Addiction Counselling in Stoke-on-Trent
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.
I work with those who are dealing with anxiety and depression and the manifestations of them too such as eating disorders, addiction, relationship issues, and trauma.
Scrolling to find the right therapist? It's overwhelming, but my job is to make the process easier. I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders. Are you the kind of person who uses a smile to distract others from your pain? Then you're in the right place. I am here to facilitate you in creating your own bubble and safe space. I am curious to understand more about your own inner world since it looks so different for each of us. If you’re struggling please feel free to send me a message.
I work with those who are dealing with anxiety and depression and the manifestations of them too such as eating disorders, addiction, relationship issues, and trauma.
Scrolling to find the right therapist? It's overwhelming, but my job is to make the process easier. I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders. Are you the kind of person who uses a smile to distract others from your pain? Then you're in the right place. I am here to facilitate you in creating your own bubble and safe space. I am curious to understand more about your own inner world since it looks so different for each of us. If you’re struggling please feel free to send me a message.
I am able to offer support for a wide range of issues including but not limited to : Addiction, , Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Depression and Anxiety, Low Self -Esteem, Relationship issues ,Grief and Loss, EUPD, NPD and DID.
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
I am able to offer support for a wide range of issues including but not limited to : Addiction, , Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Depression and Anxiety, Low Self -Esteem, Relationship issues ,Grief and Loss, EUPD, NPD and DID.
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
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.
Has life begun to feel like a constant cycle of getting through the day, only to wake up and do it all again?
Does your mind feel stuck on repeat, replaying conversations, worrying about what comes next, or struggling to switch off even when you are exhausted? Has work started to feel like a prison of stress and anxiety, while people and social situations leave you irritated, drained, or wanting to be left alone?
Over time, this can begin to affect relationships, confidence, boundaries, and how you feel about yourself.
Has life begun to feel like a constant cycle of getting through the day, only to wake up and do it all again?
Does your mind feel stuck on repeat, replaying conversations, worrying about what comes next, or struggling to switch off even when you are exhausted? Has work started to feel like a prison of stress and anxiety, while people and social situations leave you irritated, drained, or wanting to be left alone?
Over time, this can begin to affect relationships, confidence, boundaries, and how you feel about yourself.
People affected by addiction
Neurodivergent adults
Women with complex or overlapping needs
People navigating grief or bereavement
Individuals facing anxiety, depression, or stress
Clients dealing with compulsive or behavioural addictions
Couples experiencing relationship strain
I support adults and couples with addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in substance misuse, women’s complex needs, and neurodiversity, especially autism and ADHD. My person‑centred, non‑judgmental approach offers a safe space to explore what you need.
People affected by addiction
Neurodivergent adults
Women with complex or overlapping needs
People navigating grief or bereavement
Individuals facing anxiety, depression, or stress
Clients dealing with compulsive or behavioural addictions
Couples experiencing relationship strain
I support adults and couples with addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in substance misuse, women’s complex needs, and neurodiversity, especially autism and ADHD. My person‑centred, non‑judgmental approach offers a safe space to explore what you need.
I work with various presenting issues, such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, domestic and sexual abuse, trauma, bereavement and addiction.
Hi, my name is Laura and I’m a qualified integrative therapist registered with the BACP. Being integrative means that I will have a flexible approach to how we work together and can combine techniques to best suit your needs. My aim is to provide a supportive environment where you will feel safe enough to share with me your struggles and worries, knowing that there is no judgement, in the hope that we can process these together and work towards you feeling more resilient, happy and confident moving forward with your future.
I work with various presenting issues, such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, domestic and sexual abuse, trauma, bereavement and addiction.
Hi, my name is Laura and I’m a qualified integrative therapist registered with the BACP. Being integrative means that I will have a flexible approach to how we work together and can combine techniques to best suit your needs. My aim is to provide a supportive environment where you will feel safe enough to share with me your struggles and worries, knowing that there is no judgement, in the hope that we can process these together and work towards you feeling more resilient, happy and confident moving forward with your future.
Hi, I'm Natalie. I am a BACP registered Counsellor with a MSc in Counselling Psychology. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength and I am here to help. I am friendly and down to earth and offer a 20 minute free telephone consultation, we can have a chat and you can use this time to ask any questions, as I know how daunting counselling can be.
