem too big or too small, and I like to make my clients feel comfortable and safe enough that they feel able to bring absolutely anything to our sessions – there is no topic off limits. Giving you back control of your life is important to me, so our sessions together will be about making sure that you are getting exactly what you want and need to help you work through your problem. I’ll be by your side the whole way; you’ve got this!

Hear4U Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my profile. My number one aim, passion and priority is to make a positive difference to your life. For me, counselling is a process that supports, empowers and facilitates well-being. A space that you can trust with no judgement or criticism for you to feel free to express and explore what’s important to you. I offer an empathic nurturing relationship so that you are supported to achieve your goals, whether it would be personal development and self-actualisation or to overcome distressing/traumatic events, thoughts or feelings. Attentively, I actively listen to you so I understand deeply, you and your lived experiences.

Dr Julija Jain
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Share your problems, Challenge them, Learn new ways of coping and experience Change with my psychological services. I have over 10 years of training and practice in the most effective therapies aimed at helping people with complex and less complex mental health needs. As a highly skilled Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I can help you feel empowered and gain control of yourself and your responses to challenging situations. Book yourself for an initial psychological assessment session which will help us to have a better understanding of your issues and what specific approach is needed to resolve these issues: www.drjulijajain.com

Delamere Health Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
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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.