Steve Stokes Counselling And Consulting

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Steve Stokes
Steve Stokes Counselling and Consulting
Steve Stokes Counselling and Consulting University of Western Sydney
West Pymble, New South Wales, Australia 500+ 500+ connections
Steve Stokes Biography:
"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Goethe

Steve has been working in the Addictions and Mental Health Field for 33 years. He currently runs Steve Stokes Counselling and Consulting. Steve specializes in Developmental Trauma Treatment and Complex PTSD and Affect Regulation and its relationship to all Addiction Treatment. Steve is a Certified S*x Addiction Therapist under the Supervision of Dr Alexandra Katehakis, and has been trained by Dr Patrick Carnes, Dr Stephanie Carnes, Dr Ken Adams, Doug Weiss, and Adrian Hickman as part of the IITAP Training Program. Steve facilitates one on one, couple and family therapy to address this issue and specialises. Steve facilitates ongoing Men’s S*x and Relationship Therapy Groups. Steve also facilitates couples through the Full Disclosure Process in conjunction with a Betrayal Trauma Specialist. Other modalities used include Emotional Focused Therapy for couples. Radical Exposure Therapy Advanced Level (Tapping Therapy), Brainspotting, and Supervision and Training in all aspects of treatment for Addictions specializing in S*x addiction Treatment and Co-occurring Addictions and Mental health with a specialty in Relapse Prevention and Developmental Trauma. Steve has expertise in working with Pia Melody's Developmental Immaturity Model for over 25 years, as well as the Shame reduction work of John Bradshaw, the Addiction tools of Dr Patrick Carnes and uses the Somatic Tools of Peter Levine and Pat Ogden. Steve also has been trained by Dr Laurie McKinnon for Radical Exposure Therapy (Tapping Therapy) and Brainspotting by Dr Roby Abeles and Dr David Grand. Steve also facilitates Yallom Process Groups trained and supervised by June Lake. Steve also facilitates Christian Men’s groups using the tools of Ted Roberts, Patrick Carnes, Doug Weiss, Stephen Arteburn, Neil T Andersons Freedom in Christ and Discipleship Counselling and Sheila Wray Gregoire. As part of his private practice has facilitated weekend retreats focusing on recovery issues, menswork, relationships and spirituality. Steve has also appeared as a guest therapist in Television (Real Talk, S*x Life Program) Radio and Print, as well as commentating on PTSD, Developmental Trauma, Addiction and Mental Health Treatment.

Other resources:How to start recovery:Desexualize you brainhttps://youtu.be/BmQZW0Y525w?si=AQEWZCUCgrKT0r6GTools for Obj...
12/02/2026

Other resources:How to start recovery:Desexualize you brainhttps://youtu.be/BmQZW0Y525w?si=AQEWZCUCgrKT0r6G

Tools for Objectificationhttps://youtu.be/0CCLrxauy_I?si=c9QWOEJNtcm--CeC

To start Recovery
https://youtu.be/GJ0JCGeKSzs?si=Ak_s7VVSDvjQB8IE

Daily Plan
https://youtu.be/97opFHvAaFM?si=tpJbUKYS66WcOy9d

Other tools:

Difficulties in Addiction and Betrayal treatment explained
https://youtu.be/nUyrpLxpgt4

Helping Her Heal Resources:
Jake porter Stay on the Coaster
https://youtu.be/KRSl8yga_zo

trauma effects on wife ( Betrayed partner)
https://youtu.be/IKEbkTN-KjE

avr formula
https://youtu.be/ZiGE__piVB4

triggers explained
https://youtu.be/w7PvDXfLzng

Pyramid of Intimacy explained:
https://youtu.be/zmsQDqu0FOA
Relationship Check in Resources:
Safer Check In Explained.
https://youtu.be/blj15mI8_l0
FANOS Check In ( good check in format to relieve stress daily)
https://youtu.be/vaHqjrJqWNY
Pia Mellody Reality model explained
https://youtu.be/YMwTVOAD_qE?si=lhz-egdCIOS0a34RRelationship tips pia Mellody
https://youtu.be/sKEe_j5epBo?si=fK1AiOSUZzaEbBsAMore relationship tips by Pia Mellody
https://youtu.be/69hBCWcIKww?si=goTEFuFUQXI8v8ST
5 Point Boundary System by Vicki Tidwell Palmer ( now Priya)
https://youtu.be/nXprC0WcXbY?si=m2LUR3TEZ0ZWEUlC

This resource is from Moving Beyond Betrayal by Vicki Tidwell Palmer. You can get a copy by going to her website and she will send you one. It is also great ...

