Addiction Counselling in Coventry
I have supported individuals in managing their relationships with alcohol and substance use, and I have also worked with survivors of sexual abuse.
I focus on the connection between the body and emotions. In my practice, I can offer auricular acupuncture to support overall well-being.
My approach is person-centred, integrative. I understand that various approaches can be confusing, but I have provided a brief statement below on how I work.
My approach holds the belief that each individual knows themselves best and has the potential for personal growth.
This growth is supported by our relationship and the environment we create together, where we begin to explore and challenge beliefs, attitudes and behaviours towards self and your relationships with others and the world.
I have supported individuals in managing their relationships with alcohol and substance use, and I have also worked with survivors of sexual abuse.
I focus on the connection between the body and emotions. In my practice, I can offer auricular acupuncture to support overall well-being.
My approach is person-centred, integrative. I understand that various approaches can be confusing, but I have provided a brief statement below on how I work.
My approach holds the belief that each individual knows themselves best and has the potential for personal growth.
This growth is supported by our relationship and the environment we create together, where we begin to explore and challenge beliefs, attitudes and behaviours towards self and your relationships with others and the world.
I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.
I have been working therapeutically with individuals and groups for 10 years. My experience within this has been focused on many issues such as loss, anxiety, relationships, work related stress, shame, addictions, abandonment and issues of a sexual nature. Currently, I manage a private clinic for adults with addiction issues/Impulse Control Disorders.
I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.
I have been working therapeutically with individuals and groups for 10 years. My experience within this has been focused on many issues such as loss, anxiety, relationships, work related stress, shame, addictions, abandonment and issues of a sexual nature. Currently, I manage a private clinic for adults with addiction issues/Impulse Control Disorders.
I’m a qualified Addiction Counsellor with vast experience working with substance misuse and behavioural addictions in various different settings.
I offer integrative, evidence based addiction counselling methods including - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person Centred Counselling, Relapse Prevention, 12 Step facilitation and interpersonal attachment work around relationships and communication.
I’m a qualified Addiction Counsellor with vast experience working with substance misuse and behavioural addictions in various different settings.
I offer integrative, evidence based addiction counselling methods including - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person Centred Counselling, Relapse Prevention, 12 Step facilitation and interpersonal attachment work around relationships and communication.
You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.
You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I offer tailored, evidence-based therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, low self esteem or simply looking to grow and thrive.
Offering the best in therapy modalities
I use an integrative approach, drawing from a wide range of therapies to best suit your unique needs, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centred Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Solution-Focused Therapy
And more…
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I offer tailored, evidence-based therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, low self esteem or simply looking to grow and thrive.
Offering the best in therapy modalities
I use an integrative approach, drawing from a wide range of therapies to best suit your unique needs, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centred Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Solution-Focused Therapy
And more…
I have extended training in Systemic and family therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, forensic psychology and criminology (MSc), educational psychology and dyslexia, eating disorders counselling, sex and porn addiction.
I have experience in the following areas: Couple counselling, Eating disorders - disordered eating, Obesity and Nutrition, Binge eating, Child therapy, DBT – Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Addictions, Depression, Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Gender and Identity issues Bereavement and loss
I have extended training in Systemic and family therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, forensic psychology and criminology (MSc), educational psychology and dyslexia, eating disorders counselling, sex and porn addiction.
I have experience in the following areas: Couple counselling, Eating disorders - disordered eating, Obesity and Nutrition, Binge eating, Child therapy, DBT – Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Addictions, Depression, Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Gender and Identity issues Bereavement and loss
I understand that considering to approach someone to discuss private and intimate matters is not easy, but this can be life changing. Experiencing emotional difficulties that affect your moods and behaviour are more common than you think. This can significantly impact a wide range of aspects in your day-to-day life and relationships. Therapy is often an effective way to reach a better understanding of yourself and the causes of your emotional discomfort. It may also help you to find the best way forward to overcome challenges and move on to experience meaningful life improvements simultaneously alleviating pressures and stress.
I understand that considering to approach someone to discuss private and intimate matters is not easy, but this can be life changing. Experiencing emotional difficulties that affect your moods and behaviour are more common than you think. This can significantly impact a wide range of aspects in your day-to-day life and relationships. Therapy is often an effective way to reach a better understanding of yourself and the causes of your emotional discomfort. It may also help you to find the best way forward to overcome challenges and move on to experience meaningful life improvements simultaneously alleviating pressures and stress.
