Innisfree Therapy

13/01/2026

Are you struggling to feel safe while processing your trauma?

Healing from abuse takes time and requires safety.

Safety in the body. Safety in relationships. Safety within yourself.

After any traumatic event, the nervous system can remain on high alert, scanning for danger even long after the threat is gone.

Trauma therapy helps rebuild that sense of internal safety one gentle step at a time.

At Innisfree Therapy, our highly trained trauma therapists work with proven trauma models that restore trust and help clients reconnect with themselves and others.

True recovery means feeling safe and living fully again.

Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation and take your first step toward healing.

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London
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08/01/2026

Over half of UK therapists are seeing rising out-of-control p**n usage.

That statistic alone should shift how we talk about this issue.

Compulsive p**nography use is increasingly understood as:

*A behavioural addiction
*A nervous-system regulation strategy
*Closely linked to impulsivity, ADHD, trauma, and early exposure

In a recent UK Guardian article, a man shared how his p**nography use began to interfere with his life as he described watching p**n in the same way others scroll social media, not for arousal, but to quiet an internal restlessness he didn’t yet understand.

This matters clinically because abstinence alone is rarely the solution.

Effective treatment looks beneath the behaviour to explore regulation, early exposure, and the roles of shame, secrecy, and attachment dynamics.

At Innisfree Therapy, we work with compulsive s*xual behaviours through highly skilled and trained trauma therapists working with trauma models, addressing the root drivers rather than focusing solely on symptom control.

Support exists, and change is possible.

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London
🌐 https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/

The link to the full Guardian article is in the comments.

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05/01/2026

Will your relationship survive Divorce Day?

January often brings clarity, but it can also bring emotional fallout.

The first working Monday of the New Year is sometimes called Divorce Day.

Holiday stress, extended time together, and the pressure to “hold it together” for family and work can push relationships to a breaking point. After the pressure of the festive season, many couples find that unresolved conflict, silence, or emotional distance can no longer be ignored, and difficult decisions need to be made.

For some, separation is the right and necessary path.
For others, the situation may be painful but not irreversible.

Speaking with an experienced relationship specialist can help you slow things down, understand what’s really happening, and explore your options with clarity rather than urgency.

At Innisfree Therapy, our highly experienced individual and couples therapists support people navigating relationship rupture, trust breakdown, and crisis, including when s*x addiction and compulsive s*xual behaviour have placed a strain on the relationship.

If you’d like to talk through your situation in confidence, support is available.

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London
🌐 https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/

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02/01/2026

The New Year is often framed as a fresh start.
A chance to reflect, reset, and do things differently.

For some, that reflection brings up difficult questions about behaviour, boundaries, and control.

You may be here because you’re struggling with compulsive s*xual behaviours that are starting to impact your life, your work, or your sense of self.

You may be looking for a way to regain stability and clarity.

You may be the partner of someone whose s*xual behaviours have caused distress, rupture, or loss of trust, and you’re trying to understand what comes next.

Or you may be a mental health professional seeking specialist support for a client who would benefit from experienced, ethical, and evidence-based treatment.

At Innisfree Therapy, our specialist team works with individuals, couples, and referring professionals to address compulsive s*xual behaviour with depth, care, and clinical integrity.

Change doesn’t begin with shame.
It begins with understanding, support, and the right therapeutic framework.

If this resonates, support is available.

Contact us today to learn how we can help:

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Ha
🌐 https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/

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31/12/2025

22/12/2025

Is your holiday tra-la-la-la-la all about TRAUMA?

Do you look forward to the festive season, or do you find yourself gritting your teeth until the solitude of January?

For some people, the holidays are highly anticipated joyful occasions, but for many others, this time of the year can bring up hidden trauma that makes it difficult to enjoy the season.

If you’re struggling this holiday season, give yourself some self-compassion. You’re not alone. It’s OK to feel a little stressed or sad this time of the year, especially if you have a family history of trauma.

At Innisfree Therapy, we can provide you with the tools, boundaries and support you need to cope with holiday triggers and help you heal from the past.

You don’t have to navigate this season alone.

Read more on our latest blog: https://tinylinks.cc/Holiday Trauma

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London
🌐 https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/

An examination of why trauma responses often intensify during the holidays and how to better understand their impact.

18/12/2025

The festive season can be very stressful for couples. Changes in routine, family expectations, financial pressure, and time spent in close quarters can place strain on even the strongest relationships.

