Alcohol Use Counselling in Southam
Deciding to make a change takes strength and, although it can be daunting, starting to look at yourself is also incredibly rewarding. In counselling, we will work at your own pace in a trusting, safe environment. Together, we can help you understand how your experiences have shaped you, develop more self awareness, resilience and crucially, self compassion. My approach is collaborative, honest and kind. Through talking in a non judgemental, reflective environment, you can be heard and make profound changes in your life.
Deciding to make a change takes strength and, although it can be daunting, starting to look at yourself is also incredibly rewarding. In counselling, we will work at your own pace in a trusting, safe environment. Together, we can help you understand how your experiences have shaped you, develop more self awareness, resilience and crucially, self compassion. My approach is collaborative, honest and kind. Through talking in a non judgemental, reflective environment, you can be heard and make profound changes in your life.
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.
I offer a warm and thoughtful therapeutic space where you can take time to explore what’s happening in your life — whether that’s emotional difficulty, relationship struggles, or a more subtle sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with a wide range of presenting issues including: anxiety, depression, overwhelm, family tension, anger, burnout, and questions around identity, energy, and self-esteem. A central part of my practice is working with neurodivergent clients — including those who identify with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivity, or simply experience the world in a way that hasn’t always felt fully understood.
I offer a warm and thoughtful therapeutic space where you can take time to explore what’s happening in your life — whether that’s emotional difficulty, relationship struggles, or a more subtle sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with a wide range of presenting issues including: anxiety, depression, overwhelm, family tension, anger, burnout, and questions around identity, energy, and self-esteem. A central part of my practice is working with neurodivergent clients — including those who identify with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivity, or simply experience the world in a way that hasn’t always felt fully understood.
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.
I am a qualified therapist, drawing from approaches such as - Systemic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Forensic Psychology. I have a Master Practitioner Advanced Diploma through the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED) who are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have extended training in Systemic and family therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, forensic psychology and criminology (MSc), educational psychology and dyslexia, eating disorders counselling, sex and porn addiction. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am a qualified therapist, drawing from approaches such as - Systemic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Forensic Psychology. I have a Master Practitioner Advanced Diploma through the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED) who are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have extended training in Systemic and family therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, forensic psychology and criminology (MSc), educational psychology and dyslexia, eating disorders counselling, sex and porn addiction. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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.
You’re successful on the outside but overwhelmed inside. Anxiety, overthinking, or compulsive habits are draining your confidence and affecting your relationships, focus, sleep, or wellbeing. You want clarity, emotional balance, and the ability to feel in control again—without turning your life upside down or stepping away from everything you’ve built. You want to actually enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard for.
You’re successful on the outside but overwhelmed inside. Anxiety, overthinking, or compulsive habits are draining your confidence and affecting your relationships, focus, sleep, or wellbeing. You want clarity, emotional balance, and the ability to feel in control again—without turning your life upside down or stepping away from everything you’ve built. You want to actually enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard for.
I am a qualified Counsellor, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner, and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner with experience supporting children, young people, and adults through sexual trauma and complex mental health issues.
I work integratively, adapting a person-centred approach to suit each individual’s needs, often blending creative methods or psychoeducation to support understanding and healing.
My aim is to help clients connect mind, body, and soul, fostering greater self-awareness and emotional balance.
I am a qualified Counsellor, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner, and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner with experience supporting children, young people, and adults through sexual trauma and complex mental health issues.
I work integratively, adapting a person-centred approach to suit each individual’s needs, often blending creative methods or psychoeducation to support understanding and healing.
My aim is to help clients connect mind, body, and soul, fostering greater self-awareness and emotional balance.
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Offering specialist level therapy and treatment to address underlying reason's behind addiction to drug & alcohol. Working through emotional & psychological trauma, anxiety and depression. Working through the pain and suffering of addiction to improve one's quality of life. Helping clients reach their goals. Counselling allows clients to overcome triggers and take the positive steps in their recovery journey. Working on relapse prevention techniques. Challenging negative or unhelpful thought processes that may cause replace. Talking through behaviour change techniques, assessing health risks and tackling cravings and obstacles.
Offering specialist level therapy and treatment to address underlying reason's behind addiction to drug & alcohol. Working through emotional & psychological trauma, anxiety and depression. Working through the pain and suffering of addiction to improve one's quality of life. Helping clients reach their goals. Counselling allows clients to overcome triggers and take the positive steps in their recovery journey. Working on relapse prevention techniques. Challenging negative or unhelpful thought processes that may cause replace. Talking through behaviour change techniques, assessing health risks and tackling cravings and obstacles.
