Addiction Counselling in Lichfield

Robert Paczkowski
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I’m Robert, a qualified counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I adhere fully to their ethical framework and engage in regular clinical supervision to ensure the safety and effectiveness of my practice. I undertake ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) and hold an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
I’m Robert, a qualified counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I adhere fully to their ethical framework and engage in regular clinical supervision to ensure the safety and effectiveness of my practice. I undertake ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) and hold an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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CBT for Healthy Minds ( Caroline Bottrill )
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) face to face and remotely , I treat complex trauma, addictions, complex and traumatic grief, and relationship difficulties .
Hello, I am Caroline, and I am a professional and caring Trauma Recovery Psychotherapist with 17 years experience. I understand how isolating trauma can be and I will hold your hand during your treatment using evidence based treatment CBT therapy integrated with somatic (in the body) healing methods. Working together I can help you to heal your trauma wounds and reinvent yourself to feel empowered and able to lead a happy and fulfilling life each day.
I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) face to face and remotely , I treat complex trauma, addictions, complex and traumatic grief, and relationship difficulties .
Hello, I am Caroline, and I am a professional and caring Trauma Recovery Psychotherapist with 17 years experience. I understand how isolating trauma can be and I will hold your hand during your treatment using evidence based treatment CBT therapy integrated with somatic (in the body) healing methods. Working together I can help you to heal your trauma wounds and reinvent yourself to feel empowered and able to lead a happy and fulfilling life each day.
0121 817 3868 View 0121 817 3868
Staffordshire Neurodiversity & Psychology Service
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Lichfield WS13
Hello, and welcome. I’m a HCPC-registered Consultant Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience working across NHS, private, and specialist settings. I am the Clinical Director of Staffordshire Neurodiversity and Psychology Service (SNAPS)—a service dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate psychological care for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and their families. At SNAPS, we specialise in multidisciplinary autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people, and adults, following gold-standard, NICE-guided pathways. In addition to assessment, we offer therapy and tailored post-diagnostic support.
Hello, and welcome. I’m a HCPC-registered Consultant Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience working across NHS, private, and specialist settings. I am the Clinical Director of Staffordshire Neurodiversity and Psychology Service (SNAPS)—a service dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate psychological care for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and their families. At SNAPS, we specialise in multidisciplinary autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people, and adults, following gold-standard, NICE-guided pathways. In addition to assessment, we offer therapy and tailored post-diagnostic support.
01543 398785 View 01543 398785
Scott Ballinger
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Lichfield WS13
Hello, I realise how anxiety provoking and difficult it can be to take those first steps to seeking help. I aim to make your journey as easy as possible by offering a free 30-minute introductory meet up, so you can see if we would be a good fit to work together.
Hello, I realise how anxiety provoking and difficult it can be to take those first steps to seeking help. I aim to make your journey as easy as possible by offering a free 30-minute introductory meet up, so you can see if we would be a good fit to work together.
01543 395653 View 01543 395653
3Thinking Therapies
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Lichfield WS13
I work with adults and teenagers who may look as though they are coping on the outside but feel overwhelmed within. Many clients come to me struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, low self-worth, intrusive thoughts or emotional exhaustion. I offer specialist therapy in Lichfield and online, blending EMDR, counselling, hypnotherapy and NLP to help you understand the root cause of how you feel and create lasting change. My approach is warm, compassionate and tailored to you, offering a safe space, practical tools and deeper therapeutic work to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
I work with adults and teenagers who may look as though they are coping on the outside but feel overwhelmed within. Many clients come to me struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, low self-worth, intrusive thoughts or emotional exhaustion. I offer specialist therapy in Lichfield and online, blending EMDR, counselling, hypnotherapy and NLP to help you understand the root cause of how you feel and create lasting change. My approach is warm, compassionate and tailored to you, offering a safe space, practical tools and deeper therapeutic work to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
01283 243987 View 01283 243987
Victoria Moore
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I specialise in Humanistic Integrative psychotherapy and counselling, providing compassionate support for individuals and couples seeking emotional support, well-being and personal growth. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or unresolved trauma, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I aim to empower you to uncover your inner strengths, gain self-awareness, and develop practical strategies to navigate life's hurdles with resilience and get to wherever you wish to be.
