Addiction Counselling in Darwen

Rebecca Bullen
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I have previous experience of working with many different issues, some examples are; anxiety and depression, addiction, relationship troubles, anger issues, trauma, bereavement, self harm and abuse.
Hello, welcome to my page. My name is Rebecca Bullen. Founder & Clinical Director of The Wellness Hub . I am a fully qualified Counsellor with over 16 years experience of working with Children, Young people and adults who have faced many different mental health difficulties. In our lifetime, we will all experience difficult and challenging times where we feel we need that extra support, and sometimes do not feel comfortable to share our feelings with those closest to us. It can often be difficult to share our thoughts and feelings with our loved ones and that's where I can help. I specialise in working with couples & families.
I have previous experience of working with many different issues, some examples are; anxiety and depression, addiction, relationship troubles, anger issues, trauma, bereavement, self harm and abuse.
Hello, welcome to my page. My name is Rebecca Bullen. Founder & Clinical Director of The Wellness Hub . I am a fully qualified Counsellor with over 16 years experience of working with Children, Young people and adults who have faced many different mental health difficulties. In our lifetime, we will all experience difficult and challenging times where we feel we need that extra support, and sometimes do not feel comfortable to share our feelings with those closest to us. It can often be difficult to share our thoughts and feelings with our loved ones and that's where I can help. I specialise in working with couples & families.
01254 786718 View 01254 786718
CB Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or just the weight of everyday life? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for people of all ages and backgrounds to begin healing. Whether you're facing long-standing trauma or recent emotional struggles, I’m here to support you. With years of experience in mental health support, I work with a wide range of conditions and tailor therapy to meet your unique needs. You deserve to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, or just the weight of everyday life? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for people of all ages and backgrounds to begin healing. Whether you're facing long-standing trauma or recent emotional struggles, I’m here to support you. With years of experience in mental health support, I work with a wide range of conditions and tailor therapy to meet your unique needs. You deserve to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
07533 153219 View 07533 153219
Patrick Doyle
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions.
I am highly adept in the application of: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Integrative Psychotherapy, Psychosocial Interventions (PSI), and Schema Focussed Therapy (SFT) and CBT-based therapies. I am also an author and originator of several treatment programmes and interventions for a range of diagnoses and addictions.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions.
I am highly adept in the application of: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Integrative Psychotherapy, Psychosocial Interventions (PSI), and Schema Focussed Therapy (SFT) and CBT-based therapies. I am also an author and originator of several treatment programmes and interventions for a range of diagnoses and addictions.
01282 526728 View 01282 526728
Sam Morris
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello! My name is Sam. I am a Counsellor delivering one to one and couples counselling sessions from rooms in Burnley and Blackburn. I am able to offer you choice and flexibility when choosing counselling sessions. By reading my profile you have taken the first step in focusing on what you need. The next step is finding a safe confidential space to talk and share, I offer this opportunity where you can bring your worries, experiences and challenges and be heard. What is going on for you? what would you like to achieve? I will be with you when you are finding your goals and when you take the step in identifying how to reach them.
Hello! My name is Sam. I am a Counsellor delivering one to one and couples counselling sessions from rooms in Burnley and Blackburn. I am able to offer you choice and flexibility when choosing counselling sessions. By reading my profile you have taken the first step in focusing on what you need. The next step is finding a safe confidential space to talk and share, I offer this opportunity where you can bring your worries, experiences and challenges and be heard. What is going on for you? what would you like to achieve? I will be with you when you are finding your goals and when you take the step in identifying how to reach them.
01282 526851 View 01282 526851
Uzma Ahmed
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide counselling to individuals with complex requirements as a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist. I have expertise working with clients who have a variety of issues, including self-harm, depression, anxiety and loss, relationship issues and breakups, PTSD, Autism, attachment issues, and child abuse. I have experience working with people who are also recovering addicts. Providing counselling in Urdu and Punjabi to clients has been my area of expertise, as I am a multilingual therapist.