Hi, I'm Natalie. I am a BACP registered Counsellor with a MSc in Counselling Psychology. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength and I am here to help. I am friendly and down to earth and offer a 20 minute free telephone consultation, we can have a chat and you can use this time to ask any questions, as I know how daunting counselling can be.
Hello, I'm Gemma and it's lovely to meet you!
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with many years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings. Working with people from all walks of life has given me a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of every individual and the challenges they may face.
Hello, I'm Gemma and it's lovely to meet you!
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with many years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings. Working with people from all walks of life has given me a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of every individual and the challenges they may face.
I believe that human beings are naturally wired to grow and flourish but at times life presents challenges that feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate alone. I provide a space to pause and begin to make sense of your experiences; creating the conditions from which change, and healing can occur.
I believe that we are all doing our best, often carrying stories that the world may never hear and that sometimes what we need most is simply a space to breathe, to feel heard without judgement. I offer a collaborative, trauma- informed approach that is rooted in humanistic values and shaped by the power of narrative.
I believe that human beings are naturally wired to grow and flourish but at times life presents challenges that feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate alone. I provide a space to pause and begin to make sense of your experiences; creating the conditions from which change, and healing can occur.
I believe that we are all doing our best, often carrying stories that the world may never hear and that sometimes what we need most is simply a space to breathe, to feel heard without judgement. I offer a collaborative, trauma- informed approach that is rooted in humanistic values and shaped by the power of narrative.
Hello to you and thank you for reading my profile. I want you to know that however you feel right now, you deserve to feel better. People I have helped tell me they feel anxious but they’re not sure why. They never feel good enough, often ‘wearing a mask’, and feel like they’re just don't 'fit in'. If you feel the same, I assure you, you are not going crazy. Maybe you’re just experiencing being neurodivergent in a world not made for you.
I'm really pleased you're here. I’m Natalie an Autistic, Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a passion for helping you heal from life's traumas and challenges.
Hello to you and thank you for reading my profile. I want you to know that however you feel right now, you deserve to feel better. People I have helped tell me they feel anxious but they’re not sure why. They never feel good enough, often ‘wearing a mask’, and feel like they’re just don't 'fit in'. If you feel the same, I assure you, you are not going crazy. Maybe you’re just experiencing being neurodivergent in a world not made for you.
I'm really pleased you're here. I’m Natalie an Autistic, Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a passion for helping you heal from life's traumas and challenges.
Experience working within the NHS, Addiction charity, Relate.
Do you find yourself grappling with relationship issues or navigating the complexities of having a narcissistic parent? Are you struggling to set boundaries and seeking clarity in your life and relationships? Imagine taking control of your life, shedding the weight of guilt, and envisioning healthy, fulfilling relationships? Imagine taking control of your life, shedding the weight of guilt, and envisioning healthy, fulfilling relationships. This is where Leanne steps in.
Experience working within the NHS, Addiction charity, Relate.
Do you find yourself grappling with relationship issues or navigating the complexities of having a narcissistic parent? Are you struggling to set boundaries and seeking clarity in your life and relationships? Imagine taking control of your life, shedding the weight of guilt, and envisioning healthy, fulfilling relationships? Imagine taking control of your life, shedding the weight of guilt, and envisioning healthy, fulfilling relationships. This is where Leanne steps in.
As a qualified Counsellor, I work in a Client centred manner, providing a solid foundation for therapy, building on trust and mutual respect, by providing a safe, warm confidential and non-judgemental environment in which to contemplate your emotional state, because quite simple sometimes life can be just too much. . I will endeavour to help support you on your journey of finding the right answers and building on your own natural resilience. I offer both short and long term therapy depending on your needs.
As a qualified Counsellor, I work in a Client centred manner, providing a solid foundation for therapy, building on trust and mutual respect, by providing a safe, warm confidential and non-judgemental environment in which to contemplate your emotional state, because quite simple sometimes life can be just too much. . I will endeavour to help support you on your journey of finding the right answers and building on your own natural resilience. I offer both short and long term therapy depending on your needs.
I am a qualified therapist and registered member of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I have experience of working with clients with a wide range of emotional difficulties and struggles, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, life direction/purpose struggles, self-esteem, trauma, loneliness, people-pleasing and more.
I am a qualified therapist and registered member of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I have experience of working with clients with a wide range of emotional difficulties and struggles, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, life direction/purpose struggles, self-esteem, trauma, loneliness, people-pleasing and more.
