Partners Of Sex Addicts

Nothing prepares you for the discovery that the person you love more than anyone else has been engaging in compulsive sexual behaviour. Feelings of betrayal, confusion, fear, doubt and shame are just some of the feelings partners of Sex Addicts experience. At ARISE Counselling Solutions we understand how brutally painful this discovery is, and the difficulties inherent in living with someone you love who suffers from addiction, and in particular sexual addiction. Please know that if this is you, you are not crazy! Betrayal trauma is a very serious and unique trauma that can leave you feeling crazy, alone and like your world is spinning out of control. 

It's hard to talk about a spouses sexually compulsive behaviours and the impact that this has, so seeking support is not always an easy option and, in fact, in many cases there is no one who feels safe to talk to!

So at ARISE Counselling Solutions we began PHASE — a Partners Healing and Support Environment which is run by women, for women.

This is a safe and confidential place to meet regularly, either face-to-face or by joining our online support group, with others who are experiencing similar issues. At PHASE we share our experience, strength, hope and fears in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

We also run 4 day 'Hurting To Healing' workshop retreats for betrayed partners throughout the year. These are specifically designed for those who have recently discovered  their partner's actions and are struggling to understand what is happening for them. Our 4 day 'Passage To Power' workshops for those who want to go deeper into their own healing journey sell out quickly.   Please contact us by email for further information if you are interested in attending either of these workshops.