Alcohol Use Counselling in London
If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or suffering with anxiety I can help you. I use psychodynamic therapy to help you understand and work through your feelings. My priority is to create a safe and compassionate space in the therapy room for you to explore your wounds and losses through dialogue with me. My warm and authentic approach grounded in practical wisdom and my experience with complex cases enables me to build a deep trusting therapeutic relationship with clients. My consulting room is London, W1 - I also work virtually using Zoom as my international platform.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or suffering with anxiety I can help you. I use psychodynamic therapy to help you understand and work through your feelings. My priority is to create a safe and compassionate space in the therapy room for you to explore your wounds and losses through dialogue with me. My warm and authentic approach grounded in practical wisdom and my experience with complex cases enables me to build a deep trusting therapeutic relationship with clients. My consulting room is London, W1 - I also work virtually using Zoom as my international platform.
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
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
I am a qualified and experienced therapist. I specialise in helping my clients who are experiencing problems relating to 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.
I am a qualified and experienced therapist. I specialise in helping my clients who are experiencing problems relating to 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.
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
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
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.
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.
Have you been wondering where you are in your life?
Are you feeling out of sync?
Aware of a lack of rhythm, and ease?
I can offer you a place to talk about this and think together about how you might begin to feel more connected to yourself again.
Have you been wondering where you are in your life?
Are you feeling out of sync?
Aware of a lack of rhythm, and ease?
I can offer you a place to talk about this and think together about how you might begin to feel more connected to yourself again.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 15 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.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 15 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.
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.
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.
Thank you for reading my profile, being a competent and experienced therapist with offering support for all types of conditions, anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma ,relationship difficulties, work stress, OCD. I also work with addictions, including alcohol problems. specialising in CBT focused therapies, EMDR therapy which is highly effective.
I'm also a Schema Therapist specialising in childhood traumas and difficult past experiences, that may affect present daily functioning, and trained in Hypnotherapy.
These therapies have proven highly effective in treating many conditions. I adhere to the BACP code of ethical practice.
Thank you for reading my profile, being a competent and experienced therapist with offering support for all types of conditions, anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma ,relationship difficulties, work stress, OCD. I also work with addictions, including alcohol problems. specialising in CBT focused therapies, EMDR therapy which is highly effective.
I'm also a Schema Therapist specialising in childhood traumas and difficult past experiences, that may affect present daily functioning, and trained in Hypnotherapy.
These therapies have proven highly effective in treating many conditions. I adhere to the BACP code of ethical practice.
If you have come to this page you have already made a great step towards working on improving your emotional health. We are faced with many challenges as the world is currently changing fast. Taking your time to slow down to explore your needs can have amazing benefits. It is important that when you engage with any therapist you feel happy to continue with the sessions. The first session will help us to assess your needs and inform us of how to move forward and we will discuss how we will work together for your best interest. My background is in addiction however I work with people with various issues.
If you have come to this page you have already made a great step towards working on improving your emotional health. We are faced with many challenges as the world is currently changing fast. Taking your time to slow down to explore your needs can have amazing benefits. It is important that when you engage with any therapist you feel happy to continue with the sessions. The first session will help us to assess your needs and inform us of how to move forward and we will discuss how we will work together for your best interest. My background is in addiction however I work with people with various issues.
I work with adults and late adolescents (18+) who feel stuck in cycles of addiction or overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. Whether you are struggling to manage daily life or questioning who you are and where you fit in, I provide a space to explore these identity-based challenges. Together, we can try to slow things down and make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, so you can feel clearer, breathe and learn that we do not have to hide what damages us.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a PGDip in Psychotherapy and Counselling and a registered member of the BACP.
I work with adults and late adolescents (18+) who feel stuck in cycles of addiction or overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. Whether you are struggling to manage daily life or questioning who you are and where you fit in, I provide a space to explore these identity-based challenges. Together, we can try to slow things down and make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, so you can feel clearer, breathe and learn that we do not have to hide what damages us.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a PGDip in Psychotherapy and Counselling and a registered member of the BACP.
Hi, I’m Tom – an integrative counsellor based in Marylebone, also working online.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and feel heard.
I’m accredited by the NCPS and use a flexible, tailored approach to suit your unique needs.
While my core approach is person-centred, I also draw on tools from CBT, psychodynamic theory, and transactional analysis to support you in the way that works best for you.
I offer a supportive space and have experience working with a range of issues, including addiction, behavioural change, relational difficulties, and self esteem.
Hi, I’m Tom – an integrative counsellor based in Marylebone, also working online.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and feel heard.
I’m accredited by the NCPS and use a flexible, tailored approach to suit your unique needs.
While my core approach is person-centred, I also draw on tools from CBT, psychodynamic theory, and transactional analysis to support you in the way that works best for you.
I offer a supportive space and have experience working with a range of issues, including addiction, behavioural change, relational difficulties, and self esteem.
I have 30 years’ experience supporting adults with addiction, including alcohol and drug use.
I also work extensively with anxiety, including GAD and OCD, as well as depression, anger, relationship issues, and compulsive behaviours such as pornography use, and my work frequently involves patients with complex needs, including trauma, neurodiversity, and personality disorders.
