Sexual addiction, pornography addiction, or other sexual dysfunction prevent a person from experiencing their sexuality fully. Do not hesitate to reach out for help if you face these issues.
As a specialist in sexual addiction, I provide compassionate and evidence-based support to individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. Through a non-judgmental and comprehensive approach, I help clients understand the underlying factors contributing to their addiction and develop healthy coping strategies, fostering lasting recovery and personal growth.
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Addiction to sexual behaviours and compulsions can feel overwhelming, particularly when that loss of control leads to decisions that involve risking losing the things we truly care about. There is not an agreed upon clinical definition of sexual addiction, but it tends to feel compulsive, excessive and hard to stop despite being aware of the consequences. It is not necessarily the specific behaviours that define the addiction, but how those behaviours leave us feeling. Many people suffer from sexual addiction and the associated shame and guilt that tends to follow. There are some proven strategies to explore the deeper causes of these behaviours and work towards changing them. Most imporantly, a commitment to working on them leads many to learn that they are not alone on this journey.
Sex is not inherently addictive. Just because you might like sex and sexual activity does not mean your addicted to it. Men and women who have developed a sexual addiction are caught up in repetitive activities that do not fulfill their needs and negatively impact their relationships, jobs and health. There are things you can do to change your relationship to your sexuality so that you can get the enjoyment you want from all areas of your life.