Addiction Counselling in Dursley
Hello and Welcome! If you, or a loved one, are looking for help with difficult life experiences or mental health struggles, then I am here to help. I understand the need for you to feel able to connect to a counsellor who can listen with real understanding and empathy. A person who will listen without judgement and help support you to reach your goals, and ultimately heal. I offer free 30 minute initial consultations, to see if I could be the counsellor you are looking for. I also offer specialist counselling for people with ADHD and Autism.
Hello and Welcome! If you, or a loved one, are looking for help with difficult life experiences or mental health struggles, then I am here to help. I understand the need for you to feel able to connect to a counsellor who can listen with real understanding and empathy. A person who will listen without judgement and help support you to reach your goals, and ultimately heal. I offer free 30 minute initial consultations, to see if I could be the counsellor you are looking for. I also offer specialist counselling for people with ADHD and Autism.
There may be a particular issue in the present day that you wish to address, such as your relationships, bereavement, addictions or depression.
I offer you a place where we can reflect on what is happening for you and why. It is a space where you can be vulnerable, you can grieve, express your anger or explore your anxieties. I will support you to find ways in which you can make sense of your world, and work towards a place of more fulfilment and freedom in your life and your choices.
There may be a particular issue in the present day that you wish to address, such as your relationships, bereavement, addictions or depression.
I offer you a place where we can reflect on what is happening for you and why. It is a space where you can be vulnerable, you can grieve, express your anger or explore your anxieties. I will support you to find ways in which you can make sense of your world, and work towards a place of more fulfilment and freedom in your life and your choices.
A qualified and experienced individual counsellor, I am currently in my specialist training as a couples / relationship therapist. Whilst completing my training, my fees are reduced. -
I work with couples and partners seeking couples therapy, marriage counselling or relationship therapy in Stroud and online. You may feel stuck in repeated conflict, struggling to communicate, experiencing emotional distance, trust issues, or difficulties with intimacy and sex. I help you understand the patterns driving these challenges so you can relate differently, improve communication, rebuild connection and find a clearer way forward.
A qualified and experienced individual counsellor, I am currently in my specialist training as a couples / relationship therapist. Whilst completing my training, my fees are reduced. -
I work with couples and partners seeking couples therapy, marriage counselling or relationship therapy in Stroud and online. You may feel stuck in repeated conflict, struggling to communicate, experiencing emotional distance, trust issues, or difficulties with intimacy and sex. I help you understand the patterns driving these challenges so you can relate differently, improve communication, rebuild connection and find a clearer way forward.
Are you facing challenges in your life that feel overwhelming? Would you like to change how things are, or gain a better understanding of what is going on for you? Perhaps what you are experiencing is due to a relationship, something to do with your job or studies, a bereavement or other loss, or something less definable - perhaps just a sense that something is not right for you.
Maybe it is connected to neuro-diversity, low self esteem, depression or anxiety. Whatever your difficulty is, and no matter how big or small it seems to be, by looking for therapy, you are taking a positive step in your life.
Are you facing challenges in your life that feel overwhelming? Would you like to change how things are, or gain a better understanding of what is going on for you? Perhaps what you are experiencing is due to a relationship, something to do with your job or studies, a bereavement or other loss, or something less definable - perhaps just a sense that something is not right for you.
Maybe it is connected to neuro-diversity, low self esteem, depression or anxiety. Whatever your difficulty is, and no matter how big or small it seems to be, by looking for therapy, you are taking a positive step in your life.
I have worked with a wide range of issues including, depression, anxiety, stress, low-self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, addictions to name just a few.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel can be found and with that a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
I have worked with a wide range of issues including, depression, anxiety, stress, low-self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, addictions to name just a few.
I believe the most important thing is to build a good relationship between counsellor and client, a relationship where you can feel secure, accepted, and heard. Through this relationship, awareness of how we feel can be found and with that a healthier way of managing our behaviours can be achieved.
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I specialise in mood and affective disorders, such as depression and anxiety, I work with trauma and addiction and I have many years of experience working with ADHD, and neurodiversity.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
I specialise in mood and affective disorders, such as depression and anxiety, I work with trauma and addiction and I have many years of experience working with ADHD, and neurodiversity.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
I often work with anxiety, low mood, addiction or unhealthy coping strategies, menopause-related changes, neurodiversity, and relationship difficulties.
I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be truly heard. Working at your pace, I help you make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, supporting you to build self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in navigating change.
I often work with anxiety, low mood, addiction or unhealthy coping strategies, menopause-related changes, neurodiversity, and relationship difficulties.
