Addiction Counselling in Potters Bar
Dealing with difficult emotions can feel overwhelming and scary. Are you feeling anxious or stressed, or feel like you are trapped in a situation that you see no way out from? Whether it's your relationships, feelings about yourself or the world around you, seeking counselling can be the first steps to empowering yourself to make positive changes in your life. With the world feeling so precarious right now, and our lives being turned upside down, it can feel like the control you once had has now been taken away. Traumatic, upsetting experiences can all lead to adverse mental health.
Dealing with difficult emotions can feel overwhelming and scary. Are you feeling anxious or stressed, or feel like you are trapped in a situation that you see no way out from? Whether it's your relationships, feelings about yourself or the world around you, seeking counselling can be the first steps to empowering yourself to make positive changes in your life. With the world feeling so precarious right now, and our lives being turned upside down, it can feel like the control you once had has now been taken away. Traumatic, upsetting experiences can all lead to adverse mental health.
As your counsellor, I will offer you a safe, confidential space for you to be heard with empathy and respect. Current problems may stir up buried feelings from your past which I will help you to explore and understand. Our open-ended work will allow you to work through and make sense of your difficulties by becoming aware of your defences and reasons
As your counsellor, I will offer you a safe, confidential space for you to be heard with empathy and respect. Current problems may stir up buried feelings from your past which I will help you to explore and understand. Our open-ended work will allow you to work through and make sense of your difficulties by becoming aware of your defences and reasons
Hello, I’m Nazik, a warm, grounded, relational Neuro- affirming Counsellor offering a calm space where you can slow down, breath, and make sense of what’s happening in your inner world.
My approach is gentle, collaborative and human. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, seen, and met without judgement.
I support adults (18+) who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or exhausted from trying to cope alone.
Hello, I’m Nazik, a warm, grounded, relational Neuro- affirming Counsellor offering a calm space where you can slow down, breath, and make sense of what’s happening in your inner world.
My approach is gentle, collaborative and human. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, seen, and met without judgement.
I support adults (18+) who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or exhausted from trying to cope alone.
Having previously worked in the NHS for 17 years and practised as an expert witness for over 15 years, in 2018 I set up Dr Grange and Associates (DGA), a nationwide network of legal psychologists providing expert witness/medico legal psychological assessments to the family and criminal courts, and for personal injury and medical negligence, and for the full range of civil law matters.
Having previously worked in the NHS for 17 years and practised as an expert witness for over 15 years, in 2018 I set up Dr Grange and Associates (DGA), a nationwide network of legal psychologists providing expert witness/medico legal psychological assessments to the family and criminal courts, and for personal injury and medical negligence, and for the full range of civil law matters.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply unsure where to turn.
Reaching out for support shows strength, and I’m here to walk alongside you in finding a way forward.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted from coping alone, but through our work they often discover new perspectives, greater self-understanding, and a sense of relief that they don’t have to carry everything by themselves.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply unsure where to turn.
Reaching out for support shows strength, and I’m here to walk alongside you in finding a way forward.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted from coping alone, but through our work they often discover new perspectives, greater self-understanding, and a sense of relief that they don’t have to carry everything by themselves.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety, negative emotions, or finding life difficult to manage? Perhaps you’ve noticed changes in your sleep, appetite or relationships. As your therapist, I will support you and give you the space to explore and identify what it is you need, to help you work through the negative emotions you may be experiencing. Together, we can develop greater self-awareness, resilience and healthier ways of coping.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety, negative emotions, or finding life difficult to manage? Perhaps you’ve noticed changes in your sleep, appetite or relationships. As your therapist, I will support you and give you the space to explore and identify what it is you need, to help you work through the negative emotions you may be experiencing. Together, we can develop greater self-awareness, resilience and healthier ways of coping.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Addiction, abuse/trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioural issues, relationship issues, etc
Do you feel invisible, misunderstood, isolated, judged, alone, confused, or just need someone non-judgmental to listen and someone safe to talk to? There are so many reasons for you never to have to suffer in silence, however big or small the issue, struggle or situation. I am here to offer my support and understanding to you! Everyone is unique and manages life's experiences/ hardships differently. I provide a non-judgemental safe space, offering my full support, patience and understanding. Due to my own life experiences, I am able to relate, understand and genuinely empathise with my clients issues, pain and struggles.
Addiction, abuse/trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioural issues, relationship issues, etc
Do you feel invisible, misunderstood, isolated, judged, alone, confused, or just need someone non-judgmental to listen and someone safe to talk to? There are so many reasons for you never to have to suffer in silence, however big or small the issue, struggle or situation. I am here to offer my support and understanding to you! Everyone is unique and manages life's experiences/ hardships differently. I provide a non-judgemental safe space, offering my full support, patience and understanding. Due to my own life experiences, I am able to relate, understand and genuinely empathise with my clients issues, pain and struggles.