I specialise in Humanistic Integrative psychotherapy and counselling, providing compassionate support for individuals and couples seeking emotional support, well-being and personal growth. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or unresolved trauma, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I aim to empower you to uncover your inner strengths, gain self-awareness, and develop practical strategies to navigate life's hurdles with resilience and get to wherever you wish to be.
01543 220421 View 01543 220421
Prohealth Uk
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
ProHealthUK is home to a dedicated team of therapists, counsellors, and coaches committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate support. We provide a wide range of therapeutic and wellbeing services designed to help individuals create meaningful change, build self‑empowerment, and experience greater contentment in their lives. At the heart of our work is a simple mission: to guide you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting wellbeing. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, emotional support, or a space to reset and reflect, we’re here to walk alongside you with professionalism, care, and expertise.
ProHealthUK is home to a dedicated team of therapists, counsellors, and coaches committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate support. We provide a wide range of therapeutic and wellbeing services designed to help individuals create meaningful change, build self‑empowerment, and experience greater contentment in their lives. At the heart of our work is a simple mission: to guide you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting wellbeing. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, emotional support, or a space to reset and reflect, we’re here to walk alongside you with professionalism, care, and expertise.
01543 398248 View 01543 398248
Burton Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes we experience difficulties in our lives, whether that be individually or in our relationship. As an Integrative Therapist working with individuals and couples, we can work together to explore those individual or relationship difficulties at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. Working in an integrative way means your therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals combining a variety of modalities including, Person-Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Theory.
Sometimes we experience difficulties in our lives, whether that be individually or in our relationship. As an Integrative Therapist working with individuals and couples, we can work together to explore those individual or relationship difficulties at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. Working in an integrative way means your therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals combining a variety of modalities including, Person-Centred Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Theory.
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Laura Atkins
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Whether you know what problems you want to address or if things just don’t feel right, talking to someone can help. Together we can identify and work to overcome the issues that are creating difficulties or distress. As an integrative therapist I use a variety of trusted therapeutic modalities, which are tailored to your personal needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment theory and person centred therapy. I provide a safe environment where you can talk openly without judgement, with a friendly down to earth therapist to achieve emotional and psychological wellbeing.
Whether you know what problems you want to address or if things just don’t feel right, talking to someone can help. Together we can identify and work to overcome the issues that are creating difficulties or distress. As an integrative therapist I use a variety of trusted therapeutic modalities, which are tailored to your personal needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment theory and person centred therapy. I provide a safe environment where you can talk openly without judgement, with a friendly down to earth therapist to achieve emotional and psychological wellbeing.
01543 398938 View 01543 398938
Rochelle Fleetwood
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Clients come to me with a variety of experiences, such as anxiety, OCD, ADHD, panic-attacks, addiction, PTSD, relationship issues, self-esteem, anger, depression, childhood trauma and many others.
At times in our life we may feel overwhelmed with our feelings and can struggle with life, work, relationships or family. Clients engage with me when they are feeling unhappy or helpless in their situation.
Clients come to me with a variety of experiences, such as anxiety, OCD, ADHD, panic-attacks, addiction, PTSD, relationship issues, self-esteem, anger, depression, childhood trauma and many others.
At times in our life we may feel overwhelmed with our feelings and can struggle with life, work, relationships or family. Clients engage with me when they are feeling unhappy or helpless in their situation.
0121 816 0581 View 0121 816 0581
Dr Suzanne Roberts
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 11 years of clinical experience, alongside more than 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within the NHS. This combined background gives me a deep understanding of how psychological and physical health are closely intertwined. I specialise in working with trauma and its impact, including PTSD, developmental trauma and trauma linked to medical experiences or long-term illness. I also have extensive experience supporting adults with a wide range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, health-related distress, and relationship-related difficulties.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with over 11 years of clinical experience, alongside more than 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within the NHS. This combined background gives me a deep understanding of how psychological and physical health are closely intertwined. I specialise in working with trauma and its impact, including PTSD, developmental trauma and trauma linked to medical experiences or long-term illness. I also have extensive experience supporting adults with a wide range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, health-related distress, and relationship-related difficulties.