I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be truly heard. Working at your pace, I help you make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, supporting you to build self-awareness, resilience, and confidence in navigating change.
I help individuals with a wide range of issues, I work with addiction (gambling, porn, spending, internet, drugs, and alcohol).
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
I help individuals with a wide range of issues, I work with addiction (gambling, porn, spending, internet, drugs, and alcohol).
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
I am experienced in addictions, trauma, relationship and identity issues.
Are you stuck, bewildered, unable to work out what is happening? Do you find that confiding with friends and family isn't necessarily that helpful? It may be time to explore with someone with a different approach what can change. Do you want to move out of a current pattern of thinking or behaving? I work with a solution focus in some sessions when the goal is to move an obstacle that is often our thinking and responding. I can offer an empathic and safe environment to work through life changes and transitions such as loss and grief, divorce or betrayal. I work especially well with shame based thoughts and behaviours.
I am experienced in addictions, trauma, relationship and identity issues.
Are you stuck, bewildered, unable to work out what is happening? Do you find that confiding with friends and family isn't necessarily that helpful? It may be time to explore with someone with a different approach what can change. Do you want to move out of a current pattern of thinking or behaving? I work with a solution focus in some sessions when the goal is to move an obstacle that is often our thinking and responding. I can offer an empathic and safe environment to work through life changes and transitions such as loss and grief, divorce or betrayal. I work especially well with shame based thoughts and behaviours.
Areas of expertise include addiction, bereavement, bullying, addiction, marriage/divorce and trauma.
Experienced counsellor with sound knowledge of theoretical counselling approaches and their application to real-world settings. Special interest in cognitive behavioural therapy, integrative counselling, and person-centred counselling. Currently looking to expand areas of expertise.
Areas of expertise include addiction, bereavement, bullying, addiction, marriage/divorce and trauma.
Experienced counsellor with sound knowledge of theoretical counselling approaches and their application to real-world settings. Special interest in cognitive behavioural therapy, integrative counselling, and person-centred counselling. Currently looking to expand areas of expertise.
My specialties include working with Bereavement, issues of Addiction & Domestic Abuse/Coercion & Control.
I am a supportive and empathetic therapist; who provides a safe, non judgemental environment for clients to explore their difficulties. I believe that the experience of sharing difficult feelings; of being 'heard' and not judged can be liberating and empowering. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do and help you create a new design for living.
Using dynamic creative techniques I help each client navigate their new route through life, using personally tailored sessions to assist with individual difficulties & developing a client's unique qualities to assist in achieving their full potential
My specialties include working with Bereavement, issues of Addiction & Domestic Abuse/Coercion & Control.
I am a supportive and empathetic therapist; who provides a safe, non judgemental environment for clients to explore their difficulties. I believe that the experience of sharing difficult feelings; of being 'heard' and not judged can be liberating and empowering. Counselling can help you understand why you think, feel and act like you do and help you create a new design for living.
Using dynamic creative techniques I help each client navigate their new route through life, using personally tailored sessions to assist with individual difficulties & developing a client's unique qualities to assist in achieving their full potential
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
I work with adults who have experienced a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, loss, trauma and addiction.
Hi, I'm Sandra, a counsellor based in Warrington, Cheshire. Sometimes we need to let go of things that are on our minds but are afraid of the consequences therefore life feels outside of our control and the ability to cope seems not enough. You may need more support to help you rediscover your spirit and qualities by picking your way through what is going on in your life. I know the importance of feeling safe as I have lived life experiences in emotional situations so understanding the way you are feeling, and the thoughts you have will bring challenges but we can explore these feelings together as we build on our relationship.
I work with adults who have experienced a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, loss, trauma and addiction.
Hi, I'm Sandra, a counsellor based in Warrington, Cheshire. Sometimes we need to let go of things that are on our minds but are afraid of the consequences therefore life feels outside of our control and the ability to cope seems not enough. You may need more support to help you rediscover your spirit and qualities by picking your way through what is going on in your life. I know the importance of feeling safe as I have lived life experiences in emotional situations so understanding the way you are feeling, and the thoughts you have will bring challenges but we can explore these feelings together as we build on our relationship.
I work with those who are dealing with anxiety and depression and the manifestations of them too such as eating disorders, addiction, relationship issues, and trauma.
Scrolling to find the right therapist? It's overwhelming, but my job is to make the process easier. I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders. Are you the kind of person who uses a smile to distract others from your pain? Then you're in the right place. I am here to facilitate you in creating your own bubble and safe space. I am curious to understand more about your own inner world since it looks so different for each of us. If you’re struggling please feel free to send me a message.
