Porn Addiction Hypnotherapy in London

Break the cycle, drop the shame and feel in control again. In person in central London or online.

You tell yourself this is the last time. Then a late night, a stressful day or a moment of boredom comes along, and you are back where you started, followed by the familiar mix of frustration, secrecy and shame. Over time it can affect your focus, your confidence, your relationships and how you feel about yourself.

This is not a lack of willpower or a moral failing. Compulsive porn use is a habit that has become the brain’s automatic way of dealing with stress, loneliness, boredom or tension. Hypnotherapy works with that automatic part of the mind, in a completely confidential, non-judgemental space, so you can change the pattern rather than fight it every day.

Imagine Feeling in Control

• urges that pass instead of taking over
• late nights and quiet moments that no longer pull you in
• more focus, energy and time for what matters to you
• closeness and honesty in your relationships
• no more secrecy or shame

Signs It Has Become a Problem

• you keep using porn even though you want to stop or cut down
• it is taking up more time than you would like
• you turn to it when stressed, lonely, bored or unable to sleep
• it is affecting your relationship, work or self-esteem
• you feel guilt or shame afterwards

How Hypnotherapy Helps

• Break the triggers, such as late nights, being alone, stress or your phone in bed
• Take the power out of urges, with self-hypnosis techniques to ride them out
• Meet the need underneath, whether that is stress relief, comfort or escape, in healthier ways
• Dissolve the shame cycle that so often keeps the habit going
• Build new routines and a sense of yourself as someone in control

You may also find my page on addiction hypnotherapy helpful.

Why This Approach Works

Compulsive habits are driven by triggers, urges and the feelings that sit underneath them, and these are exactly the areas hypnotherapy targets. Hypnosis has well-established effects on stress and anxiety, and it gives you practical skills for handling urges in the moment, so change becomes easier to sustain.

How We Work Together

1. A free, confidential 15-minute call. We talk about what is going on, at whatever level of detail feels comfortable.

2. Your first session. We look at when and why the habit happens, and begin breaking those patterns with hypnosis.

3. A short course of sessions, with recordings and self-hypnosis techniques to support you between sessions.

If you are struggling with low mood or thoughts of harming yourself, please speak to your GP, call NHS 111, or contact Samaritans on 116 123.

Hypnotherapy in London or Online

I see clients in person at Islington Therapy House, 364 City Road, London EC1V 2PY, about a five-minute walk from Angel station and within easy reach of Old Street, King’s Cross and the City. I also work online via Zoom with clients across London, the rest of the UK and abroad. Online sessions follow exactly the same structure as in-person sessions, and many clients find it easier to relax at home.

You might also find this helpful: Signs your porn use has become a problem.

About Me

I am Antonios Koletsas, a clinical hypnotherapist and psychologist with a First Class Honours BSc in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, and training in Ericksonian hypnotherapy with Stephen Brooks at BHRTI. I am registered with the GHSC, GHR and CNHC. You can read more about me and how I work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can hypnotherapy help with porn addiction?

Yes. Hypnotherapy helps break the triggers and habits behind compulsive porn use, eases urges and works on the stress and shame that keep the cycle going.

Is it confidential?

Completely. Sessions are confidential and non-judgemental, within the usual professional limits that I explain at the start.

Do I have to stop completely?

We work towards the goal that is right for you, whether that is stopping completely or regaining control over how and when you use it.

Can I have sessions online?

Yes. Many clients prefer online sessions via Zoom for privacy, and they follow the same structure as in person.

Book Your Free Consultation

You do not have to keep fighting this alone. Book a free, confidential 15-minute call and let us talk about how to take back control.

Book your free 15-minute call or call 020 7101 3284. You can see session fees on my fees page.