Substance Use Counselling in Nottingham
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Dr Catrin Williams
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
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I work for the NHS in a service supporting people with developmental trauma and personality difficulties that affect their lives. My expertise is with people who have experienced trauma (long-term or short-term). Events like this can lead to a range of mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, panic and psychosis and also unhelpful coping behaviours, such as self-harm and suicidal thoughts,
substance use
, relationship struggles, and so on. I aim to help you understand where issues are stemming from, so we can work on developing a healthier life for you. I also work with risk related behaviours - contact for more info.

Keith Grayson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
There may be a specific issue you would like to discuss, you may be dealing with a significant life event, you may be finding it hard to cope with something or need to share something in confidence. I work across a broad range of issues with particular interest in the areas of personal growth; dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm;
substance use
as a coping mechanism, counselling for men and working with people experiencing issues around their identity and relationships with others. Whatever you need to speak about I offer a safe space for you to discuss and explore your issues at your own pace.

Mervin Goring
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
As your therapist it is my role to support you to build your emotional tool kit. Although this list isn't definitive, it does cover a large proportion of reasons why people reach out for support. Are you perhaps: Working towards a goal; Experiencing major upheavals in life; Needed to talk to someone outside of a friendship or family group; Needing a safe place to express emotions and thoughts; Having issues with relationships or Feeling confused about aspects of life?

Ash-Tree Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP registered counsellor. I am committed to providing a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for clients to help explore issues that are troubling them. My experience includes working as a therapist for the NHS both in general mental health and counselling patients with chronic health issues. I also have specialised experience of working with depression, PTSD, couples counselling, family issues, bereavement, anxiety and suicidal clients. I have experience of delivering employee counselling for insurance companies. If change is what you desire then please get in touch.

Raj Butler
Psychotherapist, MBACP
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Making the decision about coming to counselling can be quite daunting however more and more people are looking to therapists for support. It is important to choose a therapist that is right for you so I will give you as much information as possible to help you make an informed choice. I believe that when we have a better understanding of who we are/our patterns of behaviour then we can engage in healthier relationships, live autonomous lives and fulfil our potential.

Stefanos Malais
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My education and experience help me use various processes and collaborate with each person or couple to create their own unique treatment plan with the aim to cover, as much as possible, their own unique needs. Through these processes (e.g. through Socratic dialogue/questioning, Empathic Responses, and other Systemic and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques), I invite people to develop more self-awareness, to renegotiate key issues of their existence and to approach past traumatic experiences in a more constructive manner.

Therapy Nottingham
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am the founder and Director at Therapy Nottingham, a pioneering Integrative psychotherapy service based in Nottingham city centre. Clients often have a strong sense that 'something is wrong' without knowing the exact nature of it. Issues around identity and relationships lead to some common questions that clients are trying to resolve include; how did this happen? what happened to my 'old' self? How do I move on? Who am I?

Emily Reeve Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy to individuals who are suffering from many different areas of difficulty. Counselling can help with a variety of issues including but not limited to: Abuse Anger Anxiety Childhood Difficulties Depression Eating disorders Family Problems Grief Self esteem Self harm Stress Trauma. Counselling can be short or long term as agreed between us. It may be easier to have a few sessions and assess whether you think it will be beneficial to you. This may be particulary useful and helpful if you have never accessed therapy before and it may help to calm some nerves.

Danielle Hutchings
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
********Specialist in Anxiety and Stress!******** Hi my name is Danielle Hutchings and i am a Passionate and dedicated Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist, I can help you to take control of your life and focus on who and where you want to be. I am an accredited registrant with the National Counselling Society NCS and National Hypnotherapy society MHS. I have experience with a wide range of issues and offer counselling to adults and young people. I believe that everyone should be able to talk freely about their feelings without fear of judgement. I specialise in Anxiety and Stress, so don't suffer anymore get in touch.

