Alcohol Use Counselling in Cranleigh

Photo of Surrey's Learning and Counselling Centre, Counsellor in Cranleigh, England
Surrey's Learning and Counselling Centre
Counsellor, SNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Cranleigh GU6
I am a Senior Accredited Integrative Counsellor, Clinical Counselling Supervisor & Child & Young People's Therapist (CYPT) supporting individuals & families. Specialising in Neurodiversity; the range of brain function & differences, behavioural traits such as Autism A.S.D, ADHD/ADD, & SpLD supporting a wide range of issues. My approach to Well-being combines a unique blend of Person-centre, Psychodynamic & Psychoeducation. I also offer official diagnoses of Dyslexia and advise corporate & educational settings on mental health issues. I strive for equality & diversity creating an inclusive atmosphere for everyone.
I am a Senior Accredited Integrative Counsellor, Clinical Counselling Supervisor & Child & Young People's Therapist (CYPT) supporting individuals & families. Specialising in Neurodiversity; the range of brain function & differences, behavioural traits such as Autism A.S.D, ADHD/ADD, & SpLD supporting a wide range of issues. My approach to Well-being combines a unique blend of Person-centre, Psychodynamic & Psychoeducation. I also offer official diagnoses of Dyslexia and advise corporate & educational settings on mental health issues. I strive for equality & diversity creating an inclusive atmosphere for everyone.
01306 773115 View 01306 773115
Photo of Jenny Williams, Counsellor in Cranleigh, England
Jenny Williams
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cranleigh GU6
If you are feeling confused, stuck, anxious or just feel that you want life to be different; if you are struggling to cope with change or want to make a change but don't know where to start; if the demands made on you by other people, or by your own expectations feel overwhelming; if past experiences have left a negative impression on how you see yourself or life in general; if loss and change have left you feeling disorientated and struggling, I offer a safe space to open up in confidence and without judgement, to someone who is there to help you feel understood and move forward with a clearer sense of direction.
If you are feeling confused, stuck, anxious or just feel that you want life to be different; if you are struggling to cope with change or want to make a change but don't know where to start; if the demands made on you by other people, or by your own expectations feel overwhelming; if past experiences have left a negative impression on how you see yourself or life in general; if loss and change have left you feeling disorientated and struggling, I offer a safe space to open up in confidence and without judgement, to someone who is there to help you feel understood and move forward with a clearer sense of direction.
01582 377001 View 01582 377001
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Martin Bennett
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cranleigh GU6
I am qualified as an integrative counsellor and my busy private practice reflects a broad range of clients and their issues. I work with people of all ages, from all backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and stress. I also have experience of clients with bereavement, loss, panic attacks, trauma, sex and pornography addiction, anger and eating disorders. I work with individuals and couples and favour a systemic approach looking at context, social environment and behaviour patterns as well as attachments from the past that impact the present.
I am qualified as an integrative counsellor and my busy private practice reflects a broad range of clients and their issues. I work with people of all ages, from all backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction and stress. I also have experience of clients with bereavement, loss, panic attacks, trauma, sex and pornography addiction, anger and eating disorders. I work with individuals and couples and favour a systemic approach looking at context, social environment and behaviour patterns as well as attachments from the past that impact the present.
07480 779802 View 07480 779802

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Photo of Paul Alistair Byford, Counsellor in Cranleigh, England
Paul Alistair Byford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Horsham RH12
Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.
Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.
07480 486605 View 07480 486605
Photo of UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT) in Cranleigh, England
UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT)
Verified Verified
Guildford GU3
Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.
Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.
020 3872 2432 View 020 3872 2432
Photo of Kirstie Eames, Counsellor in Cranleigh, England
Kirstie Eames
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guildford GU1  (Online Only)
My name is Kirstie Eames and I’m here to help and support you to gain the skills you need to make a positive move forward. I offer one to one Integrative and Trauma counselling in a safe, confidential, Empathetic, non-judgemental space for you to be able to promote healing, build self-awareness, build self-esteem and to be heard to help you move forward in your life. As a trauma informed therapist I can provide a grounded presence where you can begin to explore your trauma while feeling safe, listened to, and held. I also work with more generalised mental health such as depression, all anxiety, PD's, behaviour disorders and OCD
My name is Kirstie Eames and I’m here to help and support you to gain the skills you need to make a positive move forward. I offer one to one Integrative and Trauma counselling in a safe, confidential, Empathetic, non-judgemental space for you to be able to promote healing, build self-awareness, build self-esteem and to be heard to help you move forward in your life. As a trauma informed therapist I can provide a grounded presence where you can begin to explore your trauma while feeling safe, listened to, and held. I also work with more generalised mental health such as depression, all anxiety, PD's, behaviour disorders and OCD
01268 202997 View 01268 202997
Photo of Ben Lee Counselling, Counsellor in Cranleigh, England
Ben Lee Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU5
If you are struggling day to day with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn I can help. Seeking therapy is a strength, not a weakness. By providing a safe, calm space to explore the issues (known or unknown) to work towards finding your true self again.
