Substance Use Counselling in Lancaster
Welcome to my profile. I'm Rob. My clients find therapy gives them a place to let go and be themselves. Therapy can be laid back and approachable - in fact, so much more seems possible when it is. It can be so liberating to truly be yourself. That means not worrying how you appear, if you'll offend someone, or if you'll be judged. Those things take so much effort. Here you can go for it! Say what you like, see what happens, let it all out. I promise I won't judge you. You deserve to be heard and understood from your point of view. If you didn't have enough of that in your life, here's a chance to make up for it.
Welcome to my profile. I'm Rob. My clients find therapy gives them a place to let go and be themselves. Therapy can be laid back and approachable - in fact, so much more seems possible when it is. It can be so liberating to truly be yourself. That means not worrying how you appear, if you'll offend someone, or if you'll be judged. Those things take so much effort. Here you can go for it! Say what you like, see what happens, let it all out. I promise I won't judge you. You deserve to be heard and understood from your point of view. If you didn't have enough of that in your life, here's a chance to make up for it.
Hello my name is Michael and welcome to my Partners in Thought profile. Psychotherapy is an excellent, evidence and knowledge-based method to help people understand and respond to some of the difficulties that may be causing them distress. Therapy often involves helping those who might feel lost, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, over-reactive or isolated in some way.
Hello my name is Michael and welcome to my Partners in Thought profile. Psychotherapy is an excellent, evidence and knowledge-based method to help people understand and respond to some of the difficulties that may be causing them distress. Therapy often involves helping those who might feel lost, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, over-reactive or isolated in some way.
Whether you're facing anxiety or depression, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma or addiction, navigating significant and distressing life changes – whatever it is you’re facing - I aim to support you in building resilience and understanding yourself more deeply.
My practice is informed by the latest research, but grounded in the uniqueness of your individual story.
I am here to listen with empathy, realism, and acknowledgement of the complexities of human experience. I bring a non-judgemental, compassionate presence, helping you to achieve your therapy goals and create meaningful and lasting change in your life.
Whether you're facing anxiety or depression, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma or addiction, navigating significant and distressing life changes – whatever it is you’re facing - I aim to support you in building resilience and understanding yourself more deeply.
My practice is informed by the latest research, but grounded in the uniqueness of your individual story.
I am here to listen with empathy, realism, and acknowledgement of the complexities of human experience. I bring a non-judgemental, compassionate presence, helping you to achieve your therapy goals and create meaningful and lasting change in your life.
My practice offers a sanctuary where your story is honoured and healing is guided by your own wisdom:
• Person-Centred Counselling: I offer empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard: you are valued as the expert on your own life whilst I provide an environment which supports self-development
• Social Work Expertise: I bring a trauma-informed lens that will help you better understand how you may have been shaped or stunted by systemic challenges
• Holistic Therapy Integration: Acknowledging that mental, social and physical aspects of your experience are interrelated can help you heal and move toward a sense of wholeness
My practice offers a sanctuary where your story is honoured and healing is guided by your own wisdom:
• Person-Centred Counselling: I offer empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard: you are valued as the expert on your own life whilst I provide an environment which supports self-development
• Social Work Expertise: I bring a trauma-informed lens that will help you better understand how you may have been shaped or stunted by systemic challenges
• Holistic Therapy Integration: Acknowledging that mental, social and physical aspects of your experience are interrelated can help you heal and move toward a sense of wholeness
Are you exhausted from holding it all together? On the outside everything may look fine/work, routine, the people around you, but inside there's anxiety, low mood, grief, or a quiet sense that something isn't right. Maybe you're stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, or carrying something you've never really put into words. You don't have to keep going alone. I'm a BACP Accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in Central London, working in English and Spanish. Together we'll slow things down, understand what's really happening, and find a way forward. Free 15-minute consultation - no pressure.
Are you exhausted from holding it all together? On the outside everything may look fine/work, routine, the people around you, but inside there's anxiety, low mood, grief, or a quiet sense that something isn't right. Maybe you're stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, or carrying something you've never really put into words. You don't have to keep going alone. I'm a BACP Accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in Central London, working in English and Spanish. Together we'll slow things down, understand what's really happening, and find a way forward. Free 15-minute consultation - no pressure.
