Alcohol Use Counselling in Manchester

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Joonas Pekka Vehvilainen
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you struggling with substance or alcohol use, trauma and/or despair?
The core of the techniques provided by Cognitive Counselling are a collaborative approach to discovering what is contributing to the difficulties clients are seeking help for and resolving them. One of the most important aspects in being able to create change in ourselves, is the ability to acknowledge what needs to be changed.
Are you struggling with substance or alcohol use, trauma and/or despair?
The core of the techniques provided by Cognitive Counselling are a collaborative approach to discovering what is contributing to the difficulties clients are seeking help for and resolving them. One of the most important aspects in being able to create change in ourselves, is the ability to acknowledge what needs to be changed.
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Cheshire Sobriety Clinic are here to help you resolve drug or alcohol use.
Effective and unique treatment to resolve problematic alcohol & drug use. Are you a high functioning professional, struggling with the consequences of your alcohol or drug use & looking for a highly professional and effective service to help? You don’t have to wait for a crisis to decide that you need specialist help to protect your relationships, health, and everything you’ve worked hard for. We are confidential and very discreet and you will not be sat in a waiting room which makes you feel very uncomfortable. John has been helping people for 25 years & Dr Shyra Raj is a RTT practitioner and delivers our subconscious level work.
Cheshire Sobriety Clinic are here to help you resolve drug or alcohol use.
Effective and unique treatment to resolve problematic alcohol & drug use. Are you a high functioning professional, struggling with the consequences of your alcohol or drug use & looking for a highly professional and effective service to help? You don’t have to wait for a crisis to decide that you need specialist help to protect your relationships, health, and everything you’ve worked hard for. We are confidential and very discreet and you will not be sat in a waiting room which makes you feel very uncomfortable. John has been helping people for 25 years & Dr Shyra Raj is a RTT practitioner and delivers our subconscious level work.
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Eloise Slaven
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Hello, and welcome to my profile. I am a BACP registered pluralistic counsellor and psychological researcher, currently working towards my PhD in Psychology. I provide supportive, convenient online counselling that you can access from the comfort of your home or other safe space. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues, including addiction, life transitions, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and trauma, to name but a few. Together, we can find a way to navigate the challenges you are currently facing.
Hello, and welcome to my profile. I am a BACP registered pluralistic counsellor and psychological researcher, currently working towards my PhD in Psychology. I provide supportive, convenient online counselling that you can access from the comfort of your home or other safe space. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues, including addiction, life transitions, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and trauma, to name but a few. Together, we can find a way to navigate the challenges you are currently facing.
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Joe Harrington
Psychotherapist, GMBPsS
Online Only
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment. I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life. I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment. I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life. I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
01279 976929 View 01279 976929
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Judith Lamb
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Taking a brave first step into seeking help through counselling can feel so difficult and yet it potentially could be life changing. I understand how that feels and hope that my natural warm persona and training in person centred counselling would enable you to begin that process. Additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as extensive continued professional development allows an integrative style of work that can help with a wide range of issues and needs. Working from home as a private counsellor as well as having been employed by a local school provides a perfect balance of experiences and skills to offer help.
Taking a brave first step into seeking help through counselling can feel so difficult and yet it potentially could be life changing. I understand how that feels and hope that my natural warm persona and training in person centred counselling would enable you to begin that process. Additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as extensive continued professional development allows an integrative style of work that can help with a wide range of issues and needs. Working from home as a private counsellor as well as having been employed by a local school provides a perfect balance of experiences and skills to offer help.
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Roger Harrison
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Are you a man looking for life-changing psychotherapy and counselling? That’s where my expertise and experience comes in. Are you struggling with problems like: Constant anxiety or depression? Abuse or trauma impacting your life today? Feeling trapped by addictions to alcohol or drugs, sex, pornography, chemsex, or gambling? or just finding life a struggle? I'm Roger Harrison, an accredited mental health professional, helping men like you build healthy minds and inner peace.
Are you a man looking for life-changing psychotherapy and counselling? That’s where my expertise and experience comes in. Are you struggling with problems like: Constant anxiety or depression? Abuse or trauma impacting your life today? Feeling trapped by addictions to alcohol or drugs, sex, pornography, chemsex, or gambling? or just finding life a struggle? I'm Roger Harrison, an accredited mental health professional, helping men like you build healthy minds and inner peace.
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Katy Lucy Piggott
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
I am a qualified, BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a compassionate and down to earth approach. I work with a humanistic, person- centre model and draw different approaches depending on what would be beneficial to the client. Experience of working with a diverse range of clients, both in private practice and charitable sectors, has enabled me to provide bespoke, client-led therapy to suit individual needs. My specialism are working with generalised anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief/loss, self acceptance, addiction, and perinatal/postnatal anxiety and depression.
I am a qualified, BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a compassionate and down to earth approach. I work with a humanistic, person- centre model and draw different approaches depending on what would be beneficial to the client. Experience of working with a diverse range of clients, both in private practice and charitable sectors, has enabled me to provide bespoke, client-led therapy to suit individual needs. My specialism are working with generalised anxiety, depression, low self esteem, grief/loss, self acceptance, addiction, and perinatal/postnatal anxiety and depression.
