Alcohol Use Counselling in Knutsford
I specialise in ADHD. I help high-performing adults with ADHD, Imposter Syndrome, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), stress, and recent diagnoses regain focus, confidence, and clarity. Using ADHD-informed integrative therapy. I provide practical strategies and nervous-system support to manage overwhelm, strengthen executive function, and turn ADHD traits into strengths. My approach is discreet, personalised, and designed for busy professionals who want to thrive without compromising wellbeing.
I specialise in ADHD. I help high-performing adults with ADHD, Imposter Syndrome, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), stress, and recent diagnoses regain focus, confidence, and clarity. Using ADHD-informed integrative therapy. I provide practical strategies and nervous-system support to manage overwhelm, strengthen executive function, and turn ADHD traits into strengths. My approach is discreet, personalised, and designed for busy professionals who want to thrive without compromising wellbeing.
I’m an experienced person-centred integrative counsellor working with both young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. I offer long-term support for those facing complex challenges and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I also provide short-term counselling for life transitions or times of uncertainty. Whatever brings you here, I offer a compassionate, confidential safe space to explore and address your difficulties. I also provide casework counselling supervision, helping counsellors manage complex cases, uphold ethics, and grow professionally in a supportive, learning-focused space.
I’m an experienced person-centred integrative counsellor working with both young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. I offer long-term support for those facing complex challenges and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I also provide short-term counselling for life transitions or times of uncertainty. Whatever brings you here, I offer a compassionate, confidential safe space to explore and address your difficulties. I also provide casework counselling supervision, helping counsellors manage complex cases, uphold ethics, and grow professionally in a supportive, learning-focused space.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and it’s hard to know where to begin. You might be feeling stuck, anxious, low, or just not quite yourself. Maybe you're navigating grief, relationship struggles, or challenges with self-esteem. These feelings can be heavy, and it's easy to feel alone in them—but you don’t have to go through it on your own. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what you're experiencing. Together, we can explore what’s going on for you and find a way forward that feels right.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and it’s hard to know where to begin. You might be feeling stuck, anxious, low, or just not quite yourself. Maybe you're navigating grief, relationship struggles, or challenges with self-esteem. These feelings can be heavy, and it's easy to feel alone in them—but you don’t have to go through it on your own. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what you're experiencing. Together, we can explore what’s going on for you and find a way forward that feels right.
I am an experienced cognitive behaviour therapist, EMDR Consultant and counsellor. I offer individual therapy, working with anxiety and mood disorders, using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Counselling in Northwich, Cheshire. I qualified at Keele University with a BSc (Dual Hons.) degree in Psychology and Criminology and subsequently studied for the Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling, passing at Masters level, and the MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at The University of Chester. I trained with Dr Michael Paterson to Level 4 in EMDR in 2015.
I am an experienced cognitive behaviour therapist, EMDR Consultant and counsellor. I offer individual therapy, working with anxiety and mood disorders, using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR and Counselling in Northwich, Cheshire. I qualified at Keele University with a BSc (Dual Hons.) degree in Psychology and Criminology and subsequently studied for the Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling, passing at Masters level, and the MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at The University of Chester. I trained with Dr Michael Paterson to Level 4 in EMDR in 2015.
Life changes, loss and the pressure of always holding things together can leave you feeling stuck, lost or unsure of who you are. You may long for space where you can stop pretending you’re fine and simply be heard. I offer a supportive, down-to-earth place to explore what you’re going through, ease the overwhelm and start to reconnect with yourself. Together we can work towards you feeling clearer, more confident and more at ease in your own life.
Life changes, loss and the pressure of always holding things together can leave you feeling stuck, lost or unsure of who you are. You may long for space where you can stop pretending you’re fine and simply be heard. I offer a supportive, down-to-earth place to explore what you’re going through, ease the overwhelm and start to reconnect with yourself. Together we can work towards you feeling clearer, more confident and more at ease in your own life.
Thank you for reading my profile. I am a warm, empathetic and compassionate CBT Psychotherapist. I have a strong set of interpersonal skills and have developed a therapeutic alliance with those who work with. I have worked in Mental Health Services for 28 years. I work with a wide range of clients from 16 years and above. I am an optimistic Family Therapist and thoroughly enjoy my work. I am registered with the BABCP, have an up to date indemnity insurance and enhanced DBS. I have qualified in EMDR and I'm a Certified EMDR Coach.
Thank you for reading my profile. I am a warm, empathetic and compassionate CBT Psychotherapist. I have a strong set of interpersonal skills and have developed a therapeutic alliance with those who work with. I have worked in Mental Health Services for 28 years. I work with a wide range of clients from 16 years and above. I am an optimistic Family Therapist and thoroughly enjoy my work. I am registered with the BABCP, have an up to date indemnity insurance and enhanced DBS. I have qualified in EMDR and I'm a Certified EMDR Coach.