Hello and welcome - I am an experienced, BACP registered person-centred therapist offering counselling in-person or via secure video call. I have extensive experience supporting adults and young people across NHS, educational, and hospice settings, experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, bereavement and depression.
Sometimes, past experiences or upcoming challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, low mood, and emotional difficulties that may prevent us from living the life we truly want.
Hello and welcome - I am an experienced, BACP registered person-centred therapist offering counselling in-person or via secure video call. I have extensive experience supporting adults and young people across NHS, educational, and hospice settings, experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, bereavement and depression.
Sometimes, past experiences or upcoming challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, low mood, and emotional difficulties that may prevent us from living the life we truly want.
I combine a gentle person-centred approach with somatic and body work to reconnect your mind and body and help you cope better with everyday life. You may be feeling misunderstood by those around you, lonely in your experience of the world or like you are questioning your own reality. I am here to help you make sense of these thoughts and experiences by listening to you with my full attention to ensure you feel deeply heard and understood. We can explore your experiences of trauma, relating with family members, conditioning from family or society, feelings of anxiety and coping with everyday life or feeling low and stuck.
I combine a gentle person-centred approach with somatic and body work to reconnect your mind and body and help you cope better with everyday life. You may be feeling misunderstood by those around you, lonely in your experience of the world or like you are questioning your own reality. I am here to help you make sense of these thoughts and experiences by listening to you with my full attention to ensure you feel deeply heard and understood. We can explore your experiences of trauma, relating with family members, conditioning from family or society, feelings of anxiety and coping with everyday life or feeling low and stuck.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
Life throws us some very difficult challenges at times and it's not always easy to face these alone. I work alongside you, at your pace, on the things that matter to you most. I can offer you a supportive, safe and confidential space in which to explore your concerns in a non-judgemental relationship, with you at the core of everything we do together. I have a wide range of experience of counselling people of all ages with a variety of emotional, social, relational & mental health issues. I am qualified and experienced in working with Adults, Children & Young People.
Life throws us some very difficult challenges at times and it's not always easy to face these alone. I work alongside you, at your pace, on the things that matter to you most. I can offer you a supportive, safe and confidential space in which to explore your concerns in a non-judgemental relationship, with you at the core of everything we do together. I have a wide range of experience of counselling people of all ages with a variety of emotional, social, relational & mental health issues. I am qualified and experienced in working with Adults, Children & Young People.
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My name is Iain Harbison and I am an EMDR therapist specialising in trauma-focused work with both adults and young people. Whether you’re facing the effects of childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or the impact of chronic illness, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can begin to process and heal.
My primary approach is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy for trauma and related difficulties. Alongside EMDR, I draw on wider psychological models to support recovery from complex experiences, build resilience, and strengthen emotional wellbeing.
My name is Iain Harbison and I am an EMDR therapist specialising in trauma-focused work with both adults and young people. Whether you’re facing the effects of childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or the impact of chronic illness, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can begin to process and heal.
My primary approach is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy for trauma and related difficulties. Alongside EMDR, I draw on wider psychological models to support recovery from complex experiences, build resilience, and strengthen emotional wellbeing.
I am trained in a range of modalities including CBT, Mindfulness and Systemic Family Therapy. As an accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work across the full spectrum of psychological disorders. I have particular interest in Trauma, OCD, Eating Disorders, High End Groups and Personality Disorders. I work with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Bereavement. I have a passion for working with suicidal people, survivors of suicide, families/friends of those whom live with the aftermath of suicide. I am an experienced couples and family therapist. I am skilled in multi agency working. I am experienced in working with prisoners.
I am trained in a range of modalities including CBT, Mindfulness and Systemic Family Therapy. As an accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work across the full spectrum of psychological disorders. I have particular interest in Trauma, OCD, Eating Disorders, High End Groups and Personality Disorders. I work with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Bereavement. I have a passion for working with suicidal people, survivors of suicide, families/friends of those whom live with the aftermath of suicide. I am an experienced couples and family therapist. I am skilled in multi agency working. I am experienced in working with prisoners.
