Addiction Counselling in Durham
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering both short- and long-term therapy for adult individuals and couples.
As an experienced practitioner, I am here to offer you a safe and confidential space in which we together can explore what is troubling you.
Sometimes it is about unpacking the present situation, other times exploring the influence of past experiences and finding new ways to approach life.
whatever your issues are, together we can develop our sessions to suit your unique situation.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering both short- and long-term therapy for adult individuals and couples.
As an experienced practitioner, I am here to offer you a safe and confidential space in which we together can explore what is troubling you.
Sometimes it is about unpacking the present situation, other times exploring the influence of past experiences and finding new ways to approach life.
whatever your issues are, together we can develop our sessions to suit your unique situation.
Welcome! You may be seeking a therapist, counsellor, or coach to address a specific issue, heal from past experiences, or explore a general sense that something isn’t quite right. Talking in confidence can help you discover who you are and make self-loving, empowered choices.
Therapy and counselling foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and resilience, reconnecting you with your innate self-worth. Life coaching helps clear unconscious patterns, set meaningful goals, and take action toward a fulfilling, nourishing life.
Welcome! You may be seeking a therapist, counsellor, or coach to address a specific issue, heal from past experiences, or explore a general sense that something isn’t quite right. Talking in confidence can help you discover who you are and make self-loving, empowered choices.
Therapy and counselling foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and resilience, reconnecting you with your innate self-worth. Life coaching helps clear unconscious patterns, set meaningful goals, and take action toward a fulfilling, nourishing life.
Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control?
As an integrative Counsellor I am able to draw upon various models of therapy such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Humanistic. So what does this mean for you? This basically allows me to best tailor your therapy to best fulfil your individual need. My background is Mental health, Addictions, Trauma and Bereavement which I have over 15 years experience.
Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control?
As an integrative Counsellor I am able to draw upon various models of therapy such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Humanistic. So what does this mean for you? This basically allows me to best tailor your therapy to best fulfil your individual need. My background is Mental health, Addictions, Trauma and Bereavement which I have over 15 years experience.
When relationships (business, family or personal) are troubled, we can feel anxious or depressed. Whether its lack of, ending of, difficulties with or changes in relationships, at work or home, our need for human closeness both brings pleasure and causes problems. Maybe change is driven by others, maybe you need something to change but don't know the best way to go about it. Perhaps you’re finding that you’re stuck in a destructive communication pattern and feel like you’re going round in circles. Maybe you don’t really know what you want, but would like to find out. I can help.
When relationships (business, family or personal) are troubled, we can feel anxious or depressed. Whether its lack of, ending of, difficulties with or changes in relationships, at work or home, our need for human closeness both brings pleasure and causes problems. Maybe change is driven by others, maybe you need something to change but don't know the best way to go about it. Perhaps you’re finding that you’re stuck in a destructive communication pattern and feel like you’re going round in circles. Maybe you don’t really know what you want, but would like to find out. I can help.
In addition to my Doctoral level training I have additional post-doctoral qualifications in CAT Therapy, CBT Therapy, Substance misuse, Mindfulness and EMDR.
I see my job as providing you as the client an insight into your difficulties through formulation. This means that we will work together in understanding your difficulties so that you are empowered to understand yourself and break unhelpful patterns. I specialise in common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma & complex difficulties.
In addition to my Doctoral level training I have additional post-doctoral qualifications in CAT Therapy, CBT Therapy, Substance misuse, Mindfulness and EMDR.
I see my job as providing you as the client an insight into your difficulties through formulation. This means that we will work together in understanding your difficulties so that you are empowered to understand yourself and break unhelpful patterns. I specialise in common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma & complex difficulties.
Autism and ADHD Counselling Specialist. I am a relational integrative counsellor/psychotherapist and a specialist in autism and ADHD counselling. I have a passion for helping neurodivergent people reach their full potential. At the foundation of my work is the therapeutic relationship, created in collaboration with each individual client. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is central to the counselling process, helping clients to explore ways in which they relate to themselves and others. My aim is to create an emotionally supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Autism and ADHD Counselling Specialist. I am a relational integrative counsellor/psychotherapist and a specialist in autism and ADHD counselling. I have a passion for helping neurodivergent people reach their full potential. At the foundation of my work is the therapeutic relationship, created in collaboration with each individual client. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is central to the counselling process, helping clients to explore ways in which they relate to themselves and others. My aim is to create an emotionally supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Psychosynthesis can help with a variety of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, addiction, and existential struggles.
I am concerned with helping you, by appreciating your uniqueness, and fostering a relationship built on trust. While focusing on your life now, we will explore and learn about your strengths, challenges, and aspirations. Any diagnosis significantly impacting you, is important for us to explore and it does not define your identity or capabilities.