01902 951901 View 01902 951901
Alan James Naughton
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life is not straightforward and sometimes overwhelming. Often we know what our difficulties are, sometimes we don't. I offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to talk about what matters most to you, and find ways to move forward. I am a psychotherapist working for Prohealth UK (www.prohealthuk.org) and privately. I have worked in varied settings, providing psychotherapy services for NHS patients, Staffordshire Fire & Police Service, Staffordshire County Council, East Staffs Borough Council, Salford Hospital and local charity.
Life is not straightforward and sometimes overwhelming. Often we know what our difficulties are, sometimes we don't. I offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to talk about what matters most to you, and find ways to move forward. I am a psychotherapist working for Prohealth UK (www.prohealthuk.org) and privately. I have worked in varied settings, providing psychotherapy services for NHS patients, Staffordshire Fire & Police Service, Staffordshire County Council, East Staffs Borough Council, Salford Hospital and local charity.
01543 399608 View 01543 399608
Sarah Hopton
Psychotherapist, MSc, SNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults navigating burnout, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and the quiet ache of feeling lost or disconnected.
I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy that meets you where you are. We’ll work collaboratively to understand what’s going on beneath the surface—whether it’s trauma, anxiety, addiction, or burnout. Together we’ll connect patterns, untangle old wounds, and make space for something new. I bring warmth, insight, and honesty to every session.
I work with adults navigating burnout, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and the quiet ache of feeling lost or disconnected.
I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy that meets you where you are. We’ll work collaboratively to understand what’s going on beneath the surface—whether it’s trauma, anxiety, addiction, or burnout. Together we’ll connect patterns, untangle old wounds, and make space for something new. I bring warmth, insight, and honesty to every session.
01283 260108 View 01283 260108

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Hollyleaf Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Bewdley DY12
Hello my name is Lorna, welcome to my page. I have worked in mental health for over 20 years, first as a Mental Health Nurse and now as an Integrative Counsellor. I am here to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore any current difficulties you maybe experiencing. I work from a secluded and private cabin surrounded by nature. Embarking on a journey towards counselling can often feel like a significant and at times an intimidating step. I offer a friendly, non judgmental and relaxed space to undergo this process. I have experience across a large range of issues and age groups.
Hello my name is Lorna, welcome to my page. I have worked in mental health for over 20 years, first as a Mental Health Nurse and now as an Integrative Counsellor. I am here to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore any current difficulties you maybe experiencing. I work from a secluded and private cabin surrounded by nature. Embarking on a journey towards counselling can often feel like a significant and at times an intimidating step. I offer a friendly, non judgmental and relaxed space to undergo this process. I have experience across a large range of issues and age groups.
01299 667796 View 01299 667796
Eamonn Carroll
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a vast experience of working effectively with addictions and self-regulation.
I endeavour to provide a safe, comfortable, quiet space for clients to explore sensitive issues. The relationship between myself and the client is at the heart of my approach. I believe that being with a client and offering a compassionate holding presence while they share their story is essential to establish a therapeutic working alliance before offering insight and psycho education. I adapt my approach to suit the needs of each client and integrate suitable interventions or tools work with whatever issue the client is presenting.
I have a vast experience of working effectively with addictions and self-regulation.
I endeavour to provide a safe, comfortable, quiet space for clients to explore sensitive issues. The relationship between myself and the client is at the heart of my approach. I believe that being with a client and offering a compassionate holding presence while they share their story is essential to establish a therapeutic working alliance before offering insight and psycho education. I adapt my approach to suit the needs of each client and integrate suitable interventions or tools work with whatever issue the client is presenting.