You look like you're coping. From the outside you keep going, stay busy, take responsibility. Underneath, something isn't right.
Maybe you feel on edge. Shut down. Irritable. Disconnected from yourself and the people closest to you. Perhaps you're leaning on habits that take the edge off in the moment but leave you feeling worse afterwards.
You want more than coping. You want to understand what's actually driving these patterns, feel steadier in yourself, and live with more ease.
I work with men who are ready to stop white-knuckling life and start relating to themselves differently.
You look like you're coping. From the outside you keep going, stay busy, take responsibility. Underneath, something isn't right.
Maybe you feel on edge. Shut down. Irritable. Disconnected from yourself and the people closest to you. Perhaps you're leaning on habits that take the edge off in the moment but leave you feeling worse afterwards.
You want more than coping. You want to understand what's actually driving these patterns, feel steadier in yourself, and live with more ease.
I work with men who are ready to stop white-knuckling life and start relating to themselves differently.
Hello, My name is Anita and I am an Accredited BACP Counsellor based in Lindale, (Grange over Sands) Cumbria, UK. I have nearly twenty years professional experience working with adults, couples and young people through crisis, loss, trauma and unexpected life changes. Within the counselling it will help you address these issues, get to the route of why you may be feeling this way, along with developing a different approach in tackling them. In every session, I maintain a friendly and compassionate approach, whilst professionally adhering to BACP ethics and framework.
Hello, My name is Anita and I am an Accredited BACP Counsellor based in Lindale, (Grange over Sands) Cumbria, UK. I have nearly twenty years professional experience working with adults, couples and young people through crisis, loss, trauma and unexpected life changes. Within the counselling it will help you address these issues, get to the route of why you may be feeling this way, along with developing a different approach in tackling them. In every session, I maintain a friendly and compassionate approach, whilst professionally adhering to BACP ethics and framework.
Hello and welcome. My name is Kat and I'm a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist working from my private practice in Fleetwood. I can also accommodate evening appointments online.
With over 12 years experience working in education; community settings and the charitable sector - in a safeguarding, wellbeing & counselling capacity - I bring a wealth of knowledge, empathy and professional integrity to my therapeutic practice. I value the importance of our relationship and therefore invite you to reach out for an informal chat in the first instance to see if you think I am the right fit for you.
Hello and welcome. My name is Kat and I'm a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist working from my private practice in Fleetwood. I can also accommodate evening appointments online.
With over 12 years experience working in education; community settings and the charitable sector - in a safeguarding, wellbeing & counselling capacity - I bring a wealth of knowledge, empathy and professional integrity to my therapeutic practice. I value the importance of our relationship and therefore invite you to reach out for an informal chat in the first instance to see if you think I am the right fit for you.
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is GP recommended for relationship challenges. I have effectively treated people of all ages suffering with anxiety, depression, bereavement, eating disorders, self-harm and relationship problems. I specialise in mentoring young people towards achieving their goals. I work with performing artists, professionals in sport, law, science, finance, healthcare and high-stress media occupations. I am an ACAT accredited, UKCP, BACP psychotherapist registered with the professional standards authority, providing CAT, CBT integrative and longer-term counselling from two lovely clinic venues and online.
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is GP recommended for relationship challenges. I have effectively treated people of all ages suffering with anxiety, depression, bereavement, eating disorders, self-harm and relationship problems. I specialise in mentoring young people towards achieving their goals. I work with performing artists, professionals in sport, law, science, finance, healthcare and high-stress media occupations. I am an ACAT accredited, UKCP, BACP psychotherapist registered with the professional standards authority, providing CAT, CBT integrative and longer-term counselling from two lovely clinic venues and online.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist who works with a wide range of issues from Depression and Anxiety to complex mental health issues. My view is that we all have times in our lives when things can become difficult for us, or we feel there is no way forward. Our friends and family can offer support, but often this isn't enough, or there are feelings you just can't share and may hold onto for years. I strongly believe that each person has the potential for positive growth. To gain greater insight and a fresh perspective on their life. Allowing recognition of their strength within, to take hold of, and move forward.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist who works with a wide range of issues from Depression and Anxiety to complex mental health issues. My view is that we all have times in our lives when things can become difficult for us, or we feel there is no way forward. Our friends and family can offer support, but often this isn't enough, or there are feelings you just can't share and may hold onto for years. I strongly believe that each person has the potential for positive growth. To gain greater insight and a fresh perspective on their life. Allowing recognition of their strength within, to take hold of, and move forward.
