by Asra Walford | May 28, 2026 | Counselling, Intimacy, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship
Sexual Compulsive Behaviours and the Dopamine Loop Sexual compulsive behaviour is often misunderstood as simply a lack of willpower or self-control. In reality, they are deeply connected to the brain’s reward system and the search for emotional relief. Dopamine is a...
by Asra Walford | May 28, 2026 | Addiction, Counselling, Relationship
Therapeutic Safety Matters in Porn and Sex Addiction Recovery For many people struggling with porn or sex addiction, shame and secrecy become deeply ingrained. This is why therapeutic safety matters so much. Healing cannot happen when someone feels judged, exposed, or...
by Asra Walford | Apr 13, 2026 | Addiction, Counselling, Relationship
When Porn Use Starts to Feel Like a Problem Porn Use Therapy in Perth Porn use is common. For some people, however, it can begin to feel like a problem—something that’s difficult to control or step away from. At Modern Therapy WA, I provide porn use therapy in Perth...
by Asra Walford | Mar 19, 2026 | Counselling, Relationship
When Guilt and Shame Aren’t Yours to Carry Guilt and shame often have roots in childhood, especially in experiences of emotional neglect—when a child’s need for comfort, attention, or validation isn’t consistently met. Instead of recognising the environment as...
by Asra Walford | Mar 19, 2026 | Addiction, Counselling, Relationship
When the Fix Isn’t the Need What we often call “sex addiction” isn’t really about sex. It’s usually about a deeper need for connection, closeness, and feeling valued, mixed with a fear of rejection. Sex can feel like an easier way to get that sense of connection...