I am a qualified Counsellor, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner, and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner with experience supporting children, young people, and adults through sexual trauma and complex mental health issues.
I work integratively, adapting a person-centred approach to suit each individual’s needs, often blending creative methods or psychoeducation to support understanding and healing.
My aim is to help clients connect mind, body, and soul, fostering greater self-awareness and emotional balance.
I am a qualified Counsellor, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner, and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner with experience supporting children, young people, and adults through sexual trauma and complex mental health issues.
I work integratively, adapting a person-centred approach to suit each individual’s needs, often blending creative methods or psychoeducation to support understanding and healing.
My aim is to help clients connect mind, body, and soul, fostering greater self-awareness and emotional balance.
Are you feeling really low and depressed and anxious but don't know why? You are stuck and do not know how to overcome this feeling....Thinking about counselling can be quite daunting and not knowing what to expect can be quite frightening.
Are you feeling really low and depressed and anxious but don't know why? You are stuck and do not know how to overcome this feeling....Thinking about counselling can be quite daunting and not knowing what to expect can be quite frightening.
Seeking support can be a daunting prospect but so is living a life full of anxiety and overwhelm.
I work in a sensitive and compassionate manner, offering a safe therapeutic space, free from judgement for you to explore life's difficulties at a pace which best suits you.
Together we will make sense of what you are thinking and feeling, increasing your capacity to sit with distress, how to heal, move forward and make positive change to live a more fulfilled life.
I am very happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Seeking support can be a daunting prospect but so is living a life full of anxiety and overwhelm.
I work in a sensitive and compassionate manner, offering a safe therapeutic space, free from judgement for you to explore life's difficulties at a pace which best suits you.
Together we will make sense of what you are thinking and feeling, increasing your capacity to sit with distress, how to heal, move forward and make positive change to live a more fulfilled life.
I am very happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.
People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.
I'm an Independent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor specialising in trauma informed approaches. I qualified as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at the University of Warwick - MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling with accreditation. I use relational and attachment process in our therapeutic relationship to support your plans for self understanding and change. I hold experience as a generalist counsellor, but specialise in sexual trauma counselling. I worked previously in a rape and sexual assault counselling service. This included working with adults who experienced sexual abuse as children or rape and sexual assault in adulthood.
I'm an Independent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor specialising in trauma informed approaches. I qualified as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at the University of Warwick - MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling with accreditation. I use relational and attachment process in our therapeutic relationship to support your plans for self understanding and change. I hold experience as a generalist counsellor, but specialise in sexual trauma counselling. I worked previously in a rape and sexual assault counselling service. This included working with adults who experienced sexual abuse as children or rape and sexual assault in adulthood.
If you are experiencing addiction or compulsions that are impacting on your life, or those around you, counselling can help you to discover and address the roots of that and to make changes that improve your wellbeing and sense of control.
Most addictions can be traced to originally being a solution to some form of earlier problem - a solution that has then gone wrong and become a problem in itself.
We can explore where that started and work on alternative ways of coping/managing that gives you back control of your life.
If you are experiencing addiction or compulsions that are impacting on your life, or those around you, counselling can help you to discover and address the roots of that and to make changes that improve your wellbeing and sense of control.
Most addictions can be traced to originally being a solution to some form of earlier problem - a solution that has then gone wrong and become a problem in itself.
We can explore where that started and work on alternative ways of coping/managing that gives you back control of your life.
A warm welcome to you! I'm Jo and I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist with a wealth of experience in providing support to clients with a range of difficulties and concerns from relationship difficulties to anxiety, low self-esteem and work related issues to name a few! Whatever your struggle may be, the good news is you’ve taken the first step in making a positive change, and that is why you are currently reading these very words - you are considering counselling and although that may seem scary right now it also may be the best decision you ever made. (I offer an initial free 30 minute online consultation to all new clients)
A warm welcome to you! I'm Jo and I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist with a wealth of experience in providing support to clients with a range of difficulties and concerns from relationship difficulties to anxiety, low self-esteem and work related issues to name a few! Whatever your struggle may be, the good news is you’ve taken the first step in making a positive change, and that is why you are currently reading these very words - you are considering counselling and although that may seem scary right now it also may be the best decision you ever made. (I offer an initial free 30 minute online consultation to all new clients)
I am Jo. I am an accredited and experienced UKCP integrative psychotherapist and counsellor (SCoPEd Band C). Inclusivity and individuality are key aspects of my work as I recognise that everyone is a unique individual who has been on a journey and deserves to be heard. I offer a safe and confidential space where I will listen to you with warm compassion, curiosity and kindness as you share your experiences at your own pace.
