We’ve had an increasing number of clients contact us to say their porn use has increased during lockdown and either they or their partner are becoming concerned about how long they are spending viewing porn. One of the main questions we are often asked is when does viewing porn become a problem? The below definition…
New research commissioned by Relate has highlighted the impact lockdown measures are having on relationships. Couples are reporting more relationship issues and irritation with their partner than before lockdown. The Relate survey showed: Almost a quarter of the survey’s respondents said the current circumstances are placing pressure on their relationship with their partner. More than…
How much time did you spend with your partner before lockdown? You worked full-time, you went to the gym, you spent time with friends, you came home. Maybe, at the weekends you play a sport or walk the dog? If you had cross words, you could pop to the shops or go for a run…
With the Corona Virus all over the news, we wanted to reassure all our clients that we have a plan in place and it will be business as usual at Innisfree How we have prepared: Clinicians will respectfully not shake hands with clients Clinicians will be using hand sanitiser between clients All clients visiting the…
Valentines is a day for love… So love yourself But as RuPaul often says “If you can’t love yourself, then how the hell you going to love anybody else?”. Valentines day can be a day when those in relationships and those who are single often feel very lonely, comparing their relationship (or lack of) with…
We at Innisfree Therapy know that starting your recovery journey can be hard, but we are so excited by our current team and their diverse skills, that we know we can help you. We offer more than just one type of ‘therapy’ and can ensure you are matched with the right team member for your…
We often see clients in therapy who started looking at pornography at a very young age, but we are seeing an increasing number of young adults who can’t self-regulate their porn usage. With the prevalence of smart phones amongst children (almost 70% of children have a smart phone by the time they are 12) it…
We are very pleased to welcome José Periera to the Innisfree team, as our Clinical Manager José is a highly experienced Addiction Therapist and has been working in the field of addiction and associated disorders for over 16 years. José has worked primarily in leading residential treatment facilities as therapist, head therapist and clinic manager…
With this year’s Pride set to be bigger and better than ever, we wanted to share some useful resources with you: Are you new to Pride? – This handy beginners guide will tell you all you need to know What events are happening and when? – Timeout have a great guide so you don’t miss…
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During the last decade or so, there has been heated debate regarding whether Sex Addiction is a real disorder and if it should be recognised as such medically. In July 2018 The World Health Organisation added Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD) as an impulse control disorder in the ICD‐11. If you are not familiar with the ICD-11…
Rob shares his view on the recent changes to the Obscene Publications Act. I am rarely shocked anymore, but can still be surprised by what people find sexually arousing or enjoyable and with the advent of the internet, the choices, variety and intrigue have become endless. The law was not keeping up with changing attitudes…
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