Alcohol Use Counselling in Rugby

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Helen Preston
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Rugby CV22
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced and qualified BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist working with adults who are affected by a wide range of issues, including trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to hear, understand and explore your experiences and feelings, and to support you in navigating difficult life choices, and reducing your emotional distress. I am also a qualified clinical supervisor, mentoring other counsellors. I am based in Rugby, Warwickshire, and offer face to face support, as well as sessions remotely by phone or online.
I am an experienced and qualified BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist working with adults who are affected by a wide range of issues, including trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to hear, understand and explore your experiences and feelings, and to support you in navigating difficult life choices, and reducing your emotional distress. I am also a qualified clinical supervisor, mentoring other counsellors. I am based in Rugby, Warwickshire, and offer face to face support, as well as sessions remotely by phone or online.
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The Eyris Practice
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Rugby CV21
Waitlist for new clients
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include trauma, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
The impact of difficult life experiences can adversely affect our mental well-being or interpersonal relationships at any time in our lives.Such life occurances may include trauma, a bereavement or experiencing anxiety and depression. I use a person centred approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with you. This helps over time to support you in gaining insight and understanding of the emotional and mental difficulties you're experiencing. I provide a safe space to listen to you and identify the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs.I offer both face to face and online therapy to suit your individual needs.
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Evolve Within Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Rugby CV22
I am a qualified Person Centred Therapist with a deep passion for supporting others through their journey. I have experience working with trauma clients and have a special interest in working with trauma and inner child healing. I also have experience working with anxiety, fear, depression, shame and guilt. Life can bring a lot of challenges and we can get caught up and lose sight of who we are. I can help you find yourself again.
I am a qualified Person Centred Therapist with a deep passion for supporting others through their journey. I have experience working with trauma clients and have a special interest in working with trauma and inner child healing. I also have experience working with anxiety, fear, depression, shame and guilt. Life can bring a lot of challenges and we can get caught up and lose sight of who we are. I can help you find yourself again.
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Dr Helen Ogg
Psychotherapist, PhD, MNCPS Acc.
Rugby CV22
Experienced Individual and Couples Therapist. 'Calm seas do not make skilful sailors.' I am an experienced practitioner offering professional therapeutic support to individuals and couples. Whilst we may not welcome the inevitable uncertainties and difficulties of life, nonetheless they present opportunities for personal growth and development. With thousands of hours of experience as a therapist, I've found that my hopes and aspirations for my clients are well placed.
Experienced Individual and Couples Therapist. 'Calm seas do not make skilful sailors.' I am an experienced practitioner offering professional therapeutic support to individuals and couples. Whilst we may not welcome the inevitable uncertainties and difficulties of life, nonetheless they present opportunities for personal growth and development. With thousands of hours of experience as a therapist, I've found that my hopes and aspirations for my clients are well placed.
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John Bevan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Rugby CV23
I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, anger and burnout. Typically my clients are outwardly coping but internally tense, overthinking or exhausted. This can show up as snapping at family, constant worry, difficulty switching off after work, loss of confidence, panic symptoms, or feeling stuck despite doing everything expected of them. By understanding yourself in terms of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, you can consider change, and create your own action plan on how you can live your life better, in the way you want to.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, stress, anger and burnout. Typically my clients are outwardly coping but internally tense, overthinking or exhausted. This can show up as snapping at family, constant worry, difficulty switching off after work, loss of confidence, panic symptoms, or feeling stuck despite doing everything expected of them. By understanding yourself in terms of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, you can consider change, and create your own action plan on how you can live your life better, in the way you want to.
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Rita Clare
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck about the past? Perhaps the present is a source of stress? Or maybe you have a general feeling of uncertainty about the future? I am an empathic and non-judgemental therapist with the benefit of a practical and solution-focused mind. I can help you identify and meet your missing emotional needs so that you can heal and stay mentally balanced; moving you on from states such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or addiction. This is a modern therapy with the added advantage of an optional guided imagery at the end of each session, as an extra 'boost' for feeling emotionally calm and in control again.
Are you feeling stuck about the past? Perhaps the present is a source of stress? Or maybe you have a general feeling of uncertainty about the future? I am an empathic and non-judgemental therapist with the benefit of a practical and solution-focused mind. I can help you identify and meet your missing emotional needs so that you can heal and stay mentally balanced; moving you on from states such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, or addiction. This is a modern therapy with the added advantage of an optional guided imagery at the end of each session, as an extra 'boost' for feeling emotionally calm and in control again.
