Alcohol Use Counselling in London
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Prof Marcantonio Spada
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
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Addictive behaviours, in particular
alcohol use
, gambling, nicotine use and technology.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited cognitive behaviour therapy practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered metacognitive therapy practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centered understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either cognitive behaviour therapy or metacognitive therapy. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.

Hannah Chrystal
I work with people struggling with certain behaviors such as drug or
alcohol use
, sex and relationship problems and codependency issues. A full assessment of needs will be offered and I will encourage you to express your feelings, emotions and experiences in an open, compassionate and non-judgmental way. I will also offer some support to help you tackle your behaviors with a focus on your triggers and daily life challenges and past traumas. We will also explore how your substance use may have developed and how best to let go of these old patterns of behavior. I will support you through each stage of your recovery process.

Healingthemind
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
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I have worked in addictions for over 20 years, typically I have supported clients to reduce
alcohol use
. I have supported clients with mild to moderate depression and or anxiety, All clients are individual and come with different goals in therapy, this can be to reduce substances and learn how to cope with emotions that come up. I have also worked with clients who have suffered bereavement or any type of loss.

Beryl Tomlins
Counsellor, MBACP
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There times in your life, when you feel overwhelmed and struggle to understand what is happening in your life. I am able to offer a safe,confidential
environment to explore your issues

Janus Solutions: Day Programme
MSc
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Janus is a company that specialises in drug and alcohol treatment that steers away from the language of addiction, sickness, illness, dependency and disease. Janus believes that this terminology can become disempowering, at times leaving the client feeling at a loss as to how to move forward. Janus uses it's own unique approach called: The Resonance Factor, that focuses on the relationship someone constructs with their substance/s of choice. Janus believes that in the same way someone can construct a relationship with substances - he or she can deconstruct that relationship. Our service is about creating change in the individual. It is designed for individuals that wish to stop using substances; wish to rebuild relationships; wish to re-engage with life - be it work, study and physical and emotional well-being. Janus will work with you to accomplish your goals, but you, the client, have to be at the forefront of your own treatment.

Andreas Lind
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
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I am a psychotherapist accredited UKCP experienced at treating emotional and psychological issues. Until 2021 I divided my time between private practice and the NHS, where I was Principal Psychotherapist for a large NHS Trust. Now in full time private practice I have extensive experience of assessing and treating people from a variety of backgrounds whose problems range from severe and complex to more easily treatable problems including: Self-esteem, personal development, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, personality problems and family and relationship concerns.

Melanie Goulden
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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It is part of being human that we can find ourselves facing a crisis or feeling distressed, confused or simply stuck in some way or another. I have worked in various NHS settings and am experienced working with anxiety, low mood, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, bereavement and addictions. I provide talking therapy for individuals; adults and adolescents.

Ian Michie
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
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I am a psychodynamic counsellor/psychotherapist with over 11 years experience working with adults both privately and in the public sector. I am also a BPC accredited DIT (Dynamic interpersonal Therapy) practitioner. I work both In the short term 6 -16 sessions and long term. An initial meeting can allow us to explore what is going on to determine if brief therapy like DIT or longer open ended therapy is suitable. As well as working in my own practice I have worked in various settings Such as a busy GP practice and an addictions unit. I also work as a critical incident consultant.

markdempstercounsellingltd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
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I am a highly experienced Senior Accredited Addiction Counsellor, Traumatologist and Author with sixteen years personal experience of drug, alcohol and gambling addiction and over twenty years professional experience working with addictions. As seen on breakfast TV and radio I can help you break addictive patterns of behaviour. I have been there myself and know the exit route. I have helped many people recover and lead happy, successful lives. I am aware through personal and professional experience that the routes of addiction, are often found in trauma. As a traumatologist i can provide effective trauma processing therapy alongside

Mary McGee Jolliffe
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
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I work with patients who carry a sense of an 'un-lived life'. You might feel you have a chronic form of mild to moderate depression. We explore this together and discover its true origins. We see how the depression is keeping you hostage; obstructing you from living well today.

