Addiction Counselling in Diss
I specialise in behavioural, substance and process addiction with experience in providing treatment plans to enable recovery.
With nearly 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families in both private practice and various mental health settings, I bring a wealth of expertise to the field. As a senior lecturer with extensive experience teaching postgraduate counselling students, I have a deep understanding of counselling, psychotherapy, and integrative therapeutic approaches. Additionally, I actively engage in current research and hold certification in trauma-informed therapy.
I specialise in behavioural, substance and process addiction with experience in providing treatment plans to enable recovery.
With nearly 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families in both private practice and various mental health settings, I bring a wealth of expertise to the field. As a senior lecturer with extensive experience teaching postgraduate counselling students, I have a deep understanding of counselling, psychotherapy, and integrative therapeutic approaches. Additionally, I actively engage in current research and hold certification in trauma-informed therapy.
My many thousands of hours of client contact have addressed, low mood, mental and emotional disorders, loss, grief, and bereavement, illness, relationships, gender identity and sexuality, family issues, parenting, neglect, OCD, disordered eating, self-harming, bullying, social issues, low self-esteem, debt and substance misuse.
My experience, understanding and empathy are broad ranging. I can be approached on all presenting issues we can discuss an onward referral if I am unable to help. I possess a drive for social justice and integrity. I care about and am interested in people and helping them reach their full potential. I possess high levels of empathy which my work demonstrates
My many thousands of hours of client contact have addressed, low mood, mental and emotional disorders, loss, grief, and bereavement, illness, relationships, gender identity and sexuality, family issues, parenting, neglect, OCD, disordered eating, self-harming, bullying, social issues, low self-esteem, debt and substance misuse.
My experience, understanding and empathy are broad ranging. I can be approached on all presenting issues we can discuss an onward referral if I am unable to help. I possess a drive for social justice and integrity. I care about and am interested in people and helping them reach their full potential. I possess high levels of empathy which my work demonstrates
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. You want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism and a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re used to coping on your own and have reached a point where things feel harder to manage. You want some clarity, steadiness, and relief from constant worry or self-criticism and a space where you can talk openly without feeling judged. You may not have clear answers yet, but you’re hoping therapy can help you understand yourself better and find a kinder, more sustainable way forward. You don’t need to have the right words, we can work things out together.
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 47 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
I have the best job in the world: it’s to help you find the peace you’re looking for. That’s what I’ve been doing, first as a shamanic counsellor then as a psychotherapist, for others just like you, for 47 years. Whether you have a phobia, or are in a dire, life-threatening situation, or anything in between, you’re just a call away from finding yourself warmly welcomed to a totally non-judgemental, safe, comfortable space where you can relax and unload whatever you want in total confidence: then we can get straight to work fixing it.
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I have experience supporting people with trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction, anxiety and depression, although not limited to.
My focus is on building trust in the relationship and offering a safe and supportive space, as I believe that a genuine connection is the heart of therapy. I integrate a range of perspectives and techniques to help you gain understanding, develop coping strategies and move towards personal growth and wellbeing.
I have experience supporting people with trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction, anxiety and depression, although not limited to.
My focus is on building trust in the relationship and offering a safe and supportive space, as I believe that a genuine connection is the heart of therapy. I integrate a range of perspectives and techniques to help you gain understanding, develop coping strategies and move towards personal growth and wellbeing.
I am interested in finding out who you are at the deepest levels. It doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what you’ve seen, or where you’re at right now. I want to understand — and I want to help you understand your self. Because the self is waiting to be witnessed and acknowledged. I work with anxiety, relationship patterns, low self-worth, trauma, and the places where something keeps repeating.
I am interested in finding out who you are at the deepest levels. It doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what you’ve seen, or where you’re at right now. I want to understand — and I want to help you understand your self. Because the self is waiting to be witnessed and acknowledged. I work with anxiety, relationship patterns, low self-worth, trauma, and the places where something keeps repeating.
I have experience of helping those who have faced depression, anxiety, low self-worth; identity issues, drug addiction and anger problems understand how they can be connected to thoughts and feelings that developed in early life.
I am aware that discovering these connections can be overwhelming and recognise the importance of working at your pace to support healthy, lasting and positive outcomes. I am also respectful of individual differences and adapt my approach to suit you; ensuring that you are comfortable and your needs are met.
I have experience of helping those who have faced depression, anxiety, low self-worth; identity issues, drug addiction and anger problems understand how they can be connected to thoughts and feelings that developed in early life.
I am aware that discovering these connections can be overwhelming and recognise the importance of working at your pace to support healthy, lasting and positive outcomes. I am also respectful of individual differences and adapt my approach to suit you; ensuring that you are comfortable and your needs are met.
Along with running my private practice, my background includes experience working with alcohol and addiction-related issues, including supporting friends and family, 5 years working in the NHS in CAMHS, followed by time as a 6th form college counsellor.
Hello, I am a fully registered and accredited MBACP psychotherapist. While I work with a broad range of concerns, my main areas of focus are trauma therapy, working therapeutically with adolescents and young adults, and supporting former boarding school pupils. I hold a postgraduate diploma with distinction in Trauma Therapy from The Naos Institute, and completed Nick Duffell’s specialist diploma in psychotherapy with ex-boarders, along with additional specialist trainings, which together shape my work.