Recovery Relationship ToolsPia Mellody Reality model explainedhttps://youtu.be/YMwTVOAD_qE?si=lhz-egdCIOS0a34RRelationsh...
06/02/2026

Recovery Relationship Tools
Pia Mellody Reality model explained
https://youtu.be/YMwTVOAD_qE?si=lhz-egdCIOS0a34RRelationship tips pia Mellody
https://youtu.be/sKEe_j5epBo?si=fK1AiOSUZzaEbBsAMore relationship tips by Pia Mellody
https://youtu.be/69hBCWcIKww?si=goTEFuFUQXI8v8ST5 Point Boundary System by Vicki Tidwell Palmer ( now Priya)
https://youtu.be/nXprC0WcXbY?si=m2LUR3TEZ0ZWEUlC

This resource is from Moving Beyond Betrayal by Vicki Tidwell Palmer. You can get a copy by going to her website and she will send you one. It is also great ...

Po*******hy InfoAndrew Huberman and Chris Williamsonhttps://youtu.be/9qJHRvHU8IM?si=vb6sH-DTj4ypdtl9Andrew Hubermann and...
17/12/2025

Po*******hy Info
Andrew Huberman and Chris Williamson
https://youtu.be/9qJHRvHU8IM?si=vb6sH-DTj4ypdtl9
Andrew Hubermann and Jordan Peterson on P**n
https://youtu.be/lJlX37bnPnE?si=A8vQ512tbTW_6bKy
Conor Beaton; How to desexualize your brain
https://youtu.be/BmQZW0Y525w?si=AaQzaXv2EFoEhg50
https://youtu.be/m7lnIdudEy8?si=VULeGxQoPHD37q38
Break the Cycle of Po*******hy Addiction | Ryan Soave & Dr. Andrew Huberman
https://youtu.be/wvCTiY4clyM?si=q3CNlf_zm2UBfpQq
Essentials: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
https://youtu.be/i4gvIeA3RcI?si=tC3Jy3Bdcx09pePE
Po*******hy and the Brain: Understanding the Science of Addiction and Recovery -- Dr. Donald Hilton
https://youtu.be/P2yKslvPfV4?si=dkHh2QgydsgrjLCa
https://youtu.be/oOoIbCCt2QE?si=zLSTNqPmg3DMCF4h
P**n on the the Brain Reboot Nation
https://youtu.be/3iWY_Q3pqlI?si=OP4N6RfHzTag0Rsk
How to Quit P**n -AfterSkool
https://youtu.be/UZljWLEn0Po?si=2rd7dyLpXKFHEAV9
Quitting Ma********on Addiction Matt Fradd
https://youtu.be/MR68iChjr-g?si=Rtih8Lb0Wh-ux4lI
Matt Fradd and Dr Jordan Peterson
https://youtu.be/imTuF7Rys50?si=efRCx7Jv8uq4xuaW
Dr Doug Weiss. Ma********on and P**n Addiction
https://youtu.be/t7GSAAHFrJw?si=lOJ19UdvETVpZD4t

Fleeing from S*xual Immorality - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin
https://youtu.be/H2IZECvbHX0?si=qH4GGjH6A22CSRfP

Your desire is not your Lord. Jesus is your Lord. -Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a message and develop a deeper relationship with God? Together wit...

resources that can help with S*x Addiction and betrayal trauma. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A GUIDE AND MA...
15/12/2025

resources that can help with S*x Addiction and betrayal trauma.
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A GUIDE AND MAP FOR RECOVERING FROM CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
https://amzn.asia/d/3tH75EL

