Addiction Counselling in Cheadle
I have over 18 years experience working as a counsellor and have experience of working with clients with eating disorders, couples, OCD, anxiety, grief, abuse, loss, post-traumatic stress, trauma, depression, stress, addictions, gambling, autism, ADHD, sexuality, self-esteem, sexual identity, parenting issues, self-harm, anger issues, co-dependency
Hi, I'm Sarah. I have over 18 years experience as a counsellor. We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings become overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present.
I have over 18 years experience working as a counsellor and have experience of working with clients with eating disorders, couples, OCD, anxiety, grief, abuse, loss, post-traumatic stress, trauma, depression, stress, addictions, gambling, autism, ADHD, sexuality, self-esteem, sexual identity, parenting issues, self-harm, anger issues, co-dependency
Hi, I'm Sarah. I have over 18 years experience as a counsellor. We all have times when we find it hard to cope. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do. It can help you develop positive strategies to get what you want out of life. How we think, feel and behave is part of being human. Problems can arise when we get 'stuck' in negative thought patterns; when our feelings become overwhelming; when our behaviour is self-destructive and doesn't result in us getting what we need; when we worry about the future, dwell on the past and find it hard to live in the present.
My work is holistic and person‑centred, helping you understand the emotional patterns behind your struggles, including addiction, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
I offer a gentle, confidential space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel truly heard. If you’re carrying anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression, trauma, grief, or relationship pain, you don’t have to face it alone. With over 25 years’ experience in private and NHS settings, I bring warmth, steadiness, and compassion to help you make sense of what’s happening and reconnect with a stronger, calmer version of yourself.
My work is holistic and person‑centred, helping you understand the emotional patterns behind your struggles, including addiction, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
I offer a gentle, confidential space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel truly heard. If you’re carrying anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression, trauma, grief, or relationship pain, you don’t have to face it alone. With over 25 years’ experience in private and NHS settings, I bring warmth, steadiness, and compassion to help you make sense of what’s happening and reconnect with a stronger, calmer version of yourself.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. ADHD and Autism Assessor. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
Hello My name is Miftau Iddrisu. I am an accredited CBT therapist. I am also a qualified DBT, RO-DBT,EMDR, schema therapist. ADHD and Autism Assessor. I also provide hypnotherapy. I work with both young people and adults. I provide Skype treatments and I have experience offering treatment in outside United Kingdom.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
I am a BACP-registered Counsellor and an NMC-registered Midwife, offering specialist support to individuals and couples navigating birth trauma, pregnancy and baby loss, fertility challenges, anxiety, and depression. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their partner. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood, and where we can gently explore the impact of your experiences on your emotional wellbeing and relationships.
I am a BACP-registered Counsellor and an NMC-registered Midwife, offering specialist support to individuals and couples navigating birth trauma, pregnancy and baby loss, fertility challenges, anxiety, and depression. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their partner. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood, and where we can gently explore the impact of your experiences on your emotional wellbeing and relationships.
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
Sometimes, we reach a point in life where we find ourselves numb, anxious, easily upset or frustrated struggling to enjoy the life we have because of trauma, grief, depression or loss of Self. This can affect everything we hold dear: the relationships, the work, personal life, or feeling lost and lacking in self-esteem. It can be really hard to share our difficult feelings with someone or even to admit it to ourselves, and I appreciate and respect that. My aim is to help you find Your-Self, enjoy life again, recognise your personal potential and empowerment, so you can move towards having a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Sometimes, we reach a point in life where we find ourselves numb, anxious, easily upset or frustrated struggling to enjoy the life we have because of trauma, grief, depression or loss of Self. This can affect everything we hold dear: the relationships, the work, personal life, or feeling lost and lacking in self-esteem. It can be really hard to share our difficult feelings with someone or even to admit it to ourselves, and I appreciate and respect that. My aim is to help you find Your-Self, enjoy life again, recognise your personal potential and empowerment, so you can move towards having a meaningful and fulfilling life.
People often reach out when something in their life feels heavy, confusing or quietly overwhelming. You don’t need to have a clear story to begin. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can slow down, speak honestly, and explore what feels out of step or painful. Much of what shapes us lives below the surface — old patterns, shame, grief, relationships, the body’s responses. Therapy is a place to bring these into conversation, gently and at your pace, so that new understanding and possibilities can begin to emerge.
