Addiction Counselling in Gravesend
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
I have great belief in counselling.I am a trained and qualified counsellor.Building with you a theraputic alliance (understanding, empathy plus honesty) to support you through your counselling journey. I bring both academic knowledge and life experience. I am a widow who raised two children as a single parent and has survived breast cancer. I grasp the depth of pain and trauma, life can throw at us. I have worked extensively in schools with teens and young adolescents, young business and sports professionals to support them reach their potential. I have been qualified for 15 years. Let us focus on what you want to facilitate change.
I have great belief in counselling.I am a trained and qualified counsellor.Building with you a theraputic alliance (understanding, empathy plus honesty) to support you through your counselling journey. I bring both academic knowledge and life experience. I am a widow who raised two children as a single parent and has survived breast cancer. I grasp the depth of pain and trauma, life can throw at us. I have worked extensively in schools with teens and young adolescents, young business and sports professionals to support them reach their potential. I have been qualified for 15 years. Let us focus on what you want to facilitate change.
Such challenges may be, for example, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and anger, to mention a few
Many of us walk around being self-critical, dissatisfied, and unsure of who we are and what we want. It can take time to discover the answers. I can help you to build emotional resilience so you can live life to the full. I am someone you can speak openly to, and with whom you can feel safe to work.
Such challenges may be, for example, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and anger, to mention a few
Many of us walk around being self-critical, dissatisfied, and unsure of who we are and what we want. It can take time to discover the answers. I can help you to build emotional resilience so you can live life to the full. I am someone you can speak openly to, and with whom you can feel safe to work.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
When we try to surpress strong emotions, they have a nasty habit of impacting on our lives in other ways through our behaviours. We can try to ignore them or numb them but they are still there. After a while the pressure grows and it starts to impact on those around us, our jobs, our families. You may feel alone and isolated and struggling to find the answer.
When we try to surpress strong emotions, they have a nasty habit of impacting on our lives in other ways through our behaviours. We can try to ignore them or numb them but they are still there. After a while the pressure grows and it starts to impact on those around us, our jobs, our families. You may feel alone and isolated and struggling to find the answer.
Welcome, I’m Philippa. I’m a neurodivergent therapist and coach specialising in ADHD, AuDHD and Autism in adults. People who reach out to me have spent a lifetime masking, trying to shrink or hide themselves, and now feel increasingly overwhelmed inside. You had no language for your differences, and now you find yourself burnt out, stuck, or unsure how to keep going the way you have been. I get it, I’ve been there! So, I offer a reflective, trauma‑informed space where we pause, notice what’s happening, and explore new ways of relating to yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
Welcome, I’m Philippa. I’m a neurodivergent therapist and coach specialising in ADHD, AuDHD and Autism in adults. People who reach out to me have spent a lifetime masking, trying to shrink or hide themselves, and now feel increasingly overwhelmed inside. You had no language for your differences, and now you find yourself burnt out, stuck, or unsure how to keep going the way you have been. I get it, I’ve been there! So, I offer a reflective, trauma‑informed space where we pause, notice what’s happening, and explore new ways of relating to yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
With over 10 years experience working in the Probation Service I have met people from all walks of life, with many different concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, sexual and physical abuse and addictions.
I am a qualified counsellor. I am a coach offering bespoke packages based on your goals. I am a qualified Mindfulness/meditation teacher and EFT practitioner, and I have training in working with trauma, addictions and mental health issues. I also specialise in offering counselling and reiki to people with chronic or life limiting illness.
With over 10 years experience working in the Probation Service I have met people from all walks of life, with many different concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, sexual and physical abuse and addictions.
I am a qualified counsellor. I am a coach offering bespoke packages based on your goals. I am a qualified Mindfulness/meditation teacher and EFT practitioner, and I have training in working with trauma, addictions and mental health issues. I also specialise in offering counselling and reiki to people with chronic or life limiting illness.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety or hormonal changes leave you running on empty. You may be juggling work, family and relationships while quietly losing your energy, sleep and confidence. You long to feel calmer, clearer and more balanced. That’s where I come in. I’m an NHS-trained, BACP-registered counsellor and coach. My approach combines counselling with coaching and holistic tools so we can work on both mind and body. Together we’ll explore the root causes, support your nervous system and help you build the confidence, boundaries and wellbeing you deserve.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety or hormonal changes leave you running on empty. You may be juggling work, family and relationships while quietly losing your energy, sleep and confidence. You long to feel calmer, clearer and more balanced. That’s where I come in. I’m an NHS-trained, BACP-registered counsellor and coach. My approach combines counselling with coaching and holistic tools so we can work on both mind and body. Together we’ll explore the root causes, support your nervous system and help you build the confidence, boundaries and wellbeing you deserve.
