Substance Use Counselling in Oxford
People come to therapy for many reasons including difficulties with relationships, identity, work or family. Some people find themselves at a transition in their life and benefit from speaking to somebody outside of their circle of family or friends to think about the new challenges or decisions they face. Other people might come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck with more general feelings of loss, sadness or worry which might be harder to define and take some time to understand. I work in a responsive and open-ended way so that we can make space for what's important to emerge, in your own time.
People come to therapy for many reasons including difficulties with relationships, identity, work or family. Some people find themselves at a transition in their life and benefit from speaking to somebody outside of their circle of family or friends to think about the new challenges or decisions they face. Other people might come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck with more general feelings of loss, sadness or worry which might be harder to define and take some time to understand. I work in a responsive and open-ended way so that we can make space for what's important to emerge, in your own time.
Integrative, person-centred work for complex trauma, personality disorders, and emotional regulation — making room for complexity, ambivalence, and the parts of experience that are hard to put into words.
I work at your pace, with a calm, compassionate style that focuses on safety, clarity, and long-term change.
Integrative, person-centred work for complex trauma, personality disorders, and emotional regulation — making room for complexity, ambivalence, and the parts of experience that are hard to put into words.
I work at your pace, with a calm, compassionate style that focuses on safety, clarity, and long-term change.
I offer therapy for people who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, especially if you’ve already spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself.
I won’t just sit and nod, I’ll ask questions, reflect what I notice, and challenge you where it feels helpful. The aim is to build a shared understanding of what’s going on for you, while also finding practical ways forward.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, focusing on understanding patterns that may be holding you back.
I offer therapy for people who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, especially if you’ve already spent a lot of time trying to understand yourself.
I won’t just sit and nod, I’ll ask questions, reflect what I notice, and challenge you where it feels helpful. The aim is to build a shared understanding of what’s going on for you, while also finding practical ways forward.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, focusing on understanding patterns that may be holding you back.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
I am a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), trained by Marisa Peer, as well as an experienced medical doctor and life and careers coach. I have worked in the NHS and private sector for many years. I would be delighted to help you overcome whatever is causing you pain and holding you back from being your being your best self. I offer RTT alone, or in combination with coaching for further great results, putting your new understanding from RTT into practice in your relationships, work and home life.
John-Henry graduated with distinction from Oxford University with an MSt in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is currently completing doctoral research at Oxford University on the psychoanalysis of dreams. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, John-Henry played professional rugby in several successful teams, winning the Guinness Premiership, European Cup and Varsity matches as Captain at Oxford University. He works privately in Oxford and in a clinic on Harley Street in London. He also offers online sessions, which can be combined with face to face meetings at your convenience.
John-Henry graduated with distinction from Oxford University with an MSt in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is currently completing doctoral research at Oxford University on the psychoanalysis of dreams. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, John-Henry played professional rugby in several successful teams, winning the Guinness Premiership, European Cup and Varsity matches as Captain at Oxford University. He works privately in Oxford and in a clinic on Harley Street in London. He also offers online sessions, which can be combined with face to face meetings at your convenience.
I provide focused therapy that will help you to see your patterns and emotions as well as moral and ethical challenges arising from interpersonal and social contexts better, to then allow you to change them. Obstacles to change are very subtle, often almost invisible. Self-awareness can redirect your energies to creating more positive states of mind. We will work on how ethical and moral dilemmas arise between people, how this interacts with different life experiences that impact your personality and how that then affects your psychological well being.
I provide focused therapy that will help you to see your patterns and emotions as well as moral and ethical challenges arising from interpersonal and social contexts better, to then allow you to change them. Obstacles to change are very subtle, often almost invisible. Self-awareness can redirect your energies to creating more positive states of mind. We will work on how ethical and moral dilemmas arise between people, how this interacts with different life experiences that impact your personality and how that then affects your psychological well being.
I provide a safe therapeutic space in which the problems and mysteries of being human can be explored respectfully and creatively. My aim is to bring insight and understanding to the challenges in your life, facilitating growth and change. My approach is collaborative but you would remain in control, determining the pace of therapy, the material you bring, when and how we address deeply painful or traumatic issues, the duration of your therapy and eventually how we end it.
I provide a safe therapeutic space in which the problems and mysteries of being human can be explored respectfully and creatively. My aim is to bring insight and understanding to the challenges in your life, facilitating growth and change. My approach is collaborative but you would remain in control, determining the pace of therapy, the material you bring, when and how we address deeply painful or traumatic issues, the duration of your therapy and eventually how we end it.
