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.
In this blog, we’ll examine the nature of porn addiction and compulsivity (compulsive sexual behaviour/CSB), the signs to look out for, and the effective treatment options available to those struggling with this issue.
We won’t sugar coat it. By the time you decide to work with us you are likely to be experiencing one of if not the hardest moments in your life.
In a world where mindfulness, performance, wellbeing, coaching and therapy services are being offered every which way you turn, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with choice paralysis just at the very moment you have decided to seek help. So why choose Innisfree Therapy? Our team comprises highly experienced hand picked professionals who we consider to be…
The New Year is traditionally seen as a time for renewal, a time for improvement and hope for the future. As the excess of the Christmas holiday season comes to a close, it can be a time for a reflection and resolution. We can help Call our confidential line for referrals or crisis support on…
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…
We at Innisfree Therapy wish you a very happy new year and hope that 2019 is happy and peaceful for you. You can keep up to date with our planned Intensives, Workshops or Groups via our Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or our website. The Innisfree Therapy Team
What are our clients getting from attending our Workshops? At Innisfree Therapy we believe psycho-education plays an important element supporting clients gain awareness and understanding, regarding the complex dynamics of compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD) and sex addiction. It is paramount to not only identify and treat the behaviours which cause harm to self and others, but…
The title of our first workshop is ‘The Cycle of Compulsivity’ The structure of the workshops will be a combination of psycho-educational, experiential, and process. The first workshop will be held on 23rd October. The workshops are designed to support and develop an awareness to components of our treatment and recovery, such as: The cycle…
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