Most individuals, couples and families wait several years to speak up and seek support for porn and sex addiction. This is usually due to intense, paralysing shame, and fear of social rejection.
“I can’t tell anyone about this.” “If someone were to find out…” While the words won’t dare be spoken out loud, the thoughts are often all-consuming. The shame shapes people’s lives for years, with a fear that if someone knew the whole truth, they would judge them at best or outright reject them at worst….
In the following episode, The Truth About Compulsive Sexual Behaviour, Rob and Harry explore topics including sex addiction, compulsive behaviours, and the often-overlooked relationship between unresolved trauma, emotional distress, and patterns of dependency.
Betrayal trauma occurs when someone we depend on emotionally, psychologically, or relationally becomes the source of significant hurt, deception, or instability. In intimate relationships, this can happen when hidden behaviours come to light and fundamentally disrupt a person’s sense of trust and safety. The repeated deception can leave people questioning their memories, instincts, and understanding of the relationship entirely.
For many LGBTQIA+ people, recovery begins there, with safety. When you feel safe to express yourself, you also start the process of becoming confident, emotionally regulated, and, gradually, no longer needing to hide quite so much.
In a recent episode of Brilliance Talks, hosted by Simac Konkader of ActionCOACH Slough, Rob Watt, CEO and founder of Innisfree Therapy, explored the hidden emotional pressures that can sit behind outward success. Drawing on his clinical work with addiction, trauma, compulsive behaviours, and relational difficulties, Rob discussed why many founders, CEOs, and senior professionals can appear calm,…
Public attitudes toward pornography reflect just how divided the conversation has become. A May 2025 Gallup poll found 38% of Americans view pornography as morally acceptable. In the UK, a 2021 Savanta ComRes poll indicated 34% of adults believe pornography is an acceptable part of modern society, while a 2025 study by Pew Research Center…
In long-term relationships, secrecy creates distance and a sense of disconnection. The hidden use of pornography is one of those secrets. For some couples, the use of pornography is openly discussed and sits comfortably within the relationship. For others, it becomes something of a shameful secret, staying private and hidden at all costs. It’s not…
For many people, pornography is the first place they learn about sex. It’s not necessarily because they go looking for porn as an educational tool, but because it is simply ‘there’ and by there, that means everywhere. From locker rooms to bedrooms, porn is highly accessible, private, and often encountered long before there is any…
With the right therapeutic frameworks, including trauma-informed and psychosexual approaches, young people can process their experiences, reduce shame, and develop healthier expectations of sex, intimacy, and relationships.
For some people, the holidays are highly anticipated joyful occasions, but for many others, this time of the year can bring uphidden trauma that makes it difficult to enjoy the season.
In this blog, we’ll discuss how to effectively express your feelings and gently encourage your partner to see a professional therapist, what to say and what not to say, and how you might see your relationship shift.
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