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Neil Philbin -Specialist Addiction Counsellor FDAP
Psychotherapist, BACP
Serves Area
I’m a qualified Addiction Counsellor with vast experience working with substance misuse and behavioural addictions in various different settings. I pride myself in providing a safe space in which to form a supportive relationship to help clients achieve their goals. I have up to date knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and practice a variety of evidence based interventions with awareness that everyone has different needs. I hold an honors degree in Addiction Counselling and a masters degree in Integrative Psychotherapy. I have a clinic in Leamington Spa, and also offer online therapy. Daytime, evening and weekend appointments.
I’m a qualified Addiction Counsellor with vast experience working with substance misuse and behavioural addictions in various different settings. I pride myself in providing a safe space in which to form a supportive relationship to help clients achieve their goals. I have up to date knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and practice a variety of evidence based interventions with awareness that everyone has different needs. I hold an honors degree in Addiction Counselling and a masters degree in Integrative Psychotherapy. I have a clinic in Leamington Spa, and also offer online therapy. Daytime, evening and weekend appointments.
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Louise Baya
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I'm a Person-centred counsellor & Clinical Supervisor with a trauma informed approach working in private practice face to face in Leamington Spa, Rugby & Warwick. I also offer online & telephone sessions. I'm an experienced and fully qualified counsellor who is a registered BACP member. I found my own personal experience of therapy to be life changing, which led me to want help others. Prior to my counselling career, I have worked for many years with children, young people, families and vulnerable adults. I supported and assisted individuals to improve their mental, physical well-being and to live independently.
I'm a Person-centred counsellor & Clinical Supervisor with a trauma informed approach working in private practice face to face in Leamington Spa, Rugby & Warwick. I also offer online & telephone sessions. I'm an experienced and fully qualified counsellor who is a registered BACP member. I found my own personal experience of therapy to be life changing, which led me to want help others. Prior to my counselling career, I have worked for many years with children, young people, families and vulnerable adults. I supported and assisted individuals to improve their mental, physical well-being and to live independently.
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Donna Marie Periam
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Serves Area
Hello my name is Donna. The decision to see a counsellor can be very frightening, but if you are reading this, then you have made a very brave step with your own self care. There are times in our lives, especially in current times when we are instructed to self Isolate, when it is even more important to have someone to talk too. I will make every attempt to provide you with a safe and comfortable space in which to explore whatever may be concerning you. My main aim is provide a safe, non- judgemental space where we can build an open & honest relationship.
Hello my name is Donna. The decision to see a counsellor can be very frightening, but if you are reading this, then you have made a very brave step with your own self care. There are times in our lives, especially in current times when we are instructed to self Isolate, when it is even more important to have someone to talk too. I will make every attempt to provide you with a safe and comfortable space in which to explore whatever may be concerning you. My main aim is provide a safe, non- judgemental space where we can build an open & honest relationship.
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Inspire To Achieve
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an experienced qualified counsellor, I am passionate about establishing a professional therapeutic relationship. I feel this connection enables us to build trust and work collaboratively to explore the difficulties you may be experiencing. A fundamental component of my work is to support clients to find inner peace and balance in life. Also to explore your current situation, find acceptance and bring about meaningful change. Through a process of growth, self-awareness and self-discovery together we can achieve your goals.
As an experienced qualified counsellor, I am passionate about establishing a professional therapeutic relationship. I feel this connection enables us to build trust and work collaboratively to explore the difficulties you may be experiencing. A fundamental component of my work is to support clients to find inner peace and balance in life. Also to explore your current situation, find acceptance and bring about meaningful change. Through a process of growth, self-awareness and self-discovery together we can achieve your goals.
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Clare Welch
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a highly experienced EMDR Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a 1st class B.A. (Hons) degree in Counselling working from practices in Warwickshire and London. I have advanced training in Trauma Therapy which is very effective in dealing with PTSD and Psychological Trauma. If you are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Abuse/Trauma, Bereavement, Addiction or Relationship issues, I can help to navigate your way through and aid your journey back to health. The key to a successful relationship is the therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety.