If you are struggling day to day with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn I can help. Seeking therapy is a strength, not a weakness. By providing a safe, calm space to explore the issues (known or unknown) to work towards finding your true self again.
07739 142754 View 07739 142754
Photo of Lisa Maycock, Counsellor in Cranleigh, England
Lisa Maycock
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1  (Online Only)
Are you currently struggling to cope or in need of assistance to help you get through a difficult situation? Perhaps you need to identify and/or make a change to your current circumstances to improve your life or just feel happier/more comfortable in your own skin? You may be feeling quite stuck and feel you could use a safe space to explore a long-term issue or talk through a more recent situation and identify possible options/solutions going forward? Many of these scenarios can severely affect you and directly interfere with your quality of life, your decision making abilities and ultimately, your happiness. Counselling can help!
Are you currently struggling to cope or in need of assistance to help you get through a difficult situation? Perhaps you need to identify and/or make a change to your current circumstances to improve your life or just feel happier/more comfortable in your own skin? You may be feeling quite stuck and feel you could use a safe space to explore a long-term issue or talk through a more recent situation and identify possible options/solutions going forward? Many of these scenarios can severely affect you and directly interfere with your quality of life, your decision making abilities and ultimately, your happiness. Counselling can help!
07966 376011 View 07966 376011
Photo of Angela Shipley, Counsellor in Cranleigh, England
Angela Shipley
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dorking RH4
Most people at some point in their lives will struggle with painful feelings or may feel overwhelmed by past or present experiences. These can make us feel lost, anxious, confused, helpless, distressed or angry, sometimes without us knowing why. Counselling is also not just for supporting people through a crisis. Many people come to counselling to explore and get a better understanding of themselves and their lives. Whatever you are experiencing, it can be difficult to explain how we feel to the people who are closest to us. Sometimes it is easier to talk to someone who is separate from your everyday life.
Most people at some point in their lives will struggle with painful feelings or may feel overwhelmed by past or present experiences. These can make us feel lost, anxious, confused, helpless, distressed or angry, sometimes without us knowing why. Counselling is also not just for supporting people through a crisis. Many people come to counselling to explore and get a better understanding of themselves and their lives. Whatever you are experiencing, it can be difficult to explain how we feel to the people who are closest to us. Sometimes it is easier to talk to someone who is separate from your everyday life.
01737 926987 View 01737 926987
Photo of Oliver Baum, Psychotherapist in Cranleigh, England
Oliver Baum
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
I provide long term open ended Psychotherapy, Psycho-Spiritual Therapy and short term experiential therapy and coaching for individuals, couples and organisations. In addition to a BA (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapy I hold a Masters in Theology and have studied Systemic and Family Constellations and Sacred Attention Therapy over many years.
I provide long term open ended Psychotherapy, Psycho-Spiritual Therapy and short term experiential therapy and coaching for individuals, couples and organisations. In addition to a BA (Hons) in Integrative Psychotherapy I hold a Masters in Theology and have studied Systemic and Family Constellations and Sacred Attention Therapy over many years.
01483 608675 View 01483 608675
Photo of Faye Marriott, Psychotherapist in Cranleigh, England
Faye Marriott
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Godalming GU7
I support people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives, by reducing emotional distress and challenging unhelpful or rigid thought patterns. I have practiced privately for a number of years, and have also worked at the Priory Hospital, an addiction support agency and within numerous colleges. I work with individuals and with couples. Perhaps you are fed up with feeling, living or thinking in a certain way, and this is affecting your work life, your romantic relationships, your friendships or your self-esteem.
I support people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives, by reducing emotional distress and challenging unhelpful or rigid thought patterns. I have practiced privately for a number of years, and have also worked at the Priory Hospital, an addiction support agency and within numerous colleges. I work with individuals and with couples. Perhaps you are fed up with feeling, living or thinking in a certain way, and this is affecting your work life, your romantic relationships, your friendships or your self-esteem.
