This training is intentionally positioned as a foundational CPD day, not a specialist diploma. It aims to:
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Build confidence, awareness, and ethical sensitivity around pornography and sex addiction in general practice settings.
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Offer a strong base for those who may later pursue multi‑day diplomas or accredited specialist programmes in this field.
Participants can expect a trauma‑informed, non‑shaming learning environment that invites self‑reflection on personal values, biases, and assumptions, fostering clearer, more compassionate therapeutic responses.
On the day we will explore:
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Psychological, relational, and neurological dimensions of compulsive sexual behaviours and pornography use.
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The impact of problematic porn use and sexual compulsivity on partners, families, and relationships.
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Assessment considerations, risk awareness, and when/how to refer on for specialist help.
The day blends teaching input, reflective practice, and applied discussion so that learning connects directly with participants’ real‑world client work.
Cat Etherington, our Director of Recovery, will be taking the training. Cat is a therapist, coach and trainer with over 15 years’ experience working with pornography use, compulsive sexual behaviours, and relational betrayal. She is also a board member of APSATS (Association for Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists), and co-delivers APSATS signature Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model clinical training. Cat delivers trauma-informed CPD for counsellors and associated professionals, with a focus on ethical, relational, and partner-sensitive practice.