01736 806380 View 01736 806380
Dominic McCabe
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Has life begun to feel like a constant cycle of getting through the day, only to wake up and do it all again? Does your mind feel stuck on repeat, replaying conversations, worrying about what comes next, or struggling to switch off even when you are exhausted? Has work started to feel like a prison of stress and anxiety, while people and social situations leave you irritated, drained, or wanting to be left alone? Over time, this can begin to affect relationships, confidence, boundaries, and how you feel about yourself.
Has life begun to feel like a constant cycle of getting through the day, only to wake up and do it all again? Does your mind feel stuck on repeat, replaying conversations, worrying about what comes next, or struggling to switch off even when you are exhausted? Has work started to feel like a prison of stress and anxiety, while people and social situations leave you irritated, drained, or wanting to be left alone? Over time, this can begin to affect relationships, confidence, boundaries, and how you feel about yourself.
01726 219629 View 01726 219629
Melisa Adams
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
I help individuals with a wide range of issues, I work with addiction (gambling, porn, spending, internet, drugs, and alcohol).
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
I help individuals with a wide range of issues, I work with addiction (gambling, porn, spending, internet, drugs, and alcohol).
We are told how important exercise is for our physical well-being, your mental health is no different. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. Stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest as physical symptoms. So, maintaining good mental health can positively influence physical health. Therapy changes lives and for that reason, if you are unhappy, stressed, and not sure what to do, you need to remember that life is short, and you deserve to live the life you want. Put yourself first and do what makes you happy! I will help you become your own therapist, providing you with healthy tools and support tailored for you.
01302 490114 View 01302 490114
Ginny Jayne Lewis
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I gained my Person Centred Degree at Warwick university, I have experience of working with Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Addiction, Bereavement both Loss of Loved Ones and Living Losses which may include Loss of Self, Loss of Relationships or Loss of Purpose.
Who am I? There was a time when I struggled to answer that very question, Today I am able to say I am Ginny Lewis and I'm a Person centred Psychotherapist. There was a time in my life of uncertainty, I didn’t know where to begin to understand how or what I was feeling, within a safe therapeutic space I was able to begin the Journey to meet myself. Having been a client receiving Person Centred Therapy I experienced first had how the right conditions being created enabled me to grow, the positive effect it had and continues to have within me enables me to here today for others.
I gained my Person Centred Degree at Warwick university, I have experience of working with Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Addiction, Bereavement both Loss of Loved Ones and Living Losses which may include Loss of Self, Loss of Relationships or Loss of Purpose.
Who am I? There was a time when I struggled to answer that very question, Today I am able to say I am Ginny Lewis and I'm a Person centred Psychotherapist. There was a time in my life of uncertainty, I didn’t know where to begin to understand how or what I was feeling, within a safe therapeutic space I was able to begin the Journey to meet myself. Having been a client receiving Person Centred Therapy I experienced first had how the right conditions being created enabled me to grow, the positive effect it had and continues to have within me enables me to here today for others.
01926 507827 View 01926 507827
Alex Newman
Counsellor, MBACP
For some people, this shows up in patterns like addiction, feeling disconnected, or coping in ways that no longer feel helpful.
I help people struggling with addiction, anxiety, anger, or overwhelming emotions. Drawing on my NHS and addictiom rehab experience, I use DBT, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies to explore underlying issues, process emotions, and build confidence, balance, and healthier ways of coping.
For some people, this shows up in patterns like addiction, feeling disconnected, or coping in ways that no longer feel helpful.
I help people struggling with addiction, anxiety, anger, or overwhelming emotions. Drawing on my NHS and addictiom rehab experience, I use DBT, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies to explore underlying issues, process emotions, and build confidence, balance, and healthier ways of coping.
01527 911220 View 01527 911220
Paula Richards
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Nuneaton CV10
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I offer tailored, evidence-based therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, low self esteem or simply looking to grow and thrive.
Offering the best in therapy modalities I use an integrative approach, drawing from a wide range of therapies to best suit your unique needs, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Person-Centred Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy And more…
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I offer tailored, evidence-based therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, low self esteem or simply looking to grow and thrive.
Offering the best in therapy modalities I use an integrative approach, drawing from a wide range of therapies to best suit your unique needs, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Person-Centred Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy And more…
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.