Addiction Counselling in Cheltenham
I have supported individuals in their recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
What ever has bought you here, I believe reaching out can be one of the biggest hurdles. I'm so pleased you are taking these first steps to seek out help and support. Finding someone you trust is fundamental to the counselling process, which is why we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, developing a relationship that allows for a safe exploration of deeper issues. My hope is to help you cultivate self-compassion, and this begins with a greater understanding of your inner world. I am dedicated to collaborating with you to discover solutions that are tailored specifically to your needs.
I have supported individuals in their recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
What ever has bought you here, I believe reaching out can be one of the biggest hurdles. I'm so pleased you are taking these first steps to seek out help and support. Finding someone you trust is fundamental to the counselling process, which is why we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, developing a relationship that allows for a safe exploration of deeper issues. My hope is to help you cultivate self-compassion, and this begins with a greater understanding of your inner world. I am dedicated to collaborating with you to discover solutions that are tailored specifically to your needs.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, bereavement, anger, shame, guilt, stress, addiction, sexual problems or just that life is too much to cope with then I’m here to help.
I have trained in a broad range of counselling and psychotherapy methods including Emotional Therapeutic Counselling (ETC), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy and Sex Therapy. I believe in matching the therapeutic approach to the client as the client is the centre of the therapy.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, bereavement, anger, shame, guilt, stress, addiction, sexual problems or just that life is too much to cope with then I’m here to help.
I have trained in a broad range of counselling and psychotherapy methods including Emotional Therapeutic Counselling (ETC), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy and Sex Therapy. I believe in matching the therapeutic approach to the client as the client is the centre of the therapy.
I help clients facing addiction, trauma, or emotional dysregulation by providing a safe, supportive space for healing.
I’m here to support you in finding your own answers, at your own pace—there’s no time limit on this journey. Therapy is a gift, and while I offer a sliding scale for those who can afford it, please don’t let cost deter you from reaching out. We can discuss fees together during the consultation.
I help clients facing addiction, trauma, or emotional dysregulation by providing a safe, supportive space for healing.
I’m here to support you in finding your own answers, at your own pace—there’s no time limit on this journey. Therapy is a gift, and while I offer a sliding scale for those who can afford it, please don’t let cost deter you from reaching out. We can discuss fees together during the consultation.
I've worked with crisis intervention situations around substance addiction/ alcoholism.
Hello, I am a psychodynamic counsellor (MBACP). My training was accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council. I work with adults, either long or short term. I have practice rooms in Cheltenham and also work via online or telephone. I aim to help clients work through past traumas and to free individuals from long held anxieties so they can maintain better relationships and live a happier life. My sessions provide a safe, non-judgemental, welcoming space.
I've worked with crisis intervention situations around substance addiction/ alcoholism.
Hello, I am a psychodynamic counsellor (MBACP). My training was accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council. I work with adults, either long or short term. I have practice rooms in Cheltenham and also work via online or telephone. I aim to help clients work through past traumas and to free individuals from long held anxieties so they can maintain better relationships and live a happier life. My sessions provide a safe, non-judgemental, welcoming space.
Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship difficulties, I will support you in navigating these challenges in a non-judgemental, empathetic environment.
Hello, I’m Lara,
I am an integrative counsellor and incorporate both person-centred and psychodynamic techniques. The person-centred approach creates a nurturing environment for personal growth, much like providing a plant with the right conditions—soil, water, light, and nutrients—so it can thrive. Similarly, in therapy, we create a supportive space that allows you to grow and flourish.
The psychodynamic approach focuses on how unconscious thoughts and past experiences shape current feelings and behaviours. By understanding these influences, you can gain clarity, self-awareness, and a sense of control over your life.
Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, addiction, or relationship difficulties, I will support you in navigating these challenges in a non-judgemental, empathetic environment.
Hello, I’m Lara,
I am an integrative counsellor and incorporate both person-centred and psychodynamic techniques. The person-centred approach creates a nurturing environment for personal growth, much like providing a plant with the right conditions—soil, water, light, and nutrients—so it can thrive. Similarly, in therapy, we create a supportive space that allows you to grow and flourish.
The psychodynamic approach focuses on how unconscious thoughts and past experiences shape current feelings and behaviours. By understanding these influences, you can gain clarity, self-awareness, and a sense of control over your life.
Treatment issues include but are not limited to: Covid-19 related anxiety, Isolation, Low Self Esteem, Depression Anxiety, Addiction, Self Harm, Abuse, Sexuality, Relationships, Couples Counselling.
Over 15 years experience of working with couples and individuals. I am passionate about helping people achieve their greatest potential recognising their strengths and weaknesses; moving towards a life where they can thrive. Training: Professional Diploma in Counselling awarded by the University of the West of England. Registered member of the BACP. My Approach As an Integrative Counsellor is to work collaboratively with clients and draw on different approaches to try to match client/couple needs. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi.
