Clients aren't always aware that their p**n use might be problematic. They may well bring the symptoms of p**n addiction into counselling e.g. depression, anxiety, lack of motivation and difficulties in relationships (including erectile dysfunction).
This experiential workshop is aimed at trainee and qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists who wish to increase their awareness of p**n addiction in order to offer a more effective therapeutic service to clients.
12/09/2024
Nobody ever expects to find themselves in this situation - where an early morning knock on the door reveals that a partner has been s*xually offending online. The Knock happens to approximately 850 households per month in the UK.
Unsure where you or someone close to you can turn?
A competence framework and curriculum to support training and practice for counselling clients with addictions
03/05/2024
Important to know about new laws designed to protect adults who have been s*xually victimised (e.g. the victims of deepfake p**n) or physically victimised by a partner:
Despicable people who create s*xually explicit ‘deepfakes’ will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government today (16 April 2024).
13/09/2023
For anyone struggling with Tech or P**n addiction it can be difficult to know how to set limits on digital devices. For those at the very start of making changes here are some useful practical ideas for helping stay on track: https://basecamprecovery.wordpress.com/make-tech-work-for-you/
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Technology is becoming more addictive, and hardware and software are becoming more ingrained in the human experience. For those of us dealing with S*x Addiction, hook-up apps or p**n sites are only…
17/06/2023
Some words of wisdom from a recovering s*x/p**n addict, describing what it's like living a lie, but also how to use the learning from that awareness to navigate a path through recovery: https://lnkd.in/e5zu_sqt **naddiction
Basecamp Recovery: A blog for s*x addiction recovery with experience, strength, hope.
07/09/2022
26/08/2022
"My life is not that of a lone wolf, I am not alone, I never was! That is just the lie addicts believe" - Recovering Addict
It’s just over 10 months ago since the walls came down and my problem was exposed to the light of day, I think back to the early days and said I would never go back to this, p**n is gone and …
18/07/2022
Have been locked out of my Zoom account since 8.30am. Not receiving verification emails to log back in. Raised 2 tickets with tech support and followed instructions but still not working so they seemed to give up! If anyone has any advice on next steps I’d be very grateful
13/07/2022
Last week a client brought in some SAA leaflets for me to give to other clients who haven't yet made that leap. Counselling and a 12 Step Programme work so well together and the learning from each is taken into the other. *xaddiction **naddiction
14/06/2022
Please sign this petition to call on world leaders to work towards increasing safety from harm for children, on the internet and in homes and communities:
G7 petition - end s*xual violence against children
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My belief is that if a person has a problem, they also have the answer.
My interest in counselling probably began from my own life struggles and the realisation that talking alleviated some of the feelings and helped to provide some clarity. Working with many clients over the years has reinforced my belief in the power of talking. Instead of keeping everything inside, talking allows us to externalise issues that are bothering us. It’s only possible to talk honestly and openly when the relationship is accepting and non-judgemental, as we can then describe the issue more fully. When our issues are externalised through talking we are able to create just enough distance for a moment to observe the issue from all angles. We shift from perhaps feeling that we are the issue (or are stuck with the issue) to greater clarity of things we can and cannot change. This clarity offers us hope that we can make some changes or it can help us identify what we might need in accepting the things we can’t change.
A counsellor will likely notice things you might not as you describe the issue. The purpose of counselling is to help you increase your awareness. Knowledge is power and the more we can know about ourselves in relation to our issues, the more empowered and hopeful we feel (rather than feeling helpless, hopeless and stuck).
If we aren’t able to externalise our issues they can feel overwhelming and create profound unhappiness. This can manifest in depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or even physical illness. These are often reasons people seek help from a counsellor.
I offer a confidential service to help clients who are experiencing a range of issues, such as: Anger, Bereavement, Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Childhood Abuse, Stress, Burn-Out, Trauma, S*x & P**n Addiction, Workplace Issues, Relationship Difficulties and Past Issues.