Along with running my private practice, my background includes experience working with alcohol and addiction-related issues, including supporting friends and family, 5 years working in the NHS in CAMHS, followed by time as a 6th form college counsellor.
Hello, I am a fully registered and accredited MBACP psychotherapist. While I work with a broad range of concerns, my main areas of focus are trauma therapy, working therapeutically with adolescents and young adults, and supporting former boarding school pupils. I hold a postgraduate diploma with distinction in Trauma Therapy from The Naos Institute, and completed Nick Duffell’s specialist diploma in psychotherapy with ex-boarders, along with additional specialist trainings, which together shape my work.
I'm an Addiction Psychologist by trade, with 18 years of private practise behind me, but a lot of my work is helping many different age groups with problems such as OCD and PTSD etc.
I offer one to one therapy but can bring in other relevant people that affect the client if this is required. Teenagers have a hard time and so I do a lot of work with this client group and include a therapy dog when I think it will help them. Equally men and women of many backgrounds have a hard time too, I'm here to help you also.
I'm an Addiction Psychologist by trade, with 18 years of private practise behind me, but a lot of my work is helping many different age groups with problems such as OCD and PTSD etc.
I offer one to one therapy but can bring in other relevant people that affect the client if this is required. Teenagers have a hard time and so I do a lot of work with this client group and include a therapy dog when I think it will help them. Equally men and women of many backgrounds have a hard time too, I'm here to help you also.
My specialisms include, substance misuse, addiction, attachment issues, personality disorders (BPD) Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Autism, OCD anxiety and depression, and CPTSD.
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My guess is that getting started can be pretty scary to talk to someone you don't know about things that make you feel uncomfortable, sad, angry, overjoyed or embarrassed, but i would like to reassure you that this process is here to help you grow. There are certain elements necessary in therapy to maintain a space of positivity, growth and healing, but you are not responsible for maintaining those elements - that is the job of the therapist - my job.
It is imperative that we maintain a judgement free space that is challenging but comforting and be open about your experience as it unfolds.
My specialisms include, substance misuse, addiction, attachment issues, personality disorders (BPD) Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Autism, OCD anxiety and depression, and CPTSD.
Welcome!
My guess is that getting started can be pretty scary to talk to someone you don't know about things that make you feel uncomfortable, sad, angry, overjoyed or embarrassed, but i would like to reassure you that this process is here to help you grow. There are certain elements necessary in therapy to maintain a space of positivity, growth and healing, but you are not responsible for maintaining those elements - that is the job of the therapist - my job.
It is imperative that we maintain a judgement free space that is challenging but comforting and be open about your experience as it unfolds.
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-accredited counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-accredited counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
I have particular experience supporting autistic adults, people with ADHD, and individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, and life transitions.
I’m Leon Day, an Integrative Counsellor and EMDR practitioner based in Lowestoft, Suffolk. I offer a warm, steady, confidential space where you can explore what’s happening in your life, make sense of your experiences, and move toward the changes you want.
My approach is relational and trauma‑informed. I draw from Person‑Centred therapy, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and creative or psychoeducational methods when helpful. Sessions are shaped around you — your pace, your needs, and your story.
I have particular experience supporting autistic adults, people with ADHD, and individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, and life transitions.
I’m Leon Day, an Integrative Counsellor and EMDR practitioner based in Lowestoft, Suffolk. I offer a warm, steady, confidential space where you can explore what’s happening in your life, make sense of your experiences, and move toward the changes you want.
My approach is relational and trauma‑informed. I draw from Person‑Centred therapy, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and creative or psychoeducational methods when helpful. Sessions are shaped around you — your pace, your needs, and your story.
Human Givens erapy aims to restore that control in the shortest time possible by working with effective tools and modern knowledge to resolve most difficulties, whether expressed as trauma, anxiety, phobia, depression, addiction, or other obstacles to well-being.
I will focus totally on what you want to achieve by coming to see me. If you are not sure we can work that out together. We can talk about things in your past if you wish and how they are holding you back now. If you have experience a traumatic event or are experiencing a phobia I can offer you the Rewind or Fast Phobia cure treatment.
Human Givens erapy aims to restore that control in the shortest time possible by working with effective tools and modern knowledge to resolve most difficulties, whether expressed as trauma, anxiety, phobia, depression, addiction, or other obstacles to well-being.
I will focus totally on what you want to achieve by coming to see me. If you are not sure we can work that out together. We can talk about things in your past if you wish and how they are holding you back now. If you have experience a traumatic event or are experiencing a phobia I can offer you the Rewind or Fast Phobia cure treatment.
I also have experience in an addiction service working with those in recovery.
You may feel overwhelmed or stuck in familiar patterns. You might cope outwardly but sense something deeper needs attention. Perhaps you want to understand yourself, uncover your true self and reconnect with what brings meaning and joy. You may notice emotional, mental or creative blocks holding you back. Some seek relief from anxiety, low mood or relationship struggles, while others want to explore creativity and release old patterns. Often people come for a space where they can be truly heard and move towards a freer, more authentic life.
