Sexual Addiction Counselling in Surbiton
In a confidential, welcoming space, we talk about sex. I offer a safe, compassionate place to talk about intimacy, relationships, sexual behaviours, erotic and sexual orientations, sexual bodies, and real vs. fantasised experiences. We look for a positive way forward to deal with something that feels stuck or unmanageable, in a therapy space that welcomes and understands sexual differences and experiences, and treats you with respect.
In a confidential, welcoming space, we talk about sex. I offer a safe, compassionate place to talk about intimacy, relationships, sexual behaviours, erotic and sexual orientations, sexual bodies, and real vs. fantasised experiences. We look for a positive way forward to deal with something that feels stuck or unmanageable, in a therapy space that welcomes and understands sexual differences and experiences, and treats you with respect.
I work with individuals and couples, helping them find ways to live a more fulfilled and satisfying life. Over time, we develop ways of behaving, thinking and feeling that work well enough to get by, but sometimes get ‘stuck’; I’m trained and experienced in finding and understanding those patterns and, without judgement, getting to the heart of how to put things right. I’ve worked in private practice, charities and the NHS with a range of individual issues, particularly depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and historical trauma; couples work includes relationship breakdown, affairs, communication and conflict challenges.
I work with individuals and couples, helping them find ways to live a more fulfilled and satisfying life. Over time, we develop ways of behaving, thinking and feeling that work well enough to get by, but sometimes get ‘stuck’; I’m trained and experienced in finding and understanding those patterns and, without judgement, getting to the heart of how to put things right. I’ve worked in private practice, charities and the NHS with a range of individual issues, particularly depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and historical trauma; couples work includes relationship breakdown, affairs, communication and conflict challenges.
I am a fully qualified, Level 5 Integrative Psychotherapist. I specialize in all types of addictions and mental health. Specifically I work with sexual compulsivity disorder / sex and porn addiction.
Having worked within the criminal justice sector for many years as a Psychotherapist, and group therapist, I have a wealth of experience which sits within a variety of support needs.
The most important aspect of our work together, will be our therapeutic relationship and the work we do, will be guided and led by you. We will work together, to find your ability to move through, process and understand what is you seek therapy for.
I am a fully qualified, Level 5 Integrative Psychotherapist. I specialize in all types of addictions and mental health. Specifically I work with sexual compulsivity disorder / sex and porn addiction.
Having worked within the criminal justice sector for many years as a Psychotherapist, and group therapist, I have a wealth of experience which sits within a variety of support needs.
The most important aspect of our work together, will be our therapeutic relationship and the work we do, will be guided and led by you. We will work together, to find your ability to move through, process and understand what is you seek therapy for.
Hi I’m David, a counsellor based in Surbiton. I work in person and online and am easily accessible for clients in Kingston upon Thames, London, and across Surrey.
Right now you may simply want a trusted confidential space to express what’s going on for you. You may want to look at what is and isn’t working in your life and be seeking change. You may want to explore and begin to heal past hurts.
Whatever brings you to therapy, I welcome you.
Hi I’m David, a counsellor based in Surbiton. I work in person and online and am easily accessible for clients in Kingston upon Thames, London, and across Surrey.
Right now you may simply want a trusted confidential space to express what’s going on for you. You may want to look at what is and isn’t working in your life and be seeking change. You may want to explore and begin to heal past hurts.
Whatever brings you to therapy, I welcome you.
Reaching out and asking for help can be both scary and difficult. You may be struggling with things in your life and you don't know how to manage them. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space in which you will be heard without the fear of being judged. Where you will feel accepted for who you are. As an Integrative Relational counsellor I blend different theories and approaches to suit you specific and needs. Together we will work side by side as you embark on your therapeutic journey.
Reaching out and asking for help can be both scary and difficult. You may be struggling with things in your life and you don't know how to manage them. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space in which you will be heard without the fear of being judged. Where you will feel accepted for who you are. As an Integrative Relational counsellor I blend different theories and approaches to suit you specific and needs. Together we will work side by side as you embark on your therapeutic journey.
I support people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives, by reducing emotional distress and challenging unhelpful or rigid thought patterns. I have practiced privately for a number of years, and have also worked at the Priory Hospital, an addiction support agency and within numerous colleges. I work with individuals and with couples. Perhaps you are fed up with feeling, living or thinking in a certain way, and this is affecting your work life, your romantic relationships, your friendships or your self-esteem.
I support people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives, by reducing emotional distress and challenging unhelpful or rigid thought patterns. I have practiced privately for a number of years, and have also worked at the Priory Hospital, an addiction support agency and within numerous colleges. I work with individuals and with couples. Perhaps you are fed up with feeling, living or thinking in a certain way, and this is affecting your work life, your romantic relationships, your friendships or your self-esteem.
My name is Helen Ross and I am a professional counselor and psychotherapist. I offer a friendly down-to-earth approach to therapy, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to talk. I work flexibly and collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your needs My therapy room is in my home where I can offer a supportive environment
My name is Helen Ross and I am a professional counselor and psychotherapist. I offer a friendly down-to-earth approach to therapy, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to talk. I work flexibly and collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your needs My therapy room is in my home where I can offer a supportive environment
Maybe you’ve been carrying something for a long time, something you’ve never quite said out loud to anyone. It might be an exhausting pattern you keep returning to. A part of yourself that feels like too much, or not enough. Something about who you are, your sexuality, your identity, your history, that you’ve never fully brought into the light.
