Addiction Counselling in Bovingdon
Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through.
I am deeply committed to your healing, well-being and the development of you as a whole person: body, mind and spirit. I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist, which broadly means that I’m trained in lots of different approaches and modalities and techniques. I offer counselling for adults & adolescents, I also offer therapy from a Christian perspective.
Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through.
I am deeply committed to your healing, well-being and the development of you as a whole person: body, mind and spirit. I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist, which broadly means that I’m trained in lots of different approaches and modalities and techniques. I offer counselling for adults & adolescents, I also offer therapy from a Christian perspective.
Something feels harder than it should and you might not even have the words for it yet. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying grief you can't quite name. Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface. Or you're in the middle of a life transition that's left you feeling lost.
I offer warm, relational psychotherapy tailored entirely to you, a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening and feel less alone with it.
Something feels harder than it should and you might not even have the words for it yet. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying grief you can't quite name. Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface. Or you're in the middle of a life transition that's left you feeling lost.
I offer warm, relational psychotherapy tailored entirely to you, a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening and feel less alone with it.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
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I have experience of working with people from all walks of life and ages from, teenagers to adults helping them with concerns such as to name a few depression, anxiety, stress, addictions including alcohol, drugs, gambling and shopping, relatives of addicts, abuse, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem, long term debilitating illness, and trauma..
Everyone of us can face challenges and dilemmas that can leave us confused. If you feel that you are ready to make changes, whatever it is that you are facing at this time, there is a good chance that counselling may help. I offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment to explore any issues, I focus on helping you to explore feelings and emotions that are often related to your experiences, allowing time to reflect on what is happening to you, to consider alternative ways of doing things, or thinking styles. I help you to view things from different perspectives. This can lead to an increased sense of self awareness.
I have experience of working with people from all walks of life and ages from, teenagers to adults helping them with concerns such as to name a few depression, anxiety, stress, addictions including alcohol, drugs, gambling and shopping, relatives of addicts, abuse, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem, long term debilitating illness, and trauma..
Everyone of us can face challenges and dilemmas that can leave us confused. If you feel that you are ready to make changes, whatever it is that you are facing at this time, there is a good chance that counselling may help. I offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment to explore any issues, I focus on helping you to explore feelings and emotions that are often related to your experiences, allowing time to reflect on what is happening to you, to consider alternative ways of doing things, or thinking styles. I help you to view things from different perspectives. This can lead to an increased sense of self awareness.
As a professionally trained psychodynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience, I can assist with various presenting problems, including work or study issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, obsessive behaviours, sexuality issues, relationships, and the loss of meaning or purpose in life.
Psychotherapy is a specialist talking treatment with the aim to help people to explore their lives in order to understand and work through emotional and psychological problems. I aim to provide a form of psychotherapy which focuses on the difficulties, imbalances, stresses or questions an individual might be struggling with within their outer and/or inner life.
As a professionally trained psychodynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience, I can assist with various presenting problems, including work or study issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, obsessive behaviours, sexuality issues, relationships, and the loss of meaning or purpose in life.
Psychotherapy is a specialist talking treatment with the aim to help people to explore their lives in order to understand and work through emotional and psychological problems. I aim to provide a form of psychotherapy which focuses on the difficulties, imbalances, stresses or questions an individual might be struggling with within their outer and/or inner life.
Hi, I’m Andrew, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with experience working with, but not limited to, addiction & recovery, sex, relationships and couples, and the queer community.
I also have a deep understanding of the diverse experiences within the queer community, and I strive to provide affirming and inclusive support. In our sessions, you can expect a warm and supportive environment where we work collaboratively to explore your concerns and goals through a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Hi, I’m Andrew, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with experience working with, but not limited to, addiction & recovery, sex, relationships and couples, and the queer community.
I also have a deep understanding of the diverse experiences within the queer community, and I strive to provide affirming and inclusive support. In our sessions, you can expect a warm and supportive environment where we work collaboratively to explore your concerns and goals through a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Counselling can help you to explore and work through emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that could be affecting your thoughts and behaviours. It is a space for you to share things that you may be finding difficult to talk to your friends and family about. These difficulties may be from your past that are now causing problems in your present or from a more recent trauma you have experienced in your life such as a relationship break-up, loss of someone close to you or difficulties with getting to sleep or sleep not feeling like sleep anymore, but feeling more like an escape.
