Addiction Counselling in Shirley
People seek counselling and psychotherapy for various reasons. Not everyone knows what is bothering them. Often it is the difficulties and challenges of daily life that become overwhelming and unmanageable, impacting relationships, work and decision making. It is sometimes beyond the control of the individual to address those issues without professional help.
People seek counselling and psychotherapy for various reasons. Not everyone knows what is bothering them. Often it is the difficulties and challenges of daily life that become overwhelming and unmanageable, impacting relationships, work and decision making. It is sometimes beyond the control of the individual to address those issues without professional help.
I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.
I have been working therapeutically with individuals and groups for 10 years. My experience within this has been focused on many issues such as loss, anxiety, relationships, work related stress, shame, addictions, abandonment and issues of a sexual nature. Currently, I manage a private clinic for adults with addiction issues/Impulse Control Disorders.
I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.
I have been working therapeutically with individuals and groups for 10 years. My experience within this has been focused on many issues such as loss, anxiety, relationships, work related stress, shame, addictions, abandonment and issues of a sexual nature. Currently, I manage a private clinic for adults with addiction issues/Impulse Control Disorders.
Hi, my name is Hope. I know, a pretty good name for a therapist! I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. My aim and approach in therapy is to help you find your own path to the life you wish to live. We are all uniquely different and have different reactions to life and life events. I can help you work through some things you might find difficult. For example: Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Relationship Issues. In order to heal and progress, we must first understand our emotions, what they are and where they come from. From here can make decisions to do something different, to break the patterns that no longer serve us in our life.
Hi, my name is Hope. I know, a pretty good name for a therapist! I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. My aim and approach in therapy is to help you find your own path to the life you wish to live. We are all uniquely different and have different reactions to life and life events. I can help you work through some things you might find difficult. For example: Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Relationship Issues. In order to heal and progress, we must first understand our emotions, what they are and where they come from. From here can make decisions to do something different, to break the patterns that no longer serve us in our life.
We encounter various kinds of difficulties and challenges every day. At times, it can be challenging to open up to others, therefore leading to feelings of confusion and a sense of powerlessness. Recently, many individuals from Hong Kong who have relocated to the UK have faced setbacks in their social, professional, or academic pursuits. Such challenges often stem from uncertainties surrounding self-image and self-worth while adapting to a new environment. If you find yourself in a similar situation, exploring yourself through psychological counseling can provide you with more effective means to understand and address these emotions
We encounter various kinds of difficulties and challenges every day. At times, it can be challenging to open up to others, therefore leading to feelings of confusion and a sense of powerlessness. Recently, many individuals from Hong Kong who have relocated to the UK have faced setbacks in their social, professional, or academic pursuits. Such challenges often stem from uncertainties surrounding self-image and self-worth while adapting to a new environment. If you find yourself in a similar situation, exploring yourself through psychological counseling can provide you with more effective means to understand and address these emotions
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Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a qualified Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a deep-rooted passion and desire to help others lead a happy and fulfilled life, I believe we all deserve that. I have extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions including Anxiety; Depression; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Eating Disorders and Bereavement. I also have experience supporting people to develop and strengthen their social skills such as, self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness which can often lead to new opportunities and life choices.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a qualified Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a deep-rooted passion and desire to help others lead a happy and fulfilled life, I believe we all deserve that. I have extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions including Anxiety; Depression; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Eating Disorders and Bereavement. I also have experience supporting people to develop and strengthen their social skills such as, self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness which can often lead to new opportunities and life choices.
Perhaps you are experiencing some symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma or addiction?
I use an Integrative Counselling approach, which basically involves the use of different counselling styles, so my work will be tailored to suit your own individual needs. We can work together in a safe place to fully understand your current circumstances and I can help you learn to overcome the challenges that you face in your life.
Perhaps you are experiencing some symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma or addiction?
I use an Integrative Counselling approach, which basically involves the use of different counselling styles, so my work will be tailored to suit your own individual needs. We can work together in a safe place to fully understand your current circumstances and I can help you learn to overcome the challenges that you face in your life.
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I offer tailored, evidence-based therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, low self esteem or simply looking to grow and thrive.
Offering the best in therapy modalities
I use an integrative approach, drawing from a wide range of therapies to best suit your unique needs, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centred Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Solution-Focused Therapy
And more…
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I offer tailored, evidence-based therapy to help you navigate life’s challenges — whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, low self esteem or simply looking to grow and thrive.
Offering the best in therapy modalities
I use an integrative approach, drawing from a wide range of therapies to best suit your unique needs, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Person-Centred Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Solution-Focused Therapy
And more…
I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to working with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles.
