Addiction Counselling in Ilkley

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Dr Asna Ahmed
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Ilkley LS29
I have a special interest in trauma, attachment issues and addiction.
I am a Chartered psychologist with over 15 years experience. I provide a blend of eastern and western approach focussed on enhanced self awareness, growth and sustainable recovery. My approach is trauma informed including EMDR, mindfulness, CBT and motivational interviewing in a person centered way.
I have a special interest in trauma, attachment issues and addiction.
I am a Chartered psychologist with over 15 years experience. I provide a blend of eastern and western approach focussed on enhanced self awareness, growth and sustainable recovery. My approach is trauma informed including EMDR, mindfulness, CBT and motivational interviewing in a person centered way.
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Dr Fiona Bentley
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Ilkley LS29
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years post-qualification experience of working with adults in the NHS. I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society. I am an accredited practitioner in EMDR. I help people with a range of emotional difficulties, including low mood, anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), obsessive-compulsive problems, eating issues, PTSD and dealing with the effects of trauma or abuse, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and adjustment difficulties following stressful life events.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years post-qualification experience of working with adults in the NHS. I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society. I am an accredited practitioner in EMDR. I help people with a range of emotional difficulties, including low mood, anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), obsessive-compulsive problems, eating issues, PTSD and dealing with the effects of trauma or abuse, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, and adjustment difficulties following stressful life events.
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Anna Liuba
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Ilkley LS29
As an Art Psychotherapist, I work from a psychodynamic perspective, paying close attention to how early experiences, unconscious processes, and relational patterns shape current emotional life. I offer a consistent space to explore thoughts, feelings, and internal conflicts with depth and curiosity. Art-making provides an additional route for unconscious material to emerge and be understood. No artistic experience is needed.
As an Art Psychotherapist, I work from a psychodynamic perspective, paying close attention to how early experiences, unconscious processes, and relational patterns shape current emotional life. I offer a consistent space to explore thoughts, feelings, and internal conflicts with depth and curiosity. Art-making provides an additional route for unconscious material to emerge and be understood. No artistic experience is needed.
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Christian Doherty
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Ilkley LS29
Talking to me about your anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addictions or loss can help plot a path through life's difficult times and rediscover yourself.
I'm a relational therapist. That means I believe a strong relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. Whether we're looking at patterns of behaviour, difficult thoughts and feelings, echoes of the past or everyday struggles, I work closely with you to get under the skin of the problem and help you understand yourself better.
Talking to me about your anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addictions or loss can help plot a path through life's difficult times and rediscover yourself.
I'm a relational therapist. That means I believe a strong relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. Whether we're looking at patterns of behaviour, difficult thoughts and feelings, echoes of the past or everyday struggles, I work closely with you to get under the skin of the problem and help you understand yourself better.
01756 630825 View 01756 630825
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Anne Andrieux
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Ilkley LS29
I am a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in working with children and young people. With years of experience in school settings, I have seen first-hand the remarkable positive impact that comes from truly seeing and hearing young individuals. I tailor therapy to each individual's needs, incorporating therapeutic play and expressive art therapy for younger clients. My approach fosters a trusting, non-judgmental environment where clients can thrive. As a French therapist, I understand the complexity of different cultures and am respectful of that, bringing a unique perspective to my practice.
I am a passionate and dedicated therapist specializing in working with children and young people. With years of experience in school settings, I have seen first-hand the remarkable positive impact that comes from truly seeing and hearing young individuals. I tailor therapy to each individual's needs, incorporating therapeutic play and expressive art therapy for younger clients. My approach fosters a trusting, non-judgmental environment where clients can thrive. As a French therapist, I understand the complexity of different cultures and am respectful of that, bringing a unique perspective to my practice.
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Bloom Therapy and Wellness
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My therapy preferences are Anxiety, addiction, teenage/adolescence mental health and self esteem.
I have a laid back persona and I’m friendly and empathetic. A good active listener and a more mature head.
My therapy preferences are Anxiety, addiction, teenage/adolescence mental health and self esteem.
I have a laid back persona and I’m friendly and empathetic. A good active listener and a more mature head.
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Elaine Macha
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
The issues you are facing might be leading to low self-esteem, confusion, depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
I work with warmth and integrity, to build a confidential empathic relationship, to enable therapeutic change, empowering clients to express feelings and bring clarity to experiences. In this safe space you can explore past and present experiences, without judgement or criticism. Each person is unique, and I adapt my theoretical approach to meet your needs.
The issues you are facing might be leading to low self-esteem, confusion, depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
I work with warmth and integrity, to build a confidential empathic relationship, to enable therapeutic change, empowering clients to express feelings and bring clarity to experiences. In this safe space you can explore past and present experiences, without judgement or criticism. Each person is unique, and I adapt my theoretical approach to meet your needs.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Simon Burgess
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I specialise in Addiction.
