Addiction Counselling in Stotfold
I have lots of experience with people who have addiction problems and/or have had traumatic events in their lives.
If you feel you've got unanswered or unresolved questions, I offer a dedicated time and a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental space to explore your past, present and future. Getting back in touch with ourselves instead of feeling lost is fundamental to having satisfaction with life. Giving to ourselves means we can enjoy being alive as well as fulfilling our responsibilities and having pleasurable and rewarding relationships. If you have any questions, please feel free to make contact.
I have lots of experience with people who have addiction problems and/or have had traumatic events in their lives.
If you feel you've got unanswered or unresolved questions, I offer a dedicated time and a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental space to explore your past, present and future. Getting back in touch with ourselves instead of feeling lost is fundamental to having satisfaction with life. Giving to ourselves means we can enjoy being alive as well as fulfilling our responsibilities and having pleasurable and rewarding relationships. If you have any questions, please feel free to make contact.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do they impact on your confidence and day-to-day life? Or perhaps you have experienced painful losses, abuse or traumatic events that are affecting you? Do you have patterns of behaviour that no longer feel beneficial to you? Sometimes we think and act in certain ways that function to protect and preserve us. These have felt necessary in the past, but are no longer useful and can instead impact negatively on our life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do they impact on your confidence and day-to-day life? Or perhaps you have experienced painful losses, abuse or traumatic events that are affecting you? Do you have patterns of behaviour that no longer feel beneficial to you? Sometimes we think and act in certain ways that function to protect and preserve us. These have felt necessary in the past, but are no longer useful and can instead impact negatively on our life.
Welcome! Over the last 18 years I have assisted hundred's of people with their personal challenges , challenges spanning the full spectrum of human difficulties; dealing with loss, what choices to make, stuckness in any life domain, recovering from divorce , simply being a teenager or managing the role of parent; to name but a handful. There really is nothing new under the sun, we all have our personal struggles and there are times where assistance can make a substantial difference to how we think and feel about ourselves and the life we inhabit.
Welcome! Over the last 18 years I have assisted hundred's of people with their personal challenges , challenges spanning the full spectrum of human difficulties; dealing with loss, what choices to make, stuckness in any life domain, recovering from divorce , simply being a teenager or managing the role of parent; to name but a handful. There really is nothing new under the sun, we all have our personal struggles and there are times where assistance can make a substantial difference to how we think and feel about ourselves and the life we inhabit.
I’m a trauma informed therapist and breathwork practitioner, and bring somatic practices into my work with clients. My aim is to help you develop the connection between mind and body and through this explore patterns that may or may not be helping you to live a happy and fulfilling life. I co-founded Msense Therapy with my (fabulous) counselling friend Rukia. Between us, we bring a variety of experience, having supported bereavement, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma and burnout. Experienced in working with neurodiversity, we both take pride in offering a safe space and flexible approach to meet your needs.
I’m a trauma informed therapist and breathwork practitioner, and bring somatic practices into my work with clients. My aim is to help you develop the connection between mind and body and through this explore patterns that may or may not be helping you to live a happy and fulfilling life. I co-founded Msense Therapy with my (fabulous) counselling friend Rukia. Between us, we bring a variety of experience, having supported bereavement, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma and burnout. Experienced in working with neurodiversity, we both take pride in offering a safe space and flexible approach to meet your needs.
Are you feeling low, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, stressed, lost? Maybe you are struggling with issues at work or university or your identity or sexuality? Or perhaps you’ve experienced a trauma, loss or bereavement or have problems in your relationship or family that are affecting your daily life? Whatever the reason you are reading this, talking through your thoughts, feelings, fears and experiences with a trained professional can help you start to make sense of them. This can then lead to the changes that you are seeking.
I am also a qualified clinical supervisor.
Are you feeling low, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, stressed, lost? Maybe you are struggling with issues at work or university or your identity or sexuality? Or perhaps you’ve experienced a trauma, loss or bereavement or have problems in your relationship or family that are affecting your daily life? Whatever the reason you are reading this, talking through your thoughts, feelings, fears and experiences with a trained professional can help you start to make sense of them. This can then lead to the changes that you are seeking.
I am also a qualified clinical supervisor.
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I support adults navigating life's challenges, including burnout,work-related stress, trauma, grief, relationships, and addiction recovery.
I use an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to your individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. Together, we'll explore your experiences, recognise unhelpful patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and help you create meaningful, lasting change.
I am an Accredited Psychotherapist with significant specialist experience working with LGBTQ+ clients around issues of self, sex and relationships, gender identity, family, trauma, physical and mental health, substance use, neurodiversity, education/employment, sociality and loneliness, and multimorbidity.
I utilise a combination of therapeutic theories and clinical approaches to best suit the needs and preferences of the client. I believe this tailoring is most effective in establishing trust and therapeutic rapport between the client and I, providing a 'toolkit' for treatment that is efficient and of value to the client.
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I utilise a combination of therapeutic theories and clinical approaches to best suit the needs and preferences of the client. I believe this tailoring is most effective in establishing trust and therapeutic rapport between the client and I, providing a 'toolkit' for treatment that is efficient and of value to the client.