I provide counselling to individuals with complex requirements as a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist. I have expertise working with clients who have a variety of issues, including self-harm, depression, anxiety and loss, relationship issues and breakups, PTSD, Autism, attachment issues, and child abuse. I have experience working with people who are also recovering addicts. Providing counselling in Urdu and Punjabi to clients has been my area of expertise, as I am a multilingual therapist.
01254 964028 View 01254 964028

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Jacqueline Christie
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I also have extensive experience supporting people in addiction recovery and those navigating the connection between undiagnosed ADHD or Autism and EUPD/BPD.
My specialties are working with people with BPD and EUPD, including those who suspect their emotional difficulties may be connected to undiagnosed ADHD or Autism. I also support people experiencing intense emotions, unstable or broken relationships, low self worth and addiction. My structured programme includes DBT skills to help you regulate your emotions
I also have extensive experience supporting people in addiction recovery and those navigating the connection between undiagnosed ADHD or Autism and EUPD/BPD.
My specialties are working with people with BPD and EUPD, including those who suspect their emotional difficulties may be connected to undiagnosed ADHD or Autism. I also support people experiencing intense emotions, unstable or broken relationships, low self worth and addiction. My structured programme includes DBT skills to help you regulate your emotions
01257 448244 View 01257 448244
Kat Friel
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Online Only
I support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, shame, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity questions, neurodivergence, addiction and life transitions.
I offer online counselling for adults, with a particular interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent adults, and people exploring identity, relationships and life experiences that may not fit traditional expectations. My approach is primarily person-centred and trauma-informed. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected and understood. Together, we can explore your experiences, patterns and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can better understand yourself, develop self-compassion and explore what matters most to you.
I support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, shame, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity questions, neurodivergence, addiction and life transitions.
I offer online counselling for adults, with a particular interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent adults, and people exploring identity, relationships and life experiences that may not fit traditional expectations. My approach is primarily person-centred and trauma-informed. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected and understood. Together, we can explore your experiences, patterns and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can better understand yourself, develop self-compassion and explore what matters most to you.
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Kerri Nicholls Sunrise Recovery
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I use an integrative approach to help you develop an awareness of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and we will explore the root cause of your addiction, what drives your urges and how you can manage these.
Hi, my name is Kerri, I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). You may have found my page and be feeling many different emotions, this is normal. You might be feeling lost, hopeless or at a crossroads in your life and not sure where to turn. You may feel overwhelmed with day-to-day life, anxious or depressed and would like someone to truly hear and understand you. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.
I use an integrative approach to help you develop an awareness of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and we will explore the root cause of your addiction, what drives your urges and how you can manage these.
Hi, my name is Kerri, I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). You may have found my page and be feeling many different emotions, this is normal. You might be feeling lost, hopeless or at a crossroads in your life and not sure where to turn. You may feel overwhelmed with day-to-day life, anxious or depressed and would like someone to truly hear and understand you. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.
01237 879596 View 01237 879596
Claudia Popescu
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Runcorn WA7
I work with individuals who would like space to reflect on their experiences, including trauma, loss, addiction, and other life challenges.
My approach is relational and grounded in person-centred principles. I offer a consistent and confidential space, working collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you. Alongside my clinical training, my work within substance use services has deepened my understanding of complexity, recovery and the importance of compassion and safety.
I work with individuals who would like space to reflect on their experiences, including trauma, loss, addiction, and other life challenges.
My approach is relational and grounded in person-centred principles. I offer a consistent and confidential space, working collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you. Alongside my clinical training, my work within substance use services has deepened my understanding of complexity, recovery and the importance of compassion and safety.
01925 239358 View 01925 239358
Simon Burgess
Counsellor, BACP
I specialise in Addiction.
