Addiction Counselling in Stowmarket
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-accredited counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-accredited counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
Taking the first step into counselling often comes at a moment when life feels heavier than it should. You might be carrying a lot of responsibilities, emotions, other people’s needs and somewhere along the way, you’ve stopped having space for yourself. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. I offer a calm, steady space where you can breathe, talk, and make sense of what’s been happening inside you.
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed by responsibility, or caught in cycles of guilt, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. Together, we slow things down so you can regain clarity, strength, and a way forward.
Taking the first step into counselling often comes at a moment when life feels heavier than it should. You might be carrying a lot of responsibilities, emotions, other people’s needs and somewhere along the way, you’ve stopped having space for yourself. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. I offer a calm, steady space where you can breathe, talk, and make sense of what’s been happening inside you.
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed by responsibility, or caught in cycles of guilt, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. Together, we slow things down so you can regain clarity, strength, and a way forward.
My name is Emily and I am a fully qualified pluralistic counsellor, using concepts from a number of different modalities to best fit the client's needs. I would love to support you through life's challenges, from depression and anxiety to grief and bereavement. I particularly love working with young people (ages 14+) and have two years experience (and counting!) as a counsellor with The Mix, providing sessions for under 25s. I also have experience counselling adults at my local Mind.
My name is Emily and I am a fully qualified pluralistic counsellor, using concepts from a number of different modalities to best fit the client's needs. I would love to support you through life's challenges, from depression and anxiety to grief and bereavement. I particularly love working with young people (ages 14+) and have two years experience (and counting!) as a counsellor with The Mix, providing sessions for under 25s. I also have experience counselling adults at my local Mind.
EMDR is also very effective with General Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression, Stress, Phobias, Sleep problems, Chronic pain, Body dysmorphic disorder, Medically unexplained symptoms, Addictions, Low self esteem, Performance anxiety and Attachment disorders.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
EMDR is also very effective with General Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression, Stress, Phobias, Sleep problems, Chronic pain, Body dysmorphic disorder, Medically unexplained symptoms, Addictions, Low self esteem, Performance anxiety and Attachment disorders.
I offer EMDR and EMDR Intensives, CBT and Couples Counselling therapy and the aim is to help you to regain a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment in your life. During the initial assessment we will work together to understand your main problems, what is keeping you 'stuck' and then agree on an individualised treatment plan to help you move forward with clear treatment goals. CBT is an effective treatment that can help you in the here and now and EMDR is useful for getting to the roots of the problem. I find that both work well, in different ways to bring about an improvement in emotional and physical health.
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor with experience of working with both adults and young people over the age of 18. I also work with organizations and EAP schemes, and happily accept new enquiries from these. Experiencing difficulties in life, while this may be inevitable, can be incredibly painful and isolating. My aim within my practice is to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic environment, where you can freely explore your concerns and worries. Taking that first step in counselling and finding the right therapist can be a daunting prospect, so I will endeavour to make sure that you feel as comfortable as possible.
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor with experience of working with both adults and young people over the age of 18. I also work with organizations and EAP schemes, and happily accept new enquiries from these. Experiencing difficulties in life, while this may be inevitable, can be incredibly painful and isolating. My aim within my practice is to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic environment, where you can freely explore your concerns and worries. Taking that first step in counselling and finding the right therapist can be a daunting prospect, so I will endeavour to make sure that you feel as comfortable as possible.
I specialize in COUPLES' ISSUES /relational issues, as well as depression, anxiety, divorce separation, addiction, co-dependency, social anxiety, loss, sexual issues, domestic violence, identity issues and addressing trauma histories.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
I specialize in COUPLES' ISSUES /relational issues, as well as depression, anxiety, divorce separation, addiction, co-dependency, social anxiety, loss, sexual issues, domestic violence, identity issues and addressing trauma histories.
As it is normal to experience emotional difficulties during life, counselling is one way of supporting you at such times. Some of the ways that couples therapy can work include, identifying toxic relationship patterns and helping couples to work on changing these, bringing a new perspective to issues and helping couples to understand each other's perspectives, finding new ways to resolve conflicts, building trust and improving communication. Most importantly, providing a safe space for both partners to work through their issues.
Counselling will provide a safe and non-judgemental space that is separate from everyday life where you will be able to talk about your emotional difficulties to a trained professional enabling you to discover the roots of your worries. My integrative approach will enable us to discover together your current difficulties giving you back some control over your mental health.
Counselling will provide a safe and non-judgemental space that is separate from everyday life where you will be able to talk about your emotional difficulties to a trained professional enabling you to discover the roots of your worries. My integrative approach will enable us to discover together your current difficulties giving you back some control over your mental health.