I also have experience in an addiction service working with those in recovery.
You may feel overwhelmed or stuck in familiar patterns. You might cope outwardly but sense something deeper needs attention. Perhaps you want to understand yourself, uncover your true self and reconnect with what brings meaning and joy. You may notice emotional, mental or creative blocks holding you back. Some seek relief from anxiety, low mood or relationship struggles, while others want to explore creativity and release old patterns. Often people come for a space where they can be truly heard and move towards a freer, more authentic life.
I specialise in supporting people with anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, relationship difficulties and addiction of all kinds.
Modern life is overwhelming. Relationships, responsibilities and expectations can weigh heavy on our shoulders. No matter what you are going through, talking to someone can help you find your way. I'm a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in both private and NHS sectors. I provide a safe and confidential online space for you to unload. My practice is all about trust, and shaping therapy so it’s what you need. We will work as a team to find a pace that’s comfortable for you and face your challenges together. You don’t need to struggle alone.
I specialise in supporting people with anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, relationship difficulties and addiction of all kinds.
Modern life is overwhelming. Relationships, responsibilities and expectations can weigh heavy on our shoulders. No matter what you are going through, talking to someone can help you find your way. I'm a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in both private and NHS sectors. I provide a safe and confidential online space for you to unload. My practice is all about trust, and shaping therapy so it’s what you need. We will work as a team to find a pace that’s comfortable for you and face your challenges together. You don’t need to struggle alone.
It could be you’ve lived through a traumatic experience or are struggling with addiction.
Talking with someone trained to listen to what you need without bias, can help you to feel better and make changes that are possible. I will take you through a therapeutic process to connect more deeply to yourself, identify your goals and dreams as well as areas where you might be struggling, so that you can be your true self and fulfil your potential.
It could be you’ve lived through a traumatic experience or are struggling with addiction.
Talking with someone trained to listen to what you need without bias, can help you to feel better and make changes that are possible. I will take you through a therapeutic process to connect more deeply to yourself, identify your goals and dreams as well as areas where you might be struggling, so that you can be your true self and fulfil your potential.
While I have a particular interest in supporting people through grief and bereavement, I also work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, the effects of domestic violence, and issues around addiction.
My counselling philosophy is rooted in the belief that each of us holds an inner capacity for healing and resilience, even if it feels buried beneath pain or uncertainty. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a variety of approaches so that our sessions can be shaped around what feels most supportive for you.
While I have a particular interest in supporting people through grief and bereavement, I also work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, the effects of domestic violence, and issues around addiction.
My counselling philosophy is rooted in the belief that each of us holds an inner capacity for healing and resilience, even if it feels buried beneath pain or uncertainty. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a variety of approaches so that our sessions can be shaped around what feels most supportive for you.
I also support clients with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, neurodiversity, addiction, bereavement, PTSD and the lasting effects of abuse and neglect.
Life can be complex and the relationships we have with our partners, families and ourselves can sometimes leave us feeling stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed. I work with individuals and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, loss, life transitions, communication difficulties, identity and relationship struggles. Together we create a collaborative, honest and compassionate space to explore patterns, deepen understanding and find new ways of moving forward.
I also support clients with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, neurodiversity, addiction, bereavement, PTSD and the lasting effects of abuse and neglect.
Life can be complex and the relationships we have with our partners, families and ourselves can sometimes leave us feeling stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed. I work with individuals and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, loss, life transitions, communication difficulties, identity and relationship struggles. Together we create a collaborative, honest and compassionate space to explore patterns, deepen understanding and find new ways of moving forward.
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You don’t have to carry the weight alone.
Hi, I'm Phil.
Feeling low, anxious, or isolated can make you feel like a "black sheep". But in my experience—both professional and personal—these struggles aren't failures; they are part of being human.
I provide a non-judgmental yet challenging space where your voice is truly heard. Together, we’ll tap into your innate resilience to help you move from surviving to flourishing.
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• Addiction: Healing the "why" beneath the cycle
• LGBTQ+ therapy: As a proud member of the community, I offer a truly lived-experience perspective.
You don’t have to carry the weight alone.
Hi, I'm Phil.
Feeling low, anxious, or isolated can make you feel like a "black sheep". But in my experience—both professional and personal—these struggles aren't failures; they are part of being human.
I provide a non-judgmental yet challenging space where your voice is truly heard. Together, we’ll tap into your innate resilience to help you move from surviving to flourishing.
My specialisms include trauma therapy, EMDR, executive therapy, and addiction recovery.
Drawing on over three decades of clinical experience as a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, I integrate advanced psychological methods with an existential and integrative approach that restores coherence where complexity has taken hold. Clients often describe our work as a turning point — the moment things finally make sense, and life begins to realign.
My specialisms include trauma therapy, EMDR, executive therapy, and addiction recovery.
Drawing on over three decades of clinical experience as a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, I integrate advanced psychological methods with an existential and integrative approach that restores coherence where complexity has taken hold. Clients often describe our work as a turning point — the moment things finally make sense, and life begins to realign.
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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.