Addiction Counselling in Chipping Norton

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Alison Hamley Psychological Services
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I work with a range of mental health problems and I have a specialism in treating eating disorders and addictive behaviours, including substance misuse.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, and a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist. I have over 25 years experience of working in mental health settings. In my practice, I provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space for clients to explore their difficulties and find solutions to their problems.
I work with a range of mental health problems and I have a specialism in treating eating disorders and addictive behaviours, including substance misuse.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, and a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist. I have over 25 years experience of working in mental health settings. In my practice, I provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space for clients to explore their difficulties and find solutions to their problems.
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Samantha Marcham
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Adolescents (11+) / Individuals or Couples / Relationships / Psychosexual / Trauma / Porn Addiction / Sex Addiction / Sexual Abuse / Boarding School Syndrome / Bereavement / Self-Esteem / Anxiety & Depression / Stress & Anger/ EMDR You can expect a friendly, down-to-earth experience with a no judgement.
Hello I am Sam (MBACP, COSRT, NCPS Acc) I see Couples, Individuals, and Young People (age 11+). I specialise in Relationships, Psychosexual Issues, and GSRD/LGBTQIA+. I deal with Trauma, PTSD, & offer EMDR therapy. Therapy can be either Face-to-Face, Online, or by Telephone. I am a qualified: Level 4 Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Level 5 Therapist trained to work with Young People age 11+. Level 7 Psychotherapist in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy.   EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for Trauma & PTSD.
Adolescents (11+) / Individuals or Couples / Relationships / Psychosexual / Trauma / Porn Addiction / Sex Addiction / Sexual Abuse / Boarding School Syndrome / Bereavement / Self-Esteem / Anxiety & Depression / Stress & Anger/ EMDR You can expect a friendly, down-to-earth experience with a no judgement.
Hello I am Sam (MBACP, COSRT, NCPS Acc) I see Couples, Individuals, and Young People (age 11+). I specialise in Relationships, Psychosexual Issues, and GSRD/LGBTQIA+. I deal with Trauma, PTSD, & offer EMDR therapy. Therapy can be either Face-to-Face, Online, or by Telephone. I am a qualified: Level 4 Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Level 5 Therapist trained to work with Young People age 11+. Level 7 Psychotherapist in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy.   EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for Trauma & PTSD.
01926 293463 View 01926 293463
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Charlotte Harris Warner
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Couple and Individual Therapy for Adults. I believe therapy shouldstrive to be skillful, diligent and sensitive. Holding the line between a keen focus on the important issues without lacking warmth and compassion is an art I have developed over the 22 years I have worked with people suffering with many forms of distress. Our work will be determined by the changes you wish to effect in your life and the pace that feels safest to you.
Couple and Individual Therapy for Adults. I believe therapy shouldstrive to be skillful, diligent and sensitive. Holding the line between a keen focus on the important issues without lacking warmth and compassion is an art I have developed over the 22 years I have worked with people suffering with many forms of distress. Our work will be determined by the changes you wish to effect in your life and the pace that feels safest to you.
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Henrietta Ray
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Do you look as though you're coping on the outside, while feeling exhausted and overwhelmed on the inside? Do you tend to keep going, overthink everything, put everyone else first and try harder than most people realise? From the outside, you seem capable, yet you're wondering why life feels so much harder for you than it seems to for everyone else. Perhaps food has become a way of coping with feelings that are difficult to name or understand. Perhaps you're beginning to wonder whether ADHD and/or autism might explain experiences you've struggled to make sense of for years.
Do you look as though you're coping on the outside, while feeling exhausted and overwhelmed on the inside? Do you tend to keep going, overthink everything, put everyone else first and try harder than most people realise? From the outside, you seem capable, yet you're wondering why life feels so much harder for you than it seems to for everyone else. Perhaps food has become a way of coping with feelings that are difficult to name or understand. Perhaps you're beginning to wonder whether ADHD and/or autism might explain experiences you've struggled to make sense of for years.
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Hannah Louise Wessel
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you finding life a struggle? Do you feel stuck, or disconnected from yourself? I invite you to take a breath and listen in. What do you need right now? When was the last time someone really listened to you with calm, warm acceptance, without judgement, and with curiosity and kindness? I offer a safe, welcoming space where we can explore together the way in which you relate to yourself and others. As a senior student in Core Process Psychotherapy, I use gentle embodied mindfulness and presence to help you relate to yourself in a new way, to come into relationship with the whole of yourself with kindness and curiosity.
Are you finding life a struggle? Do you feel stuck, or disconnected from yourself? I invite you to take a breath and listen in. What do you need right now? When was the last time someone really listened to you with calm, warm acceptance, without judgement, and with curiosity and kindness? I offer a safe, welcoming space where we can explore together the way in which you relate to yourself and others. As a senior student in Core Process Psychotherapy, I use gentle embodied mindfulness and presence to help you relate to yourself in a new way, to come into relationship with the whole of yourself with kindness and curiosity.
