Porn Addiction Therapy
Online therapy for porn addiction and problematic porn use.
​​If porn use feels out of control, or is hurting your relationship or your life, you are not alone. Love Therapy Australia offers online sex therapy for porn addiction and problematic porn use to individuals and couples across Australia, by secure video or telephone. Our approach is respectful and non-judgemental. No GP referral is needed to book. To make a booking, submit the booking form on this site.
​How sex therapy may help
Sessions may explore:​​​​
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what porn does for you, such as stress relief, comfort, escape or arousal
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the triggers and patterns around your use
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other ways to cope with stress, loneliness or boredom
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shame, without judgement
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arousal, desire and sex with a partner
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practical steps that fit the goals you set
If your partner's porn use is hurting you, you can attend too, alone or together. Partners often feel betrayed, rejected or confused. Couples sessions make room for both of you. See our couples therapy online page for how couples sessions work. Individual sessions are $190 and couples sessions are $230, each for 50 minutes. Concession rates of $170 for individuals and $210 for couples are available with a valid concession card. See our fees page for how the rates work.
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Our Sex Therapists, Lauren, Emily, Tash and Anna all work with clients and couples experiencing porn addiction or dependency.
Common questions about sex therapy for porn addiction and problematic use
What is porn addiction?
Porn addiction is the common name for porn use that feels compulsive or hard to control. Clinicians often call it problematic porn use or porn dependency. Some people keep using porn even when it causes distress and they want to cut down. Many find it affects their sleep, work, self-esteem or relationship.
How do I know if I have a porn addiction?
Signs porn use may be a problem
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you use porn for longer or more often than you intend
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you feel shame, guilt or secrecy afterwards
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you have tried to cut down and found it hard
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it affects your sleep, work or study
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it affects closeness or sex with a partner
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you seek out content you are not comfortable with
Is porn addiction a real addiction?
Porn addiction is not a separate diagnosis in the main diagnostic manuals. The World Health Organization does recognise compulsive sexual behaviour disorder. Whatever the label, distress and a loss of control are real reasons to ask for help.
Will I be judged?
Our sex therapy sessions provide a non-judgemental safe space for you to discuss your relationship with porn.
Can my partner come, or can I come alone?
Both. You can attend alone or together. Individual sessions are $190 and couples sessions are $230, each for 50 minutes. Concession rates of $170 and $210 are available with a valid concession card.
Do I have to stop watching porn?
Therapy does not start from a rule you must follow. Together you look at what porn does for you and what you want to change.