Every addiction has a cause or a barrier to recovery. It’s not an incurable disease. We will find out where your addictive behaviour comes from and we’ll build a plan to end it. Rehab, residential and 12-step programmes fail 85% of people suffering addiction in the first year. My approach is tracking at over 75% effective
I specialise in Addiction.
Every addiction has a cause or a barrier to recovery. It’s not an incurable disease. We will find out where your addictive behaviour comes from and we’ll build a plan to end it. Rehab, residential and 12-step programmes fail 85% of people suffering addiction in the first year. My approach is tracking at over 75% effective
020 3962 1751 View 020 3962 1751
Toni Ashton
Counsellor, BACP
I work with clients and couples who have experienced different types of trauma from single incidents ie accident, loss and addiction, through to historical abuse, and everything else between.
Every journey starts with a single step. Are you ready to start the journey to a more fulfilled and peaceful life? Accrington Counselling offers you a non-judgemental and confidential place to explore and resolve present and past traumas and challenges. Maybe you feel tired of reliving experiences or challenges from throughout your life? Maybe you would like to end the cycle of unhealthy behaviours and learn to understand there meanings? We all have life struggles at times and for many having somebody to hold a safe space and walk with them through that journey can be the key. Are you ready to take the first step on your journey?
I work with clients and couples who have experienced different types of trauma from single incidents ie accident, loss and addiction, through to historical abuse, and everything else between.
Every journey starts with a single step. Are you ready to start the journey to a more fulfilled and peaceful life? Accrington Counselling offers you a non-judgemental and confidential place to explore and resolve present and past traumas and challenges. Maybe you feel tired of reliving experiences or challenges from throughout your life? Maybe you would like to end the cycle of unhealthy behaviours and learn to understand there meanings? We all have life struggles at times and for many having somebody to hold a safe space and walk with them through that journey can be the key. Are you ready to take the first step on your journey?
01254 786645 View 01254 786645
Denise Hare
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I offer talking therapy in a confidential, safe and relaxing environment. It may be easier to talk about personal issues, in an alternative place, with someone who is not involved and is totally non-judgemental. Counselling is my passion! I believe we were born to be real...not perfect. My belief in the process, how it works and in particular how the working alliance can help you to move forward never stops.
I offer talking therapy in a confidential, safe and relaxing environment. It may be easier to talk about personal issues, in an alternative place, with someone who is not involved and is totally non-judgemental. Counselling is my passion! I believe we were born to be real...not perfect. My belief in the process, how it works and in particular how the working alliance can help you to move forward never stops.
01695 302058 View 01695 302058
Daniel Easton
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I can help with many issues including; Family and relationship issues, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss Purpose, direction and motivation Addictions, Moderate mental health concerns Difficult and undesirable behaviour's Issues around Christian faith and spirituality .
After years of experience, I have learned we all fall, we all rise, we all make mistakes. But through it all we can still find happiness and fulfilment. It's there, right inside us. We just sometimes need a little help in discovering it.
I can help with many issues including; Family and relationship issues, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss Purpose, direction and motivation Addictions, Moderate mental health concerns Difficult and undesirable behaviour's Issues around Christian faith and spirituality .
After years of experience, I have learned we all fall, we all rise, we all make mistakes. But through it all we can still find happiness and fulfilment. It's there, right inside us. We just sometimes need a little help in discovering it.
01423 740536 View 01423 740536
Alison Edwards Psychologist & ADHD Specialist
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Online Only
I also work with clients who have addictions, social phobia, depression, anxiety, panic, low self esteem, OCD, trauma, PTSD, Functional Neurological Disorders, chronic pain and chronic fatigue.
Choosing a therapist can be a stressful process, and it's difficult to decide which kind of therapy to try. Many people find it helpful to work with a therapist who has trained in more than one therapy, who can switch to a different therapy when needed, and who can tailor sessions according to your needs. My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
I also work with clients who have addictions, social phobia, depression, anxiety, panic, low self esteem, OCD, trauma, PTSD, Functional Neurological Disorders, chronic pain and chronic fatigue.