Treatment issues include but are not limited to: Covid-19 related anxiety, Isolation, Low Self Esteem, Depression Anxiety, Addiction, Self Harm, Abuse, Sexuality, Relationships, Couples Counselling.
Over 15 years experience of working with couples and individuals. I am passionate about helping people achieve their greatest potential recognising their strengths and weaknesses; moving towards a life where they can thrive. Training: Professional Diploma in Counselling awarded by the University of the West of England. Registered member of the BACP. My Approach As an Integrative Counsellor is to work collaboratively with clients and draw on different approaches to try to match client/couple needs. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi.
I, like you, have had battles within my life journey, including addiction, a Suicide attempt, relationship breakdowns, grief, anxiety, and depression.
It takes great strength to acknowledge your struggle and even more strength to seek help.
Many people face challenges with their mental health and emotional well-being, and reaching out for counselling isn’t a sign of weakness but a powerful act of self-care.
I specialize as a counsellor in areas of anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and addictions.
I, like you, have had battles within my life journey, including addiction, a Suicide attempt, relationship breakdowns, grief, anxiety, and depression.
It takes great strength to acknowledge your struggle and even more strength to seek help.
Many people face challenges with their mental health and emotional well-being, and reaching out for counselling isn’t a sign of weakness but a powerful act of self-care.
I specialize as a counsellor in areas of anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and addictions.
Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you; this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns, our work may entail looking at the past or taking a more solution-focused approach. My approach assumes that the quality of our meeting is more important than any technique or theory I use and that different issues have meanings particular to the individual. Open communication is the key.
Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you; this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns, our work may entail looking at the past or taking a more solution-focused approach. My approach assumes that the quality of our meeting is more important than any technique or theory I use and that different issues have meanings particular to the individual. Open communication is the key.
Hi, Are you are looking for someone who will really listen to you without judgement? I am a fully qualified HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist. I provide a safe space to be heard, in a peacfeul haven in central Cheltenham. I offer Intergrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy for all kinds of distress, conflict or confusion. We all go through tough times when we need someone to tell our story to. Oftentimes, just sharing it, without fear of consequencies is all that is required to start a healing journey.
Hi, Are you are looking for someone who will really listen to you without judgement? I am a fully qualified HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist. I provide a safe space to be heard, in a peacfeul haven in central Cheltenham. I offer Intergrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy for all kinds of distress, conflict or confusion. We all go through tough times when we need someone to tell our story to. Oftentimes, just sharing it, without fear of consequencies is all that is required to start a healing journey.
Hi, I am Max ( Qualified Person Centred Therapist) and I know from my own experience, that life can sometimes be a struggle. Events and experiences can leave us feeling lost, isolated or directionless . At such times, reaching out for help can feel very difficult and it is important that your search leads you to someone you feel you can trust . Counselling is an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings ,which might be affecting many different areas of your life. With careful and empathic listening, I endeavour to support you in finding your own way through what is often too complex and difficult to manage alone.
Hi, I am Max ( Qualified Person Centred Therapist) and I know from my own experience, that life can sometimes be a struggle. Events and experiences can leave us feeling lost, isolated or directionless . At such times, reaching out for help can feel very difficult and it is important that your search leads you to someone you feel you can trust . Counselling is an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings ,which might be affecting many different areas of your life. With careful and empathic listening, I endeavour to support you in finding your own way through what is often too complex and difficult to manage alone.
I am passionate about helping people find their true potential. I believe each one of us has the power to clear away feelings from the past and as a result step into living our best possible lives. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you are free to talk about anything that is on your mind. Together we will shape this space so that it holds the power to influence the change you are hoping to see. Having felt the benefits myself first-hand. A unique personal insight gained from my own counselling coupled with years of comprehensive training has seen me successfully support numerous others through their own transformation.
I am passionate about helping people find their true potential. I believe each one of us has the power to clear away feelings from the past and as a result step into living our best possible lives. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you are free to talk about anything that is on your mind. Together we will shape this space so that it holds the power to influence the change you are hoping to see. Having felt the benefits myself first-hand. A unique personal insight gained from my own counselling coupled with years of comprehensive training has seen me successfully support numerous others through their own transformation.
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I can provide you with a warm, supportive, safe space which can allow you to explore any difficult issues you may be experiencing in your life. This could be emotional turmoil due to a life situation, or perhaps a traumatic event that has happened to you, causing feelings of overwhelm. I will always listen and endeavour to understand you, free from any judgement. Allowing you to share your story at your own pace. I have an integrative approach which means I draw upon different modalities of counselling through my experience and training. This will help me meet your needs in the best way I can whilst working with you.