Every addiction has a cause or a barrier to recovery. It’s not an incurable disease. We will find out where your addictive behaviour comes from and we’ll build a plan to end it. Rehab, residential and 12-step programmes fail 85% of people suffering addiction in the first year. My approach is tracking at over 75% effective
I specialise in Addiction.
Every addiction has a cause or a barrier to recovery. It’s not an incurable disease. We will find out where your addictive behaviour comes from and we’ll build a plan to end it. Rehab, residential and 12-step programmes fail 85% of people suffering addiction in the first year. My approach is tracking at over 75% effective
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Jo Wright
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
I work with adults experiencing trauma, emotional neglect, addiction, shame, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I offer integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapy. We work collaboratively at your pace to gently explore what you’ve been carrying, make sense of your experiences, and develop greater emotional clarity, stability, and self-understanding.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, emotional neglect, addiction, shame, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I offer integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapy. We work collaboratively at your pace to gently explore what you’ve been carrying, make sense of your experiences, and develop greater emotional clarity, stability, and self-understanding.
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Huddersfield Holistic Healing
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Huddersfield Holistic Healing offers a comprehensive, therapeutic service in a safe and confidential environment for you to reach your full potential with the support and guidance from a fully trained talking therapist. You may feel that it would be beneficial to explore something that is troubling you and leaving you feeling stuck, or you may like to consider the possibility of taking a new direction to allow you to fully love the life you live. If you have an unhealthy habit that you’d like to break, or a fear you’d like to overcome, then Huddersfield Holistic Healing is here to help you.
Huddersfield Holistic Healing offers a comprehensive, therapeutic service in a safe and confidential environment for you to reach your full potential with the support and guidance from a fully trained talking therapist. You may feel that it would be beneficial to explore something that is troubling you and leaving you feeling stuck, or you may like to consider the possibility of taking a new direction to allow you to fully love the life you live. If you have an unhealthy habit that you’d like to break, or a fear you’d like to overcome, then Huddersfield Holistic Healing is here to help you.
01484 959726 View 01484 959726
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Michael John Gorwood
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
York YO24
I have many years of experience working with caring roles and addiction.
I am extremely passionate about the therapeutic process and how it can help you to live with more freedom in life. My approach to therapy is a blend of solution focussed work, built upon a foundation of a supportive, person-centred environment. I specialise in the areas of addiction, depression, anxiety and those who find themselves in caring roles.
I have many years of experience working with caring roles and addiction.
I am extremely passionate about the therapeutic process and how it can help you to live with more freedom in life. My approach to therapy is a blend of solution focussed work, built upon a foundation of a supportive, person-centred environment. I specialise in the areas of addiction, depression, anxiety and those who find themselves in caring roles.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
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.
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Paul A Green
Counsellor, MBACP
Therapeutic services ranges from DBT,Complex trauma, Behavioural therapy- Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Abuse, Inner child trauma therapy, Couples and relationship counselling, Substance and Addiction abuse, Christian counselling or Spiritual and Holistic Care.
My role, as a psychodynamic therapist, is to provide an environment that is confidential and safe. This is why I do what I do. I provide an outside perspective to help you understand how your past influences present behaviours; your use of defences to avoid reality and awareness of how unconscious reoccurrence operates in your life. With your assistance my aim is to develop different strategies in making better choices to existing problems and explore beliefs of past feelings, memories. This doesn’t mean all your life is broken, but certain grey areas compromising the relationships you’re having with self and others.
Therapeutic services ranges from DBT,Complex trauma, Behavioural therapy- Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Abuse, Inner child trauma therapy, Couples and relationship counselling, Substance and Addiction abuse, Christian counselling or Spiritual and Holistic Care.
My role, as a psychodynamic therapist, is to provide an environment that is confidential and safe. This is why I do what I do. I provide an outside perspective to help you understand how your past influences present behaviours; your use of defences to avoid reality and awareness of how unconscious reoccurrence operates in your life. With your assistance my aim is to develop different strategies in making better choices to existing problems and explore beliefs of past feelings, memories. This doesn’t mean all your life is broken, but certain grey areas compromising the relationships you’re having with self and others.
01226 610188 View 01226 610188
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Dr Netalie Shloim
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Leeds LS17
I specialise in supporting people who suffer with Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, , Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Sexual Assault and Personality disorders.
Welcome. I am an Associate Professor in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a practising psychotherapist. With over 25 years of experience, my clinical work focuses on eating disorders and body image, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity (including ADHD), and complex emotional difficulties. I work integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, relational, and creative approaches, and has extensive experience in individual therapy, group work, and clinical supervision.​
I specialise in supporting people who suffer with Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, , Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Sexual Assault and Personality disorders.