Therapy over the medium to long-term commitment can be a gradual process of exploration and discovery, allowing for a deeper understanding between us.
Psychosynthesis can help with a variety of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, addiction, and existential struggles.
I am concerned with helping you, by appreciating your uniqueness, and fostering a relationship built on trust. While focusing on your life now, we will explore and learn about your strengths, challenges, and aspirations. Any diagnosis significantly impacting you, is important for us to explore and it does not define your identity or capabilities.
Therapy over the medium to long-term commitment can be a gradual process of exploration and discovery, allowing for a deeper understanding between us.
My main areas of support are with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, loss and bereavement, autism, ADHD, AuDHD, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, addictions, eating disorders, young people, adults, relationships, low self-worth low self-esteem self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Empathy, warmth, and curiosity are human qualities I dearly value. They inform our therapy together, enabling us to build strong therapeutic relationships in a safe, confidential space where you can feel understood and supported. I work collaboratively with my you, helping you gain deeper understanding of your experiences, difficulties and processes. Together we can facilitate an authentic engagement with the process of growth and meaningful change. In recognition that your lived experience is unique, I seek to maintain an open and curious attitude, not guided by assumptions.
For your free 20-30 minute chat call 07527248911
My main areas of support are with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, loss and bereavement, autism, ADHD, AuDHD, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, addictions, eating disorders, young people, adults, relationships, low self-worth low self-esteem self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Empathy, warmth, and curiosity are human qualities I dearly value. They inform our therapy together, enabling us to build strong therapeutic relationships in a safe, confidential space where you can feel understood and supported. I work collaboratively with my you, helping you gain deeper understanding of your experiences, difficulties and processes. Together we can facilitate an authentic engagement with the process of growth and meaningful change. In recognition that your lived experience is unique, I seek to maintain an open and curious attitude, not guided by assumptions.
For your free 20-30 minute chat call 07527248911
I treat people with a wide variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety (all types), relational difficulties, trauma, eating disorders, & addictions.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients with a range of difficulties. However, I practically find it meaningful to work with early childhood trauma and to help clients be able to heal from those early emotional wounds that have impacted on their lives in a variety of ways, I find that many issues link to early childhood, even when clients describe their childhood as a good one with healthy relationships. However, I am open to working with clients in the way that feels most comfortable to them, and can be flexible and listen to their feedback on this.
I treat people with a wide variety of issues, such as depression, anxiety (all types), relational difficulties, trauma, eating disorders, & addictions.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients with a range of difficulties. However, I practically find it meaningful to work with early childhood trauma and to help clients be able to heal from those early emotional wounds that have impacted on their lives in a variety of ways, I find that many issues link to early childhood, even when clients describe their childhood as a good one with healthy relationships. However, I am open to working with clients in the way that feels most comfortable to them, and can be flexible and listen to their feedback on this.
Welcome to my profile, hello. My credentials as a registered counsellor include a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling with Honours. I will give you a secure, private and accepting space where you may talk about whatever difficulties you are having. These difficulties could include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and working and family life responsibilities. these can all lead to high levels of stress and burnout, working together with you and developing a solid therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and trust in order to make you feel heard and understood and offering support throughout.
Welcome to my profile, hello. My credentials as a registered counsellor include a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling with Honours. I will give you a secure, private and accepting space where you may talk about whatever difficulties you are having. These difficulties could include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and working and family life responsibilities. these can all lead to high levels of stress and burnout, working together with you and developing a solid therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and trust in order to make you feel heard and understood and offering support throughout.
Hi im Sharon. I offer a warm non-judgemental space where you can explore and express what's troubling you. Sometimes you might become stuck and not really know why or how to change your situation. At other times you might be looking for someone to provide support because of something specific.
Hi im Sharon. I offer a warm non-judgemental space where you can explore and express what's troubling you. Sometimes you might become stuck and not really know why or how to change your situation. At other times you might be looking for someone to provide support because of something specific.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
Dr Lauren
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a HCPC registered counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist with a specialism in eating disorders, trauma and dissociation. I work with adolescents and adults both in person and online tailoring the approach to your needs drawing on trauma focused and relational approaches. I offer ADHD assessments and diagnosis, and tailor my therapy to work with neurodiversity. I work across the breadth of eating disorders including ARFID, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, obesity, anorexia and bulimia. I enjoy trauma focused work as well as relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and OCD.
I’m a HCPC registered counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist with a specialism in eating disorders, trauma and dissociation. I work with adolescents and adults both in person and online tailoring the approach to your needs drawing on trauma focused and relational approaches. I offer ADHD assessments and diagnosis, and tailor my therapy to work with neurodiversity. I work across the breadth of eating disorders including ARFID, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, obesity, anorexia and bulimia. I enjoy trauma focused work as well as relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and OCD.
