Call us now in confidence on 0800 081 0700

Outpatient Treatment

Residential Treatment

Call in Confidence
For further information or advice on the alcohol addition programmes we offer, please call:
+44 (0) 800 081 0700

Click here for general enquiries or to request information.

Sex Addiction | Sexual Addiction | Treatment for Sex Addiction

Testimonials

"My experience at Life Works was one of outstanding professionalism and caring coupled with a well designed and integrated programme" Mark, Sex Addict

What is sex addiction? Like all addictive disorders, sex addiction is identified when sexual behaviours lead to the loss of control, the compulsion to act out and continued acting out despite negative consequences, such as partnership, legal, financial or career problems resulting from the addiction.

But sex addicts are presented with an even greater challenge when realizing that this is, indeed, an addiction; shame and secrecy are at the core of the disorder, and because of this, it can be profoundly frightening and difficult to ask for help.

The patterns that develop in sex addiction often begin in childhood or adolescence, sometimes with traumatic events, often with experiences that pair pleasure with pain and hopelessness. As this cycle gets reinforced over the years, the pleasure diminishes and the internal sense of despair, isolation and self loathing takes over. And, without help, the cycle of addiction becomes progressively worse over time.

Our extensively trained staff have the knowledge and the experience necessary to effectively treat sex addiction. We offer a free, thorough assessment that is completely confidential, and we have several treatment options that have been specifically designed to address the complex tangle of issues that sex addicts face with loved ones, family members, employers and most importantly, within themselves.

Do I have a problem with sex addiction?

Why not read through the statements below to see if any of them relate to you?

Have you ever tried to control or cut down the amount of sex you have?
Have you ever had sex with someone you didn't want to have sex with?
Do you need a sexual relationship to make your life bearable?
Do you become anxious or even desperate when you are away from your partner?
Do you engage in sexual practices that bring you discomfort or pain?
Do you feel that life would be meaningless without a sexual relationship?
Do you spend a lot of time thinking about sex?
Do you feel uncomfortable about masturbation?
Have ever had an important relationship ruined through affairs etc?
Are you unable to concentrate on other aspects of your life because of thoughts of sex?
Do you feel that you lack dignity and completeness?
Would your quality of life improve if you were not so driven by sex and romance?