Addiction Counselling in Poole
I also have a great understanding and experience in working with drugs & alcohol also.
I am someone who can help you with past hurts and pains, that haunt you. To help and understand strong emotions. To find who you really are and provide emotional support. Trauma Treatment within the Three Phase Trauma recovery model. To explore difficult Relationships.
I am a qualified and experienced Trauma focused/Informed counsellor as well as a CBT Practitioner. I work well with all mental health conditions regardless of how complex they may seem, which include Complex PTSD, Dissociative disorders, Bi-Polar, ADHD, Autism & Nuero Diversity, Anxiety, Depression and Panic Attacks.
I also have a great understanding and experience in working with drugs & alcohol also.
I am someone who can help you with past hurts and pains, that haunt you. To help and understand strong emotions. To find who you really are and provide emotional support. Trauma Treatment within the Three Phase Trauma recovery model. To explore difficult Relationships.
I am a qualified and experienced Trauma focused/Informed counsellor as well as a CBT Practitioner. I work well with all mental health conditions regardless of how complex they may seem, which include Complex PTSD, Dissociative disorders, Bi-Polar, ADHD, Autism & Nuero Diversity, Anxiety, Depression and Panic Attacks.
Specialist Trauma & Relational Recovery
Healing is not just about moving past the pain; it is about reclaiming the parts of yourself you thought were lost. I work with adults who find themselves at a breaking point—whether triggered by a relational breakup, a career meltdown, or the resurfacing of childhood trauma.
Traditional talk therapy has its limits. As a Dramatherapist, I offer a creative, embodied path to healing. This allows us to explore deep-seated issues like self-harm, depression, and complex PTSD in a way that feels safe, controlled, and profoundly transformative.
Specialist Trauma & Relational Recovery
Healing is not just about moving past the pain; it is about reclaiming the parts of yourself you thought were lost. I work with adults who find themselves at a breaking point—whether triggered by a relational breakup, a career meltdown, or the resurfacing of childhood trauma.
Traditional talk therapy has its limits. As a Dramatherapist, I offer a creative, embodied path to healing. This allows us to explore deep-seated issues like self-harm, depression, and complex PTSD in a way that feels safe, controlled, and profoundly transformative.
Finding the therapist that is right for you may feel a challenge, especially at a time when you may be feeling vulnerable or uncertain, perhaps facing a crisis point. This is not unusual, whether you have undertaken therapy in the past or whether this is the first time you have sought therapy. Sometimes we need help to overcome conflicts and blocks in ourselves and in our relationships that are confusing and difficult to face. I understand that you are a unique and complex individual, with many facets and aspects of who you are, how you experience yourself, and how you have had to adapt as you confront life's struggles.
Finding the therapist that is right for you may feel a challenge, especially at a time when you may be feeling vulnerable or uncertain, perhaps facing a crisis point. This is not unusual, whether you have undertaken therapy in the past or whether this is the first time you have sought therapy. Sometimes we need help to overcome conflicts and blocks in ourselves and in our relationships that are confusing and difficult to face. I understand that you are a unique and complex individual, with many facets and aspects of who you are, how you experience yourself, and how you have had to adapt as you confront life's struggles.
I've been a practicing as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist for over 20 yrs now. Over the years I've worked with a diverse range of clients, coming with a multitude of different reasons. I offer a safe, confidential space, acknowledging the importance of building a good rapport in order for therapy to work.
I've been a practicing as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist for over 20 yrs now. Over the years I've worked with a diverse range of clients, coming with a multitude of different reasons. I offer a safe, confidential space, acknowledging the importance of building a good rapport in order for therapy to work.
I work with international and UK-based treatment facilities as an associate therapist, specialising in areas such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and addictions.
I can help you get to the heart of the hurt, find your resilience and reconnect with the joy in your life. I understand first-hand how much courage it takes to ask for help, and have been in recovery myself since 2007.
I work with international and UK-based treatment facilities as an associate therapist, specialising in areas such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and addictions.
I can help you get to the heart of the hurt, find your resilience and reconnect with the joy in your life. I understand first-hand how much courage it takes to ask for help, and have been in recovery myself since 2007.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
Clients sometimes ask what it’s actually like to sit with me. My hope is that you’ll feel the same trust and ease you might with a close friend, but with the professional boundaries that create a safe therapeutic environment. What you need comes first.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
Clients sometimes ask what it’s actually like to sit with me. My hope is that you’ll feel the same trust and ease you might with a close friend, but with the professional boundaries that create a safe therapeutic environment. What you need comes first.
In today's fast-paced world, people experience many challenges and complex pressures. As a psychotherapist, I offer clients a secure and confidential space to explore their situation and examine the obstacles affecting their happiness and health. I strive to support clients’ emotional and personal growth by creating an open dialogue which encourages curiosity and reflexivity to help them confront their challenges, gain insight into their lives, and move closer to what they hope to achieve through therapy.
In today's fast-paced world, people experience many challenges and complex pressures. As a psychotherapist, I offer clients a secure and confidential space to explore their situation and examine the obstacles affecting their happiness and health. I strive to support clients’ emotional and personal growth by creating an open dialogue which encourages curiosity and reflexivity to help them confront their challenges, gain insight into their lives, and move closer to what they hope to achieve through therapy.