With over 15 years experience I am able to support the following; Childhood Abuse & Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Loss & Bereavement, Separation & Divorce, Affairs & Betrayal, Issues around Adoption, Infertility, Addiction(s), PTSD, , Stress, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Low Self Esteem, Long Term Illness, Dissociation, Bereavement, Sexual Identity, Spirituality
As a qualified BACP integrative therapist, I work holistically by integrating different therapy models into my practice in order to provide a service which will suit your individual needs, which includes; psychodynamic talking therapies, attachment focused therapy, trauma therapy, Nature based Stress reduction, somatic embodiment, creative art & movement
With over 15 years experience I am able to support the following; Childhood Abuse & Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Loss & Bereavement, Separation & Divorce, Affairs & Betrayal, Issues around Adoption, Infertility, Addiction(s), PTSD, , Stress, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Low Self Esteem, Long Term Illness, Dissociation, Bereavement, Sexual Identity, Spirituality
As a qualified BACP integrative therapist, I work holistically by integrating different therapy models into my practice in order to provide a service which will suit your individual needs, which includes; psychodynamic talking therapies, attachment focused therapy, trauma therapy, Nature based Stress reduction, somatic embodiment, creative art & movement
Hello there. I provide a warm secure , non judgemental safe space for you to explore, regain and strengthen your emotional wellbeing and to explore challenges and difficulties life has brought you. I provide both short and long time therapy I am a qualified integrative counsellor , which means I work with many different styles and techniques dependant on your need and what works for you as i see each person as a individual and my aim is to help you in the way that is right for you. Working empathetically, with all sessions being client led, enables you to work at your own pace to explore your own feelings, without feeling
Hello there. I provide a warm secure , non judgemental safe space for you to explore, regain and strengthen your emotional wellbeing and to explore challenges and difficulties life has brought you. I provide both short and long time therapy I am a qualified integrative counsellor , which means I work with many different styles and techniques dependant on your need and what works for you as i see each person as a individual and my aim is to help you in the way that is right for you. Working empathetically, with all sessions being client led, enables you to work at your own pace to explore your own feelings, without feeling
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Yes. Being human can be tricky. We can all get stuck. Stuck in our heads and our feelings, in relationships, work, obsessions and compulsions, stuck in unhelpful behaviours and unhelpful ways of seeing things. But, we can all get unstuck. With over 20 years of practice experience, I'm seen as an integrative therapeutic counsellor; integrating multiple proven therapeutic models and approaches. So, we have many ways to make better sense of how life feels: Internal Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, 12-Step, The Work, The I Ching, Neuroplasticity, Mindfulness, Meditation, Dreamwork, The Tangle; Integrative Counselling.
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I specialise in supporting people with anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, relationship difficulties and addiction of all kinds.
Modern life is overwhelming. Relationships, responsibilities and expectations can weigh heavy on our shoulders. No matter what you are going through, talking to someone can help you find your way. I'm a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in both private and NHS sectors. I provide a safe and confidential online space for you to unload. My practice is all about trust, and shaping therapy so it’s what you need. We will work as a team to find a pace that’s comfortable for you and face your challenges together. You don’t need to struggle alone.
I specialise in supporting people with anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, relationship difficulties and addiction of all kinds.
Modern life is overwhelming. Relationships, responsibilities and expectations can weigh heavy on our shoulders. No matter what you are going through, talking to someone can help you find your way. I'm a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in both private and NHS sectors. I provide a safe and confidential online space for you to unload. My practice is all about trust, and shaping therapy so it’s what you need. We will work as a team to find a pace that’s comfortable for you and face your challenges together. You don’t need to struggle alone.
I am warm, energetic, approachable with a deep understanding and lived experience of multiple issues such as; alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, domestic violence, autism and ADHD.
Hi, I'm Sam. Are you feeling lost, hopeless, overwhelmed, angry or fed up with repeating the same destructive patterns over and over again. Having the opportunity to share difficult events and process confusing emotions can alleviate distress and give you the space to find more satisfying and rewarding ways of living.
I am warm, energetic, approachable with a deep understanding and lived experience of multiple issues such as; alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, domestic violence, autism and ADHD.
Hi, I'm Sam. Are you feeling lost, hopeless, overwhelmed, angry or fed up with repeating the same destructive patterns over and over again. Having the opportunity to share difficult events and process confusing emotions can alleviate distress and give you the space to find more satisfying and rewarding ways of living.
I support clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, addiction, and personal development.
As an experienced and compassionate Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to the individual needs of each client, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to create support that feels right for you.
I support clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, addiction, and personal development.
As an experienced and compassionate Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to the individual needs of each client, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to create support that feels right for you.
