Anthony Naylor

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Dip.Couns/MNCPS Acc. Counsellor. Addiction Thearpist

About me

Breaking Free from Compulsive Sexual Behaviours and Reclaiming Your Life.

Sex addiction can leave you feeling trapped in a cycle of guilt, shame, secrecy, and loss of control. What may begin as a way of coping with stress, loneliness, anxiety, boredom, or emotional pain can gradually develop into behaviours that damage relationships, self-esteem, mental health, and overall wellbeing. You do not have to face this struggle alone.

My counselling service provides a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can explore the underlying causes of compulsive sexual behaviours, pornography addiction, problematic online sexual activity, infidelity, and relationship difficulties. Together, we will identify the emotional patterns driving these behaviours, develop healthier coping strategies, and build a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Our work may also involve exploring childhood trauma, emotional neglect, conflict avoidance, boundary-setting, people-pleasing patterns, and reducing the shame that often keeps addiction alive.

Recovery is not simply about stopping a behaviour. It is about healing the wounds beneath the addiction, reconnecting with your values, and developing healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

Whether you are taking your first steps towards recovery or have experienced repeated setbacks, change is possible. With the right support, you can regain control, rebuild trust, and create meaningful, lasting transformation. The first step is often the hardest, but it can also be the beginning of a completely new chapter in your life.

Lived Experience and Professional Support.

As a former addict for over 30 years, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to this work. I have been in recovery for the past five years and understand firsthand the challenges, fears, and setbacks that can arise on the journey to freedom.

The tools and insights I have gained through my own recovery, combined with my professional training as a counsellor and therapist, enable me to support others with compassion, understanding, and practical guidance.

When addiction remains unchecked, it often leads to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a diminished sense of self-worth. Over time, it can damage the things we value most our relationships, careers, friendships, and family connections.

I am deeply passionate about helping others recover because I have walked this path myself alone.

My approach is compassionate, truthful, dynamic, and person-centred. I have worked with hundreds of men struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours, both online and in person, helping them break free from pornography, chat services, webcams, and sex workers. In many cases, the sexual behaviour is not the root problem but a symptom of deeper issues such as childhood trauma, emotional neglect, toxic relationships, narcissistic parenting, bullying, chronic stress, loneliness, boredom, or a lack of purpose and meaning in life.

As a qualified integrative counsellor, sex addiction therapist and meditation teacher, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, including:

• Inner child healing work
• Breathwork and mindfulness practices
• Meditation techniques
• Challenging irrational thoughts and beliefs
• Building self-esteem and self-worth
• Healthy boundary-setting
• Breaking people-pleasing patterns
• Shame reduction and emotional regulation skills
• Psychoeducation on how pornography affects brain and emotional wellbeing
• Guidance around healthy masturbation as part of recovery where appropriate

Together, we will begin to break free from the chains that keep you stuck, strengthen your emotional resilience, develop healthier relationships, and create lasting change. With commitment, honesty, and support, it is possible to leave these destructive behaviours behind and build the freedom you truly deserve.

"Sobriety is not a weakness. It's one of the bravest decisions you'll ever make."

My working hours are 1pm - 8pm Mon - Thu. 

Locations: Delamere, Northwich Mon, Tue,Thu, Fri. Runcorn, Cheshire Wednesday.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Halton Haven Hospice Student Counsellor 
  • Student Counsellor @ Living Rooms addiction centre 
  • Harmony counselling services 
  • Private practice Jan 2022 to present.
  • Counselling Tutor, Online Counselling Certificate 
  • Gambling awareness level 1
  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Tapping) Level 1 and 2 
  • Reiki Level 1 & 2
  • Level 2 Counselling skills 
  • Level 3 Person Centred Counselling 
  • Diploma Level 4 Integrative Counselling
  • Diploma Level 5 Sex Addiction Counselling
  • Davidji, Certified Master of Wisdom Meditation Teacher
  • Family Constellations 
  • COFRA 121

Member organisations

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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • People Pleasing
  • Family systems
  • Porn Compulsion
  • Sex Addiction
  • Burnout
  • Bereavement

Therapies offered

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Fees

£50.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • Students

Additional information

Individual Counselling and Porn addiction therapy is £50 per session.

Walk and Talk Nature Therapy £50 per session.

Couples counselling £80 per session.

Payment by Cash, PayPal or Bank transfers is accepted.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

I offer a free 30 minute discovery call to see if we can work together. This session will be online via Google meet or over the phone.

Face to face appointments @ Delmaere CW8. Mon - Thu  1pm to 8pm.

@ Runcorn WA7. Wednesday's 1pm - 7pm.

Counselling £50 per session. Couples £80 per session.

Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8

The Heath Business Park, Heath Road South, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4QX

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Groups
Organisations

Key details

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Online platforms

Whatsapp
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
FaceTime