I practise privately in Kentish Town and I work at The Nightingale, a private adult mental health and addiction hospital in Marylebone in central London.
An initial consultation to discuss your needs in more detail is half my usual session fee.
I have 30 years’ experience supporting adults with addiction, including alcohol and drug use.
I also work extensively with anxiety, including GAD and OCD, as well as depression, anger, relationship issues, and compulsive behaviours such as pornography use, and my work frequently involves patients with complex needs, including trauma, neurodiversity, and personality disorders.
I practise privately in Kentish Town and I work at The Nightingale, a private adult mental health and addiction hospital in Marylebone in central London.
An initial consultation to discuss your needs in more detail is half my usual session fee.
I’m Richy, a BACP-registered counsellor working one-to-one online with adults and trainees. I can support those experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, bereavement, trauma and attachment-related problems. I have had extensive experience in counselling the general public in organisations providing low-cost counselling services, in a psychiatric hospital setting and substance misuse clients, in addition to other transferable experience gained from a lengthy career in supporting people in other roles. I can provide therapy on either a short or long-term basis, depending on my client's needs.
I’m Richy, a BACP-registered counsellor working one-to-one online with adults and trainees. I can support those experiencing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, bereavement, trauma and attachment-related problems. I have had extensive experience in counselling the general public in organisations providing low-cost counselling services, in a psychiatric hospital setting and substance misuse clients, in addition to other transferable experience gained from a lengthy career in supporting people in other roles. I can provide therapy on either a short or long-term basis, depending on my client's needs.
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, anxiety and so much more ............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 (from 2003) as well being a Certified Transactional Analysis (4 years in training Est. 2007).
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, anxiety and so much more ............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 (from 2003) as well being a Certified Transactional Analysis (4 years in training Est. 2007).
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.
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.
As a UKCP-qualified psychotherapist with extensive experience in substance misuse and stress-related challenges, I am deeply committed to helping individuals break free from addiction and compulsion. I offer a free one-hour initial session to help you feel comfortable and confident as we get to know each other. My work is grounded in the belief that substance use often reflects unaddressed emotional pain or unresolved patterns. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, understand your triggers, and build the resilience needed for lasting change in a safe, compassionate space.
As a UKCP-qualified psychotherapist with extensive experience in substance misuse and stress-related challenges, I am deeply committed to helping individuals break free from addiction and compulsion. I offer a free one-hour initial session to help you feel comfortable and confident as we get to know each other. My work is grounded in the belief that substance use often reflects unaddressed emotional pain or unresolved patterns. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, understand your triggers, and build the resilience needed for lasting change in a safe, compassionate space.
I’m a qualified counsellor, group therapy facilitator and complementary health practitioner, with over 30 years of experience supporting people through life’s ups and downs. I trained in Counselling and Addiction at the University of Bath, and I bring not only my professional knowledge but also a wealth of real-life experience to my sessions.
Sometimes life just feels too heavy. We can find ourselves worrying, feeling stuck, or battling with fears we don’t quite understand. In those moments, talking to someone outside of our usual circle can be a real gift—someone who will truly listen without judgement.
That’s where I can help.
I’m a qualified counsellor, group therapy facilitator and complementary health practitioner, with over 30 years of experience supporting people through life’s ups and downs. I trained in Counselling and Addiction at the University of Bath, and I bring not only my professional knowledge but also a wealth of real-life experience to my sessions.
Sometimes life just feels too heavy. We can find ourselves worrying, feeling stuck, or battling with fears we don’t quite understand. In those moments, talking to someone outside of our usual circle can be a real gift—someone who will truly listen without judgement.
That’s where I can help.
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services.
I offer online therapy across the UK and work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis-related experiences (such as hearing voices or paranoia), addiction, grief, and long-standing relationship or family challenges.
I have particular experience supporting people with traits associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD/EUPD), emotional dysregulation, and patterns that can feel difficult to manage
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services.
I offer online therapy across the UK and work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis-related experiences (such as hearing voices or paranoia), addiction, grief, and long-standing relationship or family challenges.
I have particular experience supporting people with traits associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD/EUPD), emotional dysregulation, and patterns that can feel difficult to manage
Imagine stepping into a space where your worries, stresses, and hidden stories are met with genuine care and curiosity. I’m a Gestalt psychotherapist with a deep-rooted passion for guiding individuals through anxiety, stress, anger, low moods, and relationship challenges. From my own background studying psychotherapy and years of hands-on experience in both private practice and community mental health settings, I’ve learned that transformation often begins with courageous honesty—being willing to name what feels overwhelming and invite connection. There’s another path—one where you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Imagine stepping into a space where your worries, stresses, and hidden stories are met with genuine care and curiosity. I’m a Gestalt psychotherapist with a deep-rooted passion for guiding individuals through anxiety, stress, anger, low moods, and relationship challenges. From my own background studying psychotherapy and years of hands-on experience in both private practice and community mental health settings, I’ve learned that transformation often begins with courageous honesty—being willing to name what feels overwhelming and invite connection. There’s another path—one where you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
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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.