I am a person centred integrative psychotherapist working with a variety of issues including grief, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, relationships, coping with change, and helping build self-esteem. I understand the first step to finding support for your emotional well being and can be a daunting one. I offer a free initial consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for you.
I am a person centred integrative psychotherapist working with a variety of issues including grief, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, relationships, coping with change, and helping build self-esteem. I understand the first step to finding support for your emotional well being and can be a daunting one. I offer a free initial consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for you.
Welcome - I am Francesca and a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and founder of Within You Counselling. I offer a warm, grounded and compassionate space where you can explore what is happening in your life. You will feel genuinely heard and be supported in reconnecting with your inner self.
I believe that within each of us lies a quiet wisdom - a knowing - even if it is hard to find at times. Therapy is not about fixing you, you are not broken. It is a about creating a space where what is within you can begin to emerge. My role is to walk alongside you, honestly and with care, as you begin the journey back to yourself.
Welcome - I am Francesca and a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and founder of Within You Counselling. I offer a warm, grounded and compassionate space where you can explore what is happening in your life. You will feel genuinely heard and be supported in reconnecting with your inner self.
I believe that within each of us lies a quiet wisdom - a knowing - even if it is hard to find at times. Therapy is not about fixing you, you are not broken. It is a about creating a space where what is within you can begin to emerge. My role is to walk alongside you, honestly and with care, as you begin the journey back to yourself.
Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I spent 15 years working within NHS mental health services. For the past 3 years, I have worked as a private practitioner. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.
Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I spent 15 years working within NHS mental health services. For the past 3 years, I have worked as a private practitioner. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.
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Are you struggling with substance or alcohol use, trauma and/or despair?
The core of the techniques provided by Cognitive Counselling are a collaborative approach to discovering what is contributing to the difficulties clients are seeking help for and resolving them. One of the most important aspects in being able to create change in ourselves, is the ability to acknowledge what needs to be changed.
Are you struggling with substance or alcohol use, trauma and/or despair?
The core of the techniques provided by Cognitive Counselling are a collaborative approach to discovering what is contributing to the difficulties clients are seeking help for and resolving them. One of the most important aspects in being able to create change in ourselves, is the ability to acknowledge what needs to be changed.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction. If you have struggled with any form of addiction or been affected by a loved ones addiction then I imagine you have tried and tried again to get a handle on this problem. If you are reading this then I suspect it hasn’t worked on your own and you are looking for some tools to help you finally achieve the outcomes you are aiming for. Addiction is difficult to treat without professional guidance. I have worked as a qualified therapist working with addiction for over 20 years and know how to help once help is asked for. Reach out ask for help
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction. If you have struggled with any form of addiction or been affected by a loved ones addiction then I imagine you have tried and tried again to get a handle on this problem. If you are reading this then I suspect it hasn’t worked on your own and you are looking for some tools to help you finally achieve the outcomes you are aiming for. Addiction is difficult to treat without professional guidance. I have worked as a qualified therapist working with addiction for over 20 years and know how to help once help is asked for. Reach out ask for help
Walking alongside male clients in navigating modern societal expectations and shifting views of masculinity. Providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore identity, emotional expression, and personal challenges. Helping men articulate their thoughts and feelings with clarity, while fostering self-awareness, resilience, and a deeper journey toward self-actualisation and authentic living.
Walking alongside male clients in navigating modern societal expectations and shifting views of masculinity. Providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore identity, emotional expression, and personal challenges. Helping men articulate their thoughts and feelings with clarity, while fostering self-awareness, resilience, and a deeper journey toward self-actualisation and authentic living.
Change can sometimes be hard. Facing changes in our life can bring forth a bombardment of expected and unexpected emotion: anxiety and fear about what will happen next; sadness and anger about the circumstances of the change; guilt and shame about past events. It can feel like a whirlwind of thoughts going around inside your head. Opening the 'box' and letting those thoughts out in a safe, compassionate setting releases the overwhelm, helps you to see more clearly what is right for you and builds confidence in your inner wisdom.
Change can sometimes be hard. Facing changes in our life can bring forth a bombardment of expected and unexpected emotion: anxiety and fear about what will happen next; sadness and anger about the circumstances of the change; guilt and shame about past events. It can feel like a whirlwind of thoughts going around inside your head. Opening the 'box' and letting those thoughts out in a safe, compassionate setting releases the overwhelm, helps you to see more clearly what is right for you and builds confidence in your inner wisdom.
Are you stuck, bewildered, unable to work out what is happening? Do you find that confiding with friends and family isn't necessarily that helpful? It may be time to explore with someone with a different approach what can change. Do you want to move out of a current pattern of thinking or behaving? I work with a solution focus in some sessions when the goal is to move an obstacle that is often our thinking and responding. I can offer an empathic and safe environment to work through life changes and transitions such as loss and grief, divorce or betrayal. I work especially well with shame based thoughts and behaviours.