We provide online services across the UK for all mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, sleep problems and severe mental illness.
Joanna Brook, Clinical Director of Nexus Psychological Services, has 33 years of experience and 26 years working as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has a wealth of experience working clinically as well as strategically on a national level. She has developed a team of dedicated HCPC registered Psychologists ready to help you!
We provide online services across the UK for all mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, sleep problems and severe mental illness.
Joanna Brook, Clinical Director of Nexus Psychological Services, has 33 years of experience and 26 years working as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has a wealth of experience working clinically as well as strategically on a national level. She has developed a team of dedicated HCPC registered Psychologists ready to help you!
When starting therapy you will be able to explore current and past relationships, experiences and feelings, in a safe and containing environment. Therapy is an opportunity to speak about painful experiences and feelings, to make sense of them and be able to look at them in a different light. The unconscious material, memories and traumas, will be able to emerge in a setting where they can be processed safely. The first session is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy and to establish goals for our sessions. Therapy can be challenging and difficult at times, but I will be there to support you all the way through it.
When starting therapy you will be able to explore current and past relationships, experiences and feelings, in a safe and containing environment. Therapy is an opportunity to speak about painful experiences and feelings, to make sense of them and be able to look at them in a different light. The unconscious material, memories and traumas, will be able to emerge in a setting where they can be processed safely. The first session is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy and to establish goals for our sessions. Therapy can be challenging and difficult at times, but I will be there to support you all the way through it.
Previously: Counselling & CBT across three counselling organisations providing therapy for abuse, sexual violence and addictions.
Are struggling to cope or left with the impact of trauma or abuse? I offer a safe confidential environment to help you overcome the difficulties you may be experiencing. I draw upon a range of different approaches, specialising in Humanistic Integrative & CBT. Perhaps your problems are affecting your relationships or work life? Everybody experiences things differently, and together we can come up with a treatment plan that will fit just for you and help you to progress and change the things you wish to. Gain insight, clarity and direction as you progress toward better understanding, and improved mental health. Jo Henshall MBACP
Previously: Counselling & CBT across three counselling organisations providing therapy for abuse, sexual violence and addictions.
Are struggling to cope or left with the impact of trauma or abuse? I offer a safe confidential environment to help you overcome the difficulties you may be experiencing. I draw upon a range of different approaches, specialising in Humanistic Integrative & CBT. Perhaps your problems are affecting your relationships or work life? Everybody experiences things differently, and together we can come up with a treatment plan that will fit just for you and help you to progress and change the things you wish to. Gain insight, clarity and direction as you progress toward better understanding, and improved mental health. Jo Henshall MBACP
Society presents significant challenges for individuals with diverse gender identities, sexualities, and neurodevelopmental differences. I create a safe and affirming environment that fosters self-compassion, empowering you to be open to and curious about all aspects of yourself. We will actively confront and dismantle the damaging effects of heteronormative, cisnormative, and ableist influences through increased acceptance, to reduce shame and self-abandonment, fostering a stronger connection to yourself and help you find your tribe. I offer Acceptance Counselling and integrate DBT, CBT, EFT, IFS to process trauma and invalidation.
Society presents significant challenges for individuals with diverse gender identities, sexualities, and neurodevelopmental differences. I create a safe and affirming environment that fosters self-compassion, empowering you to be open to and curious about all aspects of yourself. We will actively confront and dismantle the damaging effects of heteronormative, cisnormative, and ableist influences through increased acceptance, to reduce shame and self-abandonment, fostering a stronger connection to yourself and help you find your tribe. I offer Acceptance Counselling and integrate DBT, CBT, EFT, IFS to process trauma and invalidation.
Additionally, I can also support you with other issues and have experience working with depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, family dysfunction and low self-esteem
Hello and welcome. My name is Clare and I am an NCPS registered, Person-Centred counsellor offering either online or face to face appointments in Branksome, Poole, Dorset. ‘Person-Centred’ means we can work together in a way which suits you best, using a range of methods, tools and approaches to help you reach your therapeutic goals. Counselling offers a secure, safe, confidential relationship in which to uncover, explore and understand experiences which are impacting on your psychological, emotional and physical well-being. It can be long or short term and you choose how far you want or need to go.
Additionally, I can also support you with other issues and have experience working with depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, family dysfunction and low self-esteem
Hello and welcome. My name is Clare and I am an NCPS registered, Person-Centred counsellor offering either online or face to face appointments in Branksome, Poole, Dorset. ‘Person-Centred’ means we can work together in a way which suits you best, using a range of methods, tools and approaches to help you reach your therapeutic goals. Counselling offers a secure, safe, confidential relationship in which to uncover, explore and understand experiences which are impacting on your psychological, emotional and physical well-being. It can be long or short term and you choose how far you want or need to go.
Dr Sophia Chambers
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Poole BH14
Waitlist for new clients
I am a friendly and passionate Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, experienced in helping with a range of difficulties including: anxiety, panic, stress, trauma/PTSD, depression, and low self-esteem. I am also a Director of The Parkstone Practice. I draw on principles from a range of evidence-based psychological therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). This means I can be flexible and adapt sessions to suit you.
