Addiction Counselling in Great Missenden
Anxiety, depression, stress, conflict. We all hear these words but when they are your story it's much more than words, it's your life. If you invest in yourself you can learn to stop being controlled, feel you're making your own decisions and improve your relationship, career or state of mind. My clients show courage in reflecting on their lives and I've yet to work with any individual or couple who have regretted taking this step. Now we're in this extreme new way of living we may need to address issues we've previously avoided. This could be that opportunity.
Anxiety, depression, stress, conflict. We all hear these words but when they are your story it's much more than words, it's your life. If you invest in yourself you can learn to stop being controlled, feel you're making your own decisions and improve your relationship, career or state of mind. My clients show courage in reflecting on their lives and I've yet to work with any individual or couple who have regretted taking this step. Now we're in this extreme new way of living we may need to address issues we've previously avoided. This could be that opportunity.
Sometimes life can present difficult challenges. When that happens it's easy to feel confused, lonely, stuck and perhaps even judged. I can help you by providing a space for realisation, processing trauma and finding greater inner peace and freedom to live the life you wish for. I believe that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Having self compassion and being at peace with one’s self can be difficult to practice. I want to bring you hope and support you in becoming your own best friend.
Sometimes life can present difficult challenges. When that happens it's easy to feel confused, lonely, stuck and perhaps even judged. I can help you by providing a space for realisation, processing trauma and finding greater inner peace and freedom to live the life you wish for. I believe that the most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Having self compassion and being at peace with one’s self can be difficult to practice. I want to bring you hope and support you in becoming your own best friend.
I offer space for people who wish to explore fundamental issues. Some people are driven to counselling by a current crisis that means they need support. Others have been managing perfectly well but decide that repeating destructive patterns or underlying dissatisfaction now deserve attention. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling from Re-Vision. This is 'counselling with a soulful perspective'. The strongest influence in the training is Jung. In this perspective, times of real difficulty or despair are seen as holding a potential for change and growth. In our work you will be heard and witnessed.
I offer space for people who wish to explore fundamental issues. Some people are driven to counselling by a current crisis that means they need support. Others have been managing perfectly well but decide that repeating destructive patterns or underlying dissatisfaction now deserve attention. I hold a Diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling from Re-Vision. This is 'counselling with a soulful perspective'. The strongest influence in the training is Jung. In this perspective, times of real difficulty or despair are seen as holding a potential for change and growth. In our work you will be heard and witnessed.
We all have a unique experience of life and experience difficulties in all sorts of ways. I offer professional support through a variety of theories and techniques to deal with immediate feelings of stress as well as deeper exploration of how historical experiences may have affected your current responses and reactions. It is important that you feel in control of your own therapeutic journey and I therefore offer support at your individual pace and to support your hopes and aspirations. I care about all my clients and offer a safe space to explore emotions and behaviours to feel more certain within an uncertain world.
We all have a unique experience of life and experience difficulties in all sorts of ways. I offer professional support through a variety of theories and techniques to deal with immediate feelings of stress as well as deeper exploration of how historical experiences may have affected your current responses and reactions. It is important that you feel in control of your own therapeutic journey and I therefore offer support at your individual pace and to support your hopes and aspirations. I care about all my clients and offer a safe space to explore emotions and behaviours to feel more certain within an uncertain world.
I am a BACP-registered Person-Centred Pluralistic Counsellor, fluent in English and Spanish. Having lived in different countries and experienced diverse ways of being, I understand how life’s transitions, expectations, and past experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and relate to others. At the heart of my work is deep respect for each individual's unique journey.
I am a BACP-registered Person-Centred Pluralistic Counsellor, fluent in English and Spanish. Having lived in different countries and experienced diverse ways of being, I understand how life’s transitions, expectations, and past experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and relate to others. At the heart of my work is deep respect for each individual's unique journey.
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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.
Specialist in Sex Addiction, Compulsive Behaviour and Relationship Difficulties
Are you struggling to change behaviours that feel hard to control, or dealing with the impact of addiction or relationship issues?
I specialise in addiction and compulsive behaviours, such as:
• sex addiction and compulsive sexual behaviour
• pornography addiction
• alcohol and drug dependency
I also work with relationship difficulties, including infidelity, breakdowns of trust and communication issues.
In addition, I also support:
• anxiety, stress. low mood, overthink, self-esteem
Specialist in Sex Addiction, Compulsive Behaviour and Relationship Difficulties
Are you struggling to change behaviours that feel hard to control, or dealing with the impact of addiction or relationship issues?
I specialise in addiction and compulsive behaviours, such as:
• sex addiction and compulsive sexual behaviour
• pornography addiction
• alcohol and drug dependency
I also work with relationship difficulties, including infidelity, breakdowns of trust and communication issues.
In addition, I also support:
• anxiety, stress. low mood, overthink, self-esteem
I specialise in helping my clients who are experiencing problems relating to addiction, alcohol dependency, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and childhood trauma and other addictions.