I am here to support clients who are experiencing challenging emotions and situations, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bereavement, or feeling trapped in repetitive relationship patterns. Our attachment styles are formed from a young age, and as we grow older, we may find ourselves stuck in these same patterns. I have helped clients confront their attachment fears that affect their personal relationships. Additionally, I have worked with individuals who struggle with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, supporting them as they navigate their feelings of emptiness.
I am here to support clients who are experiencing challenging emotions and situations, such as anxiety disorders, depression, bereavement, or feeling trapped in repetitive relationship patterns. Our attachment styles are formed from a young age, and as we grow older, we may find ourselves stuck in these same patterns. I have helped clients confront their attachment fears that affect their personal relationships. Additionally, I have worked with individuals who struggle with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, supporting them as they navigate their feelings of emptiness.
I offer a Counselling service to individuals, young people and families who may be facing personal difficulties and challenges. We all experience painful events and losses at various times in our lives and Counselling creates a safe containing space for clients to explore and process their emotions on a range if issues that may be impacting on them negatively. This can help clients to identify their triggers which may be responsible for creating the emotional and or physical distress. It also helps develop some strategies for clients to have at their disposal to manage better the impacts of the distress being experienced.
I offer a Counselling service to individuals, young people and families who may be facing personal difficulties and challenges. We all experience painful events and losses at various times in our lives and Counselling creates a safe containing space for clients to explore and process their emotions on a range if issues that may be impacting on them negatively. This can help clients to identify their triggers which may be responsible for creating the emotional and or physical distress. It also helps develop some strategies for clients to have at their disposal to manage better the impacts of the distress being experienced.
Hi, I'm Louise, Integrative Therapist MBACP (level 6 - NHS accredited course) based in Dartford.
Do you find yourself lying in bed awake at night worrying, re-running conversations you've had that day?
Have you found yourself cancelling or turning down plans with friends as you'd rather be at home, but find that doesn't ease your anxiety or mood?
Sometimes in life we all may find ourselves needing help or someone to talk to. Struggling with relationships, the past, the future?
I aim to reply to all enquiries within 72 hours.
I believe everyone deserves an hour a week to focus on themselves.
Hi, I'm Louise, Integrative Therapist MBACP (level 6 - NHS accredited course) based in Dartford.
Do you find yourself lying in bed awake at night worrying, re-running conversations you've had that day?
Have you found yourself cancelling or turning down plans with friends as you'd rather be at home, but find that doesn't ease your anxiety or mood?
Sometimes in life we all may find ourselves needing help or someone to talk to. Struggling with relationships, the past, the future?
I aim to reply to all enquiries within 72 hours.
I believe everyone deserves an hour a week to focus on themselves.
These issues vary from anxiety to low self-esteem/confidence, stress, depression, addiction, grief and loss, bereavement, relationship issues, anger issues, abuse, self-harm, bullying and trauma.
Person Centred therapy is the essence of sessions as I am passionate about my clients discovering their inner strength. Effective features from various psychological schools of thought such as the Psychodynamic approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy are incorporated into sessions to help maximise the healing and breakthrough of my clients.
These issues vary from anxiety to low self-esteem/confidence, stress, depression, addiction, grief and loss, bereavement, relationship issues, anger issues, abuse, self-harm, bullying and trauma.
Person Centred therapy is the essence of sessions as I am passionate about my clients discovering their inner strength. Effective features from various psychological schools of thought such as the Psychodynamic approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy are incorporated into sessions to help maximise the healing and breakthrough of my clients.
Do you need someone to talk too? Are you lonely, depressed or having relationship issues? Sometimes having an impartial listener can help you to see new ways of coping or overcoming the problems you are facing. As a couples counsellor my job is to help facilitate happier relationships or respectful endings. As a qualified and registered counsellor I am able to provide a safe and supportive environment to explore any issues you feel are causing difficulty in your life. I pride myself on being non-judgmental and welcome everyone, whatever your background may be, to explore ways in which to make your life better.
Do you need someone to talk too? Are you lonely, depressed or having relationship issues? Sometimes having an impartial listener can help you to see new ways of coping or overcoming the problems you are facing. As a couples counsellor my job is to help facilitate happier relationships or respectful endings. As a qualified and registered counsellor I am able to provide a safe and supportive environment to explore any issues you feel are causing difficulty in your life. I pride myself on being non-judgmental and welcome everyone, whatever your background may be, to explore ways in which to make your life better.
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I specialize in offering an holistic approach in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bereavement, and addictions.
I qualified as a therapist in 2007, and later as a Integrative Transpersonal psychotherapist. I work in full time private practice and provide one to one psychotherapy. I am also an accredited member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. As well as offering face to face appointments, I also see clients online, both in the UK and internationally. My experience of having worked with clients online over a number of years, is that it can provide an effective means of working at depth and supporting real change. Many of the approaches I use within a face to face context have been successfully adapted.
I specialize in offering an holistic approach in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bereavement, and addictions.
