Sexual Addiction Counselling in Shipley
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it feels transformative. When it isn’t it can be extremely distressing. I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple. I work with monogamous as well as open/polyamorous relationships. Troubled relationships, arguing, erection issues, loss of desire, anxiety, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, or shame about porn use, kinks. This can all change.
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it feels transformative. When it isn’t it can be extremely distressing. I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple. I work with monogamous as well as open/polyamorous relationships. Troubled relationships, arguing, erection issues, loss of desire, anxiety, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, or shame about porn use, kinks. This can all change.
Many people come to therapy feeling caught in recurring relationship patterns that are difficult to shift.
Conversations may escalate quickly, or there may be a growing sense of distance, frustration, or emotional disconnection over time.
These experiences often feel confusing and isolating, especially when they seem to repeat in similar ways.
I work with adults who experience cycles of relationship conflict, anger or anxiety, and want to better understand what is happening beneath the surface.
Many people come to therapy feeling caught in recurring relationship patterns that are difficult to shift.
Conversations may escalate quickly, or there may be a growing sense of distance, frustration, or emotional disconnection over time.
These experiences often feel confusing and isolating, especially when they seem to repeat in similar ways.
I work with adults who experience cycles of relationship conflict, anger or anxiety, and want to better understand what is happening beneath the surface.
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Relationship struggles? Turn a good relationship into a great relationship. Resolve long standing difficulties. Relationship near break-up and you want to decide if the relationship can be saved? Imago Relationship Therapy can help towards more safety, connection, empathy, compassion & understanding in your relationship. Anxious, worrying a lot, stressed, low in mood, irritable? CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help. Be in touch for a free initial discussion.
Relationship struggles? Turn a good relationship into a great relationship. Resolve long standing difficulties. Relationship near break-up and you want to decide if the relationship can be saved? Imago Relationship Therapy can help towards more safety, connection, empathy, compassion & understanding in your relationship. Anxious, worrying a lot, stressed, low in mood, irritable? CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help. Be in touch for a free initial discussion.
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.
When we first meet, we will aim to get to know each other a little better to establish whether working with me feels like a good fit for you. I am committed to the continuous practice of developing cultural competence. This means that when you meet me, I will be interested in your background, and be open to honest conversations that help us build a safe, trusting relationship.
My aim is to create an environment that allows you to share freely. I will explore with you in this session the information that seems most pertinent to the key changes you would hope to make in therapy.
When we first meet, we will aim to get to know each other a little better to establish whether working with me feels like a good fit for you. I am committed to the continuous practice of developing cultural competence. This means that when you meet me, I will be interested in your background, and be open to honest conversations that help us build a safe, trusting relationship.
My aim is to create an environment that allows you to share freely. I will explore with you in this session the information that seems most pertinent to the key changes you would hope to make in therapy.
There are many reasons for considering therapy. Maybe you’re feeling lost or facing a personal crisis. Perhaps you’re struggling for purpose or meaning in your life? Or wanting to modify your behaviours or change destructive patterns. Therapy can support you as you explore your relationship with the world, helping you move from where you are now to where you want to be.
There are many reasons for considering therapy. Maybe you’re feeling lost or facing a personal crisis. Perhaps you’re struggling for purpose or meaning in your life? Or wanting to modify your behaviours or change destructive patterns. Therapy can support you as you explore your relationship with the world, helping you move from where you are now to where you want to be.
As an integrative therapist, I've helped clients with a range of issues including porn/sex addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Many people find themselves in challenging situations that can make them question who they are and want they want from life. Perhaps you’ve found yourself trapped in recurring patterns that you just can’t seem to get out of and you’re ready to make a meaningful change towards becoming a more authentic version of yourself. Therapy is a great place to explore some of these challenges and allows the opportunity to gain a deeper perspective on your life.
As an integrative therapist, I've helped clients with a range of issues including porn/sex addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Many people find themselves in challenging situations that can make them question who they are and want they want from life. Perhaps you’ve found yourself trapped in recurring patterns that you just can’t seem to get out of and you’re ready to make a meaningful change towards becoming a more authentic version of yourself. Therapy is a great place to explore some of these challenges and allows the opportunity to gain a deeper perspective on your life.
