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Hello,
I need guidance on which psychologist I should consult.
I masturbated intentionally for around 7 years.
For the last 6 years, I have been trying to stop, but I am not successful.
So this problem has been there for almost 13 years in total.
Whole day I can control myself and I don’t even think about it.
The problem happens only at night before sleep.
I was able to quit porn easily, but I cannot stop masturbation.
Willpower works during the day but fails at night.
This habit is causing stress, guilt, and mental exhaustion.
I want proper psychological treatment, not just motivation.
Which psychologist should I meet for this condition?
• Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist?
• What education / degree should I check before consulting?
•How much experience necessary?
• Should the psychologist have experience in compulsive or addictive behaviors?
Also, approximately how many sessions are usually required for such compulsive behavior?
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Many boys and girls go through this phase. This is natural response of our body. You may consult with anyone (Clinical Psychologist /Counsellor) who will help you to control your Impulse.
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Your mind is stronger than your habit. With awareness, discipline, and the right routine, you can regain control.
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counseling
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1. You can go for a counselling psychologist, qualification no issues, try to see the experience level. And believe me, every counselor has their own approach. You will get to know about compatibility after attending the session. Try to find out younger age professionals.
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1. Try to understand that, the problem is not masturbation but the stress and guilt feelings associated with that behaviour.
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You are on right path. things will get better. find your psychologist soon 😊
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This concern looks like a compulsive habit pattern, not just a willpower issue, and it can be treated with proper therapy. You can consult a Clinical Psychologist or an experienced Counselling Psychologist trained in CBT and compulsive/addictive behaviors. Check for a Psychology degree, relevant therapy training, and experience with impulse-control concerns. Improvement is usually seen within 6–12 sessions, depending on individual progress. The right therapist will focus on triggers, habit change, and emotional regulation — not just motivation.
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Hi,
I hear you are struggling with stopping masturbation especially at night. I also understand that you've noticed that this behaviour has gone out of control. The compulsivity and addictive nature of this habit may be serving a purpose of temporary relief. Sometimes when something "works" to provide comfort and relief can become a tool for us to use again and again. It's common for many men to funnel all emotional unfulfilled needs into sex (as they are socialised to only have sexual needs and not emotional)
So stress management can unintentionally rely on sexual release. Many men start to rely on masturbation as coping and struggle getting out of this until it becomes compulsive. It's a hard place to be. But as with all psychological issues this one also has a way out. With support and your commitment to do the work recovery is possible.
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We can have a consultation, I Conan give some concession for the assessments.
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Hi, Consult a counselling psychologist
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Meet a clinical psychologist asap
She should have at least an MPhil degree don’t go for masters
Yes experiences is necessary.
She need not have experience in a particular disorder
Number of sessions cannot be ascertained until the treatment start.
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Hi, i understand that your current symptoms are troubling you and hampering your functioning during the day as well as it worsens at night.
I am a trained certified Clinical Psychologist from Rehabilitation Council of India, you can book a session with me and we can formulate a therapeutic intervention so that you find relief and manage your life better.
You can either book online session or can come for in person session also.
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Continue psychotherapy for atleast 15 sessions.
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Consult with both psychiatrist and psychologist
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Connect with psychiatrist and then psychologist
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consult
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connect
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Hi
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Counselling for 6 months is required, weekly once
Choose an expert who helps stop masturbation by looking into reviews of doctors
Physical and mental exhaustion is required to sleep without masturbating
Take care
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
Psychologist
20 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Maaturbation excessive ia not for pleasure it ia for releasing stress
There ia some thing that has disturbed you
Maybe you have to prove your worth with everything ans there ia lot of performance pressure
Or some other reason
U can show anyone who can help you go to the root of the problem ans heal it from there
Vitamin d and proper sleep also helps
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Ms. Shivangi Gupta
Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
You can look for a Psychologist who works with sexual issues. Firstly, you need to check if you fall under the bracket of addiction and then start with the treatment. Normally, addictions have an underlying reasons and that needs to be uncovered for modifying a behaviour.
You may reach out to us, if you find it helpful
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Ms. Pooja Gupta
Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi,
For your condition, a Clinical Psychologist or a Psychotherapist with experience in behavioral addictions or compulsive behaviors would be suitable. Look for someone with a master's or doctorate in psychology (e.g., MSc or PhD in Clinical Psychology). Experience in treating compulsive or addictive behaviors is important. Typically, 8-12 sessions may help, but it varies based on individual progress. It's best to consult a qualified mental health professional for personalized treatment.
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