Out of the Doghouse by Dr Rob Weiss.
https://amzn.asia/d/cMlODtp

Help them Heal by Carol Juergensen Sheets
https://amzn.asia/d/fr7YMTO

Videos to watch

Betrayal Trauma , S*x Addiction and Disclosure explained

https://youtu.be/blj15mI8_l0

Am I an Addict of not?
Assessment, Treatment and Recovery explained if we think we might be addicted to P**n or S*x
https://youtu.be/LcAddo7GB2c?si=qHmfUE8ONLekWiYf

Dr Valerie Voon
https://youtu.be/IzduEttlC_g?si=U1skBYMyfiBLDv3Z
Dr Don Hilton
https://www.youtube.com/live/38EXsCSeZpQ?si=7PZRgT_fA5HwxW4G
https://youtu.be/P2yKslvPfV4?si=G5kqz9f-NqN9F9sZ

AVR Formula explained to help Partners when they are triggered.
https://youtu.be/ZiGE__piVB4

Helping Her Heal Resources:

Jake porter Stay on the Coaster
https://youtu.be/KRSl8yga_zo

trauma effects on wife ( Betrayed partner)
https://youtu.be/IKEbkTN-KjE

avr formula
https://youtu.be/ZiGE__piVB4

triggers explained
https://youtu.be/w7PvDXfLzng

Pyramid of Intimacy explained:
https://youtu.be/zmsQDqu0FOA

Relationship Check in Resources:

Safer Check In Explained.
https://youtu.be/blj15mI8_l0

FANOS Check In ( good check in format to relieve stress daily)
https://youtu.be/vaHqjrJqWNY

Recovery tool for couples rebuilding trust and intimacy after Betrayal Trauma caused by S*x Addiction. From the Book Courageous Love by Stefanie Carnes

Great conversation
12/12/2025

Great conversation

In this clip, Terry Crews and Tim Stein talk about how age shapes the impact of pornography—especially when exposure begins young. This segment explores how ...

In this video Love Addiction is explained by Alexandra Katehakis, the Clinical Director Center for Healthy S*x in Los An...
21/11/2025

In this video Love Addiction is explained by Alexandra Katehakis, the Clinical Director Center for Healthy S*x in Los Angeles California

In this video Love Addiction is explained by Alexandra Katehakis, the Clinical Director Center for Healthy S*x in Los Angeles California.

This Saturday I am happy to host John Lee Books and Seminars for a Movember Australia event. John has been a Lighthouse...
12/11/2025

This Saturday I am happy to host John Lee Books and Seminars for a Movember Australia event. John has been a Lighthouse of Masculinity for my recovery and life as a Man. Early on from reading his books, The Flying Boy, At My Fathers Wedding, Facing the Fire, Learning to Express Anger appropriatley, to name a few.
Then I had John as a therapist, and a clinical supervisor, and now as a Mentor. This event is to raise awareness for mens health, a great chance to meet other men who are wanting to live more deeply.
John's talk will be followed by a shared lunch of Pulled Pork and roast lamb wraps! Vege options available. Pass it on to any man that might benifit. Details on the flyer.

Excellent conversation with John Lee Books and Seminars by Conor Beaton ( author of Mens Work) on Anger and Rage . John ...
05/11/2025

Excellent conversation with John Lee Books and Seminars by Conor Beaton ( author of Mens Work) on Anger and Rage . John Lee will be speaking live from Alabama for MOvember Saturday 15th Nov. look out for the flyer.

I sit down with John Lee to unpack the critical difference between anger and rage. John shares his decades of experience helping men and women understand how...

Addictions and how we can help. Movember 2025
05/11/2025

Addictions and how we can help. Movember 2025

Here is a talk on some of the ways we can help a loved one with an Addiction.

Doing MOvember for another year, making some recovery tool video's , heres the first. Please check out my page
04/11/2025

Doing MOvember for another year, making some recovery tool video's , heres the first. Please check out my page

This video is dedicated to those who suffer with addiction and lost the battle. For those still struggling here are some tips by Dr Patrick Carnes out of his...

MOvember is around the corner and I will be holding some events. Here is a talk from last year given by John Lee, who wi...
16/10/2025

MOvember is around the corner and I will be holding some events. Here is a talk from last year given by John Lee, who will be speaking again on aging, From Hero to Elder.

John Lee talked to a group of Aussie men in 2024. Here is the conversation

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