I both trained and subsequently worked full time at the North London Priory Hospital, working with some of the most highly skilled specialists and therapists in therapy and treatment and I am trained in the Pia Mellody Post Induction Therapy model (from the Meadows for healing and resolving developmental and childhood trauma).
I specialise in helping my clients who are experiencing problems relating to addiction, alcohol dependency, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and childhood trauma and other addictions.
I both trained and subsequently worked full time at the North London Priory Hospital, working with some of the most highly skilled specialists and therapists in therapy and treatment and I am trained in the Pia Mellody Post Induction Therapy model (from the Meadows for healing and resolving developmental and childhood trauma).
You may be feeling stuck - perhaps you're battling addiction, past traumas, struggling with identity, low esteem, broken relationships, or simply sensing that something in life isn’t working or is missing.
A Clinical Psychotherapist trained to Masters level, I specialise in addiction, particularly porn and sex addiction. I work relationally to help clients uncover root issues and heal, break unhelpful patterns, and build meaningful lives. I also sit on the Board of Trustees for the Association for the Treatment for Sex Addiction & Compulsivity (ATSAC).
You may be feeling stuck - perhaps you're battling addiction, past traumas, struggling with identity, low esteem, broken relationships, or simply sensing that something in life isn’t working or is missing.
A Clinical Psychotherapist trained to Masters level, I specialise in addiction, particularly porn and sex addiction. I work relationally to help clients uncover root issues and heal, break unhelpful patterns, and build meaningful lives. I also sit on the Board of Trustees for the Association for the Treatment for Sex Addiction & Compulsivity (ATSAC).
When anxiety takes over, it’s often a sign of unresolved past experiences keeping our attachment patterns stuck in limbo. My practice centres on targeted realignment: helping you unpack those old patterns and reshape them.
In a safe and confidential environment, we’ll look at how your early life and relationships shape your thoughts today. By addressing these root causes together, you'll gain the insight and tools you need to build a more resilient, confident path forward.
When anxiety takes over, it’s often a sign of unresolved past experiences keeping our attachment patterns stuck in limbo. My practice centres on targeted realignment: helping you unpack those old patterns and reshape them.
In a safe and confidential environment, we’ll look at how your early life and relationships shape your thoughts today. By addressing these root causes together, you'll gain the insight and tools you need to build a more resilient, confident path forward.
My 20 years of experience as a counsellor includes 10 years in a drug and alcohol service, where I worked with clients and with their friends and family, who are also impacted by their loved one's addiction.
Looking for a counsellor can feel daunting and confusing, especially when we feel vulnerable or overwhelmed by problems. As a Person-Centred counsellor, I will provide the right conditions for you to explore your difficulties in a safe, non-judgemental space. Here we can address uncomfortable feelings such as shame, guilt, anger and fear. Your difficulties may be rooted in the past, or may be more about the present; for many of us, it is a combination of both. I will meet your specific needs, enabling you to live more authentically. Together, we can transform your outlook, bringing about healing, growth and positive change.
My 20 years of experience as a counsellor includes 10 years in a drug and alcohol service, where I worked with clients and with their friends and family, who are also impacted by their loved one's addiction.
Looking for a counsellor can feel daunting and confusing, especially when we feel vulnerable or overwhelmed by problems. As a Person-Centred counsellor, I will provide the right conditions for you to explore your difficulties in a safe, non-judgemental space. Here we can address uncomfortable feelings such as shame, guilt, anger and fear. Your difficulties may be rooted in the past, or may be more about the present; for many of us, it is a combination of both. I will meet your specific needs, enabling you to live more authentically. Together, we can transform your outlook, bringing about healing, growth and positive change.
I support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, shame, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity questions, neurodivergence, addiction and life transitions.
I offer online counselling for adults, with a particular interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent adults, and people exploring identity, relationships and life experiences that may not fit traditional expectations. My approach is primarily person-centred and trauma-informed. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected and understood. Together, we can explore your experiences, patterns and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can better understand yourself, develop self-compassion and explore what matters most to you.
I support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, shame, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity questions, neurodivergence, addiction and life transitions.
I offer online counselling for adults, with a particular interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent adults, and people exploring identity, relationships and life experiences that may not fit traditional expectations. My approach is primarily person-centred and trauma-informed. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected and understood. Together, we can explore your experiences, patterns and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can better understand yourself, develop self-compassion and explore what matters most to you.
Do you experience anxiety, depression, grief, emptiness or anger? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed by these feelings ? Most people do and most people feel they have no other option but to stay feeling that way. The truth is that everyone will experience difficulties and difficult situations either in their personal or work life. Some are harder to deal with on your own. A friendly, experienced, listening ear can really make a positive difference to your life.
Do you experience anxiety, depression, grief, emptiness or anger? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed by these feelings ? Most people do and most people feel they have no other option but to stay feeling that way. The truth is that everyone will experience difficulties and difficult situations either in their personal or work life. Some are harder to deal with on your own. A friendly, experienced, listening ear can really make a positive difference to your life.