People often reach out when something in their life feels heavy, confusing or quietly overwhelming. You don’t need to have a clear story to begin. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can slow down, speak honestly, and explore what feels out of step or painful. Much of what shapes us lives below the surface — old patterns, shame, grief, relationships, the body’s responses. Therapy is a place to bring these into conversation, gently and at your pace, so that new understanding and possibilities can begin to emerge.
We also turn to all manner of addictions and behaviours that on the surface may seem disordered and destructive yet at the same time they make perfect sense.
We are courageous and creative, and yet we can struggle to see these qualities in ourselves and our behaviours. I can help you to find greater freedom to be you. I will respect your protective behaviours and help you to recover—to heal and to grow—to not just survive, but to thrive.
We also turn to all manner of addictions and behaviours that on the surface may seem disordered and destructive yet at the same time they make perfect sense.
We are courageous and creative, and yet we can struggle to see these qualities in ourselves and our behaviours. I can help you to find greater freedom to be you. I will respect your protective behaviours and help you to recover—to heal and to grow—to not just survive, but to thrive.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
With trauma and the issues that underlie addiction, I might use EMDR.
I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.
With trauma and the issues that underlie addiction, I might use EMDR.
I work with people from all walks and with many issues but all feel a need to change something in their lives. I can create a safe space to explore and understand the problems you bring, both individually or together with partners. I have helped many clients deal with the issues arising from depression, self doubt, anxiety and trauma, or changing notions of self worth, especially in the face of work stress.
I’m a qualified and experienced therapist who supports people with anxiety, relationship challenges, and many of life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re struggling with family, friends, or personal issues, I offer a warm, approachable space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I’m passionate about helping others and work with both male and female clients.
I’m a qualified and experienced therapist who supports people with anxiety, relationship challenges, and many of life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re struggling with family, friends, or personal issues, I offer a warm, approachable space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I’m passionate about helping others and work with both male and female clients.
My name is Bronwyn, I am a trained Integrative counsellor. I work with both adults and young people and I am based in Stockport town centre. I have a passion for working with people as I hold the view that everyone deserves to be happy. I offer a safe, supportive & non-judgemental environment to enable you to explore your current issues and support you in managing your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I am a down to earth, warm, approachable person and can offer a deep level of empathy as you explore your current issues.
My name is Bronwyn, I am a trained Integrative counsellor. I work with both adults and young people and I am based in Stockport town centre. I have a passion for working with people as I hold the view that everyone deserves to be happy. I offer a safe, supportive & non-judgemental environment to enable you to explore your current issues and support you in managing your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I am a down to earth, warm, approachable person and can offer a deep level of empathy as you explore your current issues.
Isn’t it strange how we talk the least about the things we think about the most?! Talking about your feelings, your emotions, your behaviours and your thoughts can feel overwhelming and conflicted, not knowing where to begin, this can seem scary and uncomfortable. My role is to support you to acknowledge, explore, accept, and understand them in order to achieve growth & positive change. My philosophy is that you hold your own answers internally but you are unable to access them, working collaboratively we will unlock them using your strengths and gaining empowerment.
Isn’t it strange how we talk the least about the things we think about the most?! Talking about your feelings, your emotions, your behaviours and your thoughts can feel overwhelming and conflicted, not knowing where to begin, this can seem scary and uncomfortable. My role is to support you to acknowledge, explore, accept, and understand them in order to achieve growth & positive change. My philosophy is that you hold your own answers internally but you are unable to access them, working collaboratively we will unlock them using your strengths and gaining empowerment.
Dr Emma Solomon, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Need help to overcome symptoms of trauma or PTSD, recover from depression or low mood? Want to sleep better, deal with worry, or overcome anxiety, phobias or panic? Do you finally feel ready to release the root cause of your issues?
Psychologists are trained in treatments that change the impact of negative events. We can’t change ‘what’ happens but we can change the effect it has on you. Bringing you back to confidence, calm and believing you are able to achieve your life goals.
Whether you’ve had therapy before, or you’re only just starting, I can help. Set up a free consultation and I’ll explain how it can work for you.
Need help to overcome symptoms of trauma or PTSD, recover from depression or low mood? Want to sleep better, deal with worry, or overcome anxiety, phobias or panic? Do you finally feel ready to release the root cause of your issues?
