Alcohol Use Counselling in Liverpool
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Dave Scanlan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with anxiety, confusion, feeling down or lost and the idea of labelling, diagnosis, treatment, medication, self-help or support groups aren't for you, then counselling will help. I bring compassion, wisdom, integrity and common sense. I have worked with the NHS, emergency services, local authorities, prisoners, long-term unemployed, private companies & individuals. If you've found yourself confronted by a problem that you are struggling to tackle and the alternatives of friends, family, the internet, GP's and other helping services don't seem to work or aren't available, then coming for counselling will help.

Rehab Healthcare (RehabHC)
MBBS
A REHAB CENTRE BED IS AVAILABLE!. Addiction is not a problem you can bear the burden alone. REHAB HEALTHCARE is here to partner with you as you try to get your life back. Your ideal rehab centre that meets your personal needs and preferences is available; choice from many UK centres and abroad. We focus on Addiction detox treatment, Addiction rehab and Addiction psychological interventions for all forms of addiction including alcohol, heroin, other opiates, benzodiazepines, prescription drugs, cocaine, crack, ketamine, crystal meth, GBL/GBH, Mephedrone, Cannabis, Legal Highs and Behavioural addictions like Gambling, Internet addiction and Sex addiction.

Empower Therapy Online
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We are all unique individuals with distinct goals, needs and perspectives. Integrative therapy is a very effective modality due to its flexibility and individualisation. Together we will explore solutions and interventions to assist you to cope with problems. You can decide on a therapy pace that is comfortable for you. In order to have more control over your thoughts, feelings, and actions, we will examine them more closely. work on how you can change those that are having a negative impact on your life. I take pride in providing a confidential service that is person-centered. The client is always the focus in my practice.

Calum Owen
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
Verified
I feel that reaching out to talk to someone can be difficult, we may feel a sense of the unknown and therefore I understand that the process may be challenging. On the other hand, you may have spoken to someone before or feel at ease. Either way, through our work together I feel you have the potential to grow, develop, heal and work towards achieving your goals. No experience or issue is too large for us to work through. Therapy provides a time and space for reflection, exploration, support and understanding that we may not readily have in our day to day lives. For this reason, I feel it can hold great value.

Emmie Brunskill
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling "stuck" and not sure why? You may feel anxious, angry, upset and you don't like how it makes you feel. You may have a child and you are worried about their well-being or are you in a relationship that needs a little help? Whatever it is, you can share it with me and I will help you understand why. If you are ready to take that next step to peace of mind then get in touch.
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Charlotte O'Hanlon
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Charlotte. I am a fully qualified counsellor & psychotherapist, trained in the person-centred humanistic approach. Most people experience personal difficulties at some stage in our lives. It is quite normal and understandable to struggle with such issues, and to need some help and support during these times. I can offer a confidential non- judgemental environment and a in which you can safely explore whatever it is you may be feeling or experiencing, in your own time and at your own pace. The way I practice is non-directive, allowing clients to explore their concerns in an environment where you feel safe.

Claire Bowers Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Many things can cause a ‘blip’ in our life journey. I believe that through working together and building a strong therapeutic relationship we can explore these and find healing and restoration. I am an Internationally Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist (CTA - P) based in Liverpool offering face to face and online therapy which can be more convenient for clients with childcare or mobility issues. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I am also a qualified teacher. I have a passion for supporting people to realise their true worth and and full value, and to become the people they were created to become.

James Ward Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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 intergrative Counsellor based in the city centre area of Liverpool behind the pen factory and the Everyman Theatre on Hope Street Intergrating both person centered counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) . I do Monday mornings,afternoons and evening appointments Tuesday afternoons into the evening, Wednesday afternoon and evenings, Thursday afternoon and into the evenings, Friday afternoon and evenings as well as weekends.

Louise Tully
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Many of us are feeling overwhelmed right now. It may be that you want to make some changes in your life or need some support in order to help you see things more clearly and identify ways forward. The COVID pandemic has impacted on us all in a variety of ways, bringing huge anxiety, stresses, change and loss. I offer a safe, supportive, confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without feeling judged. I work with young people and adults, face to face and I am qualified to work online via video or email/message.

charles bradshaw
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BACP
Verified
Verified
My practice as a therapist covers Person centred counseling and CBT. PCC helps you to look at how your feeling, may impact on your day today experiences. CBT helps you to track your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Both models help you to gain control and learn new skills to reinforce change. They Futher help you to set goals and with the help of mindfulness, helps you to forge new pathways. Mindfulness helps you to make changes in the present moment, addiction, phobias, anxiety and depression, OCD. Therapy is always about what you would like to change in the future. PCC and CBT help you to see your new change and what fits.

