Addiction Counselling in Liverpool
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, identity issues, and self-esteem issues.
Hello, my name is Paula. I am originally from Ireland and am now living in Liverpool.
I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor and I use a person-centred integrative approach to therapy. This means I draw from various therapeutic modalities to fit the unique needs of each client.
Person-centred therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where you can talk openly about whatever is going on in your life. You don’t need to have the right words or know where to start - we begin wherever you are.
It trusts that change happens through being heard and understood, rather than being told what to do.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, identity issues, and self-esteem issues.
Hello, my name is Paula. I am originally from Ireland and am now living in Liverpool.
I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor and I use a person-centred integrative approach to therapy. This means I draw from various therapeutic modalities to fit the unique needs of each client.
Person-centred therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where you can talk openly about whatever is going on in your life. You don’t need to have the right words or know where to start - we begin wherever you are.
It trusts that change happens through being heard and understood, rather than being told what to do.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, and it’s not always easy to carry everything on your own. Counselling gives you a safe and gentle space where you can let some of that weight down. This is your time — a place where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and know that you won’t be judged.
I believe each of us is unique. We all experience challenges differently, and there isn’t one “right way” to cope. That’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — I work with you, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for you.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, and it’s not always easy to carry everything on your own. Counselling gives you a safe and gentle space where you can let some of that weight down. This is your time — a place where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and know that you won’t be judged.
I believe each of us is unique. We all experience challenges differently, and there isn’t one “right way” to cope. That’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — I work with you, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for you.
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
I also work with recovery with addictions by dealing with the trauma that made the person turn to addiction in the first place.
Hi I work with clients who want to come to counselling to get help with healing and recovering. I help you explore where issues, patterns, behaviours you follow and your core beliefs come from. We then explore, challenge, breakdown and change them. The sessions will then go on to make new beliefs, new goals and a new you. This is done by tailoring counselling sessions to you and what you need. I am an integrative counsellor who is trained in different modalities which are listed below. I am also trained in EMDR, hypnotherapy and EFT. I use what I feel will benefit you and like to work holistically.
I also work with recovery with addictions by dealing with the trauma that made the person turn to addiction in the first place.
Hi I work with clients who want to come to counselling to get help with healing and recovering. I help you explore where issues, patterns, behaviours you follow and your core beliefs come from. We then explore, challenge, breakdown and change them. The sessions will then go on to make new beliefs, new goals and a new you. This is done by tailoring counselling sessions to you and what you need. I am an integrative counsellor who is trained in different modalities which are listed below. I am also trained in EMDR, hypnotherapy and EFT. I use what I feel will benefit you and like to work holistically.
I offer person-centred psychotherapy for adults navigating anxiety, loss, relationship challenges, addiction, and life's difficult moments, working at a pace that feels right for you.
You may have spent months, or even years, holding everything together for everyone else, while quietly feeling overwhelmed yourself. Perhaps anxiety has become exhausting, relationships feel difficult, grief has changed you, or you're struggling to make sense of a significant life event. Whatever brings you here, we'll work together to understand what's happening beneath the surface, helping you gain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and move towards a life that feels more authentic and manageable.
I offer person-centred psychotherapy for adults navigating anxiety, loss, relationship challenges, addiction, and life's difficult moments, working at a pace that feels right for you.
You may have spent months, or even years, holding everything together for everyone else, while quietly feeling overwhelmed yourself. Perhaps anxiety has become exhausting, relationships feel difficult, grief has changed you, or you're struggling to make sense of a significant life event. Whatever brings you here, we'll work together to understand what's happening beneath the surface, helping you gain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and move towards a life that feels more authentic and manageable.
I use an integrative approach to help you develop an awareness of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and we will explore the root cause of your addiction, what drives your urges and how you can manage these.
Hi, my name is Kerri, I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
You may have found my page and be feeling many different emotions, this is normal. You might be feeling lost, hopeless or at a crossroads in your life and not sure where to turn. You may feel overwhelmed with day-to-day life, anxious or depressed and would like someone to truly hear and understand you.
If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.
I use an integrative approach to help you develop an awareness of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and we will explore the root cause of your addiction, what drives your urges and how you can manage these.
Hi, my name is Kerri, I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
You may have found my page and be feeling many different emotions, this is normal. You might be feeling lost, hopeless or at a crossroads in your life and not sure where to turn. You may feel overwhelmed with day-to-day life, anxious or depressed and would like someone to truly hear and understand you.