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Elizabeth Cappetta
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile page. I am a Psychotherapist and Registered Nutritional Therapist with 23 years experience. I am very passionate about helping people and feel very fortunate and privileged to do this kind of work. I offer a very friendly service, as I appreciate it can be a huge step to contact a therapist for the first time. Although I have over the years worked with all kinds of issues, I feel drawn to work in the areas of relationships, stress and depression.I also worked in the corporate world for many years and so have lots of experience of dealing with stress and the pressures of life in this arena.
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile page. I am a Psychotherapist and Registered Nutritional Therapist with 23 years experience. I am very passionate about helping people and feel very fortunate and privileged to do this kind of work. I offer a very friendly service, as I appreciate it can be a huge step to contact a therapist for the first time. Although I have over the years worked with all kinds of issues, I feel drawn to work in the areas of relationships, stress and depression.I also worked in the corporate world for many years and so have lots of experience of dealing with stress and the pressures of life in this arena.
01372 677045 View 01372 677045
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Rose Tyler
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and welcome to my profile page. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to talk to friends and relatives about how you're feeling; I offer a non-judgmental, confidential space in which you can explore your experiences and discuss problems and difficulties. Let's find a way forward together.
Hello and welcome to my profile page. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to talk to friends and relatives about how you're feeling; I offer a non-judgmental, confidential space in which you can explore your experiences and discuss problems and difficulties. Let's find a way forward together.
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Amalia Knight
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many people come to counselling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by thoughts and emotions they can’t seem to shift. My ideal client is someone who longs for relief and clarity—whether they’re dealing with anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or a sense that life has lost direction. They want a safe, confidential space where they can say the things they don’t feel able to say anywhere else. More than anything, they want to feel understood and supported without judgement.
Many people come to counselling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by thoughts and emotions they can’t seem to shift. My ideal client is someone who longs for relief and clarity—whether they’re dealing with anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or a sense that life has lost direction. They want a safe, confidential space where they can say the things they don’t feel able to say anywhere else. More than anything, they want to feel understood and supported without judgement.
01386 573178 View 01386 573178
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Kate O'Donnell
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself. Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself. Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
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Paul Masters
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome. Making the decision to begin therapy or counselling can be anxiety provoking. It is important, therefore, to find the right therapist or counsellor for you, as this is a vital element of the psychotherapeutic process. Finding a therapist or counsellor you feel safe with and with whom you have a sense of connection will enable you to explore the issues you are experiencing. People of all ethnicities and social backgrounds seek therapy for a plethora of reasons, and I welcome patients whatever their culture, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender.
Hello and welcome. Making the decision to begin therapy or counselling can be anxiety provoking. It is important, therefore, to find the right therapist or counsellor for you, as this is a vital element of the psychotherapeutic process. Finding a therapist or counsellor you feel safe with and with whom you have a sense of connection will enable you to explore the issues you are experiencing. People of all ethnicities and social backgrounds seek therapy for a plethora of reasons, and I welcome patients whatever their culture, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender.
020 3962 1621 View 020 3962 1621

More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Janette Rankine
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Serves Area
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.
01242 384074 View 01242 384074
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Richard Phalp
Counsellor, MBACP
Your well-being and resilience are my priority. I’m happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve.
Your well-being and resilience are my priority. I’m happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve.
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Jay Singh Sandher
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a person centred therapist with over six years of experience, my areas of interest and speciality are drug and alcohol addiction and dependance, bereavement and loss, mental health, icluding PTSD, anxiety and depression amongst other specific areas of mental health.
My areas of main interest are addictions relating to drug and alcohol and the impact it has on you life, mental health including PTSD, anxiety and stress related issues along with low mood and and depression. I also offer bereavement counselling relating to loss and grieve and terminal illness. Contact me for areas of mental health I practice.
I am a person centred therapist with over six years of experience, my areas of interest and speciality are drug and alcohol addiction and dependance, bereavement and loss, mental health, icluding PTSD, anxiety and depression amongst other specific areas of mental health.
My areas of main interest are addictions relating to drug and alcohol and the impact it has on you life, mental health including PTSD, anxiety and stress related issues along with low mood and and depression. I also offer bereavement counselling relating to loss and grieve and terminal illness. Contact me for areas of mental health I practice.
01926 895694 View 01926 895694
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Alex Newman
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
For some people, this shows up in patterns like addiction, feeling disconnected, or coping in ways that no longer feel helpful.
I help people struggling with addiction, anxiety, anger, or overwhelming emotions. Drawing on my NHS and addictiom rehab experience, I use DBT, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies to explore underlying issues, process emotions, and build confidence, balance, and healthier ways of coping.
For some people, this shows up in patterns like addiction, feeling disconnected, or coping in ways that no longer feel helpful.
