Learn how to treat pornography addiction from industry leaders.


This training will outline how clients experience pornography addiction and the neurological impact.

You will have access to our original pornography addiction treatment model which illustrates the development of addiction and the cycle of addiction once a client is attempting to cease use.

You will learn how to assess this issue comprehensively, and break the cycle using evidence-based psychological tools. 


Plus downloadable handouts for your clients!


CPD hours: 4


Assessment guidelines


Downloadable assessment guidelines to assist you in session.

Developed by industry leaders.

Practical step-by-step instructions


Dr Ashton shares her insights from practice in the field so you leave with in-depth knowledge.

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Attend group supervision and the end of your training. Meet like-minded practitioners and learn from each other.

Hi, I'm your trainer - Dr Sarah Ashton!


Sarah (she/her) is the Director and Founder of the first psychology practice dedicated to sexual health treatment – SHIPS and is the Founder and Lead Training Author of Sexual Health and Intimacy Psychological Training. Sarah is a registered psychologist (AHPRA), board approved supervisor (AHPRA), member of the Society of Australian Sexologists and has worked with clients in the sexual health field for over 15 years. She is the Coordinator for the Sexual and Mental Health Primary Health Network, and a Sessional Lecturer at RMIT University. She is a published researcher in The Journal of Sex Research, Porn Studies, Feminism & Psychology, and has written articles for The Conversation and Red Magazine. Sarah has been a guest speaker on Joy FM and ABC radio. Sarah brings a warm, down-to-earth, compassionate approach to therapy and leading her practice. She loves what she does and wants to share this important area of knowledge with emerging and established practitioners.

Training Curriculum



  Introduction (Total listening time: 11:00)
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  Introducing pornography addiction (Total listing time: 6:48)
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  How clients experience pornography (Total listening time: 10:33)
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  Pornography & the brain (Total listening time 12:16)
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  Developing addiction & addiction cycle (Total listening time: 22:37)
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  Assessment (Total listening time 13:45)
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  Treatment (Total listening time 36:00)
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  Case example (Total listening time 8:58)
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  Conclusion (Total listening time 3:20)
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Suitable for:

  • Psychologists
  • Social workers
  • Counsellors
  • Nurses
  • Psychiatrists
  • Sex therapists
  • GPs
  • Students undertaking education in all of the above


Level of experience required:

  • Undertaking or completed qualifications in psychology or above disciplines
  • No experience with sexual therapy necessary


What is included:

  • Access to online training modules - unlimited time
  • Access to a 1 hour Zoom group supervision led by Dr Sarah Ashton, following completion of the course
  • Downloadable sexual history guide
  • Certificate of completion


Length: 

  • 2-3 hours, plus 1 hour group supervision
  • CPD hours: 4


Duration of Access: 

Unlimited. Once you sign up, you can take as long as you like to complete the course.

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