Addiction Counselling in Washington

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Beverley Ann Colman
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Bev. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and when our thoughts are disorganised it can be challenging to see a clear way forward and to make positive and healthy choices. Although it is helpful talking to others, many people feel more comfortable and more able to be fully open, talking to a trained professional. I am an Integrative Person-centered Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
Hello, I’m Bev. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and when our thoughts are disorganised it can be challenging to see a clear way forward and to make positive and healthy choices. Although it is helpful talking to others, many people feel more comfortable and more able to be fully open, talking to a trained professional. I am an Integrative Person-centered Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
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Bea Rodriguez
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I’m a psychodynamic and person-centred counsellor based in Jesmond. I offer a calm, nurturing space to explore life challenges, deepen self-understanding, and make sense of past and present experiences so you can find your own way forward..
I’m a psychodynamic and person-centred counsellor based in Jesmond. I offer a calm, nurturing space to explore life challenges, deepen self-understanding, and make sense of past and present experiences so you can find your own way forward..
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Dr Stuart Sadler
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) so they can feel better and function better in day to day life again.
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) so they can feel better and function better in day to day life again.
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Peter Callum Armstrong
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
I am an openly neurodivergent counsellor specialising in ADHD, ASC, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, and Communication.
I am trained, fully qualified, and experienced in the application of a range of therapeutic techniques, tools, and theory, integrating aspects of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centred therapy, Psychoanalytic therapies such as Transactional Analysis, and Psychoeducation.
I am an openly neurodivergent counsellor specialising in ADHD, ASC, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, and Communication.
I am trained, fully qualified, and experienced in the application of a range of therapeutic techniques, tools, and theory, integrating aspects of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centred therapy, Psychoanalytic therapies such as Transactional Analysis, and Psychoeducation.
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Dr Darren Adamson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Morpeth NE61
Feeling depressed or anxious? Need to make a change? Taking the first steps to get help can be daunting. This is why I always offer therapy in an emotionally supportive and empathetic manner to help you to achieve the changes that you are looking for. As a psychologist I work with the processes of change; though change is never easy, it’s always worthwhile. I’m fully trained in a diverse range of therapies. This means when we first meet for your assessment consultation, we can consider which approaches may be the best fit for you & therefore the most effective, ensuring you a unique and individualised treatment plan.
Feeling depressed or anxious? Need to make a change? Taking the first steps to get help can be daunting. This is why I always offer therapy in an emotionally supportive and empathetic manner to help you to achieve the changes that you are looking for. As a psychologist I work with the processes of change; though change is never easy, it’s always worthwhile. I’m fully trained in a diverse range of therapies. This means when we first meet for your assessment consultation, we can consider which approaches may be the best fit for you & therefore the most effective, ensuring you a unique and individualised treatment plan.
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Kerrie McCabe
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
I help individuals facing an array of mental health challenges, but mostly those struggling with, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, and phobias.
Hello, and a very warm welcome. My name is Kerrie. As an integrative therapist, I believe that one size does not fit all. Each person is unique, and so is their journey. My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in genuine empathy—balanced with a healthy dose of humour where it's welcome. I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your individual needs.
I help individuals facing an array of mental health challenges, but mostly those struggling with, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, and phobias.
Hello, and a very warm welcome. My name is Kerrie. As an integrative therapist, I believe that one size does not fit all. Each person is unique, and so is their journey. My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in genuine empathy—balanced with a healthy dose of humour where it's welcome. I offer a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your individual needs.
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Deborah English
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control?
As an integrative Counsellor I am able to draw upon various models of therapy such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Humanistic. So what does this mean for you? This basically allows me to best tailor your therapy to best fulfil your individual need. My background is Mental health, Addictions, Trauma and Bereavement which I have over 15 years experience.
Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control?
As an integrative Counsellor I am able to draw upon various models of therapy such as CBT, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Humanistic. So what does this mean for you? This basically allows me to best tailor your therapy to best fulfil your individual need. My background is Mental health, Addictions, Trauma and Bereavement which I have over 15 years experience.
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Paul Lee Woodhouse
Counsellor, MBACP
I'm a qualified therapist and behavioural change specialist, with a background in fitness, addiction recovery, and psychological resilience.
This isn’t traditional talk therapy. I combine mind–body techniques with behaviour focused counselling to help you shift patterns, build emotional resilience, and create real life change. Whether you talk or move, you’ll leave each session with tools, clarity, and renewed confidence.
I'm a qualified therapist and behavioural change specialist, with a background in fitness, addiction recovery, and psychological resilience.
This isn’t traditional talk therapy. I combine mind–body techniques with behaviour focused counselling to help you shift patterns, build emotional resilience, and create real life change. Whether you talk or move, you’ll leave each session with tools, clarity, and renewed confidence.