Welcome. I am an Associate Professor in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a practising psychotherapist. With over 25 years of experience, my clinical work focuses on eating disorders and body image, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity (including ADHD), and complex emotional difficulties. I work integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, relational, and creative approaches, and has extensive experience in individual therapy, group work, and clinical supervision.​
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Daniel Easton
Counsellor, MBACP
I can help with many issues including; Family and relationship issues, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss Purpose, direction and motivation Addictions, Moderate mental health concerns Difficult and undesirable behaviour's Issues around Christian faith and spirituality .
After years of experience, I have learned we all fall, we all rise, we all make mistakes. But through it all we can still find happiness and fulfilment. It's there, right inside us. We just sometimes need a little help in discovering it.
I can help with many issues including; Family and relationship issues, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Grief and Loss Purpose, direction and motivation Addictions, Moderate mental health concerns Difficult and undesirable behaviour's Issues around Christian faith and spirituality .
After years of experience, I have learned we all fall, we all rise, we all make mistakes. But through it all we can still find happiness and fulfilment. It's there, right inside us. We just sometimes need a little help in discovering it.
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Anna Szumny
Counsellor, MBACP
Alongside my work in addiction, I also help people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, shame, loss, feeling lost, and life transitions.
I offer trauma-informed support for addiction and recovery, helping you understand the emotional patterns behind it. We can explore anger, shame, anxiety, and feeling lost, while reconnecting with your needs. I work at your pace to build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting, meaningful change.
Alongside my work in addiction, I also help people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, shame, loss, feeling lost, and life transitions.
I offer trauma-informed support for addiction and recovery, helping you understand the emotional patterns behind it. We can explore anger, shame, anxiety, and feeling lost, while reconnecting with your needs. I work at your pace to build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting, meaningful change.
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Claire McDonough
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I offer both face to face and online therapy via video link. We can work through your problems in a safe and confidential space. Whatever your issues are, I can help you find solutions and work towards feeling happier and back on track. I have worked in wellbeing and mental health for the whole of my career (35 yrs plus) in a range of different settings right through to the hospital environment and I'm also a clinical supervisor. I hope this gives you an idea of the depth of my experience. There is no such thing as a problem that is too small for therapy. If you need help, that's enough.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I offer both face to face and online therapy via video link. We can work through your problems in a safe and confidential space. Whatever your issues are, I can help you find solutions and work towards feeling happier and back on track. I have worked in wellbeing and mental health for the whole of my career (35 yrs plus) in a range of different settings right through to the hospital environment and I'm also a clinical supervisor. I hope this gives you an idea of the depth of my experience. There is no such thing as a problem that is too small for therapy. If you need help, that's enough.
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REAP Counselling Services
Counsellor, BACP
Leeds LS7
There is no need to feel you have to cope on your own because I have over 30 years of experience of delivering counselling for various addictions, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, couple counselling, bereavement and loss. I can deliver clinical supervision and counselling individuals, couples, groups as well as to diploma students. My service is tailor made where sessions can be held at any preferred venue at a time and day suitable to you. We can work your issues out together.
There is no need to feel you have to cope on your own because I have over 30 years of experience of delivering counselling for various addictions, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, couple counselling, bereavement and loss. I can deliver clinical supervision and counselling individuals, couples, groups as well as to diploma students. My service is tailor made where sessions can be held at any preferred venue at a time and day suitable to you. We can work your issues out together.
0113 467 9228 View 0113 467 9228
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Joe Harrington
Psychotherapist, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
I treat a range of disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and addiction. Within the latter, I have experience counselling clients with substance addictions (food, alcohol, drugs) and also process addiction.
I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
I treat a range of disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and addiction. Within the latter, I have experience counselling clients with substance addictions (food, alcohol, drugs) and also process addiction.
01279 976929 View 01279 976929
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Ciaran Febers
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
As an integrative therapist, I've helped clients with a range of issues including porn/sex addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
My approach invites you to explore all aspects of yourself. This can involve inner child work, exploring unmet needs and developing greater self-compassion. I also support clients in learning to regulate emotions more effectively, uncovering their core values and reflecting on what truly makes life meaningful.
As an integrative therapist, I've helped clients with a range of issues including porn/sex addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
My approach invites you to explore all aspects of yourself. This can involve inner child work, exploring unmet needs and developing greater self-compassion. I also support clients in learning to regulate emotions more effectively, uncovering their core values and reflecting on what truly makes life meaningful.
01909 490415 View 01909 490415
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.