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!
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.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment.
I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life.
I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment.
I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life.
I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
Imagine stepping into a space where your worries, stresses, and hidden stories are met with genuine care and curiosity. I’m a Gestalt psychotherapist with a deep-rooted passion for guiding individuals through anxiety, stress, anger, low moods, and relationship challenges. From my own background studying psychotherapy and years of hands-on experience in both private practice and community mental health settings, I’ve learned that transformation often begins with courageous honesty—being willing to name what feels overwhelming and invite connection. There’s another path—one where you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Imagine stepping into a space where your worries, stresses, and hidden stories are met with genuine care and curiosity. I’m a Gestalt psychotherapist with a deep-rooted passion for guiding individuals through anxiety, stress, anger, low moods, and relationship challenges. From my own background studying psychotherapy and years of hands-on experience in both private practice and community mental health settings, I’ve learned that transformation often begins with courageous honesty—being willing to name what feels overwhelming and invite connection. There’s another path—one where you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Hi I'm Chris and based in LE1 Leicester. I'm a psychotherapist and an accredited member of the BACP. Leicester Therapy serves Leicester and Leicestershire and also offer EMDR. If you are struggling with something in your life at the moment and want to take that first step towards change I am here to help you. My priority is to provide you with a safe, confidential space and to support you through the whole process. As a integrative therapist I practice in a non-judgemental, ethical, structured way and can help you to develop your solutions that will help you change and grow.
Hi I'm Chris and based in LE1 Leicester. I'm a psychotherapist and an accredited member of the BACP. Leicester Therapy serves Leicester and Leicestershire and also offer EMDR. If you are struggling with something in your life at the moment and want to take that first step towards change I am here to help you. My priority is to provide you with a safe, confidential space and to support you through the whole process. As a integrative therapist I practice in a non-judgemental, ethical, structured way and can help you to develop your solutions that will help you change and grow.
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.
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!
Hello there, I qualified to practice back in 2002, from here I worked full time as a Counsellor for an Alcohol service. I worked for ten years with clients where the presenting issue was alcohol misuse, however there were many other issues our clients struggled with, such as Depression, Anxiety, Low Self Esteem etc. I have extensive experience of successfully working with clients to make significant changes and to reach their goals. Since leaving this service, I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings, gaining more and varied experience. I can help with most issues and usually without a need for long term therapy.
Hello there, I qualified to practice back in 2002, from here I worked full time as a Counsellor for an Alcohol service. I worked for ten years with clients where the presenting issue was alcohol misuse, however there were many other issues our clients struggled with, such as Depression, Anxiety, Low Self Esteem etc. I have extensive experience of successfully working with clients to make significant changes and to reach their goals. Since leaving this service, I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings, gaining more and varied experience. I can help with most issues and usually without a need for long term therapy.
You may appear to be coping, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite 'good enough'. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, and the impact of trauma. I also support people struggling with their relationship with food, body image, or patterns of control, in a way that feels safe, non-shaming.
I’m a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC) offering online therapy across the UK. I provide a calm, confidential space to help you make sense of your experiences and develop new ways of coping.
You may appear to be coping, yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite 'good enough'. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, and the impact of trauma. I also support people struggling with their relationship with food, body image, or patterns of control, in a way that feels safe, non-shaming.
I’m a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC) offering online therapy across the UK. I provide a calm, confidential space to help you make sense of your experiences and develop new ways of coping.
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself.
Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself.
Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
It takes great courage to consider therapy and I have deep admiration for you doing so. My personal experience of therapy has shown me how important it is to find the right counsellor, and I hope after reading more about my approach and what I can support you with, helps you decide if I’m the therapist you would like alongside you. You may be considering therapy to explore issues, thoughts and feelings that are currently causing concern and distress. Not limited to, but issues such as bereavement, relationships, employment, anger, addiction, family conflict, self esteem, etc.
It takes great courage to consider therapy and I have deep admiration for you doing so. My personal experience of therapy has shown me how important it is to find the right counsellor, and I hope after reading more about my approach and what I can support you with, helps you decide if I’m the therapist you would like alongside you. You may be considering therapy to explore issues, thoughts and feelings that are currently causing concern and distress. Not limited to, but issues such as bereavement, relationships, employment, anger, addiction, family conflict, self esteem, etc.
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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.