Addiction Counselling in Saltdean
I work with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, self development and esteem and most problems. My aim is to work in a non-judgemental way. I am trained in existential psychotherapy, the principals of which underlie the way I work. In addition I use cbt techniques. I take a creative approach to working with my clients and focus on the relationship before anything else. I believe therapy should be about providing a supportive and compassionate environment, where truths can be discovered and where courage may be required to confront the challenges.
I work with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, self development and esteem and most problems. My aim is to work in a non-judgemental way. I am trained in existential psychotherapy, the principals of which underlie the way I work. In addition I use cbt techniques. I take a creative approach to working with my clients and focus on the relationship before anything else. I believe therapy should be about providing a supportive and compassionate environment, where truths can be discovered and where courage may be required to confront the challenges.
I'm an experienced integrative therapist and work flexibly and dynamically with adults, couples, families and trainee counsellors. Early relationships and life events may have shaken your ability to fully value yourself or others. You might be bereaved, struggling with a relationship, experiencing depression or anxiety. I'm objective and compassionate, offering support to connect with frightening or buried feelings. Letting go of strategies that no longer work for you, without pressure or expectation, can help you to find your own truth and a sense of who you really are.
I'm an experienced integrative therapist and work flexibly and dynamically with adults, couples, families and trainee counsellors. Early relationships and life events may have shaken your ability to fully value yourself or others. You might be bereaved, struggling with a relationship, experiencing depression or anxiety. I'm objective and compassionate, offering support to connect with frightening or buried feelings. Letting go of strategies that no longer work for you, without pressure or expectation, can help you to find your own truth and a sense of who you really are.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us anxious, low, stuck or unsure how to move forward. I offer a compassionate, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you. Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping you gain clarity, process difficulties and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us anxious, low, stuck or unsure how to move forward. I offer a compassionate, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you. Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences, helping you gain clarity, process difficulties and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you.
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (B.A.C.P). My approach is gentle and considered. I offer a confidential space where anything may be said and what needs to be shared can be, for there is enormous power in expressing what has been shut down. The counselling relationship is central to my work. Each client is unique and what happens in each session is co-created between us.
I am an experienced and accredited counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (B.A.C.P). My approach is gentle and considered. I offer a confidential space where anything may be said and what needs to be shared can be, for there is enormous power in expressing what has been shut down. The counselling relationship is central to my work. Each client is unique and what happens in each session is co-created between us.
With over eight years of running my own private practice, I offer a warm, supportive and direct approach where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin to reconnect with your own strength. People who work with me often describe feeling more grounded, secure and more compassionate towards themselves. Clients also tend to gain new perspectives that help them move forward with clarity. My aim is to create a space where you can comfortably share what you are struggling with and where you feel genuinely supported, understood and begin to make changes that feel empowering and sustainable.
With over eight years of running my own private practice, I offer a warm, supportive and direct approach where you can explore what’s holding you back and begin to reconnect with your own strength. People who work with me often describe feeling more grounded, secure and more compassionate towards themselves. Clients also tend to gain new perspectives that help them move forward with clarity. My aim is to create a space where you can comfortably share what you are struggling with and where you feel genuinely supported, understood and begin to make changes that feel empowering and sustainable.
Hello, and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and trainee psychotherapist with a wide range of experience. I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, are navigating perinatal and parenthood, vegans and climate-related anxiety. I work online, in person and outdoors within nature. I am passionate about supporting individuals who are navigating their experiences around having or not having children and providing therapy in a flexible, compassionate way when clients often need it most.
Hello, and welcome to my profile. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and trainee psychotherapist with a wide range of experience. I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, are navigating perinatal and parenthood, vegans and climate-related anxiety. I work online, in person and outdoors within nature. I am passionate about supporting individuals who are navigating their experiences around having or not having children and providing therapy in a flexible, compassionate way when clients often need it most.
People come to me with a wide range of difficulties — depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, self-harm, and experiences of more severe emotional distress.