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Dr Tiffany Leung
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you often feel depressed and anxious, struggle with trauma, or question your identity? Are you looking to change behaviors that are negatively impacting your life? A tailored therapy journey with a UK Chartered Psychologist can help you address these challenges. I have received trainings in a range of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and more. After understanding the challenges you’re facing and the changes you’re aspiring to, I will use my experiences to help you decide on which style will support you the most.
Do you often feel depressed and anxious, struggle with trauma, or question your identity? Are you looking to change behaviors that are negatively impacting your life? A tailored therapy journey with a UK Chartered Psychologist can help you address these challenges. I have received trainings in a range of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and more. After understanding the challenges you’re facing and the changes you’re aspiring to, I will use my experiences to help you decide on which style will support you the most.
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Lucy Smith
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hi, I'm Lucy Smith, Lead Psychotherapist at Manchester Therapy for you. My role as a psychotherapist is to help and support you through life's challenges. Book your free 30 minute consultation www.therapyformanchester.co.uk
Hi, I'm Lucy Smith, Lead Psychotherapist at Manchester Therapy for you. My role as a psychotherapist is to help and support you through life's challenges. Book your free 30 minute consultation www.therapyformanchester.co.uk
0161 524 6465 View 0161 524 6465
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Caroline Rodgers
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Life is challenging and full of struggles. You may be feeling stuck or lost, out of control, low in mood, swamped by feelings of worry, guilt, shame or anger. Maybe you are finding it difficult to feel grounded in your life and connected to those around you. You could be experiencing a sense of emptiness that you can’t explain. You are not broken; you are simply responding the things that have happened to you. You are important and you deserve to feel peace and presence in your life.
Life is challenging and full of struggles. You may be feeling stuck or lost, out of control, low in mood, swamped by feelings of worry, guilt, shame or anger. Maybe you are finding it difficult to feel grounded in your life and connected to those around you. You could be experiencing a sense of emptiness that you can’t explain. You are not broken; you are simply responding the things that have happened to you. You are important and you deserve to feel peace and presence in your life.
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James Alastair King
Counsellor, MBACP
Although I regularly work with clients of all ages and genders, the majority of my clients tend to be young men, who have unresolved feelings or experiences which are impacting on their daily lives. I work as an integrative counsellor, from a person-centred perspective. This means that you can bring whatever you wish to the session, while we work at your pace and depth. I employ theory and techniques from CBT, psychodynamic and other therapeutic philosophies which I feel may be useful. Where we start is not the important thing as ultimately, you will naturally discover the things that matter the most to you.
Although I regularly work with clients of all ages and genders, the majority of my clients tend to be young men, who have unresolved feelings or experiences which are impacting on their daily lives. I work as an integrative counsellor, from a person-centred perspective. This means that you can bring whatever you wish to the session, while we work at your pace and depth. I employ theory and techniques from CBT, psychodynamic and other therapeutic philosophies which I feel may be useful. Where we start is not the important thing as ultimately, you will naturally discover the things that matter the most to you.
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Photo of Ch'maine Charlotte Anne Robinson - Calming Minds Soothing Souls Therapies MBACP, Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Calming Minds Soothing Souls Therapies MBACP
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
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True Living Therapies
Verified Verified
If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.
If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.
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Mark Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you depressed or anxious? Have you suffered a bereavement? Are you struggling with addiction? Is dealing with your neurodiversity difficult for you right now? Are you feeling like you don't recognise who you are anymore. Perhaps you, or those around you have noticed that you're not acting like you used to do, or you don't smile and laugh like you used to. If that's the case, perhaps you'd benefit from someone to talk to. Someone that won't judge you or make assumptions . I offer all potential clients a free 30 minute consultation. Choosing a counsellor can be tough, so lets get to know each other first.
Are you depressed or anxious? Have you suffered a bereavement? Are you struggling with addiction? Is dealing with your neurodiversity difficult for you right now? Are you feeling like you don't recognise who you are anymore. Perhaps you, or those around you have noticed that you're not acting like you used to do, or you don't smile and laugh like you used to. If that's the case, perhaps you'd benefit from someone to talk to. Someone that won't judge you or make assumptions . I offer all potential clients a free 30 minute consultation. Choosing a counsellor can be tough, so lets get to know each other first.
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Mary Keane
Psychotherapist, MBACP
It is entirely normal, in life, to feel confused, upset, anxious, unsure or challenged; these are all feelings that show that we are human. I provide you with the tools to use if life feels overwhelming, or when you want to make further improvements or understand yourself better. Psychotherapy is for anyone and everyone and is as normal a part of self-care as exercise or getting a haircut. It is an opportunity to do what is essential but that too often is overlooked: allowing ourselves the space to understand ourselves better. Seeking support through psychotherapy can help to deepen self-awareness around life’s tensions.
