Alcohol Use Counselling in Bovingdon
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
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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Hello my name is Stuart.
I became a counsellor because I have always been interested in people and their stories. I am curious about why we react and respond in different ways to life, to the good parts, the painful parts, the constant changes, and the moments that leave us questioning ourselves. I have often wondered why some people appear to thrive while others feel they are only just getting through, and why everyone’s approach to life can look so different.
Hello my name is Stuart.
I became a counsellor because I have always been interested in people and their stories. I am curious about why we react and respond in different ways to life, to the good parts, the painful parts, the constant changes, and the moments that leave us questioning ourselves. I have often wondered why some people appear to thrive while others feel they are only just getting through, and why everyone’s approach to life can look so different.
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.
Struggling with addiction? You are not alone and help is here.
I am Catherine Maraslis, BACP Accredited addiction counsellor in Greenwich, London. With ten years experience at The Priory and Mount Carmel, I specialise in supporting individuals and families through addiction and recovery.
I understand that addiction affects everyone who loves the person struggling. You deserve support too.
In our sessions you will find a warm, safe and completely non-judgmental space — at your pace, in your time.
Your recovery story starts here. Contact me today for a free 15 minute consultation."
Struggling with addiction? You are not alone and help is here.
I am Catherine Maraslis, BACP Accredited addiction counsellor in Greenwich, London. With ten years experience at The Priory and Mount Carmel, I specialise in supporting individuals and families through addiction and recovery.
I understand that addiction affects everyone who loves the person struggling. You deserve support too.
In our sessions you will find a warm, safe and completely non-judgmental space — at your pace, in your time.
Your recovery story starts here. Contact me today for a free 15 minute consultation."
Hi, I am Nathan, welcome. I have over 20 years experience in the NHS assessing, treating and supporting people with mental ill health, I have studied counselling and psychotherapy and I am in the advanced stages of training as a Transactional Analyst (T.A.) psychotherapist. This form of therapy involves the person taking a close observation of themselves and of how those around us shaped our personality. Many people think that this is unchangeable, transactional analysis helps us to analyse our beliefs about ourselves and others and to look at these beliefs in the here and now, test these beliefs and decontamonate our thinking.
Hi, I am Nathan, welcome. I have over 20 years experience in the NHS assessing, treating and supporting people with mental ill health, I have studied counselling and psychotherapy and I am in the advanced stages of training as a Transactional Analyst (T.A.) psychotherapist. This form of therapy involves the person taking a close observation of themselves and of how those around us shaped our personality. Many people think that this is unchangeable, transactional analysis helps us to analyse our beliefs about ourselves and others and to look at these beliefs in the here and now, test these beliefs and decontamonate our thinking.
I have 30 years’ experience supporting adults with addiction, including alcohol and drug use.
I also work extensively with anxiety, including GAD and OCD, as well as depression, anger, relationship issues, and compulsive behaviours such as pornography use, and my work frequently involves patients with complex needs, including trauma, neurodiversity, and personality disorders.
I practise privately in Kentish Town and I work at The Nightingale, a private adult mental health and addiction hospital in Marylebone in central London.
An initial consultation to discuss your needs in more detail is half my usual session fee.
I have 30 years’ experience supporting adults with addiction, including alcohol and drug use.
I also work extensively with anxiety, including GAD and OCD, as well as depression, anger, relationship issues, and compulsive behaviours such as pornography use, and my work frequently involves patients with complex needs, including trauma, neurodiversity, and personality disorders.
I practise privately in Kentish Town and I work at The Nightingale, a private adult mental health and addiction hospital in Marylebone in central London.
An initial consultation to discuss your needs in more detail is half my usual session fee.
Fully qualified Psychotherapy and Counselling practice, specialising in Individual and Couple Therapy. We support clients to facilitate change, overcome distress and look at old patterns of behaviour. The sessions provided will enable you to understand and choose to think differently about your life and help you to alleviate stress, anxiety and so much more ............Qualifications and training are vital to show we abide by high standards of care and ability which are verified by MSc degree in Psychotherapy from Middlesex University (from 2003) as well being a Certified Transactional Analysis (4 years in training Est. 2007).
Fully qualified Psychotherapy and Counselling practice, specialising in Individual and Couple Therapy. We support clients to facilitate change, overcome distress and look at old patterns of behaviour. The sessions provided will enable you to understand and choose to think differently about your life and help you to alleviate stress, anxiety and so much more ............Qualifications and training are vital to show we abide by high standards of care and ability which are verified by MSc degree in Psychotherapy from Middlesex University (from 2003) as well being a Certified Transactional Analysis (4 years in training Est. 2007).
