Substance Use Counselling in Hadleigh

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Clare Avery
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Each of us gets thrown off balance at times by events and by difficult feelings and thoughts. Each of us benefits from, and deserves, close attention and support. As an experienced counsellor, I provide a quiet, safe space in an often disorderly world. You might be anxious, stressed, sleepless, fearful, sad, overwhelmed and/or feeling stuck. Together we can explore, understand and manage your concerns. By helping you understand your motivations, values and style of relating, I can also help with your professional development and confidence. I work in private practice in Hadleigh (Suffolk) and Sudbury. I also work online.
Each of us gets thrown off balance at times by events and by difficult feelings and thoughts. Each of us benefits from, and deserves, close attention and support. As an experienced counsellor, I provide a quiet, safe space in an often disorderly world. You might be anxious, stressed, sleepless, fearful, sad, overwhelmed and/or feeling stuck. Together we can explore, understand and manage your concerns. By helping you understand your motivations, values and style of relating, I can also help with your professional development and confidence. I work in private practice in Hadleigh (Suffolk) and Sudbury. I also work online.
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Kim Strong
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space in which clients can seek insight into any issues of concern. My individual clientele spends all ages including children. I also work with couples and families. Short or long-term therapy is offered. My extensive training allows me to draw upon multiple disciplines to tailor the support to the needs of the client.
I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space in which clients can seek insight into any issues of concern. My individual clientele spends all ages including children. I also work with couples and families. Short or long-term therapy is offered. My extensive training allows me to draw upon multiple disciplines to tailor the support to the needs of the client.
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Karen Haynes
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
01702 411182 View 01702 411182
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Kay Marina Cohen Mncps
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I practices in Southend on Sea. I am a senior professional accredited counsellor, accredited, registered member MNCPS working with clients with a variety of different issues such as relationships and couples, addictions; domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, work related stress, building confidence, self esteem, loss and bereavement. I'm honoured to share the journey with my clients. You choose your own goals then we collaborate to achieve them.
I practices in Southend on Sea. I am a senior professional accredited counsellor, accredited, registered member MNCPS working with clients with a variety of different issues such as relationships and couples, addictions; domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, work related stress, building confidence, self esteem, loss and bereavement. I'm honoured to share the journey with my clients. You choose your own goals then we collaborate to achieve them.
01702 967729 View 01702 967729
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Dr Juliette Attwood
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Jules. I'm a senior clinical psychologist with over 16 years of experience working across a wide range of NHS mental health services. I am offering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy. EMDR helps people recover from distressing events and the problems they have caused, like flashbacks, upsetting thoughts or images, depression or anxiety. EMDR is also recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). I am HCPC registered and Enhanced DBS checked.
Hello, I’m Jules. I'm a senior clinical psychologist with over 16 years of experience working across a wide range of NHS mental health services. I am offering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy. EMDR helps people recover from distressing events and the problems they have caused, like flashbacks, upsetting thoughts or images, depression or anxiety. EMDR is also recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). I am HCPC registered and Enhanced DBS checked.
01702 967420 View 01702 967420
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Michael Fieldhouse Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Whatever has brought you to counselling, it is likely something important and personal to you. Reaching the point of seeking professional help often means something has become too difficult to carry alone. There are few experiences more grounding than being truly listened to, without judgement or expectation. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to explore whatever troubles you, at your own pace. Therapy can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences, and support you in finding greater clarity, understanding, and emotional balance.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, it is likely something important and personal to you. Reaching the point of seeking professional help often means something has become too difficult to carry alone. There are few experiences more grounding than being truly listened to, without judgement or expectation. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to explore whatever troubles you, at your own pace. Therapy can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences, and support you in finding greater clarity, understanding, and emotional balance.
01702 418228 View 01702 418228
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Katy Acton Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Are you struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression? Experiencing relationship issues or low self-worth? Feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thinking and unhealthy ways of coping? Maybe your way of coping has now become the problem; addictions or avoidance. If you are longing for change and need a safe accepting space to identify what that is and work towards it; I can help. Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts. Hopefully resulting in an improvement to your wellbeing, mental health and life overall.
Are you struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression? Experiencing relationship issues or low self-worth? Feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thinking and unhealthy ways of coping? Maybe your way of coping has now become the problem; addictions or avoidance. If you are longing for change and need a safe accepting space to identify what that is and work towards it; I can help. Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts. Hopefully resulting in an improvement to your wellbeing, mental health and life overall.