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Karen McCann
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Waitlist for new clients
Through a safe partnership, we can understand and help you process the internal and external pain, anxiety, addiction or relationship issues.
I work in an integrative way (multi-model therapy), to build a collaborative, personalised therapeutic experience for each individual client. A karmic cycle is a repetitious pattern of events, emotions or realisations that occur in your life. Until that lesson is mastered, we will continue to repeat the cycle. Are you ready to break the cycle?
Through a safe partnership, we can understand and help you process the internal and external pain, anxiety, addiction or relationship issues.
I work in an integrative way (multi-model therapy), to build a collaborative, personalised therapeutic experience for each individual client. A karmic cycle is a repetitious pattern of events, emotions or realisations that occur in your life. Until that lesson is mastered, we will continue to repeat the cycle. Are you ready to break the cycle?
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Lixson J Cyriac
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Durham DH1
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering both short- and long-term therapy for adult individuals and couples. As an experienced practitioner, I am here to offer you a safe and confidential space in which we together can explore what is troubling you. Sometimes it is about unpacking the present situation, other times exploring the influence of past experiences and finding new ways to approach life. whatever your issues are, together we can develop our sessions to suit your unique situation.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering both short- and long-term therapy for adult individuals and couples. As an experienced practitioner, I am here to offer you a safe and confidential space in which we together can explore what is troubling you. Sometimes it is about unpacking the present situation, other times exploring the influence of past experiences and finding new ways to approach life. whatever your issues are, together we can develop our sessions to suit your unique situation.
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Claire L Newman
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Online Only
Welcome! You may be seeking a therapist, counsellor, or coach to address a specific issue, heal from past experiences, or explore a general sense that something isn’t quite right. Talking in confidence can help you discover who you are and make self-loving, empowered choices. Therapy and counselling foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and resilience, reconnecting you with your innate self-worth. Life coaching helps clear unconscious patterns, set meaningful goals, and take action toward a fulfilling, nourishing life.
Welcome! You may be seeking a therapist, counsellor, or coach to address a specific issue, heal from past experiences, or explore a general sense that something isn’t quite right. Talking in confidence can help you discover who you are and make self-loving, empowered choices. Therapy and counselling foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and resilience, reconnecting you with your innate self-worth. Life coaching helps clear unconscious patterns, set meaningful goals, and take action toward a fulfilling, nourishing life.
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N E Holistic
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I work at your pace, specialising in depression, trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship and emotional difficulties.
I have worked with a range of EAP Services, addiction, bereavement, loss, anxiety, depression and a range of other mental health issues. I offer a confidential and non judgemental service over the telephone or via video link.
I work at your pace, specialising in depression, trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship and emotional difficulties.
I have worked with a range of EAP Services, addiction, bereavement, loss, anxiety, depression and a range of other mental health issues. I offer a confidential and non judgemental service over the telephone or via video link.
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For clients with addiction, I will begin therapy when they are still using but are stable enough to engage.
I have worked as a midwife since 1993 and in addiction services since 2010. I have delivered counselling to women in pregnancy and postnatal and clients who are addicted to alcohol and substances. I understand the importance of co-working with families and drug and alcohol services and primary care to help my clients to achieve lasting and beneficial change.
For clients with addiction, I will begin therapy when they are still using but are stable enough to engage.
I have worked as a midwife since 1993 and in addiction services since 2010. I have delivered counselling to women in pregnancy and postnatal and clients who are addicted to alcohol and substances. I understand the importance of co-working with families and drug and alcohol services and primary care to help my clients to achieve lasting and beneficial change.
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Dr Maciej Iwanowicz
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I specialise in mood and affective disorders, such as depression and anxiety, I work with trauma and addiction and I have many years of experience working with ADHD, and neurodiversity.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
I specialise in mood and affective disorders, such as depression and anxiety, I work with trauma and addiction and I have many years of experience working with ADHD, and neurodiversity.
I am a counselling psychologist who has a broad experience in both psychology and psychotherapy. When working together I will always prioritise your individual needs. Even though I have my own style of therapy I will always make sure to collaborate with you and to be as flexible as needed so we are always on the same page when working together. I hope to create a non-judgemental, safe and hopefully very comfortable environment where you can feel heard and understood.
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Anne Vanthoff
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work with bereavement, stress, anxiety, work related issues, relationship problems, eating disorders, addictions, abuse, trauma, social isolation, depression and many more mental health challenges.
I am an experienced and UKCP accredited counsellor and also a registered practitioner of the Institute of Brain Working Recursive Therapy. I work integratively with both talking therapy and BWRT as appropriate to help you deal with a range of mental health issues and things that are holding you back or that you want to change. Although we may be working with serious issues, my approach is always warm, friendly and welcoming. You will soon feel at ease. I aim to help you make a positive difference to your life, allowing you to overcome issues that affect your personal well-being and happiness.