I am Jo. I am an accredited and experienced UKCP integrative psychotherapist and counsellor (SCoPEd Band C). Inclusivity and individuality are key aspects of my work as I recognise that everyone is a unique individual who has been on a journey and deserves to be heard. I offer a safe and confidential space where I will listen to you with warm compassion, curiosity and kindness as you share your experiences at your own pace.
As an experienced qualified counsellor, I am passionate about establishing a professional therapeutic relationship. I feel this connection enables us to build trust and work collaboratively to explore the difficulties you may be experiencing. A fundamental component of my work is to support clients to find inner peace and balance in life. Also to explore your current situation, find acceptance and bring about meaningful change. Through a process of growth, self-awareness and self-discovery together we can achieve your goals.
As an experienced qualified counsellor, I am passionate about establishing a professional therapeutic relationship. I feel this connection enables us to build trust and work collaboratively to explore the difficulties you may be experiencing. A fundamental component of my work is to support clients to find inner peace and balance in life. Also to explore your current situation, find acceptance and bring about meaningful change. Through a process of growth, self-awareness and self-discovery together we can achieve your goals.
As a pluralistic therapist, no single therapeutic approach holds all the answers. My practice is built on the fundamental understanding that each person's journey is unique, requiring a tailored approach that draws from diverse therapeutic traditions and techniques.
I work collaboratively with you to find the methods that resonate most deeply with your experiences, values, and goals. Rather than fitting clients into predetermined models, I adapt my approach to honour your individual story and needs.
As a pluralistic therapist, no single therapeutic approach holds all the answers. My practice is built on the fundamental understanding that each person's journey is unique, requiring a tailored approach that draws from diverse therapeutic traditions and techniques.
I work collaboratively with you to find the methods that resonate most deeply with your experiences, values, and goals. Rather than fitting clients into predetermined models, I adapt my approach to honour your individual story and needs.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I understand that seeking counselling can be difficult as well as the importance of finding the right counsellor. I offer a safe and accepting space to explore the issues which may be impacting on you. I am an experienced Person-Centred Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and EMDR Therapist who has over 21 years experience of working with individuals from the age of 18 years. I also integrate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy into my practice.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I understand that seeking counselling can be difficult as well as the importance of finding the right counsellor. I offer a safe and accepting space to explore the issues which may be impacting on you. I am an experienced Person-Centred Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and EMDR Therapist who has over 21 years experience of working with individuals from the age of 18 years. I also integrate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy into my practice.
I am a very warm and caring person with a wealth of experience in the health and well-being industry. For 28 years I have provided counselling support to individuals from different ethnic backgrounds and social groups struggling with an array of difficulties. I am an unbiased, great listener and you can feel comfortable sharing the most sensitive information knowing no judgement will be passed. My goal is to help empower individuals to unlock their inner potential and facilitate a new found love for life!
I am a very warm and caring person with a wealth of experience in the health and well-being industry. For 28 years I have provided counselling support to individuals from different ethnic backgrounds and social groups struggling with an array of difficulties. I am an unbiased, great listener and you can feel comfortable sharing the most sensitive information knowing no judgement will be passed. My goal is to help empower individuals to unlock their inner potential and facilitate a new found love for life!
Psychotherapy helps the person with relationships, roles, perceptions, beliefs and other struggles within the self. There are times in life when it can be hard to cope with difficult situations and challenging problems. Psychotherapy can provide a therapeutic encounter where together we can make sense of unwanted feelings and thoughts. Symptoms can be understood as manifestations of distress and their meanings can be explored together with care and respect. The aim is to make life happier, easier to live and invite creativity and growth in the person.
Psychotherapy helps the person with relationships, roles, perceptions, beliefs and other struggles within the self. There are times in life when it can be hard to cope with difficult situations and challenging problems. Psychotherapy can provide a therapeutic encounter where together we can make sense of unwanted feelings and thoughts. Symptoms can be understood as manifestations of distress and their meanings can be explored together with care and respect. The aim is to make life happier, easier to live and invite creativity and growth in the person.
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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.