All of our Clinical Psychologists at ComposurePsychology are experienced in working with and sensitive to people living with concerns about sex including sexual identify, addiction to having sex, overuse of porn or porn addiction. Dr Janine Hayward has experience working in an NHS sexual health clinic where she supported people to overcome these concerns and feel happier about their life and sexual selves. We draw from evidence based therapies including; CBT, ACT, CFT, SFT, DBT, EMDR, systemic, narrative, psychodynamic and others.
Like any addiction, sex and sexuality can be used as ways to numb pain and distance ourselves from the scariness of true intimacy, especially when our earlier lives have been interrupted by traumas, disrupted attachments, or confusing relationships. When we heal our relationship to sex, sexuality and intimacy, we can gain greater trust, ability to be seen and understood in our relationships and to see and understand others. Working in tandem with a 12 step programme isn't for everyone, but can be a great help here if that appeals to you.
Therapist, Psychotherapeutic counselling (level 5), MBACP, AdV member Addiction Professionals, MNCPS accred. National Centre For Eating Disorders
I am member of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners. I am an addictions and eating disorder specialist. I offer a range of services from 1:1 and group counselling/coaching sessions. I trained at Richmond College and am strongly informed by 12 step philosophy. I work as a consultant therapist at Start 2 Stop a secondary residential addictions treatment centre and I help clients find recovery from addiction so they can thrive in life.