I am a highly experienced Senior Accredited Addiction Counsellor, Traumatologist and Author with sixteen years personal experience of drug, alcohol and gambling addiction and over twenty years professional experience working with addictions. As seen on breakfast TV and radio I can help you break addictive patterns of behaviour. I have been there myself and know the exit route. I have helped many people recover and lead happy, successful lives. I am aware through personal and professional experience that the routes of addiction, are often found in trauma. As a traumatologist i can provide effective trauma processing therapy alongside
I am a highly experienced Senior Accredited Addiction Counsellor, Traumatologist and Author with sixteen years personal experience of drug, alcohol and gambling addiction and over twenty years professional experience working with addictions. As seen on breakfast TV and radio I can help you break addictive patterns of behaviour. I have been there myself and know the exit route. I have helped many people recover and lead happy, successful lives. I am aware through personal and professional experience that the routes of addiction, are often found in trauma. As a traumatologist i can provide effective trauma processing therapy alongside
There times in your life, when you feel overwhelmed and struggle to understand what is happening in your life. I am able to offer a safe,confidential
environment to explore your issues
There times in your life, when you feel overwhelmed and struggle to understand what is happening in your life. I am able to offer a safe,confidential
environment to explore your issues
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working with adults both privately and in the public sector. I am also a BPC accredited DIT (Dynamic interpersonal Therapy) practitioner. I work both In the short term 6 -16 sessions and long term. An initial meeting can allow us to explore what is going on to determine if brief therapy like DIT or longer open ended therapy is suitable. As well as working in my own practice I have worked in various settings Such as a busy GP practice and an addictions unit. I also work as a critical incident consultant.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working with adults both privately and in the public sector. I am also a BPC accredited DIT (Dynamic interpersonal Therapy) practitioner. I work both In the short term 6 -16 sessions and long term. An initial meeting can allow us to explore what is going on to determine if brief therapy like DIT or longer open ended therapy is suitable. As well as working in my own practice I have worked in various settings Such as a busy GP practice and an addictions unit. I also work as a critical incident consultant.
As well as having both the relevant academic and professional qualifications, I am a highly experienced substance abuse counsellor with a Master’s degree in Addiction Psychology & Counselling. I have myself been in recovery for over 20 years as well as being a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) with eleven years’ experience, working for most of the drug and alcohol services in the southeast and southwest of England. I can offer my services (either in person in my safe practice or over the internet to assist individuals who may be struggling with their levels of alcohol/drug use.
As well as having both the relevant academic and professional qualifications, I am a highly experienced substance abuse counsellor with a Master’s degree in Addiction Psychology & Counselling. I have myself been in recovery for over 20 years as well as being a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) with eleven years’ experience, working for most of the drug and alcohol services in the southeast and southwest of England. I can offer my services (either in person in my safe practice or over the internet to assist individuals who may be struggling with their levels of alcohol/drug use.
I have assessed and holistically treated thousands of NHS patients for over 25 years as a British GMC registered doctor and psychiatrist. I have also been a private Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry since 2008. I have successfully treated over a thousand private patients throughout the UK suffering from a wide variety of mental health problems including Adult ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Panic disorders, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Psychosis, Alcohol dependence, and Addiction. We also offer supervised Home Alcohol Detox for moderate Alcohol Dependence. I can help you to recover too. I can see you in 7-10 days.
I have assessed and holistically treated thousands of NHS patients for over 25 years as a British GMC registered doctor and psychiatrist. I have also been a private Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry since 2008. I have successfully treated over a thousand private patients throughout the UK suffering from a wide variety of mental health problems including Adult ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Panic disorders, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Psychosis, Alcohol dependence, and Addiction. We also offer supervised Home Alcohol Detox for moderate Alcohol Dependence. I can help you to recover too. I can see you in 7-10 days.
I counsel Substance Abuse, Complex Trauma and Addiction related issues. We will talk with the purpose of becoming...... "better than well".
Addiction is everywhere, both Substance addiction and Process addiction, and they afflict millions. I deal with many types of addictions and inevitably with the underlying trauma found at their roots. Universally it presents with a kaleidoscope of personal and family suffering. It does not have to continue. Healing from complex trauma and addiction is an act of rebellion. It is the process of deciding that your past—no matter what it has involved —does not get the final say about your future.
I counsel Substance Abuse, Complex Trauma and Addiction related issues. We will talk with the purpose of becoming...... "better than well".