I am an experienced Relate trained Psychosexual Therapist and Relationship Psychotherapist and the Clinical Lead for Psychosexual Therapy throughout the Relate Penine and Calderdale regions but now based in Leeds City Centre. I have over 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 hours working alongside couples and individuals with sexual, emotional or relationship problems. I offer a judgement free practice using a cognitive therapeutic style tailored to meet your needs and help you reach your relationship goals.
I am an experienced Relate trained Psychosexual Therapist and Relationship Psychotherapist and the Clinical Lead for Psychosexual Therapy throughout the Relate Penine and Calderdale regions but now based in Leeds City Centre. I have over 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 hours working alongside couples and individuals with sexual, emotional or relationship problems. I offer a judgement free practice using a cognitive therapeutic style tailored to meet your needs and help you reach your relationship goals.
I appreciate that it can feel difficult in asking for help and to put trust in someone you have never met, especially with often upsetting and difficult issues. It can feel like we may have somehow failed or its a last resort in trying to resolve difficulties. I have helped many people like yourself, who also felt unsure initially on what to expect and feelings of trepidation or embarrassment in asking for help. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client is all important to be effective in addressing the issues and helping you to make the changes that you want and to get things back on track.
I appreciate that it can feel difficult in asking for help and to put trust in someone you have never met, especially with often upsetting and difficult issues. It can feel like we may have somehow failed or its a last resort in trying to resolve difficulties. I have helped many people like yourself, who also felt unsure initially on what to expect and feelings of trepidation or embarrassment in asking for help. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client is all important to be effective in addressing the issues and helping you to make the changes that you want and to get things back on track.
I’m an Integrative Therapist who believes therapy should be alive, collaborative, and purposeful. My clients don't want 'that sounds difficult' — they want insight, clarity, and real change. They want direction, honesty and no nonsense. They want to feel we get on and they love coming to sessions.Together we explore why you think, feel, and behave as you do, and how to shift it. I work with thoughtful, brave, capable people who are often the ones others rely on, yet privately feel anxious, disconnected, stuck, or unseen. My approach is compassionate, curious, real and honest — helping you move from understanding to transformation.
I’m an Integrative Therapist who believes therapy should be alive, collaborative, and purposeful. My clients don't want 'that sounds difficult' — they want insight, clarity, and real change. They want direction, honesty and no nonsense. They want to feel we get on and they love coming to sessions.Together we explore why you think, feel, and behave as you do, and how to shift it. I work with thoughtful, brave, capable people who are often the ones others rely on, yet privately feel anxious, disconnected, stuck, or unseen. My approach is compassionate, curious, real and honest — helping you move from understanding to transformation.
Specialist fees:
£60 General Therapy (grief, life problems)
£70 Non-offending sexual behaviours
£90 EMDR
£65 Couples
£80 Schema Therapy (for complex presentations where CBT has failed)
Expert Court Reports can be provided within 10 days.
Home visits are available for EMDR clients.
Get in touch and I’ll do my best for you!
Specialist fees:
£60 General Therapy (grief, life problems)
£70 Non-offending sexual behaviours
£90 EMDR
£65 Couples
£80 Schema Therapy (for complex presentations where CBT has failed)
Expert Court Reports can be provided within 10 days.
Home visits are available for EMDR clients.
Get in touch and I’ll do my best for you!
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.
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 am an experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions—including pornography addiction—eating disorders, and compulsive behaviours. My practice provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you explore your challenges and work towards self-acceptance and meaningful change.
I also work with couples and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am mindful of how cultural identity and life transitions impact mental health, and I aim to offer an inclusive, respectful, and understanding space for all.
I am an experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions—including pornography addiction—eating disorders, and compulsive behaviours. My practice provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to help you explore your challenges and work towards self-acceptance and meaningful change.
I also work with couples and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am mindful of how cultural identity and life transitions impact mental health, and I aim to offer an inclusive, respectful, and understanding space for all.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
Welcome I am a registered MBACP accredited Counsellor/psychotherapist. I am qualified in several modalities of therapy - meaning I can integrate a range of interventions to support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people. I offer online appointments and face to face appointments in York and Thirsk. I also offer walk and talk sessions in York and Thirsk. I specialise in relationship and psychosexual therapy, trauma and PTSD. If you are experiencing difficulties and would like to talk in confidence, I'm here by your side to support you and help you move forward at your pace.