If you have reached a point in your life where you feel stuck, whether that's in your relationships, repeating anxious cycles, overwhelmed by stress, struggling to manage anger, or navigating the complexities of living with ADHD then we might be a good fit. Privately, we often battle with emotional patterns that feel out of our control, leading to repeated behaviours to cope. We used compassion led CBT to help you break cycles of feeling low or anxious. Our team is made up of 3 clinicians to provide a broad range of specialisms for you to chose your therapist.
If you have reached a point in your life where you feel stuck, whether that's in your relationships, repeating anxious cycles, overwhelmed by stress, struggling to manage anger, or navigating the complexities of living with ADHD then we might be a good fit. Privately, we often battle with emotional patterns that feel out of our control, leading to repeated behaviours to cope. We used compassion led CBT to help you break cycles of feeling low or anxious. Our team is made up of 3 clinicians to provide a broad range of specialisms for you to chose your therapist.
Maybe you've got particular challenges right now that you need some help to cope with or maybe you can't quite put your finger on one problem but you know that something needs to change and you're struggling to do that alone. Whatever it is that has led you to seek help I believe that the first step in making a change is finding connection with someone you can trust. Developing a secure therapeutic relationship can help you find greater self-acceptance, improve relationships, develop healthier ways to cope and process difficult experiences safely. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the person-centred approach.
Maybe you've got particular challenges right now that you need some help to cope with or maybe you can't quite put your finger on one problem but you know that something needs to change and you're struggling to do that alone. Whatever it is that has led you to seek help I believe that the first step in making a change is finding connection with someone you can trust. Developing a secure therapeutic relationship can help you find greater self-acceptance, improve relationships, develop healthier ways to cope and process difficult experiences safely. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the person-centred approach.
An experienced, sympathetic Counsellor and Supervisor I work with Individuals and Couples. I understand it can be daunting finding a Counsellor and hope I can help. I have extensive training and experience working in agencies, schools and private practice with a variety of clients. I help with a variety of issues. These include anxiety and depression, conflict and relationship problems, bereavement, low self esteem, bullying, domestic violence and abuse. I believe that the most important thing is the counselling relationship and strive to provide a safe environment in which you can be yourself and explore what is going on for you.
An experienced, sympathetic Counsellor and Supervisor I work with Individuals and Couples. I understand it can be daunting finding a Counsellor and hope I can help. I have extensive training and experience working in agencies, schools and private practice with a variety of clients. I help with a variety of issues. These include anxiety and depression, conflict and relationship problems, bereavement, low self esteem, bullying, domestic violence and abuse. I believe that the most important thing is the counselling relationship and strive to provide a safe environment in which you can be yourself and explore what is going on for you.
Do you ever feel frustrated about being misunderstood by others?
Do you sometimes feel different, like you don’t quite fit in, no matter how hard you try?
Do you wonder if you’ve been treated differently or unfairly in comparison to others, perhaps in the workplace, education/training or in social groups?
Do you ever feel powerless in the face of the world or the challenges that you face?
Do you sometimes resent a part of yourself?
Have you learned to keep parts of yourself hidden to avoid criticism, rejection, or being singled out?
Do you ever feel lonely, even when you’re around other people?
Do you ever feel frustrated about being misunderstood by others?
Do you sometimes feel different, like you don’t quite fit in, no matter how hard you try?
Do you wonder if you’ve been treated differently or unfairly in comparison to others, perhaps in the workplace, education/training or in social groups?
Do you ever feel powerless in the face of the world or the challenges that you face?
Do you sometimes resent a part of yourself?
Have you learned to keep parts of yourself hidden to avoid criticism, rejection, or being singled out?
Do you ever feel lonely, even when you’re around other people?
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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.