Information for Clients
The nature of sexual addiction
Sex addiction, also known as sexual compulsion and sexual dependency describes any sexual activity that feels “out of control”. A sex addict feels compelled to seek out and engage in sexual behaviour, in spite of the problems it may cause to their personal, social and work lives. It may encompass any single or multiple types of sexual behaviour. For example: Compulsive masturbation Compulsive
FAQs
Does sex addiction really exist? In the update of its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), published in July 2018, The World Health Organisation (WHO) included a diagnosis called ‘Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder’ (CSBD) which covers “sex addiction, hypersexuality, excessive sexuality, or problematic sexual behaviour, characterized by repetitive and intense preoccupations with
Assess Yourself
Assess Yourself Am I a sex addict? Self assessment tool Please answer the following questions by selecting ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.* You will see that reference is made in the questions to ‘sexual behaviour’. This may include any of the following: Masturbation Use of pornography Having multiple, ongoing affairs Exhibitionism Fetishes Dangerous sexual practices Prostitution Anonymous sex
One-to-One Therapy
As with most addictions, some people who are addicted to sex manage to take back the control and stop acting out. But many find that they need professional support to take back control of their lives. This can be with an individual therapist or in a group environment. Both methods have their own advantages. Working with a trained professional, one who knows the subtle differences to other
Treatment & Support Groups
Hall Recovery Course Paula Hall & Associates have been providing recovery courses for many years and the Hall Recovery Course is the most widely used treatment programme in the UK. Services are offered from our central office in Leamington Spa, Central London and Sheffield and under license at Oxford and Nottingham Relate. The Hall Recovery Course is also available in Amsterdam, Copenhagen and
Support for Partners
Discovering your husband/wife/partner is struggling with sexually compulsive behaviour can evoke powerful feelings, including shock, rage, betrayal and hopelessness. The consequences of ‘out of control’ sexual behaviour can impact negatively on couple and family relationships, and can affect finances, sexuality, social life, and parenting. Questions partners often ask include: ‘How come I
Treatment Centres
These treatment and recovery centres offer a range of services for the treatment of sex addiction as well as substance addictions and compulsive behaviours. Innisfree Therapy Innisfree Therapy is a leading therapeutic centre specialising in compulsive behaviour and relationships. We take an individual approach to sexual compulsivity and addiction, understanding the uniqueness of each client
Useful Books & Articles
Overcoming Sexual Addiction – A Guide for Couples and Those Who Help Them Paula Hall Routledge (2019) The Routledge International Handbook of Sexual Addiction Thaddeus Birchard & Joanna Benfield (Editors) Routledge (2018) Overcoming Sexual Addiction – A Self Help Guide Thaddeus Birchard Routledge (2017) Back to the Basics of Recovery Wally P, Perfect
Websites
Kick Start Recovery A free, downloadable resource that provides information, advice and self-help exercises on recovering from sex addiction Recovery Nation A website that provides online recovery tools for sex addicts, partners and couples along with expert coaching and community support StopSO StopSO is an organisation that works with those at risk of sexual offending or re-offending –
Videos
Dr. Patrick Carnes interview Dr. Patrick Carnes, Leading Sex Addiction Expert, Video Interview
Counsellors
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