What truly sets me apart is that I’ve been on both sides of the therapy couch. I know what it’s like to wake up with a racing mind, overwhelmed by the thought of facing the day. I know the loneliness of feeling invisible even when surrounded by people. I know the weight of intrusive thoughts and the relentless exhaustion of carrying childhood wounds into adult life. I’ve experienced intensive therapy for anxiety and trauma, and I’ve come through it. This means that when I sit with you, I’m not just relying on textbooks or clinical theory. I meet you with real understanding and absolutely no judgment. I get it, because I’ve lived it!
I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to working with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles.
What truly sets me apart is that I’ve been on both sides of the therapy couch. I know what it’s like to wake up with a racing mind, overwhelmed by the thought of facing the day. I know the loneliness of feeling invisible even when surrounded by people. I know the weight of intrusive thoughts and the relentless exhaustion of carrying childhood wounds into adult life. I’ve experienced intensive therapy for anxiety and trauma, and I’ve come through it. This means that when I sit with you, I’m not just relying on textbooks or clinical theory. I meet you with real understanding and absolutely no judgment. I get it, because I’ve lived it!
I can support you with current issues you're experiencing or with unresolved matters of the past. It may be that these issues are holding you back or causing you some degree of pain and discomfort impinging one or more areas of your life. Therapy will provide you with more than just self-knowledge; it is a journey that will empower you and enable you to get valuable new insights which will relieve the suffering you are experiencing and enable personal growth. We will explore and understand what's going on for you, so we can nurture your well-being and improve your quality of life.
I can support you with current issues you're experiencing or with unresolved matters of the past. It may be that these issues are holding you back or causing you some degree of pain and discomfort impinging one or more areas of your life. Therapy will provide you with more than just self-knowledge; it is a journey that will empower you and enable you to get valuable new insights which will relieve the suffering you are experiencing and enable personal growth. We will explore and understand what's going on for you, so we can nurture your well-being and improve your quality of life.
I am a BACP accredited, fully insured counsellor, supervisor and support group facilitator with over 20 years experience of working with clients both in an organisational setting and in private practice. I currently have availability Monday to Friday and sessions are now available online via secure video platforms. I am well-versed in providing both long and short-term counselling arrangements, covering many issues from addiction, bereavement and abuse to anxiety to relationship concerns and sexuality and gender.
I am a BACP accredited, fully insured counsellor, supervisor and support group facilitator with over 20 years experience of working with clients both in an organisational setting and in private practice. I currently have availability Monday to Friday and sessions are now available online via secure video platforms. I am well-versed in providing both long and short-term counselling arrangements, covering many issues from addiction, bereavement and abuse to anxiety to relationship concerns and sexuality and gender.
Is life getting on top of you and you feel as though you can’t catch a break? Maybe your past is coming up for you in ways that affect you today and continue to make you feel stuck, despite overcoming challenges on the surface. Self limiting beliefs holding you back? Let’s talk- I’m here to help,
I understand how difficult it can be to embark on a journey of self healing and discovery such as counselling- whether you are ready to pick up the phone right this second or you are just browsing for now, the fact that you have made it this far is a huge step. I believe that no two individuals are the same and my practice reflects this.
Is life getting on top of you and you feel as though you can’t catch a break? Maybe your past is coming up for you in ways that affect you today and continue to make you feel stuck, despite overcoming challenges on the surface. Self limiting beliefs holding you back? Let’s talk- I’m here to help,
I understand how difficult it can be to embark on a journey of self healing and discovery such as counselling- whether you are ready to pick up the phone right this second or you are just browsing for now, the fact that you have made it this far is a huge step. I believe that no two individuals are the same and my practice reflects this.
Many of my client’s present difficulties with; relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, work related stress, bereavement, trauma, eating disorders and problems with alcohol or drugs.
I entered the world of psychotherapy so I could manage and eventually overcome the painful emotions and thoughts that I had experienced. If this is the case for you, then psychotherapy can help you explore uncomfortable feelings that have held you back from living life to the full. Life often throws the unexpected at us, be it through relationships, either personal or professional, we sometimes find it difficult to cope alone and need the support to help us through this difficult time.
Many of my client’s present difficulties with; relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, work related stress, bereavement, trauma, eating disorders and problems with alcohol or drugs.
I entered the world of psychotherapy so I could manage and eventually overcome the painful emotions and thoughts that I had experienced. If this is the case for you, then psychotherapy can help you explore uncomfortable feelings that have held you back from living life to the full. Life often throws the unexpected at us, be it through relationships, either personal or professional, we sometimes find it difficult to cope alone and need the support to help us through this difficult time.
I have worked in General Practice, therapy, occupational medicine, and addiction services.