Addiction is everywhere, both Substance addiction and Process addiction, and they afflict millions. I deal with many types of addictions and inevitably with the underlying trauma found at their roots. Universally it presents with a kaleidoscope of personal and family suffering. It does not have to continue. Healing from complex trauma and addiction is an act of rebellion. It is the process of deciding that your past—no matter what it has involved —does not get the final say about your future.
I work with adults who want a supportive space to explore what’s going on for them. You may be feeling anxious, low, burnt out or carrying more than you let on. My approach is pluralistic, which means I don’t fit you into a model — we find what works for you. Clients often tell me they value my warmth, steadiness and the sense of being met as a whole person.
I work with adults who want a supportive space to explore what’s going on for them. You may be feeling anxious, low, burnt out or carrying more than you let on. My approach is pluralistic, which means I don’t fit you into a model — we find what works for you. Clients often tell me they value my warmth, steadiness and the sense of being met as a whole person.
I am a BACP Accredited and Registered counsellor with experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, work and relationships issues and addiction.
I am a BACP Accredited and Registered counsellor with experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, work and relationships issues and addiction.
I am an accomplished and experienced therapist, having worked in the addiction and mental health field since 2004. I have worked with a wonderful variety of clients during this time, in both private and criminal justice settings. I have extensive knowledge of addiction, alcoholism, codependency, love addiction, trauma and eating disorders. I am a compassionate, understanding, and reflective therapist. I adopt a calm and positive outlook upon life, and create a non-judgmental connection with my clients. I will help you explore unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaviour, and support you as you make positive changes in your life.
I am an accomplished and experienced therapist, having worked in the addiction and mental health field since 2004. I have worked with a wonderful variety of clients during this time, in both private and criminal justice settings. I have extensive knowledge of addiction, alcoholism, codependency, love addiction, trauma and eating disorders. I am a compassionate, understanding, and reflective therapist. I adopt a calm and positive outlook upon life, and create a non-judgmental connection with my clients. I will help you explore unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaviour, and support you as you make positive changes in your life.
We all have the capacity for growth, given the right conditions. Part of what therapy can be is the creation of a space where those conditions are met. During our 50 minute sessions, we will work toward a common goal. My role is to try to understand your lived experiences, in a confidential, non-discriminatory environment. Not to judge you. But most importantly therapy is about what you want to use the time and space for. People think of counselling as a last resort. We often keep our problems to ourselves, we compound all that feeling and pain and it emerges in our day to day lives in different ways, depression, stress, anxiety.
We all have the capacity for growth, given the right conditions. Part of what therapy can be is the creation of a space where those conditions are met. During our 50 minute sessions, we will work toward a common goal. My role is to try to understand your lived experiences, in a confidential, non-discriminatory environment. Not to judge you. But most importantly therapy is about what you want to use the time and space for. People think of counselling as a last resort. We often keep our problems to ourselves, we compound all that feeling and pain and it emerges in our day to day lives in different ways, depression, stress, anxiety.
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services.
I offer online therapy across the UK and work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis-related experiences (such as hearing voices or paranoia), addiction, grief, and long-standing relationship or family challenges.
I have particular experience supporting people with traits associated with anxiety, borderline personality (BPD/EUPD), emotional dysregulation, OCD and intrusive thoughts
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services.
I offer online therapy across the UK and work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis-related experiences (such as hearing voices or paranoia), addiction, grief, and long-standing relationship or family challenges.
I have particular experience supporting people with traits associated with anxiety, borderline personality (BPD/EUPD), emotional dysregulation, OCD and intrusive thoughts
I’m a qualified counsellor, group therapy facilitator and complementary health practitioner, with over 30 years of experience supporting people through life’s ups and downs. I trained in Counselling and Addiction at the University of Bath, and I bring not only my professional knowledge but also a wealth of real-life experience to my sessions.
Sometimes life just feels too heavy. We can find ourselves worrying, feeling stuck, or battling with fears we don’t quite understand. In those moments, talking to someone outside of our usual circle can be a real gift—someone who will truly listen without judgement.
That’s where I can help.
I’m a qualified counsellor, group therapy facilitator and complementary health practitioner, with over 30 years of experience supporting people through life’s ups and downs. I trained in Counselling and Addiction at the University of Bath, and I bring not only my professional knowledge but also a wealth of real-life experience to my sessions.
Sometimes life just feels too heavy. We can find ourselves worrying, feeling stuck, or battling with fears we don’t quite understand. In those moments, talking to someone outside of our usual circle can be a real gift—someone who will truly listen without judgement.
That’s where I can help.
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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.