Jessica Bacon
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I believe the relationship between the client and counsellor is hugely important. I am a warm and approachable person, focused on putting you at ease. At times in life, it can feel that people don't understand us, like we are being judged for the way we feel. It can be helpful to communicate these thoughts and emotions to gain a clarity and understanding to help you find a more fulfilling way of living. From personal experience, I understand that counselling can help make profound changes in their lives and relationships. These changes happen through a greater understanding and acceptance of ourselves.

Independent Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I aim to offer a professional yet down to earth relationship in which you can explore your personal difficulties whatever they may be. Sessions are offered weekly or fortnightly, usually in an open ended way until you're feeling more like yourself again. Some people come for a few sessions, some for a few months and others decide to come longer term. Many people are now starting to use therapy over time and re-access support at times when it is needed most with someone who they trust to know them and their life well. I take a firm stance on challenging stigma surrounding mental health.

Georgia Short
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging do you feel you're not coping you may feel anxious, angry or low. You might be stuck in a circle of over thinking; I am here to help and ultimately offer a safe environment. I have also been where you are which has given me a deep understanding, I have trained in a broad spectrum of therapy's including psychodynamics, cognitive behaviour therapy and transactional analysis to name a few but to me everyone is an individual so I will tailor the therapy to YOUR needs if you feel that now is the time to take those steps towards a happier you, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

paula reilly counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Has the time come for you to consider change? Are you ready to take that step? Perhaps you've been affected by a loss, or lifestyle changes which are hard to accept. Sadness or feelings of isolation may be overwhelming right now. Has the pandemic left you feeling out of sorts or a little at sixes and sevens?

Paul Duffy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Most people find themselves in dark or confusing places at times throughout their lives, questioning who they are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or bereavement. Sometimes people don't have anyone to share these challenges with or can't share them with those close to them. Despite proverbs about sharing problems, as a society we don't really encourage people to open up. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to do this. I hope to offer a space in which you can feel safe and respected while you explore these challenges and move towards improved mental well being.

Hannah Kelly
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
Working as a person-centred experiential psychotherapist; I aim to offer clients a safe, supportive environment to truly connect to what they are experiencing. I believe it is imperative to create a transparent, non-judgmental environment where clients feel able to explore past or present issues at their own pace. Creating trust between myself and clients through mutual respect and understanding is the basis for all therapeutic work undertaken.

Steven Price
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural Approach and also have trained and gained experience utilising hypnotherapy, person centred, transactional analysis, solution focused and NLP approaches. Initial experience working in the field of domestic abuse included working with complex co-existing issues. I have also gained experience with dependency issues and duel diagnosis. I volunteered with the Liverpool Hearing Voices Group for three years, this has allowed me to gain invaluable experience working with more challenging Mental Health and Emotional issues.

Peter Craig Dinsmore
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a very experienced and professional therapist with over twelve thousand client contact hours behind me in individual, couples and group work. I feel my experience coupled with my life experiences makes me the person and the therapist I am today. My training in the person-centred approach (three years) and in Transactional Analysis (seven years) together with continuing professional and personal development and supervision give me a strong theoretical and experiential focus to bring to my client work. I work very much in a relational way (research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is key to positive therapy outcomes)

First Step Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi my name is Debbie I am a cognitive behavioural therapist, Psychodynamic, and Person Centerd Counsellor, I also supervise other counsellors and trainee counsellors. During sessions I can work as an integrative counsellor, as the name suggest I use a combined approach to psychotherapy which brings together different elements of specific therapies, and tailor them to the clients specific circumstances and individual needs. Or i can use individual models. I have been qualified for over 15 years and work with individuals for various issues and couples for relationship counselling. please contact for a free telephone assessment..

Faye Brennan EFT & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My aim is to empower people who feel stuck to become freer by helping them to access and process their emotions and experiences through therapy and emotional freedom techniques (EFT). I have helped clients with a range of different issues including depression, stress, anxiety, self-worth, limiting beliefs, shame and guilt, confidence, loss and grief, trauma.
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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.