I am a friendly and passionate Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, experienced in helping with a range of difficulties including: anxiety, panic, stress, trauma/PTSD, depression, and low self-esteem. I am also a Director of The Parkstone Practice. I draw on principles from a range of evidence-based psychological therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). This means I can be flexible and adapt sessions to suit you.
ReWellness Counselling - Specialising in Children & Teens
Offers 5 Star, private therapy for all ages from our welcoming centre in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset. We also offer Relationship Therapy, Parent Coaching, Family Therapy, Individual Counselling, Play Therapy as well as our work with Children & Teens
ReWellness Counselling - Specialising in Children & Teens
Offers 5 Star, private therapy for all ages from our welcoming centre in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset. We also offer Relationship Therapy, Parent Coaching, Family Therapy, Individual Counselling, Play Therapy as well as our work with Children & Teens
Years ago, I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor, initially focusing on addiction services.
I am a BABCP registered Psychotherapist specialising in cognitive behavioral therapy and an EMDR UK accredited consultant and clinical supervisor. With extensive experience in the NHS and various mental health services, I support clients facing trauma-related symptoms, including PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
I have addressed a wide range of issues, such as childhood trauma, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, phobias, and OCD. Recently, I played a key role in developing a service for individuals with severe mental health challenges, particularly those with complex PTSD who have previously been untreated.
Years ago, I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor, initially focusing on addiction services.
I am a BABCP registered Psychotherapist specialising in cognitive behavioral therapy and an EMDR UK accredited consultant and clinical supervisor. With extensive experience in the NHS and various mental health services, I support clients facing trauma-related symptoms, including PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
I have addressed a wide range of issues, such as childhood trauma, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, phobias, and OCD. Recently, I played a key role in developing a service for individuals with severe mental health challenges, particularly those with complex PTSD who have previously been untreated.
Hi I am Dr Covernton, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who is friendly, easy to connect with and compassionate.
Whether you are seeking help for a specific challenge/difficulty or are wanting to explore broader aspects of yourself, I am confident that I can help you on your journey of change and discovery.
I work across the lifespan, working with early years children, adolescents, teens, adult and older adults. I work with individuals, couples and families. I use a broad range of therapeutic modalities in my work. Some examples include EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, and CFT to name a few.
Hi I am Dr Covernton, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who is friendly, easy to connect with and compassionate.
Whether you are seeking help for a specific challenge/difficulty or are wanting to explore broader aspects of yourself, I am confident that I can help you on your journey of change and discovery.
I work across the lifespan, working with early years children, adolescents, teens, adult and older adults. I work with individuals, couples and families. I use a broad range of therapeutic modalities in my work. Some examples include EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, and CFT to name a few.
Welcome – I’m Claire
I am a qualified Person Centred Integrative counsellor, with 4-years of experience supporting clients through life's ups and downs. I believe that each person, given the right conditions, has the capacity to grow, change, and determine the path that their life takes. Ultimately, you know what is best for you.
I understand that seeking help can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming decision. My aim is to offer you a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgement.
Welcome – I’m Claire
I am a qualified Person Centred Integrative counsellor, with 4-years of experience supporting clients through life's ups and downs. I believe that each person, given the right conditions, has the capacity to grow, change, and determine the path that their life takes. Ultimately, you know what is best for you.
I understand that seeking help can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming decision. My aim is to offer you a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgement.
I am a UKCP registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) with over seven years’ experience of working with individuals, couples and groups.
I am a UKCP registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) with over seven years’ experience of working with individuals, couples and groups.
I work with people aged 16+ who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, caught in patterns that keep repeating, or ready for something to change. Many are experiencing overthinking, low confidence or the impact of past experiences, and want to understand why things feel this way and how to move forward.
Often people come to me feeling disconnected, unsure of their direction, or frustrated that despite their efforts things aren’t changing. Together, we explore what’s going on beneath the surface and begin shifting patterns, beliefs and emotional responses that may be holding you back, helping you move towards clarity, confidence and calm.
I work with people aged 16+ who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, caught in patterns that keep repeating, or ready for something to change. Many are experiencing overthinking, low confidence or the impact of past experiences, and want to understand why things feel this way and how to move forward.
Often people come to me feeling disconnected, unsure of their direction, or frustrated that despite their efforts things aren’t changing. Together, we explore what’s going on beneath the surface and begin shifting patterns, beliefs and emotional responses that may be holding you back, helping you move towards clarity, confidence and calm.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor, passionate about supporting you to heal and grow through meeting together regularly. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential therapeutic relationship, walking alongside you as you explore difficulties, work towards your goals, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I hold both an BA and MA in Counselling and have over 23 years of experience working with adults and couples. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and work integratively, tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor, passionate about supporting you to heal and grow through meeting together regularly. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential therapeutic relationship, walking alongside you as you explore difficulties, work towards your goals, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I hold both an BA and MA in Counselling and have over 23 years of experience working with adults and couples. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and work integratively, tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs.
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Addiction Counsellors
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.