I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 14 years across a range of settings, including universities, the Youth Offending Service, and Brighton Council, before establishing my private practice. I am also a qualified Supervisor, having trained through the Society of Analytical Psychology. I bring warmth, directness, and genuine curiosity to my work.
People come to me with a wide range of difficulties — depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, addiction, self-harm, and experiences of more severe emotional distress.
I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 14 years across a range of settings, including universities, the Youth Offending Service, and Brighton Council, before establishing my private practice. I am also a qualified Supervisor, having trained through the Society of Analytical Psychology. I bring warmth, directness, and genuine curiosity to my work.
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I am a Registered Integrative Counsellor who helps individuals navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, family issues, autism and trauma. Everyone's struggles in this world are uniquely different, so my tailored approach is aimed to help understand you, for you to understand yourself, and how we can make life easier. My approach focuses on understanding patterns, building emotional resilience, and reconnecting with who you are. I use various different tools to aid you depending on your needs and wants, within a highly confidential and safe space.
I will always respond to enquiries within 24hrs.
I am here to help.
I am a Registered Integrative Counsellor who helps individuals navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, family issues, autism and trauma. Everyone's struggles in this world are uniquely different, so my tailored approach is aimed to help understand you, for you to understand yourself, and how we can make life easier. My approach focuses on understanding patterns, building emotional resilience, and reconnecting with who you are. I use various different tools to aid you depending on your needs and wants, within a highly confidential and safe space.
I will always respond to enquiries within 24hrs.
I can help people who don’t feel they are living their best lives due to anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem and negative self-talk overcome these problems and manifest a life that is driven by values, aspirations and contentment. As humans, we all have a need to find a purpose and meaning, and this can be difficult if we allow our worries, fears, doubts and unhelpful emotions to take control of the drivers seat. Whilst we can never eliminate negative feelings, I can help you develop an accepting relationship with them so you take re-take control of the drivers seat and move forward in the direction you want with purpose.
I can help people who don’t feel they are living their best lives due to anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem and negative self-talk overcome these problems and manifest a life that is driven by values, aspirations and contentment. As humans, we all have a need to find a purpose and meaning, and this can be difficult if we allow our worries, fears, doubts and unhelpful emotions to take control of the drivers seat. Whilst we can never eliminate negative feelings, I can help you develop an accepting relationship with them so you take re-take control of the drivers seat and move forward in the direction you want with purpose.
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I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
I provide safe, confidential and professional psychological therapy which aims to help people to learn to listen and communicate better with their emotions, reflect on their experiences, understand patterns of thoughts and behaviors which may be problematic, and support themselves by investing on the voyage towards self-awareness and self-care. My empathetic approach doesn’t involve judgments of any kind.
I have more than 20 years working with clients with addictions, those seeking behaviour change and/or those with issues in their relationships in which they are unsure about the future.
Are you currently struggling to cope or in need of assistance to help you get through a difficult situation? Perhaps you need to identify and/or make a change to your current circumstances to improve your life or just feel happier/more comfortable in your own skin? You may be feeling quite stuck and feel you could use a safe space to explore a long-term issue or talk through a more recent situation and identify possible options/solutions going forward? Many of these scenarios can severely affect you and directly interfere with your quality of life, your decision making abilities and ultimately, your happiness. Counselling can help!
I have more than 20 years working with clients with addictions, those seeking behaviour change and/or those with issues in their relationships in which they are unsure about the future.
Are you currently struggling to cope or in need of assistance to help you get through a difficult situation? Perhaps you need to identify and/or make a change to your current circumstances to improve your life or just feel happier/more comfortable in your own skin? You may be feeling quite stuck and feel you could use a safe space to explore a long-term issue or talk through a more recent situation and identify possible options/solutions going forward? Many of these scenarios can severely affect you and directly interfere with your quality of life, your decision making abilities and ultimately, your happiness. Counselling can help!
I support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, shame, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity questions, neurodivergence, addiction and life transitions.
I offer online counselling for adults, with a particular interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent adults, and people exploring identity, relationships and life experiences that may not fit traditional expectations. My approach is primarily person-centred and trauma-informed. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected and understood. Together, we can explore your experiences, patterns and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can better understand yourself, develop self-compassion and explore what matters most to you.
