Dr Bradley Starkey
About the Therapist
Cruising, Cottaging, Porn, Saunas, Grindr. Fun right? Until it's not.
If you feel that your sexual behaviour has gotten out of control, if you find that despite your best efforts you keep returning to behaviours that promise a lot, but then make feel guilty and ashamed afterwards, then maybe it might be worth speaking to a specialist, like me, who is trained in helping clients work through Compulsive Sexual Behaviour.Â
There really is no need to keep on struggling along on your own. Help is available - and it is definitely possible to quit the behaviours that are causing you problems and to move on in ways that feel right for you.Â
I work face-to-face from Faversham, Kent, UK and online.
If this speaks to you then why not drop me an email, text or call and I can tell you more about how I work with my clients. I look forward to hearing from you.Â
If you feel that your sexual behaviour might be out of control then be assured that recovery from Compulsive Sexual Behaviour is definitely possible. Why not give me a call and let me show you how!
My name is Dr Bradley Starkey and I help clients to get their sexual behaviour back on track, in a way that feels right for them.Â
Let me be clear, the counselling service that I offer, is not anti-sex. Sex is a naturally occurring life force; a fundamental aspect of human being that needs healthy expression.
Recovery from Compulsive Sexual Behaviour does not mean stopping sexual feeling or sexual expression.
Part of working towards recovery with my clients is supporting them to understand what constitutes healthy sexual behaviour: defined in the clients terms, not mine.
One advisory comment to make here though, is that I do not work with clients involved in illegal and/or offending behaviour. If you are not sure where your behaviour sits then get in touch. If need be, I can signpost you to other sources of support.
Do I have a Problem or not?
Due to the politicisation of sexual freedom in gay culture, it can sometimes be harder for gay men to acknowledge that they have a problem if their sexual behaviour has gotten out of control, because sexual freedom is sometimes seen as the norm.
Only you will know whether your sexual behaviour has gotten out of control. Having lots of sex might feel right for you but if you have got to the point where you feel enslaved by your sexual behaviour, where, despite your best efforts, you are unable to stop, then get in touch to see how I might be able to help you.Â
- Gay
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Counselling for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD)
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Link to professional body: https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/378069/bradley-starkey/faversham-me13
Award | Awarding body | Year of award |
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies | CPCAB | 2016 |
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills | CPCAB | 2015 |
Accredited 5Rhythms Teacher Training | 5RTA | 2014 |
Certificate in Psychosynthesis (Essentials) | Psychosynthesis and Education Trust | 2002 |
A number of therapeutic models influence my counselling work:
I am trained in person centred counselling which means that I am trained to listen without shaming, judging or threatening you - let's face it you probably don't need any more of that!Â
I am also trained in counselling for compulsive sexual behaviour disorder so am equipped to help with this specific problem.Â
I draw a lot upon inner child work as I find this often helps to understand the drivers for compulsive behaviour.Â
I am also trained in 5Rhythms Movement practice  - which means that I have holistic awareness of how not just our minds and thoughts drive our life experiences, but also our bodies, emotions and souls.Â
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art therapy
- Body psychotherapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Dance movement psychotherapy
- Existential
- Group therapy
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
- Person-Centred
- Psychosynthesis
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Transpersonal
- BDSM | Kink
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Queer
- Questioning
- Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
- Trans
- One to one
- No adaptation
- Adults
- Seniors (60+)
- Young adults (16-24)
- Online
- In Person
General Counselling: From £65 per 50 minute session.
Sex Addiction Counselling: From £75 per 50 minute session.
A limited number of reduced fee appointments for those in financial need. Â Additional charge for evening appointments.Â
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