{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f33ed48466468ab0bf5c1d/69f33f0a8beeba5310e2e62f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sex, Relationships and Compulsive Behaviours | Silva Neves","description":"<p>This episode discusses sex therapy, compulsive sexual behaviours, relationship dynamics, monogamy, conversion therapy, sex education, and pornography.</p>\n<p>This episode of A Bunch of Therapists is proudly sponsored by The Awareness Centre, a leading counselling and psychotherapy practice in London with over 300 therapists, offering therapy both in person and online. With a range of fee options designed to make support more accessible, no GP referral needed, no waiting list, and appointments available seven days a week. Visit https://https://theawarenesscentre.com/ to find the right therapist for you.</p>\n<p>🎧 Join us for a refreshing and insightful conversation with sex and relationships therapist and author Silva Neves as he shares his transformative approach to understanding compulsive sexual behaviours through psychotherapy rather than addiction frameworks.</p>\n<p>This honest discussion explores how childhood experiences shape adult patterns, and why compassion and non-judgment are essential when working with complex relationship and sexual issues.</p>\n<p>Hosted by:<br>\nMichaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach and Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC).</p>\n<p>In this compelling episode, Silva openly shares:<br>\n• His radical approach to treating compulsive sexual behaviours<br>\n• Why addiction frameworks don't fit sexual behaviour patterns<br>\n• Using psychotherapy to understand root causes formed in childhood<br>\n• The stories behind compulsive behaviours<br>\n• His perspective on monogamy<br>\n• Thoughts on conversion therapy<br>\n• Sex education and its impact<br>\n• The role of pornography in relationships<br>\n• Working with clients with compassion and non-judgment</p>\n<p>This essential conversation offers valuable insights for anyone interested in sex therapy, relationship dynamics, or understanding compulsive behaviours from a psychological perspective.</p>\n<p>Key Topics Discussed:<br>\n• Compulsive sexual behaviours and psychological roots<br>\n• Childhood experiences shaping adult patterns<br>\n• Moving beyond addiction models in sex therapy<br>\n• Monogamy and relationship structures<br>\n• Conversion therapy and its implications<br>\n• Sex education and awareness<br>\n• Pornography and relationships<br>\n• Compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic approaches<br>\n• Understanding clients' stories and experiences</p>\n<p>🎬 Watch full episodes of A Bunch of Therapists on our YouTube channel<br>\n🎧 A Bunch of Therapists is available on all major podcast platforms<br>\n🗓️ New episodes every other Thursday</p>\n<p>Follow A Bunch of Therapists on Social Media:<br>\nYouTube: @ABunchofTherapistsTV<br>\nTikTok: @a.bunch.of.therapists<br>\nInstagram: @abunchoftherapists<br>\nFacebook: A Bunch of Therapists<br>\nLinkedIn: A Bunch of Therapists</p>","author_name":"A Bunch of Therapists"}