Whatever you may be having difficulty with in life I offer non-judgemental support to help explore it with you. I understand it can feel scary to think about contacting & talking to someone & I would hope to help you feel okay & safe in our initial chat. I'm an experienced psychotherapist & counsellor & we can work out together whether I'm the right therapist for you. I offer support for many issues including feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, loss, trauma, depresssion, relationships, life transitions, or feeling empty in life. Counselling can be about seeking clarity, personal growth or working through confusing feelings.
Whatever you may be having difficulty with in life I offer non-judgemental support to help explore it with you. I understand it can feel scary to think about contacting & talking to someone & I would hope to help you feel okay & safe in our initial chat. I'm an experienced psychotherapist & counsellor & we can work out together whether I'm the right therapist for you. I offer support for many issues including feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, loss, trauma, depresssion, relationships, life transitions, or feeling empty in life. Counselling can be about seeking clarity, personal growth or working through confusing feelings.
I have been a Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist for over 25years I specialised in the field addiction for many years.
I offer an initial assessment which explores clients issues and helps clients become comfortable and familiar with my way of working it also allows time for questions to be asked, Individuals become part of their own care plan. I also explain the boundaries of counselling and confidentiality. I also offer Hypnotherapy, Mediation. and Clinical Supervision.
I have been a Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist for over 25years I specialised in the field addiction for many years.
I offer an initial assessment which explores clients issues and helps clients become comfortable and familiar with my way of working it also allows time for questions to be asked, Individuals become part of their own care plan. I also explain the boundaries of counselling and confidentiality. I also offer Hypnotherapy, Mediation. and Clinical Supervision.
Compassionate Support for Women Facing Life Challenges -
I specialise in supporting women who are feeling overwhelmed by life — whether you’re struggling with relationship difficulties, health concerns, stress, emotional exhaustion, or major life transitions. Many of the women I work with feel exhausted, stuck, unheard, or unsure about what their next step should be.
If you’re looking for support that is personal, compassionate, and tailored to your experiences — contact me for a conversation and see if we’re a good fit.
Sarah - Integrative therapist, Individual Member of the BACP and Accredited Registrant Member of the NCPS.
Compassionate Support for Women Facing Life Challenges -
I specialise in supporting women who are feeling overwhelmed by life — whether you’re struggling with relationship difficulties, health concerns, stress, emotional exhaustion, or major life transitions. Many of the women I work with feel exhausted, stuck, unheard, or unsure about what their next step should be.
If you’re looking for support that is personal, compassionate, and tailored to your experiences — contact me for a conversation and see if we’re a good fit.
Sarah - Integrative therapist, Individual Member of the BACP and Accredited Registrant Member of the NCPS.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
Hi, I’m Natalie, the therapist at East Durham Counselling. I work with adults and young people in private practice. I’m trained in integrative counselling, which means I have lots of techniques to choose from when deciding what will help my clients the most; I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapies depending on the presenting issues and client's needs. I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
Hi, I’m Natalie, the therapist at East Durham Counselling. I work with adults and young people in private practice. I’m trained in integrative counselling, which means I have lots of techniques to choose from when deciding what will help my clients the most; I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural therapies depending on the presenting issues and client's needs. I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour.
I am a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and also a UKCP Accredited Integartive Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have worked with children and adults since 2017.
I believe therapy gives people a regular and confidential space to talk about their worries, problems or a chance to explore more about themselves; to gain a new or different perspective. This can lead to positive and proactive changes in how they feel about themselves, their relationships, as well as future-proofing their thinking and behaviour.
I am a UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and also a UKCP Accredited Integartive Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have worked with children and adults since 2017.
Hello and welcome to my page, please allow me to introduce myself as Gill. I am a very experienced integrative counsellor/therapist who works with children from the age of 4-years, young people and adults. Areas I work with include: anxiety and depression, low mood, low self-esteem and confidence issues, mental wellbeing and childhood issues, stress and workplace stress, bereavement and loss, anger, bullying and school related issues, family issues, relationship difficulties, life’s transitions and suicidal ideation. My experience also includes working with clients looking for empowerment in their quest to overcome abusive and/or
Hello and welcome to my page, please allow me to introduce myself as Gill. I am a very experienced integrative counsellor/therapist who works with children from the age of 4-years, young people and adults. Areas I work with include: anxiety and depression, low mood, low self-esteem and confidence issues, mental wellbeing and childhood issues, stress and workplace stress, bereavement and loss, anger, bullying and school related issues, family issues, relationship difficulties, life’s transitions and suicidal ideation. My experience also includes working with clients looking for empowerment in their quest to overcome abusive and/or
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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.