What We Treat

Love Addiction/Codependency

Intensive therapeutic support for accelerated progress towards emotional resilience and healthier relationship patterns.

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What is love addiction and codependency?

Often underpinned by childhood attachment trauma, love addiction and codependency create difficulty with intimate relationships which can be enormously detrimental to the lives of those affected.

Individuals with love addiction experience an intense need and preoccupation with being in romantic relationships, often going quickly from one encounter to the next, or committing before getting to know someone.

When with a partner, they commonly neglect their own needs, interests, responsibilities, and friendships, feeling dependent on the approval of the other with a need to please at any cost. They may experience panic, despair, and sometimes destructive behaviours after breakups, finding being alone intolerable.

Sufferers can also be attracted to needy, unavailable, controlling, or abusive partners who do not meet their emotional or physical needs, often returning to such relationships despite knowing they will be harmful.

Codependency can occur in any kind of intimate relationship. Experiences commonly include ‘losing yourself’ in the relationship, with difficulty identifying feelings and making decisions, often valuing the other’s opinion over your own.

Compassionate care for love addiction and codependency

Struggling with love addiction or codependency can leave you feeling trapped in unhealthy relationships and emotional distress. At Innisfree Therapy, we help individuals break free from destructive relationship patterns and build self-worth, independence, and emotional resilience.

Understanding the root causes

Our therapeutic approach helps uncover deep-seated emotional wounds and patterns that contribute to love addiction and codependency.

Personalised treatment programs

We offer a blend of therapy modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, and group support, to foster healthier relationship dynamics.

Long-term healing and self-empowerment

Through ongoing support and practical strategies, we guide you towards establishing boundaries, fostering self-love, and cultivating fulfilling relationships.

Our Approach

Why choose an intensive therapy programme for love addiction and codependency?

At Innisfree therapy, we offer private specialised intensive programmes for love addiction or codependency in person in our Harley Street practice, London, online, or a mix of both.

We work in collaboration with you to create an individualised mix of Individual, Trauma, Group, and Psychoeducational psychotherapy to best meet your specific needs and circumstances.

Your programme is then delivered by our team of highly experienced therapists who work concurrently, collaborating and responding to your process session by session.

Through this process, we help you identify triggers and uncover the underlying issues which create these distressing relationship patterns, whilst offering guidance and strategies to help manage urges and regain relational stability.

Our unique, responsive and immersive approach offers rapid progress, which is then followed by a step-down programme, including Couples’ or Family Therapy as required, to ensure change is sustained and integrated into a new way of being within healthy relationships.

FAQ

Discover Answers
to the Most Common Queries

Innisfree Therapy is a private clinical practice on Harley Street, London.

We specialize in treating compulsive behaviors, addictions, and trauma. We offer both in-person and online therapy, tailoring our approach to your unique needs.

We provide therapy for a range of concerns, including:

Compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)
Chemsex addiction
Love addiction and codependency
Compulsive/binge eating
Gambling addiction
Compulsive gaming and social media use
Relationship difficulties
Trauma and emotional distress

We offer a variety of therapy options, including:

Individual Therapy – One-on-one sessions to help you explore and work through your challenges.
Group Psychotherapy – A supportive space where you can connect with others facing similar struggles.
Couples and Family Therapy – Helping you and your loved ones improve communication and strengthen relationships.
Partners’ Programmes – Support for partners of those struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors.

Yes, we provide therapy sessions via secure video calls, making it easier for you to get support no matter where you are.

We take a personalized approach, combining the latest therapeutic techniques with our Innisfree trauma treatment model. This ensures that your treatment plan is tailored to your unique situation and needs.

The length of therapy depends on your individual needs. Some people benefit from short-term therapy, while others may require longer-term support. We’ll discuss what’s best for you during our sessions.

You can book an appointment by calling 0207 935 5333 or by filling out the contact form on our website.

Yes, absolutely. Your privacy and confidentiality are our top priorities, and everything we discuss in therapy remains strictly confidential.

Yes, we provide intensive therapy programs for those who need a structured and focused approach to recovery from addiction, compulsive behaviors, and trauma.

We recommend reaching out to us directly to discuss whether your insurance provider covers our services.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to understand your concerns, goals, and needs. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and start developing a plan that works for you.

Ready to reclaim your life?

If you are uncertain about whether you’re dealing with sex addiction, porn addiction or any other compulsive behaviors, we encourage you to reach out. We are here to help and can schedule an initial assessment to start addressing your concerns.

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