There are many reasons people come to counselling. It can be a support during times of trauma, grief, or life crisis. It can also offer a space when we feel stuck — in a relationship, a career, or a loss of direction. Counselling can help bring clarity when our thoughts, feelings, or motivations feel confusing or out of reach.
There are many reasons people come to counselling. It can be a support during times of trauma, grief, or life crisis. It can also offer a space when we feel stuck — in a relationship, a career, or a loss of direction. Counselling can help bring clarity when our thoughts, feelings, or motivations feel confusing or out of reach.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, and a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist. I have over 25 years experience of working in mental health settings. In my practice, I provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space for clients to explore their difficulties and find solutions to their problems.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, and a British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist. I have over 25 years experience of working in mental health settings. In my practice, I provide a safe, confidential and collaborative space for clients to explore their difficulties and find solutions to their problems.
Are you tired of going around the same old mountain? Counselling could be the first step in you experiencing the change you desire.
Are you tired of going around the same old mountain? Counselling could be the first step in you experiencing the change you desire.
I'm a straightforward, kindly, fully qualified counsellor with 40 years experience of working with people facing serious difficulties and life challenges. I offer a service tailored to your specific needs, providing short or longer-term help as needed. I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning. "It soon felt safe to talk. The sessions were expertly guided with valuable interventions and feedback." "I found you so empathic, calm and reassuring and my confidence built up through the sessions"
I'm a straightforward, kindly, fully qualified counsellor with 40 years experience of working with people facing serious difficulties and life challenges. I offer a service tailored to your specific needs, providing short or longer-term help as needed. I work with a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, crisis, addictions, low self-esteem, abuse, disempowerment, anger management, bereavement, trauma, illness and loss of meaning. "It soon felt safe to talk. The sessions were expertly guided with valuable interventions and feedback." "I found you so empathic, calm and reassuring and my confidence built up through the sessions"
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Psychosynthesis and secondary trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Certified Practitioner), Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy (Levels 1-2) and EMDR (Levels 1-3). Drawing on the body, long history with Buddhist psychology and meditation practice, and over 12 years experience working with complex trauma in therapeutic communities in the NHS and the prison system, I work to help people reframe mental health difficulties as psychospiritual opportunities to deepen our relationships and maximise our potential.
I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Psychosynthesis and secondary trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Certified Practitioner), Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy (Levels 1-2) and EMDR (Levels 1-3). Drawing on the body, long history with Buddhist psychology and meditation practice, and over 12 years experience working with complex trauma in therapeutic communities in the NHS and the prison system, I work to help people reframe mental health difficulties as psychospiritual opportunities to deepen our relationships and maximise our potential.
Is emotional dysregulation, anxiety or depression causing you to feel lost, helpless or worthless? Is ADHD a factor? Are you or a loved one self-medicating by drinking or using substances? Is disordered eating, gambling, and excessive internet use becoming more frequent as a way of coping? Are motivation and personal and work relationships being affected? Do you feel shame, remorse and loneliness?
If you or someone you care for is experiencing any of these feelings, then I can help.
My specialist interests are Anxiety, depression, ADHD, Addiction and/or Dependency.
Is emotional dysregulation, anxiety or depression causing you to feel lost, helpless or worthless? Is ADHD a factor? Are you or a loved one self-medicating by drinking or using substances? Is disordered eating, gambling, and excessive internet use becoming more frequent as a way of coping? Are motivation and personal and work relationships being affected? Do you feel shame, remorse and loneliness?
If you or someone you care for is experiencing any of these feelings, then I can help.
My specialist interests are Anxiety, depression, ADHD, Addiction and/or Dependency.
My practise is shaped around the person in front of me. I work pluralistically - i.e. I hold the belief that no single theoretical model can meet the full range of what clients bring into the room. I will use tools from many frameworks rather than applying one framework uniformly across every client.
The clients I work with most often present with a particular issue they want to work on.
I prioritise collaboration; checking in with you about what it and isn't helping, and adjusting my approach as our therapeutic relationship develops.
My practise is shaped around the person in front of me. I work pluralistically - i.e. I hold the belief that no single theoretical model can meet the full range of what clients bring into the room. I will use tools from many frameworks rather than applying one framework uniformly across every client.
The clients I work with most often present with a particular issue they want to work on.
I prioritise collaboration; checking in with you about what it and isn't helping, and adjusting my approach as our therapeutic relationship develops.