Sarah Dickins-Mehta
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name's Sarah and I'm a qualified and experienced Music Therapist/Psychotherapist. When you come to therapy, I offer empathy, compassion and empowerment. You may have been struggling to have your voice heard or to understand what has been happening in your life and your emotions. I will help you to unpick and make sense of your experiences, feelings and to build your resilience outside of therapy. I offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of the clients I work with, ranging from psychotherapeutic to integrative and person centred. I offer both Music Therapy and talking therapy - Psychotherapy.

Rose Wizzard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome, having browsed my page, let me tell you what you can expect from me… I offer a safe and confidential space for you to be able to work through your challenges. I understand how overwhelming counselling can feel sometimes and I am happy to go at your pace in a way that allows you to feel comfortable. I offer a relaxed and supportive approach and hold a non-judgemental and culturally sensitive space for you to be present in your experience.
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Lucy T
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
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Therapy can be a tough enough undertaking without sitting across from somebody furiously scribbling in a notebook, poker faced whilst you try your best to open up. So, I run my practice with a few core values: acceptance, kindness, empathy, compassion and a touch of humour and humanity to lighten the load a bit. No chaise longue necessary. The type of therapy I do is called integrative psychotherapy. It means I incorporate a few different types of therapy (person centred, attachment theory and cut) to create a style tailored specifically to you and your needs.

Sarah Avis
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
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Life is full of experiences which can cause us to struggle, feel unsettled, overwhelmed and at odds with our true self. When we feel like this, taking the time to reflect upon our experiences, feelings and emotional responses in therapy can help understand more about ourselves and then develop a way forward that is true to our own needs, aims and desires for the life we wish to live.

Glass Oak Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified
Verified
We are a team of psychologists with forensic expertise that specialise in helping individuals who are experiencing long-term difficulties and struggling with behaviours that are hard to manage. If you are currently struggling with complex or challenging experiences and are motivated to take control of your mental health to develop the life you want - we can support with that.

Samantha Etchells
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I'm Sam. I am a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and I work with adults, children, and young people. My philosophy is that our experiences and relationships shape us into who we are. I believe the therapeutic relationship can help people make sense of who they truly are so that they can live a more fulfilling life. I offer an empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental relational experience to help facilitate self-awareness, change, and growth.

Natalie Brunning
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
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Hi my name is Natalie. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in Nottingham. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space to enable you to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I work within the Humanistic person centered approach and I believe that given the right conditions, through therapy, positive changes can be made. I offer counselling for all ages, individuals, couples, EAP, and group work. I work with both long and short term clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, complex mental health and PTSD
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Addictions Counselling & Therapy Nottingham
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I offer private, confidential and effective therapy to clients who are struggling with compulsions and/or addictions using a secure online therapy platform or in-person at my professional consulting rooms in Nottingham. Discrete and professional service. My background includes working in residential rehabs for The Priory and NHS services. Tailored individual counselling to help you make changes. When it comes to addiction / compulsive behaviours, some clients might be seeking to gain control again, some to stop completely, I seek to work in a way to help clients find and achieve the best way forward for themselves.

Keith Robert Norman
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes it feels like everyone says that men have it easy. If that’s so, then why are three quarters of all suicides men? We've been taught to tough it out and to go it alone, and that it’s weak to ask for help when things get on top of us – even if there is someone we can turn to. I work with the issues around the difficulty of being male in a society that creates unrealistic and often contradictory ideals of masculinity that are impossible to live up to, and stops men connecting meaningfully with themselves and others.

Kirsty Hannah
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
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Taking the first step to reach out can be really tough. Whether you'd like day to day life to feel a little easier or heal from a traumatic experience, we'll work together with what you bring to your sessions. I offer a safe confidential environment where you'll feel seen and accepted.

Paul J. Gilbert
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced and highly qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I offer Single-Session, Short-Term and Long-Term Therapy. I work with a wide range of problems such as Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Sadness, Loss, Relationship Issues, BPD, OCD, Anger, Feeling Lost, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Sexual Violence & Abuse etc. People can seek therapy when they are feeling vulnerable and experiencing a challenging time in their lives, often due to past experiences or events that are happening in the present time. I will help you to explore and understand your experience and find solutions together.
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Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.