I'm a qualified BACP-registered counsellor working with individuals and couples, specialising in working with ADHD and the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction and addiction-related behaviours, and relationship issues.
I am a counsellor with a specialisation in working with ADHD-affected clients and the unique emotional challenges surrounding diagnosis and treatment. My work is informed by my personal experience as someone diagnosed as an adult with combined-type ADHD, which has profoundly enhanced my understanding and ability to connect with clients navigating similar paths.
I offer counselling sessions from my home in Whetstone, N20 London, as well as online via Zoom. My standard fee is £80 per session for individuals and £150 for couples, and payment is accepted via bank transfer, credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
I'm a qualified BACP-registered counsellor working with individuals and couples, specialising in working with ADHD and the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction and addiction-related behaviours, and relationship issues.
I am a counsellor with a specialisation in working with ADHD-affected clients and the unique emotional challenges surrounding diagnosis and treatment. My work is informed by my personal experience as someone diagnosed as an adult with combined-type ADHD, which has profoundly enhanced my understanding and ability to connect with clients navigating similar paths.
I offer counselling sessions from my home in Whetstone, N20 London, as well as online via Zoom. My standard fee is £80 per session for individuals and £150 for couples, and payment is accepted via bank transfer, credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Hi, my name is Carolyn and I am an experienced person-centred counsellor. I bring a humanistic approach to each person, believing that given the right conditions everyone can reach their full potential and work towards becoming their true self. Person- centred counselling is client led, which means sessions will be led by you with me working alongside you to explore your behaviours, thoughts and feelings. This may include your past, how you feel today and how you see your future.
Hi, my name is Carolyn and I am an experienced person-centred counsellor. I bring a humanistic approach to each person, believing that given the right conditions everyone can reach their full potential and work towards becoming their true self. Person- centred counselling is client led, which means sessions will be led by you with me working alongside you to explore your behaviours, thoughts and feelings. This may include your past, how you feel today and how you see your future.
My team and I have the BEST google rated psychology practice in Hertfordshire! We have successfully helped 100’s of clients. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist and Accredited Interpersonal Practitioner. We are friendly & professional practice. We treat Depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Intrusive thoughts, Social anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias, Excessive worry/ overwhelmed with anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Health anxiety, Perfectionism, Body dysmorphic disorders (BDD), Eating disorders, Phobias, Agoraphobia, Low self-confidence, & LTC’s. Call now for a free phone consultation!
My team and I have the BEST google rated psychology practice in Hertfordshire! We have successfully helped 100’s of clients. I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist and Accredited Interpersonal Practitioner. We are friendly & professional practice. We treat Depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Intrusive thoughts, Social anxiety, Panic attacks, Phobias, Excessive worry/ overwhelmed with anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Health anxiety, Perfectionism, Body dysmorphic disorders (BDD), Eating disorders, Phobias, Agoraphobia, Low self-confidence, & LTC’s. Call now for a free phone consultation!
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
Hi, I'm Jorge. Whatever you may be struggling with, my aim is to help you understand and overcome your struggles, while supporting you in finding your way to a happier and more enriching life. In my practice I work with clients on a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, low-mood, relationship challenges and family difficulties, low self-esteem, loss, trauma and others. I am a firm believer that counselling is a collaborative process we embark upon together and I offer a genuine commitment to it. I deeply value the relationship I develop with my clients and I believe it to be a key part of the success of the therapy.
Hi, I'm Jorge. Whatever you may be struggling with, my aim is to help you understand and overcome your struggles, while supporting you in finding your way to a happier and more enriching life. In my practice I work with clients on a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, low-mood, relationship challenges and family difficulties, low self-esteem, loss, trauma and others. I am a firm believer that counselling is a collaborative process we embark upon together and I offer a genuine commitment to it. I deeply value the relationship I develop with my clients and I believe it to be a key part of the success of the therapy.
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I use a trauma informed approach to work with women addressing issues like anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, relationships.
Hi, I'm Lauran an Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Emotional and Mental Wellness Therapist, Healer & Teacher. We exist with quiet confidence & inner knowing when our interiority is in alignment with our external lives. My background in western Psychology has given me an amazing understanding of the diagnostic process, however, I believe true healing comes from looking at our emotional and mental lives and exploring deeply and insightfully the things that keep us emotionally regulated. I am strongly influenced by Jungian and existential schools.
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I use a trauma informed approach to work with women addressing issues like anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, relationships.
Hi, I'm Lauran an Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Emotional and Mental Wellness Therapist, Healer & Teacher. We exist with quiet confidence & inner knowing when our interiority is in alignment with our external lives. My background in western Psychology has given me an amazing understanding of the diagnostic process, however, I believe true healing comes from looking at our emotional and mental lives and exploring deeply and insightfully the things that keep us emotionally regulated. I am strongly influenced by Jungian and existential schools.