I am a level 2 qualified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner and am passionate about this wonderful non-pathologising approach. Ever wondered why you reacted in a certain way or become disproportionally triggered by certain situations? With IFS such reactions can be very valuable in ultimately leading us to parts of us which carry unresolved hurt from the past. The model is very much about us understanding and developing a positive relationship with parts of us which have, for very good reason, taken on protective roles in our system. Then, with their permission, we can help you be with and heal those parts which carry hurt.
I am a level 2 qualified Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner and am passionate about this wonderful non-pathologising approach. Ever wondered why you reacted in a certain way or become disproportionally triggered by certain situations? With IFS such reactions can be very valuable in ultimately leading us to parts of us which carry unresolved hurt from the past. The model is very much about us understanding and developing a positive relationship with parts of us which have, for very good reason, taken on protective roles in our system. Then, with their permission, we can help you be with and heal those parts which carry hurt.
I’m an experienced and fully UKCP-accredited psychotherapist (MSc) offering short-and long-term therapy to adults, both in person and online.
I offer a warm and supportive space where we can make sense of what’s happening in your life, explore what matters to you, and create space for greater clarity, understanding and meaningful change.
Reaching out can sometimes be the hardest part. You’re very welcome to get in touch, ask any questions, and see whether working together feels right for you.
I’m an experienced and fully UKCP-accredited psychotherapist (MSc) offering short-and long-term therapy to adults, both in person and online.
I offer a warm and supportive space where we can make sense of what’s happening in your life, explore what matters to you, and create space for greater clarity, understanding and meaningful change.
Reaching out can sometimes be the hardest part. You’re very welcome to get in touch, ask any questions, and see whether working together feels right for you.
I am a therapist based in North Oxford specialising in work with adolescents and families as well as adult individuals. I worked for 25 years in the NHS in a CAMHS team (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) and more recently for 5 years at The Priory Wellbeing Centre, working with clients with a wide range of problems.
I have specialised in trauma work and eating disorders as well as depression and emotional regulation.
I am a therapist based in North Oxford specialising in work with adolescents and families as well as adult individuals. I worked for 25 years in the NHS in a CAMHS team (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) and more recently for 5 years at The Priory Wellbeing Centre, working with clients with a wide range of problems.
I have specialised in trauma work and eating disorders as well as depression and emotional regulation.
If you are looking for someone to really listen to what you have to say in a non-judgemental way as well as being able to make suggestions for healthy responses, I think I could be the person you are looking for. With over eighteen years as a therapist and over twenty-five years membership of the British Psychological Society (with a degree in psychology and masters in cognitive science) I have the knowledge and experience to offer a high level service.
NB I also see BUPA clients and can offer online and walking therapy too.
If you are looking for someone to really listen to what you have to say in a non-judgemental way as well as being able to make suggestions for healthy responses, I think I could be the person you are looking for. With over eighteen years as a therapist and over twenty-five years membership of the British Psychological Society (with a degree in psychology and masters in cognitive science) I have the knowledge and experience to offer a high level service.
NB I also see BUPA clients and can offer online and walking therapy too.
I am a psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing psychological assessment and therapy across a range of settings, including education, the judicial system, substance use services, adoption, and the NHS.
My particular areas of clinical interest include:
– Trauma and complex trauma
– Anxiety and depression
– Binge Eating Disorder
– Birth trauma
– Diabetes-related distress and burnout
– Persistent and chronic pain
I am a psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing psychological assessment and therapy across a range of settings, including education, the judicial system, substance use services, adoption, and the NHS.
My particular areas of clinical interest include:
– Trauma and complex trauma
– Anxiety and depression
– Binge Eating Disorder
– Birth trauma
– Diabetes-related distress and burnout
– Persistent and chronic pain
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected in relationships, perhaps longing for closeness but somehow ending up feeling misunderstood, alone or caught in the same painful patterns again and again?
Or maybe you've always been the one who looks after everyone else, appearing capable and resilient on the outside, yet privately feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure who you really are beneath the roles you've learned to play.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy carrying such feelings, and I help them find real change in thier lives.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected in relationships, perhaps longing for closeness but somehow ending up feeling misunderstood, alone or caught in the same painful patterns again and again?
Or maybe you've always been the one who looks after everyone else, appearing capable and resilient on the outside, yet privately feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure who you really are beneath the roles you've learned to play.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy carrying such feelings, and I help them find real change in thier lives.
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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.