You may be surprised to learn that almost one-sixth of all married couples in the UK seek therapy at some point.

At Innisfree Therapy, our expert-led couples therapy stands out for its uniquely tailored experience. We combine a collaborative, evidence-based approach with a focus on building long-term relationship skills. This helps partners strengthen their connection, improve communication, work through conflict, and rebuild trust within a safe and supportive environment.

Whether you’re navigating heightened tension during the holidays, dealing with s*xual concerns, or simply wanting to reconnect, we adapt every session to your needs. Our flexible therapeutic models and commitment to personalisation mean your plan is designed specifically for your relationship and delivered in person at our Harley Street practice in London, online, or through a combination of both.

Couples therapy isn’t only for times of crisis. It can also be a proactive step towards deeper understanding, healthier communication, and lasting change.

If you’re ready to explore how couples therapy could support your relationship, contact us to find out more.

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London
🌐 https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/

16/12/2025

This time of year, the contrast between winter in London and summer in South Africa is hard to miss.

If dark mornings and shorter days are leaving you low on energy, working therapeutically in a different environment can sometimes offer helpful distance from daily pressures.

Innisfree Therapy in London and White River Manor Luxury Wellness Centre in South Africa work closely together, united by a shared commitment to trauma-based, evidence-led care.

Both teams work with highly trained trauma therapists who understand compulsive s*xual behaviours (CSB) and how the nervous system, attachment patterns, and early experiences can shape difficulties around s*x and intimacy.

Located near Kruger National Park, White River Manor offers a calm, light-filled setting. For some clients, being in a different physical environment creates enough space to stabilise, reflect, and engage more fully in the therapeutic process, while remaining grounded in structured, trauma-focused treatment.

If you’re considering residential support for challenges related to s*x addiction, contact us to learn more about how this collaboration can help.

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London
🌐 https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/

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11/12/2025

Social media can be a catalyst for compulsive s*xual behaviour. In the digital era of "influencers", there's easy access to explicit content, anonymous interactions and saturated s*xually suggestive materials.

At Innisfree Therapy, we work with clients who feel stuck in cycles of compulsive s*xual behaviour—patterns they may not even understand, let alone know how to stop.

Our trauma therapists use evidence-based models to support clients in breaking free from the secrecy and shame that keep them stuck.

S*x addiction is about much more than s*x. Contact us and find out how we can help.

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London
🌐 https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/

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09/12/2025

Feeling a little blue this time of year? Struggling to concentrate?

According to the Royal College of Psychiatry, during these shorter winter days, more than a million people in the UK experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This recurring seasonal depression is typically triggered by shorter days and reduced hours of daylight.

Common symptoms can include a persistent low mood, daytime fatigue, unexplained irritability, and a loss of interest in everyday activities, including a decreased s*x drive.

For those already struggling to manage their depression, the reduced sunlight can act as a trigger, making their baseline symptoms more severe or causing new, specific symptoms to emerge.

At Innisfree Therapy, we understand depression often stems from past trauma and attachment wounds. Using therapies such as EMDR and CBT, our highly skilled trauma therapists support clients experiencing many different forms of depression.

The shortest day of the year is approaching.
Contact us today and find out how we can help you walk into winter with a healthier mindset.

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London
🌐 https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/

05/12/2025

Have you or your partner felt consistently “off”, depressed, or angry?

According to The Gottman Institute, most couples wait an average of six years before seeking help for interpersonal or relationship issues.

But what happens to the relationship when only one partner begins therapy?

In our latest blog 📖 "When One Partner Starts Therapy: What It Means for the Relationship", we explore the relationship shift that occurs when one person in a relationship seeks therapy, including:

• Why therapy can bring clarity, boundaries, and emotional insight
• Why some partners might feel unsettled, left out, or unsure about the new changes
• How therapy can strengthen communication, attachment, and relational understanding
• What it means to support each other through growth

If you’re thinking of seeking professional help for mental health or relationship issues, you’re not alone. In 2021, over 45 million people combined received treatment or counselling in the USA and the UK.

There's no need to wait, contact Innisfree Therapy today and find out how we can help.

📞 +44 20 7935 5333
✉️ info@innisfreetherapy.co.uk
📍 96 Harley Street, London

https://www.innisfreetherapy.co.uk/when-one-partner-starts-therapy-what-it-means-for-the-relationship/