Choosing a therapist can be a stressful process, and it's difficult to decide which kind of therapy to try. Many people find it helpful to work with a therapist who has trained in more than one therapy, who can switch to a different therapy when needed, and who can tailor sessions according to your needs. My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
01392 321135 View 01392 321135
Paul Lee Woodhouse
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm a qualified therapist and behavioural change specialist, with a background in fitness, addiction recovery, and psychological resilience.
This isn’t traditional talk therapy. I combine mind–body techniques with behaviour focused counselling to help you shift patterns, build emotional resilience, and create real life change. Whether you talk or move, you’ll leave each session with tools, clarity, and renewed confidence.
I'm a qualified therapist and behavioural change specialist, with a background in fitness, addiction recovery, and psychological resilience.
This isn’t traditional talk therapy. I combine mind–body techniques with behaviour focused counselling to help you shift patterns, build emotional resilience, and create real life change. Whether you talk or move, you’ll leave each session with tools, clarity, and renewed confidence.
01325 521241 View 01325 521241
Tam Korodi
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Online Only
Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
Alongside my private practice, I work at a Swiss inpatient rehabilitation clinic treating addictions and mental health conditions (OCD, panic attacks, ADHD).
My approach is structured, practical, and results-focused. We identify what’s driving your patterns and use science-backed tools to help you respond differently. You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can apply immediately, with many clients noticing meaningful shifts within 4–6 sessions.
020 7046 1366 View 020 7046 1366
Simon Heyes
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and more.
Specialising in addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. Offering a warm, non-judgmental space for adults and young people (16+) to feel heard, gain clarity, and begin moving forward at their own pace.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and more.
Specialising in addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. Offering a warm, non-judgmental space for adults and young people (16+) to feel heard, gain clarity, and begin moving forward at their own pace.
07874 683517 View 07874 683517
Kelly Elizabeth Walters
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a professionally trained counsellor dealing within many fields including, but not only, CPTSD, trauma, addictive and dependent behaviours, perception-altering drugs including cannabis, anxiety-driven behaviour, relational issues and sexual abuse.
It's all about you. Counselling focuses on your needs. Using my skills I aim to help you achieve the change you are looking for. For some of you, searching this website may be a big step and for others you may have had counselling previously and know the importance of finding the right counsellor. I am here to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
I am a professionally trained counsellor dealing within many fields including, but not only, CPTSD, trauma, addictive and dependent behaviours, perception-altering drugs including cannabis, anxiety-driven behaviour, relational issues and sexual abuse.
It's all about you. Counselling focuses on your needs. Using my skills I aim to help you achieve the change you are looking for. For some of you, searching this website may be a big step and for others you may have had counselling previously and know the importance of finding the right counsellor. I am here to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
01702 967790 View 01702 967790
Partners in Thought
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Alongside formal qualifications I have helped many people struggling with addiction/dependence (not only to substances) including the provision of psychotherapy services in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities.
Hello my name is Michael and welcome to my Partners in Thought profile. Psychotherapy is an excellent, evidence and knowledge-based method to help people understand and respond to some of the difficulties that may be causing them distress. Therapy often involves helping those who might feel lost, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, over-reactive or isolated in some way.
Alongside formal qualifications I have helped many people struggling with addiction/dependence (not only to substances) including the provision of psychotherapy services in drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities.
Hello my name is Michael and welcome to my Partners in Thought profile. Psychotherapy is an excellent, evidence and knowledge-based method to help people understand and respond to some of the difficulties that may be causing them distress. Therapy often involves helping those who might feel lost, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, over-reactive or isolated in some way.
01524 917339 View 01524 917339
Lily Wang
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I work with individuals navigating identity issues, anxiety, trauma, addiction.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you. Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
I work with individuals navigating identity issues, anxiety, trauma, addiction.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you. Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
0114 697 7432 View 0114 697 7432
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.