Sex Addiction

Sex Addiction: A Guide for Couples and Those Who Help Them is a practical book that provides empathic support, guidance, information and pragmatic strategies for couples who want to survive sex and porn addiction - whether that's together, or apart.

Paula Hall, PhD, is a UKCP-registered sexual and relationship psychotherapist, specialising in sex and porn addiction. She is Clinical Director of the Laurel Centre, which provides treatment services around the UK and accredited diploma-level training to professionals. She is also founder of the Hall Recovery Course and a founder trustee of ATSAC.

Part 1: Surviving the Storm 1. Why sex and porn addiction hurts so much 2. Understanding the reality of sex addiction 3. Prioritising individual recovery 4. Surviving the impact stage Part 2: Assessing the Damage 5. Understanding the importance of disclosure 6. Analysing the condition of your relationship 7. Navigating the meaning stage 8. Considering the decision to stay or leave Part 3: Re-launching your life - Alone 9. Having a 'healthy' divorce 10. Helping children cope with your divorce Part 4: Re-launching your life - Together 11. Acknowledging and accepting new roles 12. Understanding the essential role of forgiveness 13. Rebuilding trust 14. Developing and deepening intimacy