Have you experienced distress and upset or loss ? Unresolved issues that trouble you ? Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, PTS or depression ? Do you want to feel differently about the life you live or the person that you are. Perhaps you want to change aspects of you life for it to be more rewarding. Maybe you know that things are unlikely to change. Do you require a safe space where you can be heard, a place to share your thoughts and be understood. A place where being you is good enough. If you are 16 years old or heading into your 99th year, wanting to explore your world then it would be a privilege to support you.
Have you experienced distress and upset or loss ? Unresolved issues that trouble you ? Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, PTS or depression ? Do you want to feel differently about the life you live or the person that you are. Perhaps you want to change aspects of you life for it to be more rewarding. Maybe you know that things are unlikely to change. Do you require a safe space where you can be heard, a place to share your thoughts and be understood. A place where being you is good enough. If you are 16 years old or heading into your 99th year, wanting to explore your world then it would be a privilege to support you.
The ways we think, relate, and cope are often developed for good reason earlier in life; the difficulty is that they don’t always translate well into adulthood. Strategies that once helped now get in the way. We often find ourselves repeating the same patterns that adversely impact our relationships, leaving us feeling disconnected from others and ourselves. Therapy is about making sense of that. Not just insight for its own sake, but awareness that leads to change. I can help you understand yourself and your relationship with the world around you, so you can be better equipped to face life’s challenges and gain emotional resilience
The ways we think, relate, and cope are often developed for good reason earlier in life; the difficulty is that they don’t always translate well into adulthood. Strategies that once helped now get in the way. We often find ourselves repeating the same patterns that adversely impact our relationships, leaving us feeling disconnected from others and ourselves. Therapy is about making sense of that. Not just insight for its own sake, but awareness that leads to change. I can help you understand yourself and your relationship with the world around you, so you can be better equipped to face life’s challenges and gain emotional resilience
I work with a diverse range of people, and for example, have experience of working with individuals who are encountering challenges with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, neurodiversity, pregnancy, peri and post menopause.
Therapy is here to support and question what's happening in your life, so that you can explore the conflicts that may be arising for you. You will have relationships and experiences, past and present, that have informed who you are. Therapy with me can enable you to notice where tensions and an imbalance might lay.
I provide a safe space and listening ear, so that you can get to know yourself a little better.
I work with a diverse range of people, and for example, have experience of working with individuals who are encountering challenges with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, neurodiversity, pregnancy, peri and post menopause.
Therapy is here to support and question what's happening in your life, so that you can explore the conflicts that may be arising for you. You will have relationships and experiences, past and present, that have informed who you are. Therapy with me can enable you to notice where tensions and an imbalance might lay.
I provide a safe space and listening ear, so that you can get to know yourself a little better.
Typically, I work with people struggling with anxiety, despair, anger, and shame; who wrestle with guilt, mistrust, addiction, and dissociation; who are self-critical, self-destructive, and trapped in repeated patterns of hurting self/others.
I offer a warm, nurturing space in which, collaboratively, we can explore and make sense of difficulties you face. As a practitioner psychologist, I recognise that emotional, psychological, behavioural, and relational difficulties usually have multiple causes and therefore different therapeutic methods will be helpful for different people at different times.
Typically, I work with people struggling with anxiety, despair, anger, and shame; who wrestle with guilt, mistrust, addiction, and dissociation; who are self-critical, self-destructive, and trapped in repeated patterns of hurting self/others.
I offer a warm, nurturing space in which, collaboratively, we can explore and make sense of difficulties you face. As a practitioner psychologist, I recognise that emotional, psychological, behavioural, and relational difficulties usually have multiple causes and therefore different therapeutic methods will be helpful for different people at different times.
I support adults and young people aged 13+ with issues such as trauma, anxiety, addiction, and a range of emotional difficulties.
I offer calm, supportive, and non-judgemental counselling where you can feel safe, heard, and accepted. I believe trust, respect, and understanding are at the heart of a strong therapeutic relationship, creating a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, with compassion and without pressure, always feeling supported.
I support adults and young people aged 13+ with issues such as trauma, anxiety, addiction, and a range of emotional difficulties.
I offer calm, supportive, and non-judgemental counselling where you can feel safe, heard, and accepted. I believe trust, respect, and understanding are at the heart of a strong therapeutic relationship, creating a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, with compassion and without pressure, always feeling supported.
You can have a life without the chains of addiction but with clarity and transformation.
You may be feeling stuck - you’ve tried to stop using porn or another damaging sexual behaviour but your will power keeps failing and you find yourself going in circles, of secrecy, shame & hopelessness. The behaviours now seem like its taken the wheel and firmly in the driving seat of your life. You may even be wondering how things ever got this far. If you’re in a relationship, it’s probably suffering. Even if no one else knows, you do and what may have started as a bit of fun is now causing you pain.
There is hope. Many of our wounds are formed in relationships, so it makes sense that healing should also come through one.
You can have a life without the chains of addiction but with clarity and transformation.