It is entirely normal, in life, to feel confused, upset, anxious, unsure or challenged; these are all feelings that show that we are human. I provide you with the tools to use if life feels overwhelming, or when you want to make further improvements or understand yourself better. Psychotherapy is for anyone and everyone and is as normal a part of self-care as exercise or getting a haircut. It is an opportunity to do what is essential but that too often is overlooked: allowing ourselves the space to understand ourselves better. Seeking support through psychotherapy can help to deepen self-awareness around life’s tensions.
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Joe Wood
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
I'm Joe, a Gestalt Psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer an open-minded and non-judgemental space for you to be fully seen whilst you gently explore areas of your life where you may feel stuck, supporting you to bring awareness and self-acceptance to your experience in order to live in a more meaningful and fulfilling way. I am passionate about supporting people to embrace their uniqueness and live to their full potential by compassionately letting go of ways of being which no longer serve them. I offer a free 30-minute first session to see how we feel working together. If you would like to chat please get in touch.
I'm Joe, a Gestalt Psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer an open-minded and non-judgemental space for you to be fully seen whilst you gently explore areas of your life where you may feel stuck, supporting you to bring awareness and self-acceptance to your experience in order to live in a more meaningful and fulfilling way. I am passionate about supporting people to embrace their uniqueness and live to their full potential by compassionately letting go of ways of being which no longer serve them. I offer a free 30-minute first session to see how we feel working together. If you would like to chat please get in touch.
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David Allender Nicklin
Verified Verified
Hello. I'm David Nicklin and I am a graduate of The Manchester Institute for Psychtherapy with Postgraduate Level 7 Diploma in Transactional Analysis from an Integrative Perspective where I now run my private practice. Transactional Analysis is a variety of psychotherapy which empowers people to make changes in their thinking and in their lives. As your therapist I will listen non-judgementally to your concerns and help you discover the path ahead that is right for you. TA therapy has helped me personally by leading me to a deeper understanding of myself, my life and relationships and freeing me to persue my goals.
Hello. I'm David Nicklin and I am a graduate of The Manchester Institute for Psychtherapy with Postgraduate Level 7 Diploma in Transactional Analysis from an Integrative Perspective where I now run my private practice. Transactional Analysis is a variety of psychotherapy which empowers people to make changes in their thinking and in their lives. As your therapist I will listen non-judgementally to your concerns and help you discover the path ahead that is right for you. TA therapy has helped me personally by leading me to a deeper understanding of myself, my life and relationships and freeing me to persue my goals.
0161 524 0087 View 0161 524 0087
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Dorota Michalek
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
I understand that sometimes it’s not easy and things aren’t always how we would like them to be, but simply talking to someone can bring relief and be the first step towards positive change. I am committed to providing you with support, free of judgement and full of empathy for every stage of your journey. As a qualified counsellor I am enthusiastic about humanistic approaches. I embrace the idea that we have wisdom and capabilities to overcome hardships and live a more fulfilling life, given the right support and environment.
I understand that sometimes it’s not easy and things aren’t always how we would like them to be, but simply talking to someone can bring relief and be the first step towards positive change. I am committed to providing you with support, free of judgement and full of empathy for every stage of your journey. As a qualified counsellor I am enthusiastic about humanistic approaches. I embrace the idea that we have wisdom and capabilities to overcome hardships and live a more fulfilling life, given the right support and environment.
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Mind and Body Balance
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist with over 15 years experience. I specialise in working with Addiction, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety. I am a fellow of the National Society of Talking Therapies and registered with the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). I trained at the highest accredited training provider for Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy in the country. I offer a friendly and confidential service. I believe strongly that we all have a capacity to achieve our goals and are able to overcome issues and obstacles that have arisen recently or been with us since childhood.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist with over 15 years experience. I specialise in working with Addiction, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety. I am a fellow of the National Society of Talking Therapies and registered with the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). I trained at the highest accredited training provider for Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy in the country. I offer a friendly and confidential service. I believe strongly that we all have a capacity to achieve our goals and are able to overcome issues and obstacles that have arisen recently or been with us since childhood.
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Sarah Hayes
Psychotherapist, BACP
At certain points in our lives, we might find ourselves in what may seem like an unbreakable cycle of self-destructive behaviours, overwhelming emotions and a sense of disconnect to those around us, or perhaps even within ourselves. If you’re reading this, it is likely that you currently find yourself somewhere within that cycle or you may have feelings of anxiety, depression or low self-worth. You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, intrusive and obsessive thoughts, self-harm, child-hood trauma or grief. Whatever the reason may be, I just want to firstly remind you that you are not alone.
At certain points in our lives, we might find ourselves in what may seem like an unbreakable cycle of self-destructive behaviours, overwhelming emotions and a sense of disconnect to those around us, or perhaps even within ourselves. If you’re reading this, it is likely that you currently find yourself somewhere within that cycle or you may have feelings of anxiety, depression or low self-worth. You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, intrusive and obsessive thoughts, self-harm, child-hood trauma or grief. Whatever the reason may be, I just want to firstly remind you that you are not 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.