Psychologists are trained in treatments that change the impact of negative events. We can’t change ‘what’ happens but we can change the effect it has on you. Bringing you back to confidence, calm and believing you are able to achieve your life goals.
Whether you’ve had therapy before, or you’re only just starting, I can help. Set up a free consultation and I’ll explain how it can work for you.
I have years of volunteering experience within the LGBTQ community, substance misuse and bereavement.
Hi, I’m Tammy. I work with people who are anxious, overwhelmed, feeling misunderstood or struggling with OCD. I offer a safe, compassionate space that is confidential and grounded in trust and genuine care. Together, we’ll explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are making you feel stuck. I will gently empower you to connect with and process difficult emotions so you can have a healthier relationship with yourself and the world around you. My approach is genuine, down to earth and deeply understanding creating a warm honest space where you can be yourself without feeling judged.
I have years of volunteering experience within the LGBTQ community, substance misuse and bereavement.
Hi, I’m Tammy. I work with people who are anxious, overwhelmed, feeling misunderstood or struggling with OCD. I offer a safe, compassionate space that is confidential and grounded in trust and genuine care. Together, we’ll explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are making you feel stuck. I will gently empower you to connect with and process difficult emotions so you can have a healthier relationship with yourself and the world around you. My approach is genuine, down to earth and deeply understanding creating a warm honest space where you can be yourself without feeling judged.
Experience working within the NHS, Addiction charity, Relate.
Do you find yourself grappling with relationship issues or navigating the complexities of having a narcissistic parent? Are you struggling to set boundaries and seeking clarity in your life and relationships? Imagine taking control of your life, shedding the weight of guilt, and envisioning healthy, fulfilling relationships? Imagine taking control of your life, shedding the weight of guilt, and envisioning healthy, fulfilling relationships. This is where Leanne steps in.
Experience working within the NHS, Addiction charity, Relate.
Do you find yourself grappling with relationship issues or navigating the complexities of having a narcissistic parent? Are you struggling to set boundaries and seeking clarity in your life and relationships? Imagine taking control of your life, shedding the weight of guilt, and envisioning healthy, fulfilling relationships? Imagine taking control of your life, shedding the weight of guilt, and envisioning healthy, fulfilling relationships. This is where Leanne steps in.
D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people.
I incorporate several therapeutic models to offer an idiosyncratic formulation catering to everyone’s therapeutic needs. These models include Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), CBT adapted for neurodiversity and Trauma focussed CBT.
D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people.
I incorporate several therapeutic models to offer an idiosyncratic formulation catering to everyone’s therapeutic needs. These models include Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), CBT adapted for neurodiversity and Trauma focussed CBT.
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I work with clients experiencing visual impairment or sight loss, chronic pain or illness, as well as those affected by addiction and low self-esteem.
Hi I’m Paula, a psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and founder of Keyhole Therapy. After 17 years as a secondary school teacher and Head of Department, I saw first‑hand how stress, burnout, and life’s pressures can leave people feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves. Today, I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what you’re carrying — whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, major life changes, or the emotional impact of sight loss. My work is gentle, person‑centred, and grounded in the belief that with the right support, you can find clarity, confidence,
I work with clients experiencing visual impairment or sight loss, chronic pain or illness, as well as those affected by addiction and low self-esteem.
Hi I’m Paula, a psychotherapeutic counsellor, hypnotherapist, and founder of Keyhole Therapy. After 17 years as a secondary school teacher and Head of Department, I saw first‑hand how stress, burnout, and life’s pressures can leave people feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves. Today, I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what you’re carrying — whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, major life changes, or the emotional impact of sight loss. My work is gentle, person‑centred, and grounded in the belief that with the right support, you can find clarity, confidence,
A few of these include trauma, difficult relationships, addictions, family issues, anxiety, depression and abuse (see below for more).
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I believe that today's problems can be rooted in lived experiences or past traumas. With careful excavation, they can be overcome when acknowledged in a confidential and safe environment and by building the therapeutic relationship within the room between you and I.
A few of these include trauma, difficult relationships, addictions, family issues, anxiety, depression and abuse (see below for more).
As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I believe that today's problems can be rooted in lived experiences or past traumas. With careful excavation, they can be overcome when acknowledged in a confidential and safe environment and by building the therapeutic relationship within the room between you and I.
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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.