I support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, shame, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, identity questions, neurodivergence, addiction and life transitions.
I offer online counselling for adults, with a particular interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, neurodivergent adults, and people exploring identity, relationships and life experiences that may not fit traditional expectations. My approach is primarily person-centred and trauma-informed. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected and understood. Together, we can explore your experiences, patterns and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can better understand yourself, develop self-compassion and explore what matters most to you.
They seek transformation - not just symptom management but fundamental healing to reclaim their life beyond addiction, lived experience and/or any related pain, grief, loss, shame, anxiety, depression or anger.
With 14 yrs experience, I offer trauma-informed integrative therapy to explore the underlying issues behind my clients struggles. I specialize in trauma processing, shame/guilt work, anxiety, depression and rebuilding self-worth. With NCPS-accreditation, I provide a warm, non-judgmental space using personalised approaches that honour my clients unique needs.
They seek transformation - not just symptom management but fundamental healing to reclaim their life beyond addiction, lived experience and/or any related pain, grief, loss, shame, anxiety, depression or anger.
With 14 yrs experience, I offer trauma-informed integrative therapy to explore the underlying issues behind my clients struggles. I specialize in trauma processing, shame/guilt work, anxiety, depression and rebuilding self-worth. With NCPS-accreditation, I provide a warm, non-judgmental space using personalised approaches that honour my clients unique needs.
I have specialist training and experience in the addiction field working with both substance misuse and behavioural addictions.
People seek counselling for a variety of different personal reasons and difficulties. Whatever is going on for you right now, I provide a confidential and calm environment, to help you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your issues. I believe each client knows themselves best, therefore we will work together in a collaborative manner. I will help you to identify therapeutic goals and strategies of how you can achieve them, enabling you to feel more empowered to cope with the challenges that life throws at you, rather than feeling overwhelmed or held back by them.
I have specialist training and experience in the addiction field working with both substance misuse and behavioural addictions.
People seek counselling for a variety of different personal reasons and difficulties. Whatever is going on for you right now, I provide a confidential and calm environment, to help you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your issues. I believe each client knows themselves best, therefore we will work together in a collaborative manner. I will help you to identify therapeutic goals and strategies of how you can achieve them, enabling you to feel more empowered to cope with the challenges that life throws at you, rather than feeling overwhelmed or held back by them.
Thank you for choosing to view my profile. Life is never a straight line and sometimes there can be obstacles that cause us to need to reach out for help to overcome them. I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist that takes a person-centred approach to working with clients. This means I will work with you, at a speed and depth that's comfortable, without judgement or interpretation. I believe that we as individuals are the experts of our own lives, and we all have the ability to develop and change when given the right nurturing conditions.
Thank you for choosing to view my profile. Life is never a straight line and sometimes there can be obstacles that cause us to need to reach out for help to overcome them. I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist that takes a person-centred approach to working with clients. This means I will work with you, at a speed and depth that's comfortable, without judgement or interpretation. I believe that we as individuals are the experts of our own lives, and we all have the ability to develop and change when given the right nurturing conditions.
The main issues I can help with are relationships, emotional struggles like depression and anxiety, addiction and loss.
I offer one-to-one humanistic counselling, for adults and young people. This includes face-to-face therapy within the Brighton area, and online. I am experienced, thoughtful, intuitive and warm. I offer a calm and empathic space where we can build a trusting relationship and explore meaningful ways to support you with the difficulties you face. Your challenges could be about your relationships, family background, your place in society, your identity, or relating to losses, traumas and experiences you have lived through.
The main issues I can help with are relationships, emotional struggles like depression and anxiety, addiction and loss.
I offer one-to-one humanistic counselling, for adults and young people. This includes face-to-face therapy within the Brighton area, and online. I am experienced, thoughtful, intuitive and warm. I offer a calm and empathic space where we can build a trusting relationship and explore meaningful ways to support you with the difficulties you face. Your challenges could be about your relationships, family background, your place in society, your identity, or relating to losses, traumas and experiences you have lived through.