Counselling can help you to explore and work through emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that could be affecting your thoughts and behaviours. It is a space for you to share things that you may be finding difficult to talk to your friends and family about. These difficulties may be from your past that are now causing problems in your present or from a more recent trauma you have experienced in your life such as a relationship break-up, loss of someone close to you or difficulties with getting to sleep or sleep not feeling like sleep anymore, but feeling more like an escape.
You might also be navigating patterns that no longer serve you such as overworking, relying on substances, or constantly pushing yourself - coping strategies that may have once helped you get by but now leave you feeling depleted, stuck, or disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, we gently explore what drives your patterns and what your mind and body really need. Over time, you can feel lighter, calmer, and more in tune with yourself - discovering clarity, self-compassion, and a way of living that truly reflects who you are. You can build a life that feels meaningful, satisfying, and aligned with the person you want to be
You might also be navigating patterns that no longer serve you such as overworking, relying on substances, or constantly pushing yourself - coping strategies that may have once helped you get by but now leave you feeling depleted, stuck, or disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, we gently explore what drives your patterns and what your mind and body really need. Over time, you can feel lighter, calmer, and more in tune with yourself - discovering clarity, self-compassion, and a way of living that truly reflects who you are. You can build a life that feels meaningful, satisfying, and aligned with the person you want to be
I bring experience in trauma, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and relationships.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I am dedicated to providing confidential and supportive therapy services in Belgravia, London. In our sessions, I create a safe, empathic, non-judgmental space where we can explore what brings you to therapy without fear of criticism. With face-to-face and online sessions, I offer a personalised approach tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. Grounded in psychodynamic theory, my approach considers how present-day problems may be linked to early life experiences which allows us to explore the root causes of your distress. My training includes working with children, adolescents, couples.
I bring experience in trauma, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and relationships.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I am dedicated to providing confidential and supportive therapy services in Belgravia, London. In our sessions, I create a safe, empathic, non-judgmental space where we can explore what brings you to therapy without fear of criticism. With face-to-face and online sessions, I offer a personalised approach tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. Grounded in psychodynamic theory, my approach considers how present-day problems may be linked to early life experiences which allows us to explore the root causes of your distress. My training includes working with children, adolescents, couples.
Have you experienced distress and upset or loss ? Unresolved issues that trouble you ? Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, PTS or depression ? Do you want to feel differently about the life you live or the person that you are. Perhaps you want to change aspects of you life for it to be more rewarding. Maybe you know that things are unlikely to change. Do you require a safe space where you can be heard, a place to share your thoughts and be understood. A place where being you is good enough. If you are 16 years old or heading into your 99th year, wanting to explore your world then it would be a privilege to support you.
Have you experienced distress and upset or loss ? Unresolved issues that trouble you ? Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, PTS or depression ? Do you want to feel differently about the life you live or the person that you are. Perhaps you want to change aspects of you life for it to be more rewarding. Maybe you know that things are unlikely to change. Do you require a safe space where you can be heard, a place to share your thoughts and be understood. A place where being you is good enough. If you are 16 years old or heading into your 99th year, wanting to explore your world then it would be a privilege to support you.
Hi, Over the past 14 years,myself & my practice have helped individuals and couples with issues including: trauma, bereavement, generalized anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, problem drinking and drug use, personality disorder, anger management, work-related stress, as well as many couples seeking help with relationship breakdowns, difficulties and changes.
support young adults, individuals and couples to help people make positive choices for change. we have experience in working with student issues, the impact of domestic and sexual violence, bereavement, anxiety, PTSD (including use of the Rewind technique), self-esteem, issues around pregnancy including infertility, termination, stillbirth and miscarriage.
Hi, Over the past 14 years,myself & my practice have helped individuals and couples with issues including: trauma, bereavement, generalized anxiety, depression, low self esteem, OCD, problem drinking and drug use, personality disorder, anger management, work-related stress, as well as many couples seeking help with relationship breakdowns, difficulties and changes.
support young adults, individuals and couples to help people make positive choices for change. we have experience in working with student issues, the impact of domestic and sexual violence, bereavement, anxiety, PTSD (including use of the Rewind technique), self-esteem, issues around pregnancy including infertility, termination, stillbirth and miscarriage.
I support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and sexual concerns, and life transitions.