I can provide you with a warm, supportive, safe space which can allow you to explore any difficult issues you may be experiencing in your life. This could be emotional turmoil due to a life situation, or perhaps a traumatic event that has happened to you, causing feelings of overwhelm. I will always listen and endeavour to understand you, free from any judgement. Allowing you to share your story at your own pace. I have an integrative approach which means I draw upon different modalities of counselling through my experience and training. This will help me meet your needs in the best way I can whilst working with you.
We all respond differently to the pressures and changes- you may be swinging from one emotion to another, or feeling numb and tired, or just can't think straight... We are all doing our best to cope, but maybe your normal ways of coping aren't working well enough at the moment? Or maybe you have turned to ways of coping that are unhelpful- like drinking too much ? I can help you find your feet and see what is important for you right now. I know how important it is to find a breathing space to process what is happening when you are living with chaos and uncertainty
We all respond differently to the pressures and changes- you may be swinging from one emotion to another, or feeling numb and tired, or just can't think straight... We are all doing our best to cope, but maybe your normal ways of coping aren't working well enough at the moment? Or maybe you have turned to ways of coping that are unhelpful- like drinking too much ? I can help you find your feet and see what is important for you right now. I know how important it is to find a breathing space to process what is happening when you are living with chaos and uncertainty
Do you ever feel that your life could be better? Maybe there is not enough satisfaction and joy in your life, maybe you feel stuck, perhaps because you have been unable to create the life you want, or because relationships, either at home or work, seem to repeat in unhelpful ways without resolution. Sometimes these circumstances can interact with anxiety, depression or other difficulties, causing an unhelpful spiral which leave you feeling even less able to make positive change. Contacting a therapist may feel difficult, but it can be the first step towards understanding the blocks preventing you from living the life you want.
Do you ever feel that your life could be better? Maybe there is not enough satisfaction and joy in your life, maybe you feel stuck, perhaps because you have been unable to create the life you want, or because relationships, either at home or work, seem to repeat in unhelpful ways without resolution. Sometimes these circumstances can interact with anxiety, depression or other difficulties, causing an unhelpful spiral which leave you feeling even less able to make positive change. Contacting a therapist may feel difficult, but it can be the first step towards understanding the blocks preventing you from living the life you want.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
Are you ready to to look beneath the label of your condition to what underlies it? Whether anxious, depressed, stressed, having difficulties in relationships, fighting addictions, suffering from trauma, underneath the label is a part of us that is vital and vulnerable, a part that is strong and protective and a part that is wise and kind. Working with these parts, with their needs, their perspectives and their strengths brings new wholeness. Anxiety is managed, depression is lifted, addictions are curbed, relationships and stress are better understood and managed.
Are you ready to to look beneath the label of your condition to what underlies it? Whether anxious, depressed, stressed, having difficulties in relationships, fighting addictions, suffering from trauma, underneath the label is a part of us that is vital and vulnerable, a part that is strong and protective and a part that is wise and kind. Working with these parts, with their needs, their perspectives and their strengths brings new wholeness. Anxiety is managed, depression is lifted, addictions are curbed, relationships and stress are better understood and managed.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
I am a Therapeutic Coach offering spiritually integrated, holistic supervision, therapy and coaching with an underlying focus on ADHD. I am passionate about raising awareness of neurodiversity within the workplace and supporting clients; adults & children to let go of the mask/shame and embrace their authenticity to thrive and find their tribe. I also enjoy supporting student counsellors and qualified therapists in their practice who may be neurodivergent or who are supporting neurodivergent clients. I am also a Cruse Bereavement Supervisor.
I am a Therapeutic Coach offering spiritually integrated, holistic supervision, therapy and coaching with an underlying focus on ADHD. I am passionate about raising awareness of neurodiversity within the workplace and supporting clients; adults & children to let go of the mask/shame and embrace their authenticity to thrive and find their tribe. I also enjoy supporting student counsellors and qualified therapists in their practice who may be neurodivergent or who are supporting neurodivergent clients. I am also a Cruse Bereavement Supervisor.
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think in new ways and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow change to happen.
Let's work together to figure out the next steps to feeling better: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs - in doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think in new ways and adapt in order to change a situation which isn’t working for you. Our task is to get in touch with feelings that can further open up your awareness, to allow change to happen.
I seek to offer you a warm non judgemental, safe space to think and talk about anything which may feel confusing, uncomfortable, painful, traumatic or distressing . You do not necessarily need to be at crisis point to benefit from counselling, you may simply be feeling more anxious, tearful, stressed or angry and wondering how to get back to what feels more normal for you.
I seek to offer you a warm non judgemental, safe space to think and talk about anything which may feel confusing, uncomfortable, painful, traumatic or distressing . You do not necessarily need to be at crisis point to benefit from counselling, you may simply be feeling more anxious, tearful, stressed or angry and wondering how to get back to what feels more normal for you.
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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.