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Lorraine Anne Bygrave
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I’m Lorraine Bygrave, a qualified EMDR and IFS Therapist with expertise in adoption and Attachment-Informed Therapy. I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing. My work combines EMDR, IFS, and IADC Therapy to release stuck grief, process unresolved emotions, and address the root causes of your challenges.
I’m Lorraine Bygrave, a qualified EMDR and IFS Therapist with expertise in adoption and Attachment-Informed Therapy. I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing. My work combines EMDR, IFS, and IADC Therapy to release stuck grief, process unresolved emotions, and address the root causes of your challenges.
07723 458132 View 07723 458132

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Weir Wellbeing
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Thetford IP24
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
020 4538 5098 View 020 4538 5098
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Joe Carter
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Yes. Being human can be tricky. We can all get stuck. Stuck in our heads and our feelings, in relationships, work, obsessions and compulsions, stuck in unhelpful behaviours and unhelpful ways of seeing things. But, we can all get unstuck. With over 20 years of practice experience, I would be seen as an integrative therapist and counsellor; integrating multiple therapeutic models and approaches. So, we have many ways to make better sense of life situations: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
Yes. Being human can be tricky. We can all get stuck. Stuck in our heads and our feelings, in relationships, work, obsessions and compulsions, stuck in unhelpful behaviours and unhelpful ways of seeing things. But, we can all get unstuck. With over 20 years of practice experience, I would be seen as an integrative therapist and counsellor; integrating multiple therapeutic models and approaches. So, we have many ways to make better sense of life situations: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
028 9694 3391 View 028 9694 3391
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Sophie Edwards
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
I am a Chartered Health Psychologist, practicing for over 8 years within NHS funded services. I have a special interest in disordered eating such as binge or emotional eating, and am passionate about assisting people on their journey to a healthy relationship with food, fitness and their bodies. I help people with most issues that relate to health behaviour change or the psychology of health and illness including: improving nutrition, disordered eating and body image, improving physical activity levels, managing stress, adapting to long term health conditions such as diabetes, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol or drug use.
I am a Chartered Health Psychologist, practicing for over 8 years within NHS funded services. I have a special interest in disordered eating such as binge or emotional eating, and am passionate about assisting people on their journey to a healthy relationship with food, fitness and their bodies. I help people with most issues that relate to health behaviour change or the psychology of health and illness including: improving nutrition, disordered eating and body image, improving physical activity levels, managing stress, adapting to long term health conditions such as diabetes, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol or drug use.
01245 967673 View 01245 967673
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Jakana Rita
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced therapist passionate about the potential that counselling in helping people overcome personal emotional difficulties. Fully qualified EMDR practitioner and IFS informed I help treat anxiety, depression, past trauma and/or relationship issues impact general functioning in all arias of our lives and cause ongoing cycles of emotional pain. I have had the pleasure of witnessing people overcome very difficult times and go on to have fulfilled, happy lives. I have personal experience and have an understanding where I can meet people where they're at. I know with the right help, anybody can overcome this and thrive.
I am an experienced therapist passionate about the potential that counselling in helping people overcome personal emotional difficulties. Fully qualified EMDR practitioner and IFS informed I help treat anxiety, depression, past trauma and/or relationship issues impact general functioning in all arias of our lives and cause ongoing cycles of emotional pain. I have had the pleasure of witnessing people overcome very difficult times and go on to have fulfilled, happy lives. I have personal experience and have an understanding where I can meet people where they're at. I know with the right help, anybody can overcome this and thrive.
01354 707399 View 01354 707399
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Dr Nikki Wood
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I work with adults using a holistic approach who are feeling stuck. Many people are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and burnout. Some people are turning to alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours such as doom scrolling. I specialise in working with people who are worrying they aren’t managing their mental health and who may have experienced trauma, I offer an entirely non-judgemental, confidential, compassionate and safe space to talk about some of these things and help you to identify what changes you would like to make. I also specialise in working with ADHD and offering post-diagnostic support.
I work with adults using a holistic approach who are feeling stuck. Many people are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and burnout. Some people are turning to alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours such as doom scrolling. I specialise in working with people who are worrying they aren’t managing their mental health and who may have experienced trauma, I offer an entirely non-judgemental, confidential, compassionate and safe space to talk about some of these things and help you to identify what changes you would like to make. I also specialise in working with ADHD and offering post-diagnostic support.
