What is ATSAC?

ATSAC (the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides information and support on sex addiction and compulsivity.


Sex addiction is a growing problem that can devastate lives. ATSAC is committed to providing hope, information, and treatment to sex addicts and those who love them.

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Get support from a qualified therapist in your area.

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Join the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity.

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ATSAC Annual Conference 2025

28th June 2025 – Online over Zoom

Book your place now on our exciting one-day annual conference designed for therapists, practitioners and researchers who are interested in learning more about working with sexual addiction and compulsivity.

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Whats New


Diploma in Working with Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder and Sex Addiction 14 September 2026

Diploma in Working with Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder and Sex Addiction

September Cohort The dates of our course starting in September 2026 are as follows: The course, which is a blended delivery, is based on three modules, each of which takes place over four days. Each day runs from 9.30am – 5.00pm. The days are: Module 1: Introduction to working with CSBD and

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Diploma in Working with Sex Addiction 13 February 2026

Diploma in Working with Sex Addiction

Diploma in Working with Sex Addiction Course Directors: Stephanie Palin MA BSc (Hons) Dip PST FIfL Anna Palin-Swift MSC BSc PGD Relationship Therapy Dip SA Course approved by ATSAC (Association for the Treatment of Sex Addiction and Compulsivity) students can join as a student member

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ATSAC Annual Conference 2026 01 August 2025

ATSAC Annual Conference 2026

6th February 2026 - In Person Event Location: etc Venues, Marble Arch, 86 Edgware Rd, London W2 2EA Book your place now on our exciting one-day annual conference designed for therapists, practitioners and researchers who are interested in learning more about working with sexual addiction and

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The nature of sexual addiction

Sex addiction, also known as sexual compulsion and sexual dependency
describes any sexual activity that feels “out of control”.

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