I qualified as a therapist in 2007, and later as a Integrative Transpersonal psychotherapist. I work in full time private practice and provide one to one psychotherapy. I am also an accredited member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. As well as offering face to face appointments, I also see clients online, both in the UK and internationally. My experience of having worked with clients online over a number of years, is that it can provide an effective means of working at depth and supporting real change. Many of the approaches I use within a face to face context have been successfully adapted.
My main areas of experience are in addiction, Trauma, destructive relationships, anxiety, low self esteem and lack of meaning.
I am a registered psychotherapist with a private practice in Cambridge. Offering a space which is safe and non-judgemental. Where we can explore together what is happening with you and what in your life has left you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, angry, low in self-esteem, empty or distressed.
My main areas of experience are in addiction, Trauma, destructive relationships, anxiety, low self esteem and lack of meaning.
I am a registered psychotherapist with a private practice in Cambridge. Offering a space which is safe and non-judgemental. Where we can explore together what is happening with you and what in your life has left you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, angry, low in self-esteem, empty or distressed.
I work with adults who want thoughtful jargon free psychotherapy, especially when anxiety, low mood, addiction, or past experiences are shaping how life feels right now.
My approach is friendly, grounded, and direct. I work creatively and at depth, paying attention not only to present-day difficulties but also to how earlier experiences may influence how you cope, relate, and make sense of yourself. Therapy with me is collaborative, we work at a pace that feels right for you, with a focus on building awareness, resilience,
I work with adults who want thoughtful jargon free psychotherapy, especially when anxiety, low mood, addiction, or past experiences are shaping how life feels right now.
My approach is friendly, grounded, and direct. I work creatively and at depth, paying attention not only to present-day difficulties but also to how earlier experiences may influence how you cope, relate, and make sense of yourself. Therapy with me is collaborative, we work at a pace that feels right for you, with a focus on building awareness, resilience,
I have experience of supporting issues in relationships, addictions and work.
Welcome to my page and thank you for taking the time to read about what I can offer and how it works.
If you are finding life difficult and not knowing where to turn for help, I can offer a therapeutic space and support you in finding answers and solutions to these issues, or it may be that having a space for you is enough.
The way that I work is Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT, (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in other words I am an Integrative Counsellor who uses the most appropriate or a blend of these therapies.
I have experience of supporting issues in relationships, addictions and work.
Welcome to my page and thank you for taking the time to read about what I can offer and how it works.
If you are finding life difficult and not knowing where to turn for help, I can offer a therapeutic space and support you in finding answers and solutions to these issues, or it may be that having a space for you is enough.
The way that I work is Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT, (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in other words I am an Integrative Counsellor who uses the most appropriate or a blend of these therapies.
I am a Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer online therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and more.
My approach is warm and supportive, creating a safe space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll work to help you better understand your emotions, overcome challenges, and make lasting changes that improve your well-being.
I am a Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer online therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and more.
My approach is warm and supportive, creating a safe space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll work to help you better understand your emotions, overcome challenges, and make lasting changes that improve your well-being.
Hi my name is Bertil and I'm a psychosexual therapist that can support you to get the most out of your sexual life and pleasure. I am a practitioner specialising in Polyamory, Kink + BDSM, and neurodivergence and work with individuals in a sex positive way that can help you unlock truly fulfilling sexual lives. My background is in trauma and my goal is to support you to access pleasure and sexual functioning. My practice is based in Anti-Oppressive practice and my goal is to support you in understanding how you touch the world, and how it touches you.
Hi my name is Bertil and I'm a psychosexual therapist that can support you to get the most out of your sexual life and pleasure. I am a practitioner specialising in Polyamory, Kink + BDSM, and neurodivergence and work with individuals in a sex positive way that can help you unlock truly fulfilling sexual lives. My background is in trauma and my goal is to support you to access pleasure and sexual functioning. My practice is based in Anti-Oppressive practice and my goal is to support you in understanding how you touch the world, and how it touches you.
I also have an extensive background of working with addiction.
Reaching out for help takes so much guts. I offer a safe space for you to say how things REALLY are, as well as looking at how you would like them to be. Being able to share what is going on with someone who knows how to respond can be such a relief. It's important to find a counsellor whom you can trust and who will understand you. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor. This means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches depending on my client's needs. I offer a safe and confidential space which is private and discreet, just outside Bromley, in KESTON VILLAGE. Make yourself a priority!
I also have an extensive background of working with addiction.
Reaching out for help takes so much guts. I offer a safe space for you to say how things REALLY are, as well as looking at how you would like them to be. Being able to share what is going on with someone who knows how to respond can be such a relief. It's important to find a counsellor whom you can trust and who will understand you. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor. This means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches depending on my client's needs. I offer a safe and confidential space which is private and discreet, just outside Bromley, in KESTON VILLAGE. Make yourself a priority!
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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.