Christine Cartin
Specialist Addiction and Relationship Therapist based in Sutton Coldfield.
Supporting people to work towards being in a place of recovery and hope
Addiction Therapy
Qualified in working in the field of addiction where I support individuals seeking or addressing recovery and facing the underlying reasons for the addiction. I also work with partners who have been affected by the discovery of their significant other’s compulsion and help the couple to work on their relationship.
I specialise in pornography and sexual addiction, but can also work with those suffering with other forms of addiction such as drug, alcohol and gambling.
Psychosexual Therapy
I work with individuals and couples to help address the psychological and emotional cause of sex-related problems and help you to overcome these issues.
Common issues include:
– Sexual phobias or aversions
– Arousal difficulties
– Anxiety around sex, intimacy and relationships
– Compulsive sexual behaviours
– Sexual abuse
– Pornography addiction and issues
– Dyspareunia (pain during intercourse)
– Sexual health issues
– Erectile dysfunctions
– Vaginismus
– Anorgasmia
– Problems with ejaculation
Relationship Therapy
Qualified in working with individuals couples to address relationship difficulties including people who have difficulty entering or maintaining relationships.
Common relationship issues that I can help you overcome include:
– Arguments
– Communication difficulties
– Infidelity
– Sex
– Family related problems
– Separation
General Therapy
Qualified therapist who works with a range of general problems including:
– Anxiety
– Stress
– Self-confidence
– Shame
– Loss
About Me
I am a qualified therapist who specialises in pornography and sexual addictions. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC). I am also an associate of The Laurel Centre, which is a specialist organisation that provides help for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD) and sexual addiction therapy.
Having worked with adults and young people in a range of Social Care and Health settings for over 30 years, I have a comprehensive portfolio showing an aptitude for therapeutic engagement. I love to engage therapeutically with individuals and couples. I am competent in the delivery of a range of group work and one to one intervention. I believe in supporting people to move on and to be in a place of recovery and hope.
Testimonies
“Thank you for allowing me to express how I feel, listening and helping to align my direction – but also as a human, for devoting your time in helping people gain solutions to improve their life.”
“Awesome mediation.”
“ I greatly appreciated your help and know it was an instrumental part of my well being improving significantly.”