020 3763 8860 View 020 3763 8860
Photo of Eileen Wallace, Psychotherapist in Cranleigh, England
Eileen Wallace
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guildford GU1
I'm an experienced psychotherapist having worked in both private practice and NHS . I have dealt with a broad range of issues, including but not limited to: anxiety and depression, loneliness, relationship issues, sadness, loss, stress, self harm, sexual identity/gender, bereavement, redundancy, trauma, PTSD and disassociation. I have also worked with and set up a Post-Natal Depression Support Group for parents in collaboration with Surestart and a Doctor's Surgery in Surrey. I am also a member of the Guildford Centre for Psychotherapy.
I'm an experienced psychotherapist having worked in both private practice and NHS . I have dealt with a broad range of issues, including but not limited to: anxiety and depression, loneliness, relationship issues, sadness, loss, stress, self harm, sexual identity/gender, bereavement, redundancy, trauma, PTSD and disassociation. I have also worked with and set up a Post-Natal Depression Support Group for parents in collaboration with Surestart and a Doctor's Surgery in Surrey. I am also a member of the Guildford Centre for Psychotherapy.
07427 545658 View 07427 545658
Photo of Louisa Watts, Psychotherapist in Cranleigh, England
Louisa Watts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dorking RH4
Life can be rough. Sometimes we get to a point where we feel stuck, unable to see a way through. There are infinite reasons of what may bring you to therapy; relationship breakdown, bereavement, a sense of loss of control, addiction, bullying.. We cannot change the past. But we can heal from the pain, towards a life worth living of your choice. Therapy is a collaborative process. I will work with you as the expert on your own life; offering support, challenge, well-being practices, empathy and compassion along with the space to explore your own experience, which is so rarely possible in our daily lives.
Life can be rough. Sometimes we get to a point where we feel stuck, unable to see a way through. There are infinite reasons of what may bring you to therapy; relationship breakdown, bereavement, a sense of loss of control, addiction, bullying.. We cannot change the past. But we can heal from the pain, towards a life worth living of your choice. Therapy is a collaborative process. I will work with you as the expert on your own life; offering support, challenge, well-being practices, empathy and compassion along with the space to explore your own experience, which is so rarely possible in our daily lives.
07723 451684 View 07723 451684
Photo of Julia Haygreen, Psychotherapist in Cranleigh, England
Julia Haygreen
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Godalming GU7  (Online Only)
Private and personalised Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision in Surrey, London, online, nationwide and international. Person-centred, Psychodynamic, CBT techniques and relational therapy . I am an experienced professional with a passion for helping people and a proven track-record of achieving results. You have decided to make some positive changes in your life and had the courage to reach out for support. I can help you work through many difficult life experiences, move forward and lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I provide guidance, trauma recovery and tools and techniques to facilitate change.
Private and personalised Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision in Surrey, London, online, nationwide and international. Person-centred, Psychodynamic, CBT techniques and relational therapy . I am an experienced professional with a passion for helping people and a proven track-record of achieving results. You have decided to make some positive changes in your life and had the courage to reach out for support. I can help you work through many difficult life experiences, move forward and lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I provide guidance, trauma recovery and tools and techniques to facilitate change.
01483 930133 View 01483 930133
Photo of John Hugh Patrick O'Connor, Psychologist in Cranleigh, England
John Hugh Patrick O'Connor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU2
Dr John O'Connor is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Malone Psychology Services. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society. Dr O'Connor identifies and treats psychological problems across the entire spectrum with particular expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma. His Doctoral research explored the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and was completed at The Institute of Psychotrauma in London.
Dr John O'Connor is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Malone Psychology Services. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society. Dr O'Connor identifies and treats psychological problems across the entire spectrum with particular expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma. His Doctoral research explored the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and was completed at The Institute of Psychotrauma in London.
01483 608517 View 01483 608517
Photo of Claire Millar, Psychotherapist in Cranleigh, England
Claire Millar
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU5
I am an experienced clinical psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor with an MSc from the Metanoia Institute. My private counselling and psychotherapy practice is in Guildford where I see individuals and couples. I offer short and longer term therapy as required. We all experience challenging times in our lives: it takes bravery and honesty to accept that you need a guiding-hand to help you through this. I will work alongside you to help identify the solutions to your problems, drawing on all my experience to offer an approach to suit you as an individual.