I am a qualified Counsellor with over 20 years’ experience across private, public, and voluntary sectors. I trained at St John’s University, York, completed an MA in Counselling Studies at the University of Manchester, and undertook doctoral-level training. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship challenges. My integrative approach is thoughtful and tailored, addressing psychological, emotional, behavioural, and spiritual aspects. I also bring specialist experience as a family mediator and domestic abuse programme facilitator, offering culturally sensitive support where appropriate.
I am a qualified Counsellor with over 20 years’ experience across private, public, and voluntary sectors. I trained at St John’s University, York, completed an MA in Counselling Studies at the University of Manchester, and undertook doctoral-level training. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship challenges. My integrative approach is thoughtful and tailored, addressing psychological, emotional, behavioural, and spiritual aspects. I also bring specialist experience as a family mediator and domestic abuse programme facilitator, offering culturally sensitive support where appropriate.
Hi my name is Kiran, I am a British born fully qualified multilingual counsellor. I have 18 years experience of working in an educational environment and 16 yrs of Counselling experience. I have a good understanding of daily stresses which can cause people anxieties and other health issues. I provide counselling sessions for issues listed above and more. I am able to offer Counselling in English, Punjabi, Hindi & Urdu I believe counselling is a joint venture between the client and counsellor, this relationship is fundamentally important to allow you to experience growth and change, that we all go through in our lifetime.
Hi my name is Kiran, I am a British born fully qualified multilingual counsellor. I have 18 years experience of working in an educational environment and 16 yrs of Counselling experience. I have a good understanding of daily stresses which can cause people anxieties and other health issues. I provide counselling sessions for issues listed above and more. I am able to offer Counselling in English, Punjabi, Hindi & Urdu I believe counselling is a joint venture between the client and counsellor, this relationship is fundamentally important to allow you to experience growth and change, that we all go through in our lifetime.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I specialise in trauma/PTSD, spirituality, and sexual and relationship issues. I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware. I am sex positive and supportive of diverse relationship orientations, sexualities and lifestyles. I am very experienced in third wave CBT, the trauma therapies (including EMDR) and energy psychology. I have just completed a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy.
I am an Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of rich & varied experience of working with a diverse mix of clients in various settings ranging from mental health services, NHS clinics, sexual health & sexual violence services. I work from a non pathological stance and value diversity. In addition to my therapeutic training I have undertaken specialist training enabling me to work effectively with neurodivergent clients. I am also an accredited Mindfulness teacher and incorporate aspects of this into my client work.I hope to enable clients to gain insights and meet themselves with compassion & understanding.
I am an Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of rich & varied experience of working with a diverse mix of clients in various settings ranging from mental health services, NHS clinics, sexual health & sexual violence services. I work from a non pathological stance and value diversity. In addition to my therapeutic training I have undertaken specialist training enabling me to work effectively with neurodivergent clients. I am also an accredited Mindfulness teacher and incorporate aspects of this into my client work.I hope to enable clients to gain insights and meet themselves with compassion & understanding.
My role, as a psychodynamic therapist, is to provide an environment that is confidential and safe. This is why I do what I do. I provide an outside perspective to help you understand how your past influences present behaviours; your use of defences to avoid reality and awareness of how unconscious reoccurrence operates in your life. With your assistance my aim is to develop different strategies in making better choices to existing problems and explore beliefs of past feelings, memories. This doesn’t mean all your life is broken, but certain grey areas compromising the relationships you’re having with self and others.
My role, as a psychodynamic therapist, is to provide an environment that is confidential and safe. This is why I do what I do. I provide an outside perspective to help you understand how your past influences present behaviours; your use of defences to avoid reality and awareness of how unconscious reoccurrence operates in your life. With your assistance my aim is to develop different strategies in making better choices to existing problems and explore beliefs of past feelings, memories. This doesn’t mean all your life is broken, but certain grey areas compromising the relationships you’re having with self and others.
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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.