Sex and love addiction can be deeply painful and isolating — marked by compulsive sexual behaviour, obsessive romantic patterns, and an intense fear of being alone. I provide specialist, confidential therapy to help you understand the root causes of these patterns and develop healthier, more fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.
Sex and love addiction isn't about how much sex you have or how many relationships you've been in — it's about the relationship you have with sex, romance, and intimacy, and whether these patterns are causing harm.
The two often overlap but are distinct. Sex addiction centres on compulsive sexual behaviour — pornography, anonymous encounters, or acting out that feels uncontrollable. Love addiction centres on obsessive romantic attachment — the consuming need to be in a relationship, an intense fear of being alone, and repeatedly choosing unavailable partners. I work with both, individually and together.
Sex and love addiction involves repeated patterns of compulsive sexual behaviour, obsessive romantic fantasies, or an overwhelming need for validation through relationships — despite negative consequences.
Many who struggle with these patterns have experienced childhood emotional neglect, abandonment, or inconsistent caregiving. My trauma-informed approach helps you trace these patterns back to their origins.
Beneath the surface often lies a deep fear of genuine intimacy — paired with an equally powerful fear of abandonment. Therapy helps you explore this push-pull dynamic with compassion and understanding.
Shame is often the core driver of sex and love addiction. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space to work through these feelings and build genuine self-worth that isn't dependent on others.
Recovery from sex and love addiction is possible for many people. My integrative approach combines trauma-informed care with specialist addiction expertise.
We'll explore the emotional and developmental roots of your compulsive behaviours — tracing them back to attachment wounds, trauma, and unmet childhood needs.
Shame thrives in secrecy. In a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship, we can bring these patterns into the light and begin to lessen the hold they have on you.
Explore ways to tolerate genuine closeness without losing yourself — and to be alone without feeling abandoned — and to build relationships based on authenticity, not compulsion.
Develop practical strategies to manage triggers, regulate emotions, and maintain healthy boundaries — building a sustainable recovery plan for the long term.
Recovery from sex and love addiction is possible for many people. I integrate Post-Induction Therapy (PIT), psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approaches to support meaningful, gradual change.
Sessions are 50 minutes, typically weekly. We begin by building safety and understanding your history — there's no pressure to disclose anything before you're ready. Together we map the patterns keeping the cycle going, gently untangle the shame and early experiences beneath them, and build healthier ways to relate to intimacy, solitude and your own worth. The work is paced with you, always non-judgemental, and follows a clear collaborative plan rather than leaving you to "just talk."
I know how hard it can be to reach out about these issues. Every enquiry is handled with the utmost confidentiality and without judgement. I'll respond personally, usually within 24 hours.