I specialise in sex addiction therapy and support for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), including porn addiction, infidelity and intimacy difficulties.
the London Centre for Addictions. Trained under Dr Thaddeus Birchard and Dr Alex Katehakis, I developed the Integrative Approach for Treating Sex Addiction (IATSA). I’m completing a doctorate in CSBD, serve as an addiction consultant, and am a BACP-accredited therapist, ATSAC Trustee and author.
I offer sessions in person in Preston and online worldwide.
I specialise in sex addiction therapy and support for Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (CSBD), including porn addiction, infidelity and intimacy difficulties.
the London Centre for Addictions. Trained under Dr Thaddeus Birchard and Dr Alex Katehakis, I developed the Integrative Approach for Treating Sex Addiction (IATSA). I’m completing a doctorate in CSBD, serve as an addiction consultant, and am a BACP-accredited therapist, ATSAC Trustee and author.
I offer sessions in person in Preston and online worldwide.
Hi! I’m Isobel, and I bring a unique perspective to therapy, drawing on my qualifications as a UK-Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol with BPS) and Licensed Clinical and Counselling Psychologist (HCPC), a US-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (BBS), a Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Coach (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and MBCT). I’m passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate their mental and emotional health journeys, and I believe that combining these skills enables me to offer a uniquely rich and supportive therapeutic environment.
Hi! I’m Isobel, and I bring a unique perspective to therapy, drawing on my qualifications as a UK-Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol with BPS) and Licensed Clinical and Counselling Psychologist (HCPC), a US-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (BBS), a Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Coach (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and MBCT). I’m passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate their mental and emotional health journeys, and I believe that combining these skills enables me to offer a uniquely rich and supportive therapeutic environment.
When we feel vulnerable, we sometimes look externally to try to feel better, inappropriate relationships, compulsive behaviours, overeating, overspending, drinking and substance misuse, only to feeling further lost and confused.
I qualified as a Person Centred Counsellor (PG Dip) 18 years ago. Initially I worked as a Satellite Counsellor in the NHS, specialising in Addiction, seeing clients with a variety of issues, such Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Identity and Low Self Esteem. I later trained in Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy, Meditation and Relaxation.
When we feel vulnerable, we sometimes look externally to try to feel better, inappropriate relationships, compulsive behaviours, overeating, overspending, drinking and substance misuse, only to feeling further lost and confused.
I qualified as a Person Centred Counsellor (PG Dip) 18 years ago. Initially I worked as a Satellite Counsellor in the NHS, specialising in Addiction, seeing clients with a variety of issues, such Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Identity and Low Self Esteem. I later trained in Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy, Meditation and Relaxation.
Samantha supports teenagers, young adults, adults and families navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, addiction, emotional dysregulation, self doubt, relationship difficulties and major life transitions.
With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Samantha offers personalised therapy informed by the Developmental Restoration Approach, an integrative framework she developed to understand how trauma, neurodivergence, chronic stress and difficult relationships can interrupt emotional development. She also draws on CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychosexual education.
Samantha supports teenagers, young adults, adults and families navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, addiction, emotional dysregulation, self doubt, relationship difficulties and major life transitions.
With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Samantha offers personalised therapy informed by the Developmental Restoration Approach, an integrative framework she developed to understand how trauma, neurodivergence, chronic stress and difficult relationships can interrupt emotional development. She also draws on CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychosexual education.
They may be struggling with anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, or simply the sense that life has become smaller than they want it to be.
Therapy is more than talking. It is a relationship between two people, and it will ask something of both of us. The relationship we build together can reveal patterns that shape your life beyond the therapy room. There will be times when I challenge you, not to make things difficult, but because growth rarely comes from staying where it feels comfortable.
They may be struggling with anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, or simply the sense that life has become smaller than they want it to be.
Therapy is more than talking. It is a relationship between two people, and it will ask something of both of us. The relationship we build together can reveal patterns that shape your life beyond the therapy room. There will be times when I challenge you, not to make things difficult, but because growth rarely comes from staying where it feels comfortable.
Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.
Is this a time in your life that feels difficult? Life can be somewhat challenging and overwhelming at times. Counselling is a process that gives you space and time, in a confidential environment that allow you to express yourself freely enabling you, to make better sense of your feelings, emotions and fears. It is important that during this process you remain an individual and we find a way for you to express your thoughts and feelings, making it's essential to work with a flexible approach tailoring our work to your needs.
You may struggle with addiction, anxiety, relationship issues or shame.
As an Integrative Counsellor and Group Therapist I draw upon different models of psychotherapy. Our therapeutic relationship will help inform our work and through this journey together we can explore and change what behaviours are holding you back. I'm experienced working in online formats as well on the phone if this supports your needs.
You may struggle with addiction, anxiety, relationship issues or shame.
As an Integrative Counsellor and Group Therapist I draw upon different models of psychotherapy. Our therapeutic relationship will help inform our work and through this journey together we can explore and change what behaviours are holding you back. I'm experienced working in online formats as well on the phone if this supports your needs.
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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.