I work with people navigating addiction and recovery, including chemsex; childhood trauma and shame; and questions around sexuality and gender. These aren’t separate territories to me. I know how deeply they can overlap and how tiring it is to hold them alone.
Maybe you’ve been carrying something for a long time, something you’ve never quite said out loud to anyone. It might be an exhausting pattern you keep returning to. A part of yourself that feels like too much, or not enough. Something about who you are, your sexuality, your identity, your history, that you’ve never fully brought into the light.
I work with people navigating addiction and recovery, including chemsex; childhood trauma and shame; and questions around sexuality and gender. These aren’t separate territories to me. I know how deeply they can overlap and how tiring it is to hold them alone.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
It can be tricky to choose a therapist and understand the various titles therapists go by and the different types of therapies on offer. I think one of the most important factors in choosing a therapist is the fit between the client and therapist and whether the relationship feels warm and empathic. My therapeutic style is to identify and build on existing strengths and to offer a supportive space to explore difficulties and patterns of behaviour. Having had my own psychotherapy, I am familiar with what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy and I am sensitive to this during my work. (Online only- not in person).
It can be tricky to choose a therapist and understand the various titles therapists go by and the different types of therapies on offer. I think one of the most important factors in choosing a therapist is the fit between the client and therapist and whether the relationship feels warm and empathic. My therapeutic style is to identify and build on existing strengths and to offer a supportive space to explore difficulties and patterns of behaviour. Having had my own psychotherapy, I am familiar with what it feels like to be on the receiving end of therapy and I am sensitive to this during my work. (Online only- not in person).
Hi, I’m Slav, a Clinical Psychologist and CBT Therapist. I offer a warm, confidential, and compassionate therapy space for anyone aged 13+ - whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply wanting to understand yourself better. People come to therapy for many reasons: anxiety that won’t switch off, low mood, self-criticism, panic, intrusive thoughts, stress, relationship difficulties, or big life changes that have knocked things off balance. Whatever brings you, we’ll work at your pace and with care. My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, CFT, systemic and psychodynamic therapy that I have been trained on.
Hi, I’m Slav, a Clinical Psychologist and CBT Therapist. I offer a warm, confidential, and compassionate therapy space for anyone aged 13+ - whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply wanting to understand yourself better. People come to therapy for many reasons: anxiety that won’t switch off, low mood, self-criticism, panic, intrusive thoughts, stress, relationship difficulties, or big life changes that have knocked things off balance. Whatever brings you, we’ll work at your pace and with care. My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, CFT, systemic and psychodynamic therapy that I have been trained on.
Hi my name is Sammy and I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the ACC (Association for Christians in Counselling and Psychotherapy). I understand that life can be challenging and even overwhelming at times, however the fact that you are here shows that you have taken a huge step in taking back control of your life. Finding the right counsellor is essential to your therapeutic journey. Life can be tough, but with the right support, I know that you can overcome your challenges and reach your full potential.
Hi my name is Sammy and I am a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the ACC (Association for Christians in Counselling and Psychotherapy). I understand that life can be challenging and even overwhelming at times, however the fact that you are here shows that you have taken a huge step in taking back control of your life. Finding the right counsellor is essential to your therapeutic journey. Life can be tough, but with the right support, I know that you can overcome your challenges and reach your full potential.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years' experience. I work with men and women in Central London and Surrey on sexual difficulties, relationship issues, and a loss of confidence around dating and intimacy. You might be dealing with erectile dysfunction, pain during sex, low desire, infidelity, or rebuilding after a separation.
I'm a registered member of COSRT (the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and an accredited sex educator through ACET UK. I've worked in the NHS psychosexual department, and my work has been featured in ITV News and Cosmopolitan.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 15 years' experience. I work with men and women in Central London and Surrey on sexual difficulties, relationship issues, and a loss of confidence around dating and intimacy. You might be dealing with erectile dysfunction, pain during sex, low desire, infidelity, or rebuilding after a separation.
I'm a registered member of COSRT (the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and an accredited sex educator through ACET UK. I've worked in the NHS psychosexual department, and my work has been featured in ITV News and Cosmopolitan.
Is life a struggle? Are the coping mechanisms you use to deal with difficult feelings not working anymore? Want a change? I understand how tough life can get, and what it needs to make things better. Just by looking at this website you are deciding to start making that change.
Is life a struggle? Are the coping mechanisms you use to deal with difficult feelings not working anymore? Want a change? I understand how tough life can get, and what it needs to make things better. Just by looking at this website you are deciding to start making that change.
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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.
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.
Are you experiencing Sexual well-being or Relationship issues, or being affected or worried by a Sex Addiction? It can be not easy to seek comfort and support from family & friends regarding matters like these & the fact that you are reading this means you've made a big positive step in recognising you'd like support. With 20 years of experience, I understand that care for my client is the key to successful therapy and I guarantee that I'll always put you & all aspects of your well-being at the forefront of all we do together. Our engagement will be confidential, non-judgmental and most of all, focused on your betterment.
Are you experiencing Sexual well-being or Relationship issues, or being affected or worried by a Sex Addiction? It can be not easy to seek comfort and support from family & friends regarding matters like these & the fact that you are reading this means you've made a big positive step in recognising you'd like support. With 20 years of experience, I understand that care for my client is the key to successful therapy and I guarantee that I'll always put you & all aspects of your well-being at the forefront of all we do together. Our engagement will be confidential, non-judgmental and most of all, focused on your betterment.
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.
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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.