Hi, I'm Jo. I am a Integrative counsellor offering a safe. confidential, respectful non judgemental space. I use a varied range of methods and I try to find the best fit for each individual client. I work with Children from 6 years, Teenagers, Women and Men. I also welcome the lgbtqa+ community. Everyone is welcome and will be treated with dignity and respect at all times. My space is an inclusive space. I am a qualified EMDR Therapist offering 60 minute sessions at £50
Hi, I'm Jo. I am a Integrative counsellor offering a safe. confidential, respectful non judgemental space. I use a varied range of methods and I try to find the best fit for each individual client. I work with Children from 6 years, Teenagers, Women and Men. I also welcome the lgbtqa+ community. Everyone is welcome and will be treated with dignity and respect at all times. My space is an inclusive space. I am a qualified EMDR Therapist offering 60 minute sessions at £50
I work mainly with those experiencing mental health difficulties, and it's related problems such as trauma, addiction and family and relationship issues.
Life can be hard, right? Do you feel like you're struggling to cope with the day to day, like you don't feel like yourself? Maybe you've experienced trauma and need a safe place to work through that, or are you experiencing mental health difficulties for the first time such as anxiety or depression? Well, these are some of the many things that therapy can help with.
I work mainly with those experiencing mental health difficulties, and it's related problems such as trauma, addiction and family and relationship issues.
Life can be hard, right? Do you feel like you're struggling to cope with the day to day, like you don't feel like yourself? Maybe you've experienced trauma and need a safe place to work through that, or are you experiencing mental health difficulties for the first time such as anxiety or depression? Well, these are some of the many things that therapy can help with.
I am an NCPS registered Counsellor serving the Crewe, Newcastle under Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent area in face to face and online sessions. I work at a charity supporting women and men over 16 years of age who have experienced abuse, childhood sexual abuse, rape and domestic violence. I provide staff support for a mental health charity and have ten years of experience working in the NHS and have five years of experience working in corporate environments.
I am an NCPS registered Counsellor serving the Crewe, Newcastle under Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent area in face to face and online sessions. I work at a charity supporting women and men over 16 years of age who have experienced abuse, childhood sexual abuse, rape and domestic violence. I provide staff support for a mental health charity and have ten years of experience working in the NHS and have five years of experience working in corporate environments.
I have a vast amount of experience in working with Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Trauma, Addiction, Mental & physical Health problems, Loss, Low self-esteem, Domestic abuse, Relationship problems, Family related issues, Self-harm & suicide and more...
I have worked with Homeless individuals, families and young people, and have also worked with the elderly and in palliative care.
I also have a keen interest in pet bereavement counselling. After experiencing the loss of my own pets, I found little support, which led me to further studying to offer support around pet loss. After all our pets are family too.
I have a vast amount of experience in working with Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Trauma, Addiction, Mental & physical Health problems, Loss, Low self-esteem, Domestic abuse, Relationship problems, Family related issues, Self-harm & suicide and more...
I have worked with Homeless individuals, families and young people, and have also worked with the elderly and in palliative care.
I also have a keen interest in pet bereavement counselling. After experiencing the loss of my own pets, I found little support, which led me to further studying to offer support around pet loss. After all our pets are family too.
We all struggle to make sense of experiences at times, especially when our life is in transition or we have unwanted changes. Perhaps you are going through the menopause, have a new job, responsibilities or are retiring, bereaved or divorced? Change can shake our sense of who we are. Therapy with me will provide the space to think about what is important to you, what do you value and what is stopping you living the life you want? Uncertainty often brings stress and anxiety. I know how this impacts the body and mind. I can talk through calming strategies. I want you to discover your vitality and life force again .
We all struggle to make sense of experiences at times, especially when our life is in transition or we have unwanted changes. Perhaps you are going through the menopause, have a new job, responsibilities or are retiring, bereaved or divorced? Change can shake our sense of who we are. Therapy with me will provide the space to think about what is important to you, what do you value and what is stopping you living the life you want? Uncertainty often brings stress and anxiety. I know how this impacts the body and mind. I can talk through calming strategies. I want you to discover your vitality and life force again .
Hello, I’m Matt. I’m a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. Specialising in ACT (a form of CBT), I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, stress, life transitions, and more. FREE, no-obligation consultation.
Hello, I’m Matt. I’m a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. Specialising in ACT (a form of CBT), I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, stress, life transitions, and more. FREE, no-obligation consultation.
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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.