I help people struggling with addiction, anxiety, anger, or overwhelming emotions. Drawing on my NHS and addictiom rehab experience, I use DBT, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies to explore underlying issues, process emotions, and build confidence, balance, and healthier ways of coping.
01527 911220 View 01527 911220
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Promis Clinics
Verified Verified
Serves Area
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
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I support those navigating complex or developmental trauma, PTSD, dissociation, suicidality, self-harm, addiction, BPD/EUPD, anxiety, depression, relational distress, or practitioner burnout.
I work with adults, young people, and practitioners navigating a wide range of issues — from complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and dissociation, to anxiety, low mood, or a general sense of being lost or disconnected. You may be managing a diagnosis such as BPD/EUPD, or looking for more regulation, clarity, or reconnection. I offer one-off consultations, structured blocks, open-ended work, monthly packages and intensives. Together we’ll build a therapeutic path that fits your circumstances, drawing on tailored psychological approaches, naturopathy, and body-based care.
I support those navigating complex or developmental trauma, PTSD, dissociation, suicidality, self-harm, addiction, BPD/EUPD, anxiety, depression, relational distress, or practitioner burnout.
I work with adults, young people, and practitioners navigating a wide range of issues — from complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and dissociation, to anxiety, low mood, or a general sense of being lost or disconnected. You may be managing a diagnosis such as BPD/EUPD, or looking for more regulation, clarity, or reconnection. I offer one-off consultations, structured blocks, open-ended work, monthly packages and intensives. Together we’ll build a therapeutic path that fits your circumstances, drawing on tailored psychological approaches, naturopathy, and body-based care.
07588 695348 View 07588 695348
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Kazia Tyszka
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Finding the right therapist plays a crucial role in how successful therapy can be, so I encourage you to make that first step either by phone, text or email to see if I am the right fit for you.
Finding the right therapist plays a crucial role in how successful therapy can be, so I encourage you to make that first step either by phone, text or email to see if I am the right fit for you.
01342 645407 View 01342 645407
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David Pringle
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hello, my name is David and I am an experienced therapist offering a safe, non-judgmental space to work through whatever it is that is troubling you. However big or small your problems may seem, you deserve to be listened to, and talking to a professional who is outside of your social and family circle can be an effective way of exploring your thoughts and feelings in a safe and respectful environment. If you are feeling stuck in your life and are experiencing low moods, anxiety or self-worth issues, please get in touch so we can get to work on making a positive change.
Hello, my name is David and I am an experienced therapist offering a safe, non-judgmental space to work through whatever it is that is troubling you. However big or small your problems may seem, you deserve to be listened to, and talking to a professional who is outside of your social and family circle can be an effective way of exploring your thoughts and feelings in a safe and respectful environment. If you are feeling stuck in your life and are experiencing low moods, anxiety or self-worth issues, please get in touch so we can get to work on making a positive change.
020 4538 0333 View 020 4538 0333
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Matthew Pritchard
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Or we turn to drink or drugs.
My practice is rooted in Psychosynthesis - a psychology of hope that explores both your wounding and your potential. I work at an addiction centre and understand recovery as discovering who you are and who you can become, not just abstinence. Whether struggling with addiction, loss of purpose, or a crisis of meaning - I can help you find your way forward.
Or we turn to drink or drugs.
My practice is rooted in Psychosynthesis - a psychology of hope that explores both your wounding and your potential. I work at an addiction centre and understand recovery as discovering who you are and who you can become, not just abstinence. Whether struggling with addiction, loss of purpose, or a crisis of meaning - I can help you find your way forward.
020 3912 8148 View 020 3912 8148
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Julian Reid Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I offer brief or long-term therapy to clients from all walks of life, supporting a wide range of issues including: addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, anger, relationships, identity crisis, life changes, self-esteem, stress, and loss of confidence.
Some people come to therapy with a specific ‘presenting issue’ that they wish to discuss, explore and resolve. Others are not so sure what it is that troubles them - but they do know that change of some sort is vital, and they would like that change to occur sooner rather than later. Some people come to therapy with great enthusiasm. Others (particularly those who see themselves as ‘fighters’ or ‘succeeders’) might feel embarrassed at the prospect of admitting their stuckness. Whatever your current life situation, allow me to reassure you that change is not only possible, but can often occur in just a few sessions.
I offer brief or long-term therapy to clients from all walks of life, supporting a wide range of issues including: addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, anger, relationships, identity crisis, life changes, self-esteem, stress, and loss of confidence.
Some people come to therapy with a specific ‘presenting issue’ that they wish to discuss, explore and resolve. Others are not so sure what it is that troubles them - but they do know that change of some sort is vital, and they would like that change to occur sooner rather than later. Some people come to therapy with great enthusiasm. Others (particularly those who see themselves as ‘fighters’ or ‘succeeders’) might feel embarrassed at the prospect of admitting their stuckness. Whatever your current life situation, allow me to reassure you that change is not only possible, but can often occur in just a few sessions.
01235 421414 View 01235 421414
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.