Are you stuck, bewildered, unable to work out what is happening? Do you find that confiding with friends and family isn't necessarily that helpful? It may be time to explore with someone with a different approach what can change. Do you want to move out of a current pattern of thinking or behaving? I work with a solution focus in some sessions when the goal is to move an obstacle that is often our thinking and responding. I can offer an empathic and safe environment to work through life changes and transitions such as loss and grief, divorce or betrayal. I work especially well with shame based thoughts and behaviours.
My therapeutic approach is based on the belief that each of us carries within ourselves the wisdom and tools to initiate our own healing process, the therapeutic relationship then becomes a facilitation of a return to self. Through my own journey of recovery and successfully sustaining sobriety I have become a believer in being able to reinvent your life. To address addiction is often very difficult and takes incredible courage. But the gifts of recovery from addiction are tremendous. As your therapist I will quickly identify the causes, conditions and underlying concerns that are causing your pain.
My therapeutic approach is based on the belief that each of us carries within ourselves the wisdom and tools to initiate our own healing process, the therapeutic relationship then becomes a facilitation of a return to self. Through my own journey of recovery and successfully sustaining sobriety I have become a believer in being able to reinvent your life. To address addiction is often very difficult and takes incredible courage. But the gifts of recovery from addiction are tremendous. As your therapist I will quickly identify the causes, conditions and underlying concerns that are causing your pain.
Combining a conscious and subconscious approach - using RTT - Rapid Transformational Therapy - a hybrid form of hypnosis.
Are you a high functioning professional, struggling with the consequences of your alcohol or drug use & looking for a highly professional and efficient service to help? You don’t have to wait for a crisis to decide that you need specialist help to protect your relationships, health, and everything you’ve worked hard for. We are confidential and very discreet and you will not be sat in a waiting room which makes you feel very uncomfortable.
Combining a conscious and subconscious approach - using RTT - Rapid Transformational Therapy - a hybrid form of hypnosis.
Are you a high functioning professional, struggling with the consequences of your alcohol or drug use & looking for a highly professional and efficient service to help? You don’t have to wait for a crisis to decide that you need specialist help to protect your relationships, health, and everything you’ve worked hard for. We are confidential and very discreet and you will not be sat in a waiting room which makes you feel very uncomfortable.
Taking a brave first step into seeking help through counselling can feel so difficult and yet it potentially could be life changing. I understand how that feels and hope that my natural warm persona and training in person centred counselling would enable you to begin that process. Additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as extensive continued professional development allows an integrative style of work that can help with a wide range of issues and needs. Working from home as a private counsellor as well as having been employed by a local school provides a perfect balance of experiences and skills to offer help.
Taking a brave first step into seeking help through counselling can feel so difficult and yet it potentially could be life changing. I understand how that feels and hope that my natural warm persona and training in person centred counselling would enable you to begin that process. Additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as extensive continued professional development allows an integrative style of work that can help with a wide range of issues and needs. Working from home as a private counsellor as well as having been employed by a local school provides a perfect balance of experiences and skills to offer help.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment.
I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life.
I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment.
I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life.
I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
Hi, I’m Tammy. I work with people who often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or anxious — in life and in their relationships. I offer a safe, compassionate space for those living with anxiety, OCD, and neurodiversity. I see you as a whole, unique human being and consider you in mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are making you feel stuck, connect with and process difficult emotions, and navigate a healthier relationship with yourself and the world around you. My approach is gentle, empathetic, and non-judgmental, helping you find clarity, understanding, and peace.
Hi, I’m Tammy. I work with people who often feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or anxious — in life and in their relationships. I offer a safe, compassionate space for those living with anxiety, OCD, and neurodiversity. I see you as a whole, unique human being and consider you in mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are making you feel stuck, connect with and process difficult emotions, and navigate a healthier relationship with yourself and the world around you. My approach is gentle, empathetic, and non-judgmental, helping you find clarity, understanding, and peace.
Are you feeling unfilled, like there is something bubbling inside of you that you can't quite put into words or get hold of? Are you open and curious to discovering what that is? Have you had enough with how life is right now and ready to step into change? Perhaps you have prioritised others for too long and want to step into the fullness that you are.
Note: Please know, the relationship in therapy is 75% of positive outcomes. My qualifications mean nothing if you don't feel like I get you. I encourage you to reach out and feel into the shared space we might create.
Are you feeling unfilled, like there is something bubbling inside of you that you can't quite put into words or get hold of? Are you open and curious to discovering what that is? Have you had enough with how life is right now and ready to step into change? Perhaps you have prioritised others for too long and want to step into the fullness that you are.
Note: Please know, the relationship in therapy is 75% of positive outcomes. My qualifications mean nothing if you don't feel like I get you. I encourage you to reach out and feel into the shared space we might create.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.