I work with those who are dealing with anxiety and depression and the manifestations of them too such as eating disorders, addiction, relationship issues, and trauma.
Scrolling to find the right therapist? It's overwhelming, but my job is to make the process easier. I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders. Are you the kind of person who uses a smile to distract others from your pain? Then you're in the right place. I am here to facilitate you in creating your own bubble and safe space. I am curious to understand more about your own inner world since it looks so different for each of us. If you’re struggling please feel free to send me a message.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, and it’s not always easy to carry everything on your own. Counselling gives you a safe and gentle space where you can let some of that weight down. This is your time — a place where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and know that you won’t be judged.
I believe each of us is unique. We all experience challenges differently, and there isn’t one “right way” to cope. That’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — I work with you, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for you.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, and it’s not always easy to carry everything on your own. Counselling gives you a safe and gentle space where you can let some of that weight down. This is your time — a place where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and know that you won’t be judged.
I believe each of us is unique. We all experience challenges differently, and there isn’t one “right way” to cope. That’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — I work with you, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for you.
To address addiction is often very difficult and takes incredible courage.
My therapeutic approach is based on the belief that each of us carries within ourselves the wisdom and tools to initiate our own healing process, the therapeutic relationship then becomes a facilitation of a return to self. Through my own journey of recovery and successfully sustaining sobriety I have become a believer in being able to reinvent your life.
To address addiction is often very difficult and takes incredible courage.
My therapeutic approach is based on the belief that each of us carries within ourselves the wisdom and tools to initiate our own healing process, the therapeutic relationship then becomes a facilitation of a return to self. Through my own journey of recovery and successfully sustaining sobriety I have become a believer in being able to reinvent your life.
I enjoy helping people who have reached a point in their life when they're feeling stuck and unable to change the way they feel, behave or react to other people. I'm good at helping people to understand themselves better and to change the way they relate to themselves and other people. I work with a very broad range of problems from persistent anxiety and depression to severe trauma and personality disturbance. I offer appointments to clients living locally to me in West Yorkshire, across the U.K., and in a range of countries across the world.
I enjoy helping people who have reached a point in their life when they're feeling stuck and unable to change the way they feel, behave or react to other people. I'm good at helping people to understand themselves better and to change the way they relate to themselves and other people. I work with a very broad range of problems from persistent anxiety and depression to severe trauma and personality disturbance. I offer appointments to clients living locally to me in West Yorkshire, across the U.K., and in a range of countries across the world.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction.
I use a combination of skill sets to aid in full recovery from addiction and codependency. Combining mindfulness with traditional talking therapies helps us to be able to learn to sit with the discomfort of withdrawal and change. Addiction is always about reaching towards something to take away discomfort. Recovery is about learning new ways to self soothe.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction.
I use a combination of skill sets to aid in full recovery from addiction and codependency. Combining mindfulness with traditional talking therapies helps us to be able to learn to sit with the discomfort of withdrawal and change. Addiction is always about reaching towards something to take away discomfort. Recovery is about learning new ways to self soothe.
I work with every kind of addiction and dependence.
Because I am a systemic therapst I work with relationships and the ways we make meaning from our experience. I do not come from a medical background and so do not pathologise your experience. As an ex addict myself I can offer a uniquely experienced view of your issues.
I work with every kind of addiction and dependence.
Because I am a systemic therapst I work with relationships and the ways we make meaning from our experience. I do not come from a medical background and so do not pathologise your experience. As an ex addict myself I can offer a uniquely experienced view of your issues.
Additionally, I have 7 years of experience working in addiction services, supporting individuals dealing with various dependency issues.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, combining person-centered and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approaches to best meet your needs. With 14 years of experience working within the NHS across various mental health units, I have a strong background in supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges.
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, work-related stress, self-esteem issues, or other personal difficulties, I am committed to working collaboratively with you to identify your goals and navigate a path forward. I offer a kind, calm, and supportive environment, tailored to your unique situation.
Additionally, I have 7 years of experience working in addiction services, supporting individuals dealing with various dependency issues.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, combining person-centered and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approaches to best meet your needs. With 14 years of experience working within the NHS across various mental health units, I have a strong background in supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges.
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, work-related stress, self-esteem issues, or other personal difficulties, I am committed to working collaboratively with you to identify your goals and navigate a path forward. I offer a kind, calm, and supportive environment, tailored to your unique situation.
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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.