01799 619184 View 01799 619184
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Cara Japon Mbacp Gmbpss
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (Supervision - £50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, CBT & Psychodynamics. I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (£70 per 50 min, £370 for block of 6 sessions).  I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia, anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor (Supervision - £50 per 50 minutes, £70 per 1.5hrs) and a member of the BPS. I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling, CBT & Psychodynamics. I am fully trained in EMDR therapy (£70 per 50 min, £370 for block of 6 sessions).  I have helped many clients who have had a diagnosis of PTSD and extreme anxiety, to overcome their trauma and markedly reduce their anxiety. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia, anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling.
01245 823724 View 01245 823724
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Adam Newman
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor with experience of working with both adults and young people over the age of 18. I also work with organizations and EAP schemes, and happily accept new enquiries from these. Experiencing difficulties in life, while this may be inevitable, can be incredibly painful and isolating. My aim within my practice is to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic environment, where you can freely explore your concerns and worries. Taking that first step in counselling and finding the right therapist can be a daunting prospect, so I will endeavour to make sure that you feel as comfortable as possible.
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor with experience of working with both adults and young people over the age of 18. I also work with organizations and EAP schemes, and happily accept new enquiries from these. Experiencing difficulties in life, while this may be inevitable, can be incredibly painful and isolating. My aim within my practice is to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic environment, where you can freely explore your concerns and worries. Taking that first step in counselling and finding the right therapist can be a daunting prospect, so I will endeavour to make sure that you feel as comfortable as possible.
01284 334944 View 01284 334944
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Sam Jeffery
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, I'm Sam. Are you feeling lost, hopeless, overwhelmed, angry or fed up with repeating the same destructive patterns over and over again. Having the opportunity to share difficult events and process confusing emotions can alleviate distress and give you the space to find more satisfying and rewarding ways of living.
Hi, I'm Sam. Are you feeling lost, hopeless, overwhelmed, angry or fed up with repeating the same destructive patterns over and over again. Having the opportunity to share difficult events and process confusing emotions can alleviate distress and give you the space to find more satisfying and rewarding ways of living.
01728 443739 View 01728 443739
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Livia Tedaldi
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat
You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat
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Therapy Barn
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
I work with adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties, including addiction, depression, generalised anxiety disorder, stress-related difficulties, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship issues, loss and change, anger management and emotional regulation. I believe good therapy supports greater self-understanding, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. My approach is grounded, thoughtful, and focused on helping people feel more at ease with themselves and their lives.
I work with adults presenting with a range of mental health difficulties, including addiction, depression, generalised anxiety disorder, stress-related difficulties, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship issues, loss and change, anger management and emotional regulation. I believe good therapy supports greater self-understanding, emotional balance, and healthier relationships. My approach is grounded, thoughtful, and focused on helping people feel more at ease with themselves and their lives.
01379 778598 View 01379 778598
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Dr Emma Salazar
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I offer specialist expertise, evidence-based treatment, and practical support for body image, disordered eating, & all eating disorders (ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating); ADHD, autism, & LGBTQ+ identity & wellbeing; health anxiety & social anxiety; nutritional & sexual health; emotional dysregulation, self-harm & EUPD/BPD; and addictions & substance use.
I'm not a blank-slate therapist - I show up as my genuine, authentic self so you feel safe to do the same. So we can really deep dive and get to the root of matters together, I'll ask questions with curiosity and challenge you thoughtfully. My goal is to hold space where you can feel truly seen/heard, be honest/unmask, and are empowered to care for yourself.
I offer specialist expertise, evidence-based treatment, and practical support for body image, disordered eating, & all eating disorders (ARFID, bulimia, anorexia, orthorexia, binge eating); ADHD, autism, & LGBTQ+ identity & wellbeing; health anxiety & social anxiety; nutritional & sexual health; emotional dysregulation, self-harm & EUPD/BPD; and addictions & substance use.
I'm not a blank-slate therapist - I show up as my genuine, authentic self so you feel safe to do the same. So we can really deep dive and get to the root of matters together, I'll ask questions with curiosity and challenge you thoughtfully. My goal is to hold space where you can feel truly seen/heard, be honest/unmask, and are empowered to care for yourself.
01457 601394 View 01457 601394
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Claire Douglas
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Hello. My name is Claire and I am an integrative counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer integrative counselling. This form of therapy is a combination of different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches, which can be tailor-made depending on your needs and way of working. I work to offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and empathic environment so to speak freely about your presenting problems and work to overcome difficult obstacles in your life (whether past, present or future).
Hello. My name is Claire and I am an integrative counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer integrative counselling. This form of therapy is a combination of different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches, which can be tailor-made depending on your needs and way of working. I work to offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and empathic environment so to speak freely about your presenting problems and work to overcome difficult obstacles in your life (whether past, present or future).
01708 963855 View 01708 963855
Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.