Mr Gerry Pettyjohn

Certified Professional Counselor

“I am a sexual recovery therapist (since 2009) specialising in helping people overcome porn addiction, sex addiction, sexual betrayal trauma, intimacy anorexia, infidelity and all marriage issues. If you are struggling with any of these problems, give me a call and start your healing journey. ”

About Me

Hello everyone! My name is Gerry Pettyjohn. I am a professional Christian therapist specialising in sex addiction and infidelity counselling. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, a Master of Arts degree in counselling, a certification for sexual recovery therapy (SRT), and I am a member of the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists with the designation of "Certified Professional Counsellor."

Approach

I offer full recovery programs for people with porn/sex addiction, as well as partners who have been sexually betrayed. If you are a betrayed partner, you are not alone. There is healing and help for you. I will guide you through the healing process and help you to know what the choices are in your situation. Reach out and contact me by phone, text or email. My practice is now entirely online with phone or Zoom video counselling anywhere in Canada.

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Basic Information

Manitoba, Canada

Services

Porn Addiction, Sex Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, Intimacy Anorexia

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Sex Addiction
A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

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Certified Professional Counselor
A counselor who has met certification standards for providing professional mental health counselling services.

Qualifications

Providence Theological Seminary

American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy

Registrations

Association of Registered Counselors (ACC)

Certified Professional Counsellor

Service Area

Living in Freedom Therapy

In-person & Online

Manitoba, Manitoba

Canada