Addiction Therapy - Practical, Structured Support for Change I work with people who feel caught in patterns they can't shift, helping them understand what's driving the behaviour and take realistic steps to regain control.
You may be noticing that drinking, compulsive habits, or other coping patterns are starting to feel harder to manage. Maybe you’re functioning on the outside, but inside you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself. You may not be sure whether it is “serious enough” to get help, but you know it is affecting your mood, relationships, or sense of self.
I offer structured, evidence-based therapy to help you understand the pattern, reduce overwhelm, and make practical changes that feel realistic.
Addiction Therapy - Practical, Structured Support for Change I work with people who feel caught in patterns they can't shift, helping them understand what's driving the behaviour and take realistic steps to regain control.
You may be noticing that drinking, compulsive habits, or other coping patterns are starting to feel harder to manage. Maybe you’re functioning on the outside, but inside you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself. You may not be sure whether it is “serious enough” to get help, but you know it is affecting your mood, relationships, or sense of self.
I offer structured, evidence-based therapy to help you understand the pattern, reduce overwhelm, and make practical changes that feel realistic.
I completed research on sex and pornography addiction in 2017 and a doctoral thesis on issues related to suicidal feelings in 2025.
Hi, I’m Dominic. I’m a fully qualified psychologist and psychotherapist offering psychological therapy.
I work with many issues including anxiety, depression, and recovery from abuse and trauma. I also specialise in male and female specific difficulties. I provide guidance to help you better understand your thoughts and emotions, and develop effective ways to manage them.
I also work with couples for family and relationship counselling. This can help to heal, recover or adapt to difficulties such as trust and intimacy, and moving forward.
I completed research on sex and pornography addiction in 2017 and a doctoral thesis on issues related to suicidal feelings in 2025.
Hi, I’m Dominic. I’m a fully qualified psychologist and psychotherapist offering psychological therapy.
I work with many issues including anxiety, depression, and recovery from abuse and trauma. I also specialise in male and female specific difficulties. I provide guidance to help you better understand your thoughts and emotions, and develop effective ways to manage them.
I also work with couples for family and relationship counselling. This can help to heal, recover or adapt to difficulties such as trust and intimacy, and moving forward.
I also help with rebuilding life after addiction.
I specialise in adult ADHD, C-PTSD, and addiction recovery. As an integrative counsellor, I adapt therapy to your unique needs. I draw on psychodynamic insights, parts work, or DBT tools for distress tolerance. I am also trained in the Rewind Technique for PTSD, treating intrusive memories without requiring you to re-tell trauma details.
I also help with rebuilding life after addiction.
I specialise in adult ADHD, C-PTSD, and addiction recovery. As an integrative counsellor, I adapt therapy to your unique needs. I draw on psychodynamic insights, parts work, or DBT tools for distress tolerance. I am also trained in the Rewind Technique for PTSD, treating intrusive memories without requiring you to re-tell trauma details.
I have extensive experience in recovery from domestic abuse, addiction and cancer.
Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor and Somatic Practitioner.
Do you need help you with your relationships?
Are there patterns of behaviours that you feel stuck in?
Change is inevitable, how we cope and grow from it in its many forms can be difficult.
Offering a confidential and safe space for you to come to with your issues. .
We can work on your goals together, helping you to express yourself better and identify needs you require for a peaceful happier life.
I have found through sharing knowledge of the nervous system and discovering how it is functioning for you, can aid your ongoing path to recovery from stress
I have extensive experience in recovery from domestic abuse, addiction and cancer.
Psychotherapist, Couples Counsellor and Somatic Practitioner.
Do you need help you with your relationships?
Are there patterns of behaviours that you feel stuck in?
Change is inevitable, how we cope and grow from it in its many forms can be difficult.
Offering a confidential and safe space for you to come to with your issues. .
We can work on your goals together, helping you to express yourself better and identify needs you require for a peaceful happier life.
I have found through sharing knowledge of the nervous system and discovering how it is functioning for you, can aid your ongoing path to recovery from stress
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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.