I work with bereavement, stress, anxiety, work related issues, relationship problems, eating disorders, addictions, abuse, trauma, social isolation, depression and many more mental health challenges.
I am an experienced and UKCP accredited counsellor and also a registered practitioner of the Institute of Brain Working Recursive Therapy. I work integratively with both talking therapy and BWRT as appropriate to help you deal with a range of mental health issues and things that are holding you back or that you want to change. Although we may be working with serious issues, my approach is always warm, friendly and welcoming. You will soon feel at ease. I aim to help you make a positive difference to your life, allowing you to overcome issues that affect your personal well-being and happiness.
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Nicola Jayne Arceri
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, coping with addictions, attention-deficit disorder, trauma, bereavement and loss, anger management amongst other concerns I also help many people who have experienced sexual abuse, rape and domestic violence or that live with personality disorders
Are you finding life difficult at this moment in time? I can offer a safe, trusting and confidential environment in which to explore difficulties that are troubling you. As a fully qualified counsellor, I integrate different therapy approaches depending on what we are working through. I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues.
I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, coping with addictions, attention-deficit disorder, trauma, bereavement and loss, anger management amongst other concerns I also help many people who have experienced sexual abuse, rape and domestic violence or that live with personality disorders
Are you finding life difficult at this moment in time? I can offer a safe, trusting and confidential environment in which to explore difficulties that are troubling you. As a fully qualified counsellor, I integrate different therapy approaches depending on what we are working through. I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues.
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Andrea denley
Counsellor, MBACP
I have worked with adults who have multiple and complex needs, for over 14 years and since 2016, I have worked in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, supporting individuals who are experiencing problems with addictions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Struggling to cope with difficult feelings and emotions? Whatever it is that is troubling you, feeling this way can be a very lonely experience. As your counsellor I can offer you a safe and confidential space where together we can explore the difficulties you are experiencing and what is going on for you. Having experienced many difficult and challenging situations in my own life is what attracted me to working in the field of counselling and I am passionate about helping others reach their full potential.
I have worked with adults who have multiple and complex needs, for over 14 years and since 2016, I have worked in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, supporting individuals who are experiencing problems with addictions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Struggling to cope with difficult feelings and emotions? Whatever it is that is troubling you, feeling this way can be a very lonely experience. As your counsellor I can offer you a safe and confidential space where together we can explore the difficulties you are experiencing and what is going on for you. Having experienced many difficult and challenging situations in my own life is what attracted me to working in the field of counselling and I am passionate about helping others reach their full potential.
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Kate Fitzgibbon
Counsellor, MA
I have over 30 years experience, working privately, within the NHS, relate couples counselling, drug & alcohol services, refugee & disability agencies & as a coach.
I offer a supportive space for healing and growth, drawing on psychodynamic, transpersonal, and mindfulness-based approaches. My work honours the mind–body–spirit connection. Sessions are available in person, by video, or phone—locally and internationally. Get in touch to learn more.
I have over 30 years experience, working privately, within the NHS, relate couples counselling, drug & alcohol services, refugee & disability agencies & as a coach.
I offer a supportive space for healing and growth, drawing on psychodynamic, transpersonal, and mindfulness-based approaches. My work honours the mind–body–spirit connection. Sessions are available in person, by video, or phone—locally and internationally. Get in touch to learn more.
0191 743 2830 View 0191 743 2830
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Melanie Hall
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I specialise in helping clients recover from trauma and addictions.
I can help you to; • Heal from past traumas using NHS approved therapies - EMDR and Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Work on behaviours or ways of relating to others that cause you problems. • Recover from use of unhealthy coping strategies (addictive behaviours or substance misuse) • Improve self-confidence and help you to achieve your goals.
I specialise in helping clients recover from trauma and addictions.
I can help you to; • Heal from past traumas using NHS approved therapies - EMDR and Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Work on behaviours or ways of relating to others that cause you problems. • Recover from use of unhealthy coping strategies (addictive behaviours or substance misuse) • Improve self-confidence and help you to achieve your goals.
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Matthew Booth
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer supportive sessions for all adults where your identity, experiences, and voice are respected and valued. My approach is warm, inclusive and grounded in the belief that therapy should be a space where you feel free to be fully yourself - no judgement, no masks. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, self-worth, or life's messier moments, I'm here to support you in reconnecting with your voice, your strength, and your freedom to live life on your terms.
I offer supportive sessions for all adults where your identity, experiences, and voice are respected and valued. My approach is warm, inclusive and grounded in the belief that therapy should be a space where you feel free to be fully yourself - no judgement, no masks. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, self-worth, or life's messier moments, I'm here to support you in reconnecting with your voice, your strength, and your freedom to live life on your terms.
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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.