You may be feeling stuck - you’ve tried to stop using porn or another damaging sexual behaviour but your will power keeps failing and you find yourself going in circles, of secrecy, shame & hopelessness. The behaviours now seem like its taken the wheel and firmly in the driving seat of your life. You may even be wondering how things ever got this far. If you’re in a relationship, it’s probably suffering. Even if no one else knows, you do and what may have started as a bit of fun is now causing you pain.
There is hope. Many of our wounds are formed in relationships, so it makes sense that healing should also come through one.
I am an experienced Adult and Adolescent Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and I've had the privilege of helping clients who have experienced difficulties with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-harm, eating disturbances, BPD, relationship/sexual issues and bereavement to name a few. I also work extensively with patients suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and related illnesses. Making the decision to look for a therapist can be daunting, but it can be life changing. My practice in Brentwood offers a confidential, quiet and reflective space.
I am an experienced Adult and Adolescent Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and I've had the privilege of helping clients who have experienced difficulties with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-harm, eating disturbances, BPD, relationship/sexual issues and bereavement to name a few. I also work extensively with patients suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and related illnesses. Making the decision to look for a therapist can be daunting, but it can be life changing. My practice in Brentwood offers a confidential, quiet and reflective space.
I am experienced in offering support with more complex issues such as addiction, dual diagnosis, prenatal and postnatal women.
I am an experienced therapist offering an integrative approach working towards your therapeutic goals. I am able to use CBT strategies. I have over 15 years experience working with issues such as; anxiety, depression, low mood, addiction, stress and fertility issues. If you would like to reach out send me an email and I will respond promptly, within 48 hour
I am experienced in offering support with more complex issues such as addiction, dual diagnosis, prenatal and postnatal women.
I am an experienced therapist offering an integrative approach working towards your therapeutic goals. I am able to use CBT strategies. I have over 15 years experience working with issues such as; anxiety, depression, low mood, addiction, stress and fertility issues. If you would like to reach out send me an email and I will respond promptly, within 48 hour
I specialise in couples therapy and addiction, helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotions and provide tools to change the way you communicate.
Specialising in couples therapy and addiction, I help clients rebuild trust, improve communication, and navigate recovery. With 20 years’ experience, I offer a warm, practical approach with realistic goals that focus on outcomes for individuals or couples.
Addiction recovery, rebuilding trust and improving communication.
Managing anxiety and stress.
I specialise in couples therapy and addiction, helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotions and provide tools to change the way you communicate.
Specialising in couples therapy and addiction, I help clients rebuild trust, improve communication, and navigate recovery. With 20 years’ experience, I offer a warm, practical approach with realistic goals that focus on outcomes for individuals or couples.
Addiction recovery, rebuilding trust and improving communication.
Managing anxiety and stress.
I also work with addiction.
You can expect to work in a safe space at your own pace, I offer therapy, which at times can be difficult and I acknowledge that, but I will work with you to ensure that you have tools to do this in a way that enables you to be able to face, explore, feel and acknowledge those feelings that you may have been consciously or unconsciously navigating around. I
I also work with addiction.
You can expect to work in a safe space at your own pace, I offer therapy, which at times can be difficult and I acknowledge that, but I will work with you to ensure that you have tools to do this in a way that enables you to be able to face, explore, feel and acknowledge those feelings that you may have been consciously or unconsciously navigating around. I
My key areas of focus are Trauma, Addiction, and Spirituality.
I work with the latest methods that do not invite re-traumatisation and allows safe processing of difficult experiences. I offer meditation and self-compassion practices, which have many benefits including developing an inner ally and a greater ability to connect to everyday joy. I also offer 'walk and talk' counselling in green spaces.
My key areas of focus are Trauma, Addiction, and Spirituality.
I work with the latest methods that do not invite re-traumatisation and allows safe processing of difficult experiences. I offer meditation and self-compassion practices, which have many benefits including developing an inner ally and a greater ability to connect to everyday joy. I also offer 'walk and talk' counselling in green spaces.
I treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, and addictions such as to nicotine, cannabis, gambling, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee.
In addition to my specialisation in eating disorders and addictions, I see patients with many kinds of psychological problems: depression, school problems, sexual difficulties, inhibitions, anxiety...My office is in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, and in Cambridge, UK. I have patients all over the world, by video conference, telephone and email.
I treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, and addictions such as to nicotine, cannabis, gambling, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee.
In addition to my specialisation in eating disorders and addictions, I see patients with many kinds of psychological problems: depression, school problems, sexual difficulties, inhibitions, anxiety...My office is in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, and in Cambridge, UK. I have patients all over the world, by video conference, telephone and email.
I work with clients from all backgrounds but have particular experience working with Addiction and with LGBT+ issues.
My approach is person-centred and I offer a non-judgemental and neutral environment for you to explore any issues you feel you'd benefit from exploration around or additional support with. To make sure you feel comfortable working with me I offer an initial no obligation phone consultation.
I work with clients from all backgrounds but have particular experience working with Addiction and with LGBT+ issues.
My approach is person-centred and I offer a non-judgemental and neutral environment for you to explore any issues you feel you'd benefit from exploration around or additional support with. To make sure you feel comfortable working with me I offer an initial no obligation phone consultation.
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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.