I work from Marylebone (W1) and Queens Park London (NW6) London.
I support people with relationship difficulties, identity and belonging, anxiety, low mood, burnout, addiction and shame.
I shape the work around you. We slow things down and make sense of what’s been happening in your life. Together, we explore how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect, how patterns formed, and how you have coped, even when those ways of coping no longer serve you. Together, we can begin to notice what still fits and what no longer does.
I support people with relationship difficulties, identity and belonging, anxiety, low mood, burnout, addiction and shame.
I shape the work around you. We slow things down and make sense of what’s been happening in your life. Together, we explore how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect, how patterns formed, and how you have coped, even when those ways of coping no longer serve you. Together, we can begin to notice what still fits and what no longer does.
My approach is built on creating a safe, confidential, and compassionate space for you to explore the issues that trouble you, without fear of judgment or rejection. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, one that facilitates greater self-understanding, self-acceptance, and more fulfilling relationships with others and with life itself. My aim is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your challenges, helping you move toward healing and positive change.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs and work with you in a way that feels right for you.
My approach is built on creating a safe, confidential, and compassionate space for you to explore the issues that trouble you, without fear of judgment or rejection. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, one that facilitates greater self-understanding, self-acceptance, and more fulfilling relationships with others and with life itself. My aim is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your challenges, helping you move toward healing and positive change.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs and work with you in a way that feels right for you.
Life can be difficult at times. We can feel depressed, anxious, stressed, worried or unable to cope. This can impact on all aspects of our lives; personal and professional. Sometimes all a client needs is someone to really listen to them and to accept what they are saying in a non-judgemental way. Therapy comes in all different shapes and sizes and I believe the mode of therapy should fit the client, we are all individuals after all. I put you, the client at the centre of the work and believe that together we can work collaboratively to help you mange your life more happily and successfully.
Life can be difficult at times. We can feel depressed, anxious, stressed, worried or unable to cope. This can impact on all aspects of our lives; personal and professional. Sometimes all a client needs is someone to really listen to them and to accept what they are saying in a non-judgemental way. Therapy comes in all different shapes and sizes and I believe the mode of therapy should fit the client, we are all individuals after all. I put you, the client at the centre of the work and believe that together we can work collaboratively to help you mange your life more happily and successfully.
When we feel vulnerable, we sometimes look externally to try to feel better, inappropriate relationships, compulsive behaviours, overeating, overspending, drinking and substance misuse, only to feeling further lost and confused.
I qualified as a Person Centred Counsellor (PG Dip) 18 years ago. Initially I worked as a Satellite Counsellor in the NHS, specialising in Addiction, seeing clients with a variety of issues, such Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Identity and Low Self Esteem. I later trained in Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy, Meditation and Relaxation.
When we feel vulnerable, we sometimes look externally to try to feel better, inappropriate relationships, compulsive behaviours, overeating, overspending, drinking and substance misuse, only to feeling further lost and confused.
I qualified as a Person Centred Counsellor (PG Dip) 18 years ago. Initially I worked as a Satellite Counsellor in the NHS, specialising in Addiction, seeing clients with a variety of issues, such Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Identity and Low Self Esteem. I later trained in Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy, Meditation and Relaxation.
I offer person-centred, trauma-informed counselling for things like anxiety, low mood, stress, self-esteem, relationships, neurodiversity, identity, addiction and recovery.
I work with young people and adults who may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of themselves. You might be struggling with confidence, relationships, identity, stress, difficult experiences from the past, or simply feel that something needs to change. Therapy can offer space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening and understand the patterns shaping how you feel. Together, we can explore what matters to you and help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-understanding.
I offer person-centred, trauma-informed counselling for things like anxiety, low mood, stress, self-esteem, relationships, neurodiversity, identity, addiction and recovery.
I work with young people and adults who may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of themselves. You might be struggling with confidence, relationships, identity, stress, difficult experiences from the past, or simply feel that something needs to change. Therapy can offer space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening and understand the patterns shaping how you feel. Together, we can explore what matters to you and help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-understanding.
I then completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the same university with high honours, where my thesis explored the relationship between narcissism, relationship addiction, and attachment styles.
I tailor my work to the individual needs of my clients; in individual therapy, I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), while in couples therapy, I work within the framework of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, having completed Level 1 and Level 2 training.
I then completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the same university with high honours, where my thesis explored the relationship between narcissism, relationship addiction, and attachment styles.
I tailor my work to the individual needs of my clients; in individual therapy, I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), while in couples therapy, I work within the framework of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, having completed Level 1 and Level 2 training.
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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.