Individual Sex and Porn Addiction Counselling

Sex and Pornography Addiction Counselling

Specialist, confidential support in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Essex and Online

If you’ve found your way to this page, you may be wondering whether counselling could help you, or someone close to you.

You might be dealing with patterns around pornography or sexual behaviour that feel difficult to manage, or noticing the impact it’s having on your relationships, your confidence, or your sense of control.

It’s very common to feel unsure at this point, unsure what kind of help exists, whether therapy is appropriate, or even how to begin talking about something that can feel so private.

You don’t need to have clear answers before getting in touch. Many people come to us feeling uncertain, and part of our role is to help you think things through and find a way forward that feels manageable.

When patterns start to feel difficult to manage

For many people, this doesn’t begin as something obvious or sudden. It tends to develop over time:

• habits becoming more frequent or harder to stop
• keeping things hidden or separate from everyday life
• feeling caught between wanting to change and struggling to do so
• a growing sense of guilt, frustration, or disconnection
• strain within relationships or intimacy

Some people arrive with a clear understanding of what’s happening. Others simply recognise that something isn’t sitting right anymore.

Reaching out can feel difficult

This can be a particularly hard area to talk about.

People often worry about how they’ll be perceived, or whether they’ll be judged. Others aren’t sure whether what they’re experiencing is something therapy can help with at all.

If you’ve tried to find support before and felt unsure where to turn, you’re not alone in that.

How we work

At Cherry Tree Therapy Centre, we offer specialist counselling and psychotherapy for people experiencing difficulties with sex and pornography use, as well as support for partners affected by these patterns.

Our focus is on providing a calm, confidential space where you can begin to understand what’s happening, without judgement or assumptions.

From there, we work with you to develop changes that feel realistic, sustainable, and grounded in your situation.

Finding the Right Therapist

Following your enquiry, a member of our clinical team will speak with you about what’s been happening and what kind of support might feel helpful.

This conversation may include:

• what’s been going on for you
• any previous attempts to manage or change things
• how this is affecting your life or relationships
• practical considerations such as availability and budget
• whether you’d prefer in-person or online sessions

Based on this, we’ll suggest a therapist whose experience and way of working feels like a good fit.

We aim to respond within 24 working hours, so you’re not left waiting or unsure about what happens next.