My specialisms include trauma therapy, EMDR, executive therapy, and addiction recovery.
Drawing on over three decades of clinical experience as a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, I integrate advanced psychological methods with an existential and integrative approach that restores coherence where complexity has taken hold. Clients often describe our work as a turning point — the moment things finally make sense, and life begins to realign.
My specialisms include trauma therapy, EMDR, executive therapy, and addiction recovery.
Drawing on over three decades of clinical experience as a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, I integrate advanced psychological methods with an existential and integrative approach that restores coherence where complexity has taken hold. Clients often describe our work as a turning point — the moment things finally make sense, and life begins to realign.
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Do you feel overwhelmed, unsafe and lonely? Are you finding elements of your life a struggle and don't know where to turn? Can you no longer see the wood for the trees and have lost direction? Many people lose touch with the person they are supposed to be for many reasons and seek to find their true selves again but may just need a helping hand and support along the way. Counselling can be the first step back to removing the barriers which have kept you lost and help you back on the path you were intended to follow.
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I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
I am an Accredited MBACP Registered Humanistic Integrative Counsellor & Counselling Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in working with individuals, and groups of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. I am based in Colchester CO1. Dependent on your presenting issues/needs I will draw on cognitive, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational theories and concepts, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth psychotherapy.
We will work side by side to overcome your stress, anxiety, depression or alcohol problems.
Right now you might find it almost impossible to believe life will work out for the best. Sometimes change just comes along but most of the time it's up to us to get started. That's tough at the best of times. Maybe staying as you are just seems easier or, perhaps, you've now reached a point where you want to change but don't know how to go about it. Starting out can seem daunting, a risk even. That's where therapy comes in.
We will work side by side to overcome your stress, anxiety, depression or alcohol problems.
Right now you might find it almost impossible to believe life will work out for the best. Sometimes change just comes along but most of the time it's up to us to get started. That's tough at the best of times. Maybe staying as you are just seems easier or, perhaps, you've now reached a point where you want to change but don't know how to go about it. Starting out can seem daunting, a risk even. That's where therapy comes in.
Along with running my private practice, my background includes experience working with alcohol and addiction-related issues, including supporting friends and family, 5 years working in the NHS in CAMHS, followed by time as a 6th form college counsellor.
Hello, I am a fully registered and accredited MBACP psychotherapist. While I work with a broad range of concerns, my main areas of focus are trauma therapy, working therapeutically with adolescents and young adults, and supporting former boarding school pupils. I hold a postgraduate diploma with distinction in Trauma Therapy from The Naos Institute, and completed Nick Duffell’s specialist diploma in psychotherapy with ex-boarders, along with additional specialist trainings, which together shape my work.
Along with running my private practice, my background includes experience working with alcohol and addiction-related issues, including supporting friends and family, 5 years working in the NHS in CAMHS, followed by time as a 6th form college counsellor.
Hello, I am a fully registered and accredited MBACP psychotherapist. While I work with a broad range of concerns, my main areas of focus are trauma therapy, working therapeutically with adolescents and young adults, and supporting former boarding school pupils. I hold a postgraduate diploma with distinction in Trauma Therapy from The Naos Institute, and completed Nick Duffell’s specialist diploma in psychotherapy with ex-boarders, along with additional specialist trainings, which together shape my work.
My own path into this began in my recovery from addiction and an eating disorder.
Most people who find me are not looking for a label. They are looking for someone who can meet what they are actually carrying: a relationship with food or the body that has taken over, a dependence they cannot break alone, the long shadow of trauma, or a low, flat sense that life has lost its meaning. My work begins with what sits underneath the symptom, not only the symptom itself.
My own path into this began in my recovery from addiction and an eating disorder.
Most people who find me are not looking for a label. They are looking for someone who can meet what they are actually carrying: a relationship with food or the body that has taken over, a dependence they cannot break alone, the long shadow of trauma, or a low, flat sense that life has lost its meaning. My work begins with what sits underneath the symptom, not only the symptom itself.
While I have a particular interest in supporting people through grief and bereavement, I also work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, the effects of domestic violence, and issues around addiction.
My counselling philosophy is rooted in the belief that each of us holds an inner capacity for healing and resilience, even if it feels buried beneath pain or uncertainty. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a variety of approaches so that our sessions can be shaped around what feels most supportive for you.
While I have a particular interest in supporting people through grief and bereavement, I also work with clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, the effects of domestic violence, and issues around addiction.
My counselling philosophy is rooted in the belief that each of us holds an inner capacity for healing and resilience, even if it feels buried beneath pain or uncertainty. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a variety of approaches so that our sessions can be shaped around what feels most supportive for you.
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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.