I am a highly experienced EMDR Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a 1st class B.A. (Hons) degree in Counselling working from practices in Warwickshire and London. I have advanced training in Trauma Therapy which is very effective in dealing with PTSD and Psychological Trauma. If you are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Abuse/Trauma, Bereavement, Addiction or Relationship issues, I can help to navigate your way through and aid your journey back to health. The key to a successful relationship is the therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety.
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Eira Smith
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am flexible with the hours I work via telephone or video webcam and face to face sessions. I am fully qualified and have 33 years experience in counselling practice. I worked for 17 years in education, counselling students, of all ages, and as a counselling trainer. During that time I began my Private practice from home, counselling employees from all walks of life through the Employee Assistance Programme over the last 31 years. If its change you are looking for in your life, then contact me for a confidential assessment session . This will enable both of us to see if we can work towards your preferred future.
I am flexible with the hours I work via telephone or video webcam and face to face sessions. I am fully qualified and have 33 years experience in counselling practice. I worked for 17 years in education, counselling students, of all ages, and as a counselling trainer. During that time I began my Private practice from home, counselling employees from all walks of life through the Employee Assistance Programme over the last 31 years. If its change you are looking for in your life, then contact me for a confidential assessment session . This will enable both of us to see if we can work towards your preferred future.
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Swan Counselling Services - Tracey Cooper
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
It can seem like the hardest thing to do to access counselling, but it can be life changing if you take that first step. You may not be entirely clear on what you want but just have a feeling that things don't feel right and you have decided that you want to understand what, why and how to refocus and live the life you feel is best for you. Or perhaps you are very aware of a struggle with difficulties, which may already be formally diagnosed by another professional, and you want to regain some control instead of feeling that these issues take over. I can support people in achieving their goals wherever they are in their journey.
It can seem like the hardest thing to do to access counselling, but it can be life changing if you take that first step. You may not be entirely clear on what you want but just have a feeling that things don't feel right and you have decided that you want to understand what, why and how to refocus and live the life you feel is best for you. Or perhaps you are very aware of a struggle with difficulties, which may already be formally diagnosed by another professional, and you want to regain some control instead of feeling that these issues take over. I can support people in achieving their goals wherever they are in their journey.
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Photo of Lynsey Dee Martin, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Lynsey Dee Martin
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Lynsey and I would like to help support you in this difficult time. Sometimes we go through life at such a fast pace that we ignore our underlying feelings and this can sometimes cause us upset and frustration. I wonder if you are Living a life with uncomfortable feelings and not knowing how to process them which can be holding you back from a more fulfilled life, are you finding it hard to understand yourself or Maybe you have felt things are too much right now and have a lot going on in your head. We get bogged down sometimes and tend to push our emotions to one side, which can lead to unwanted behaviour.
Hi, my name is Lynsey and I would like to help support you in this difficult time. Sometimes we go through life at such a fast pace that we ignore our underlying feelings and this can sometimes cause us upset and frustration. I wonder if you are Living a life with uncomfortable feelings and not knowing how to process them which can be holding you back from a more fulfilled life, are you finding it hard to understand yourself or Maybe you have felt things are too much right now and have a lot going on in your head. We get bogged down sometimes and tend to push our emotions to one side, which can lead to unwanted behaviour.
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Lauren Sidhu
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Counselling can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to understand what’s happening beneath the surface—in a way that respects your pace. I support healing from difficult thoughts and emotions, exploring the deeper roots of what you’re experiencing, and building practical tools to care for your wellbeing beyond counselling. My approach is holistic, integrative, and tailored to you, with the goal of creating sustainable wellbeing. I work with adults, young people, and couples. If you’re unsure about counselling, an initial chat or session offers an opportunity to explore whether this feels like the right fit for you.
Counselling can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to understand what’s happening beneath the surface—in a way that respects your pace. I support healing from difficult thoughts and emotions, exploring the deeper roots of what you’re experiencing, and building practical tools to care for your wellbeing beyond counselling. My approach is holistic, integrative, and tailored to you, with the goal of creating sustainable wellbeing. I work with adults, young people, and couples. If you’re unsure about counselling, an initial chat or session offers an opportunity to explore whether this feels like the right fit for you.