If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
Integrative means I combine different models of counselling to suit your individual needs, counselling is a unique experience and one size doesn't fit all. I'm a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and I work within their Ethical Framework. I also practice meditation and breath work and this can be explored within session
Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
Integrative means I combine different models of counselling to suit your individual needs, counselling is a unique experience and one size doesn't fit all. I'm a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and I work within their Ethical Framework. I also practice meditation and breath work and this can be explored within session
As a qualified integrative therapist, respect is at the centre of my beliefs. I fervently believe that an individual, no matter who you are, should have the arena in which to be heard, without prejudice, without judgement, and with compassion. Our inclusive space will be one of confidentiality, trust and a pace that you feel able to go at, and my hope is that we will work to resolve, or at least identify, some, if not all, of the reasons that you've decided to reach out.
As a qualified integrative therapist, respect is at the centre of my beliefs. I fervently believe that an individual, no matter who you are, should have the arena in which to be heard, without prejudice, without judgement, and with compassion. Our inclusive space will be one of confidentiality, trust and a pace that you feel able to go at, and my hope is that we will work to resolve, or at least identify, some, if not all, of the reasons that you've decided to reach out.
Anxiety has a way of shaping more of your life than you'd like. For some people it looks like panic or physical sensations. For others it's never feeling good enough, holding back in relationships, going quiet when they'd want to speak up, or pushing through everything until they're exhausted
People come to me thinking something is wrong with them, when actually fear is keeping them stuck.
Anxiety has a way of shaping more of your life than you'd like. For some people it looks like panic or physical sensations. For others it's never feeling good enough, holding back in relationships, going quiet when they'd want to speak up, or pushing through everything until they're exhausted
People come to me thinking something is wrong with them, when actually fear is keeping them stuck.
Nina Watson: IFS, EMDR, Trauma, Somatic Work, TRE
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L2
I work as an integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in the centre of Liverpool and worldwide online. Previous roles included working for the NHS as a psychotherapist (four years) and running a private counselling and psychotherapist service of which I was the founder and also lead psychotherapist (ten years). I provide a warm, non-judgemental, safe and professional space. As I am not part of a service like the NHS, I can guarantee absolute confidentiality.
I work as an integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in the centre of Liverpool and worldwide online. Previous roles included working for the NHS as a psychotherapist (four years) and running a private counselling and psychotherapist service of which I was the founder and also lead psychotherapist (ten years). I provide a warm, non-judgemental, safe and professional space. As I am not part of a service like the NHS, I can guarantee absolute confidentiality.
I started my therapeutic career in the addictions feild.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’ve spent months—or even years—putting everyone else’s needs before your own. You may look as though you’re coping on the outside, yet inside you’re living with anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, or the lasting effects of difficult life experiences. You don’t have to face that alone.
With over 30 years’ experience supporting adults, children and families, I provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe enough to explore what’s holding you back and begin creating lasting change. My approach is trauma-informed,
I started my therapeutic career in the addictions feild.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’ve spent months—or even years—putting everyone else’s needs before your own. You may look as though you’re coping on the outside, yet inside you’re living with anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, or the lasting effects of difficult life experiences. You don’t have to face that alone.
With over 30 years’ experience supporting adults, children and families, I provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe enough to explore what’s holding you back and begin creating lasting change. My approach is trauma-informed,
We often seek therapy when we are not quite sure why we are feeling the way we do, when our thoughts feel overwhelming, or when we are looking for a greater sense of balance within ourselves. I work with clients who feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift, or who are wanting to understand themselves and their experiences more clearly. I offer a calm, grounded, inclusive, and non-judgemental space to support you in making sense of your experiences at your own pace.
We often seek therapy when we are not quite sure why we are feeling the way we do, when our thoughts feel overwhelming, or when we are looking for a greater sense of balance within ourselves. I work with clients who feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift, or who are wanting to understand themselves and their experiences more clearly. I offer a calm, grounded, inclusive, and non-judgemental space to support you in making sense of your experiences at your own pace.
Now taking new clients. Self Book. 20+ years experience and a significant amount of training in different forms of therapy. Most people see me because they have already tried to make the changes they want. They need something more to help: Anxiety, Childhood, Dissociation inc DID, Neglect, Intense Feelings, Neurodiversity, Difficult Relationships, Chronic Pains, Fear, Numbness, Trauma & CPTSD... I take an organic approach, and like modern therapies that create space and flow to heal.
Now taking new clients. Self Book. 20+ years experience and a significant amount of training in different forms of therapy. Most people see me because they have already tried to make the changes they want. They need something more to help: Anxiety, Childhood, Dissociation inc DID, Neglect, Intense Feelings, Neurodiversity, Difficult Relationships, Chronic Pains, Fear, Numbness, Trauma & CPTSD... I take an organic approach, and like modern therapies that create space and flow to heal.
Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP, also trained in EMDR and Dialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I treat a range of disorders from Obsessive compulsive disorder helping to alleviate intrusive anxiety provoking thoughts, anxiety and distress resulting from trauma. I work with people who self harm perhaps through deliberate acts or addictive behaviours depending on current level of risk. 25 years experience having trained at the Maudsley Hospital/Institute of Psychiatry 1993 to 1996. Intrusive distressing thoughts a specialty offering 2 intensive sessions which can make a difference. Currently no waiting list.
Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with BABCP, also trained in EMDR and Dialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I treat a range of disorders from Obsessive compulsive disorder helping to alleviate intrusive anxiety provoking thoughts, anxiety and distress resulting from trauma. I work with people who self harm perhaps through deliberate acts or addictive behaviours depending on current level of risk. 25 years experience having trained at the Maudsley Hospital/Institute of Psychiatry 1993 to 1996. Intrusive distressing thoughts a specialty offering 2 intensive sessions which can make a difference. Currently no waiting list.
One thing is certain, we all live lives of colour, of ups and downs, experiencing both the dark and the light, stagnation and change, moving a few steps forward while at times feeling pulled back.
There are times we can pull through, and times we can't. We look inside ourselves for meaning, look to family or friends for support and answers.
But there are times when maybe that isn't quite enough. When our ways of coping fall short or fail us. Overwhelm or stuckness win over, anxiety stops us from doing the things we love or depression keeps us from making the connections to people and things that give us meaning and purpose.
One thing is certain, we all live lives of colour, of ups and downs, experiencing both the dark and the light, stagnation and change, moving a few steps forward while at times feeling pulled back.
There are times we can pull through, and times we can't. We look inside ourselves for meaning, look to family or friends for support and answers.
But there are times when maybe that isn't quite enough. When our ways of coping fall short or fail us. Overwhelm or stuckness win over, anxiety stops us from doing the things we love or depression keeps us from making the connections to people and things that give us meaning and purpose.
Most people who come to me are managing anxiety that won't switch off, low mood, trauma, or grief that feels invisible to those around them, including pregnancy and infant loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infertility. I also work with children and young people. As a solo, person-centred counsellor, I shape sessions around you, not a fixed programme, so you're heard at your own pace.
Most people who come to me are managing anxiety that won't switch off, low mood, trauma, or grief that feels invisible to those around them, including pregnancy and infant loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infertility. I also work with children and young people. As a solo, person-centred counsellor, I shape sessions around you, not a fixed programme, so you're heard at your own pace.
I work with all presenting issues such as OCD all forms, depression, anxiety all forms such as health anxiety, gad , etc , relationship issues , loss and grief, addictions, anger issues/management, etc
Hello,my name is James Ward and I offer immediate and accessible face to face counselling and phone and zoom sessions due to my level of flexibility for appointment times each week. I am an integrative Counsellor based in the city centre area of Liverpool behind the pen factory and the Everyman Theatre on Hope Street Integrating both person centered counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) I Offer Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
I work with all presenting issues such as OCD all forms, depression, anxiety all forms such as health anxiety, gad , etc , relationship issues , loss and grief, addictions, anger issues/management, etc
Hello,my name is James Ward and I offer immediate and accessible face to face counselling and phone and zoom sessions due to my level of flexibility for appointment times each week. I am an integrative Counsellor based in the city centre area of Liverpool behind the pen factory and the Everyman Theatre on Hope Street Integrating both person centered counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) I Offer Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
Before training as a counsellor, I worked in prison and probation services and later supported people recovering from addiction.
My approach is person-centred, which means I'll work alongside you rather than tell you what you should do. Together, we'll create a space where you can slow down, make sense of what's happening, and explore whatever feels important to you, at a pace that feels right.
Before training as a counsellor, I worked in prison and probation services and later supported people recovering from addiction.
My approach is person-centred, which means I'll work alongside you rather than tell you what you should do. Together, we'll create a space where you can slow down, make sense of what's happening, and explore whatever feels important to you, at a pace that feels right.
Working with me offers a space that feels calm, grounded, and unhurried. A place where you can slow down, breathe, and gently turn inward without fear of judgement. I won’t rush you towards answers or offer quick fixes. Instead, we take the time to understand what lies beneath the surface - the emotions, patterns, experiences, memories and parts of yourself that may be shaping how you think, feel, and experience life. Together, we create space for greater understanding, clarity, and meaningful change.
For me, human connection is central to healing. When you feel safe and genuinely understood, meaningful change becomes possible.
Working with me offers a space that feels calm, grounded, and unhurried. A place where you can slow down, breathe, and gently turn inward without fear of judgement. I won’t rush you towards answers or offer quick fixes. Instead, we take the time to understand what lies beneath the surface - the emotions, patterns, experiences, memories and parts of yourself that may be shaping how you think, feel, and experience life. Together, we create space for greater understanding, clarity, and meaningful change.
For me, human connection is central to healing. When you feel safe and genuinely understood, meaningful change becomes possible.
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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.