I am an experienced clinical psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor with an MSc from the Metanoia Institute. My private counselling and psychotherapy practice is in Guildford where I see individuals and couples. I offer short and longer term therapy as required. We all experience challenging times in our lives: it takes bravery and honesty to accept that you need a guiding-hand to help you through this. I will work alongside you to help identify the solutions to your problems, drawing on all my experience to offer an approach to suit you as an individual.
01483 917669 View 01483 917669
Photo of Kirsty Bunce, Counsellor in Cranleigh, England
Kirsty Bunce
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
Struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings can be horrible, but asking for help and embarking on change can be scary too. I can help you to discover a way forward from where you're feeling stuck, be the person who truly listens and understands your unique experience, and helps you to understand it. There may be lots of reasons why you're considering counselling - difficulties or worries in your emotional life, feeling distressed and needing help with a specific issue, struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event or loss, or seeking a clearer perspective on your life, I can help you to explore and move on with living.
Struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings can be horrible, but asking for help and embarking on change can be scary too. I can help you to discover a way forward from where you're feeling stuck, be the person who truly listens and understands your unique experience, and helps you to understand it. There may be lots of reasons why you're considering counselling - difficulties or worries in your emotional life, feeling distressed and needing help with a specific issue, struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event or loss, or seeking a clearer perspective on your life, I can help you to explore and move on with living.
01252 942442 View 01252 942442
Photo of Jacky Power, Psychotherapist in Cranleigh, England
Jacky Power
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dorking RH4
Feeling the fallout of a loved one’s addiction? Addiction affects the whole family. It affects how you communicate, how you behave and how you feel. Trust is often broken - so knowing who to reach out to can feel risky. Turning to family and friends only leave you feeling more isolated and misunderstood. Maybe you have tried self help groups but they haven’t quite ‘hit the mark’. Turning to the person you love with an addiction only leaves you feeling frustrated and mistrusting. But… Relax. Here, you don’t have to do it alone. Download my free guide for those dealing with a loved one's addiction here on my website.
Feeling the fallout of a loved one’s addiction? Addiction affects the whole family. It affects how you communicate, how you behave and how you feel. Trust is often broken - so knowing who to reach out to can feel risky. Turning to family and friends only leave you feeling more isolated and misunderstood. Maybe you have tried self help groups but they haven’t quite ‘hit the mark’. Turning to the person you love with an addiction only leaves you feeling frustrated and mistrusting. But… Relax. Here, you don’t have to do it alone. Download my free guide for those dealing with a loved one's addiction here on my website.
01306 775953 View 01306 775953
Photo of Craig Coventry Counselling and Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist in Cranleigh, England
Craig Coventry Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Guildford GU2
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner. I am registered and accredited member of the BACP. My primary way of working aims to work with the individual as a whole, through helping the client understand their thought and emotional processes. I work on the basis that each individual is able to direct themselves through their difficulties in the best way for them, and that my work is to help deepen their self-exploration and exploration of their difficulties so that clients are better equipped to navigate through their difficulties.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, trauma therapist and EMDR practitioner. I am registered and accredited member of the BACP. My primary way of working aims to work with the individual as a whole, through helping the client understand their thought and emotional processes. I work on the basis that each individual is able to direct themselves through their difficulties in the best way for them, and that my work is to help deepen their self-exploration and exploration of their difficulties so that clients are better equipped to navigate through their difficulties.
07480 488503 View 07480 488503
Photo of Dr Louise Banham, Psychologist in Cranleigh, England
Dr Louise Banham
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Guildford GU1
I'm a Senior Clinical Psychologist, practising since 2000 and have worked in the NHS, Charity and Corporate sectors. I provide evidence-based, tailored psychological interventions to individuals aged 18+ using a variety of therapeutic models. I work collaboratively with you to understand your specific difficulties and work towards a solution. My specialty is helping clients experiencing relationship difficulties, attachment trauma or those managing transitional points, eg childbirth, career change, menopause, health problems, disability, divorce or bereavement.
I'm a Senior Clinical Psychologist, practising since 2000 and have worked in the NHS, Charity and Corporate sectors. I provide evidence-based, tailored psychological interventions to individuals aged 18+ using a variety of therapeutic models. I work collaboratively with you to understand your specific difficulties and work towards a solution. My specialty is helping clients experiencing relationship difficulties, attachment trauma or those managing transitional points, eg childbirth, career change, menopause, health problems, disability, divorce or bereavement.
01372 664358 View 01372 664358

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Alcohol Use Counsellors

Are there specific medications for alcohol use?

There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.