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Charlotte Perry
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you feel like you're wanting to make changes in your life but aren't sure where to start - or you're trying, but it isn't working out the way you thought it would - I can help. Have you been through something that's still sitting with you, even though you want to move past it? Counselling may be the answer to getting you to where you want to be.
If you feel like you're wanting to make changes in your life but aren't sure where to start - or you're trying, but it isn't working out the way you thought it would - I can help. Have you been through something that's still sitting with you, even though you want to move past it? Counselling may be the answer to getting you to where you want to be.
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Edward Janik Higgins
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Whether we work together for just a few weeks or for much longer, my aim is to create a space of openess, where deep affirmation for what is important to you, can be felt. I work especially well with individuals who are navigating inner blockages that feel hard to name but impossible to ignore. Many of my clients are self-aware, sensitive and quietly struggling, and carry stories of being misunderstood - they want a space where individuality can be honoured and difficult emotions can be explored gently without judgement or urgency to 'solve' them. I give attention to all three levels of human experience: Body, Feelings + Mind!
Whether we work together for just a few weeks or for much longer, my aim is to create a space of openess, where deep affirmation for what is important to you, can be felt. I work especially well with individuals who are navigating inner blockages that feel hard to name but impossible to ignore. Many of my clients are self-aware, sensitive and quietly struggling, and carry stories of being misunderstood - they want a space where individuality can be honoured and difficult emotions can be explored gently without judgement or urgency to 'solve' them. I give attention to all three levels of human experience: Body, Feelings + Mind!
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Bromsgrove & Redditch Therapy Centre
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Welcome! We are a team of friendly Bromsgrove and Redditch based counsellors who are committed to helping you change your life for the better. Stress, anxiety, CBT, anger, depression, support for children, teenagers and young adults, support for parents, self-harm, grief, relationship problems, domestic abuse, couples and family therapy, eating disorders. Whatever your issue we will provide the support for you to move forward.
Welcome! We are a team of friendly Bromsgrove and Redditch based counsellors who are committed to helping you change your life for the better. Stress, anxiety, CBT, anger, depression, support for children, teenagers and young adults, support for parents, self-harm, grief, relationship problems, domestic abuse, couples and family therapy, eating disorders. Whatever your issue we will provide the support for you to move forward.
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If you are reading this you know its time for help, you maybe in that moment of surrender where you finally accept one profound truth: The pain of staying the same outweighs the fear of changing. You have tried to manage the unmanageable, using alcohol or substances as a highly effective anaesthetic catching up with you. You know now that the problem isn't the substance itself; the substance was just a solution a maladaptive one to a deeper pre-existing internal issue. Your searching for peace and serenity and to feel a sense of well being with life on a journey to happiness.
If you are reading this you know its time for help, you maybe in that moment of surrender where you finally accept one profound truth: The pain of staying the same outweighs the fear of changing. You have tried to manage the unmanageable, using alcohol or substances as a highly effective anaesthetic catching up with you. You know now that the problem isn't the substance itself; the substance was just a solution a maladaptive one to a deeper pre-existing internal issue. Your searching for peace and serenity and to feel a sense of well being with life on a journey to happiness.
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Photo of Julie Ward - ACT Alcohol Coaching & Therapy Ltd, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
ACT Alcohol Coaching & Therapy Ltd
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
My name is Julie Ward and i am an experienced Alcohol Dependency Specialist. I run a busy private practice in Bromsgrove, Redditch and Birmingham called ACT Alcohol Ltd. We are a team of 5 counsellors offering alcohol-related coaching and therapy to individuals and families. Our work with clients is confidential one-to-one sessions in a relaxed and supportive environment. If you are looking to reduce what you drink and get it under control, we will teach you how. If you are looking to stop altogether we will support you to make the change. Whatever you want to achieve we have the expertise and strategies to ensure you succeed!
My name is Julie Ward and i am an experienced Alcohol Dependency Specialist. I run a busy private practice in Bromsgrove, Redditch and Birmingham called ACT Alcohol Ltd. We are a team of 5 counsellors offering alcohol-related coaching and therapy to individuals and families. Our work with clients is confidential one-to-one sessions in a relaxed and supportive environment. If you are looking to reduce what you drink and get it under control, we will teach you how. If you are looking to stop altogether we will support you to make the change. Whatever you want to achieve we have the expertise and strategies to ensure you succeed!
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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.