I provide a compassionate and safe space for you to express whatever challenges you currently face. I look forward to helping with: Anxiety Depression Sleep Stress management, Panic attacks, Trauma and PTSD Phobias, OCD, Self-harm, Addiction, Bereavement, Resilience, Personal development Performance- exams, sports, public speaking Self-esteem and confidence.
I have worked in General Practice, therapy, occupational medicine, and addiction services.
I provide a compassionate and safe space for you to express whatever challenges you currently face. I look forward to helping with: Anxiety Depression Sleep Stress management, Panic attacks, Trauma and PTSD Phobias, OCD, Self-harm, Addiction, Bereavement, Resilience, Personal development Performance- exams, sports, public speaking Self-esteem and confidence.
You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.
You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Hi, I’m Jane, a therapist offering both online and face-to-face sessions. My approach is integrative, creative and grounding, drawing from different therapeutic models to suit your individual needs. I believe therapy is a space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface — whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, burnout, or a sense of feeling lost or disconnected.
My aim is to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward a more balanced, authentic life. Sometimes that means working through painful memories or patterns; other times, it’s about rediscovering joy, purpose, and self-acceptance.
Hi, I’m Jane, a therapist offering both online and face-to-face sessions. My approach is integrative, creative and grounding, drawing from different therapeutic models to suit your individual needs. I believe therapy is a space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface — whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, burnout, or a sense of feeling lost or disconnected.
My aim is to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward a more balanced, authentic life. Sometimes that means working through painful memories or patterns; other times, it’s about rediscovering joy, purpose, and self-acceptance.
I specialise in Addiction.
Every addiction has a cause or a barrier to recovery. It’s not an incurable disease. We will find out where your addictive behaviour comes from and we’ll build a plan to end it. Rehab, residential and 12-step programmes fail 85% of people suffering addiction in the first year. My approach is tracking at over 75% effective
I specialise in Addiction.
Every addiction has a cause or a barrier to recovery. It’s not an incurable disease. We will find out where your addictive behaviour comes from and we’ll build a plan to end it. Rehab, residential and 12-step programmes fail 85% of people suffering addiction in the first year. My approach is tracking at over 75% effective
I gained my Person Centred Degree at Warwick university, I have experience of working with Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Addiction, Bereavement both Loss of Loved Ones and Living Losses which may include Loss of Self, Loss of Relationships or Loss of Purpose.
Who am I? There was a time when I struggled to answer that very question, Today I am able to say I am Ginny Lewis and I'm a Person centred Psychotherapist. There was a time in my life of uncertainty, I didn’t know where to begin to understand how or what I was feeling, within a safe therapeutic space I was able to begin the Journey to meet myself. Having been a client receiving Person Centred Therapy I experienced first had how the right conditions being created enabled me to grow, the positive effect it had and continues to have within me enables me to here today for others.
I gained my Person Centred Degree at Warwick university, I have experience of working with Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Addiction, Bereavement both Loss of Loved Ones and Living Losses which may include Loss of Self, Loss of Relationships or Loss of Purpose.
Who am I? There was a time when I struggled to answer that very question, Today I am able to say I am Ginny Lewis and I'm a Person centred Psychotherapist. There was a time in my life of uncertainty, I didn’t know where to begin to understand how or what I was feeling, within a safe therapeutic space I was able to begin the Journey to meet myself. Having been a client receiving Person Centred Therapy I experienced first had how the right conditions being created enabled me to grow, the positive effect it had and continues to have within me enables me to here today for others.
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!
I was a weight loss consultant for 7 years and have experience in a rehab for alcohol and drug addiction.
Freedom is that time in space when you are allowed to be truly yourself – a time to do what you want, when you want it and not be shackled by others agenda’s. This singular word is extremely precious and valuable to me because there have been times when I felt I had no freedom. My aim is to work with you in a holistic way, My training allows me to tailor make the therapy to you at any individual time. I work with a variety of issues and believe that everyone has the capability for change.
Come and experience the lovely purpose built log cabin, a private space nestled amongst trees with a log burner and a cosy, homely feel.
I was a weight loss consultant for 7 years and have experience in a rehab for alcohol and drug addiction.
Freedom is that time in space when you are allowed to be truly yourself – a time to do what you want, when you want it and not be shackled by others agenda’s. This singular word is extremely precious and valuable to me because there have been times when I felt I had no freedom. My aim is to work with you in a holistic way, My training allows me to tailor make the therapy to you at any individual time. I work with a variety of issues and believe that everyone has the capability for change.
Come and experience the lovely purpose built log cabin, a private space nestled amongst trees with a log burner and a cosy, homely feel.
Nearby Addiction Counsellors Searches for Shirley
- Birmingham
- Bromsgrove
- Coventry
- Dudley
- Halesowen
- Kenilworth
- Little Aston
- Oldbury
- Redditch
- Smethwick
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
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.