Simon Ziff
Psychotherapist, MBACP
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I am a qualified and experienced therapist. I specialise in helping my clients who are experiencing problems relating to drug addiction, alcohol dependency, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and childhood trauma and other addictions. I offer a warm and empathetic approach in a comfortable and intimate environment. Life can bring its struggles which, for many can lead to the above issues. The impact of our behaviour and anxiety often tips from being manageable to suddenly interfering with daily life, affecting you, your work and the people around you. If you can relate to any of these situations, then let me help.

Helen Treuhaft
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
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Hi, I'm Helen, a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and adoption support counsellor currently seeing clients in-person and online via Zoom.
I am experienced in helping people with a wide range of problems such as addiction issues, anxiety, depression, loss, neurodiverse diagnosis (self or formal) particularly late in life, relationship issues, self-harm and suicidal thoughts to name but a few. I am also an approved adoption support counsellor for adoptees, pre-adopters, adoptive parents and special guardians. I also offer counselling support to birth parents and grandparents where children have been place for adoption.

Antonio Andalcio
Counsellor, MBACP
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We all have the capacity for growth, given the right conditions. Part of what therapy can be is the creation of a space where those conditions are met. During our 50 minute sessions, we will work toward a common goal. My role is to try to understand your lived experiences, in a confidential, non-discriminatory environment. Not to judge you. But most importantly therapy is about what you want to use the time and space for. People think of counselling as a last resort. We often keep our problems to ourselves, we compound all that feeling and pain and it emerges in our day to day lives in different ways, depression, stress, anxiety.
London E8
& Online

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.

The Willow Practice
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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BUPA vetted & registered practice. Fully qualified Psychotherapy and Counselling practice, specialising in Individual and Couple Therapy. We support clients to facilitate change, overcome distress and look at old patterns of behaviour. The sessions provided will enable you to understand and choose to think differently about your life and help you to alleviate stress and anxiety. Qualifications and training are vital to show we abide by high standards of care and ability which are verified by MSc degree in Psychotherapy from Middlesex University as well being a Certified Transactional Analysis (4 years in training) Est. 2007).

Nathan James Chesney
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Hi, I am Nathan, welcome. I have over 20 years experience in the NHS assessing, treating and supporting people with mental ill health, I have studied counselling and psychotherapy and I am in the advanced stages of training as a Transactional Analyst (T.A.) psychotherapist. This form of therapy involves the person taking a close observation of themselves and of how those around us shaped our personality. Many people think that this is unchangeable, transactional analysis helps us to analyse our beliefs about ourselves and others and to look at these beliefs in the here and now, test these beliefs and decontamonate our thinking.

UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT)
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Why choose UKAT? 160 beds across the UK; treatment for all addictions, including process addictions, eating disorders, age 16-18 treatment and dual diagnosis. Ranging from luxurious en-suite rehabs with gyms and on-site medical units to affordable rehabs. Catering for people from all walks of life. All rehabs have 24/7 on-site addiction professionals, ensuring clients have the highest level of care offered in the country. UKAT always addresses the individual as a whole and will tailor treatment to the addiction and long-term recovery of the client. All UKAT centres have a family programme dedicated to helping family members.

Whitehouse therapies
Counsellor, GMBPsS
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I help people, I'm good at my job, I also am lucky in that I love what I do. I help with anarray of issues, concerns or life difficulties for roughly seven years, people from all walks of life and from all backgrounds, I do this as I am passionate about enabling change to occur for people and experience the freedom this brings. My speciality is unsuccessful attempts to change or alter chemical usage, problem behaviour and unhelpful thinking patterns that impact mental and emotional health—individuals who wish to explore and understand themselves and to look at making changes. I also work with all emotional and mental health issues.

Ian Mc Cabe
Psychologist, PsychD, AFBPSsS
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I am a chartered clinical psychologist with a certificate in Alcohol Abuse Studies from Berkeley University extension . Have worked in Haight Ashbury Alcohol Treatment Centre, San Francisco and am the author of Carl Jung & Alcoholics Anonymous. Very happy to meet with you on Zoom for an initial free consultation- 0044-7587421064

Empower Therapy Online
Counsellor, MBACP
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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.
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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.