My approach is integrative and client-centered, combining techniques from psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential therapy to meet your specific emotional needs. I tailor online therapy for adults and couples, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and sexual challenges, and life transitions.
I support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and sexual concerns, and life transitions.
My approach is integrative and client-centered, combining techniques from psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential therapy to meet your specific emotional needs. I tailor online therapy for adults and couples, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and sexual challenges, and life transitions.
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
My work in-person or online, includes neuro-diversity, autism (A.S.D) ADHD, pornography, addiction, music therapy, film, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, fetal loss, grief and bereavement.
Counselling and supervision with a free initial half-hour assessment in-person or online session, in a dedicated private room.
Counselling gives you the opportunity to understand your current challenges and explore ways to overcome them in a confidential space where the agenda and pace is driven by you.
This may include solution focused integrative or pluralistic counselling that suit you.
I work with adults and children, with longer sessions available for relationship, couples and family work.
My work in-person or online, includes neuro-diversity, autism (A.S.D) ADHD, pornography, addiction, music therapy, film, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, fetal loss, grief and bereavement.
Counselling and supervision with a free initial half-hour assessment in-person or online session, in a dedicated private room.
Counselling gives you the opportunity to understand your current challenges and explore ways to overcome them in a confidential space where the agenda and pace is driven by you.
This may include solution focused integrative or pluralistic counselling that suit you.
I work with adults and children, with longer sessions available for relationship, couples and family work.
I work with a range of issues including addiction and recovery from a 12 Step perspective.
I understand that seeking help can be a difficult decision and I believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and meaningful life which I am committed to assisting you achieve. I am here to help you on your journey towards self-discovery, healing and personal transformation and together we can work towards creating a life that is aligned with your values, goals and aspirations.
I work with a range of issues including addiction and recovery from a 12 Step perspective.
I understand that seeking help can be a difficult decision and I believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and meaningful life which I am committed to assisting you achieve. I am here to help you on your journey towards self-discovery, healing and personal transformation and together we can work towards creating a life that is aligned with your values, goals and aspirations.
I am an Integrative counsellor and ADHD coach. My company is Ataraxia counselling. I offer individuals and couples a warm and confidential space to explore and work out some of lifes issues, trauma and personal challenges. I also offer online sessions to those who are unable to meet in person.
I am an Integrative counsellor and ADHD coach. My company is Ataraxia counselling. I offer individuals and couples a warm and confidential space to explore and work out some of lifes issues, trauma and personal challenges. I also offer online sessions to those who are unable to meet in person.
I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, concerns around substance use, or low self-worth, offering a collaborative, compassionate approach that supports meaningful and lasting change.
Life can be difficult, and we all go through times of challenge, uncertainty, or emotional pain. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of your thoughts or emotions. Perhaps things that once helped no longer do, or something in your life has shifted. You may be looking for understanding, relief from distress, or a way forward that feels more manageable and meaningful.
I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, concerns around substance use, or low self-worth, offering a collaborative, compassionate approach that supports meaningful and lasting change.
Life can be difficult, and we all go through times of challenge, uncertainty, or emotional pain. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of your thoughts or emotions. Perhaps things that once helped no longer do, or something in your life has shifted. You may be looking for understanding, relief from distress, or a way forward that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Do you have anxiety, or feel lost your sense of direction, feeling frustrated, sad, angry, guilty, shame, scared, or any other emotion? Would you like to explore options, make choices, move towards understanding who you are and what you want? Are you struggling with issues around confidence, procrastination, depression, anxiety, anger, guilt or any other difficulties? Do you struggle to understand? Why counseling therapy? If you are at a crossroads in your life, therapy is a place to explore your options in a safe and contained environment. Sometimes there's no 'win-win', so we must chose, albeit with regret. I offer free session.
Do you have anxiety, or feel lost your sense of direction, feeling frustrated, sad, angry, guilty, shame, scared, or any other emotion? Would you like to explore options, make choices, move towards understanding who you are and what you want? Are you struggling with issues around confidence, procrastination, depression, anxiety, anger, guilt or any other difficulties? Do you struggle to understand? Why counseling therapy? If you are at a crossroads in your life, therapy is a place to explore your options in a safe and contained environment. Sometimes there's no 'win-win', so we must chose, albeit with regret. I offer free session.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.