Addiction Counselling in Watford
While I work with a wide range of issues, I have a particular interest in addiction and neurodiversity, each bringing its own unique challenges.
Are you feeling stuck and wanting change? Maybe you're dealing with intrusive or ruminating thoughts that are leaving you overwhelmed and anxious. It can be a difficult and isolating experience, but you're not alone.
Recognising that you need support is a strong and important first step. I’m here to help. I provide a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported, and where we can work together to explore the challenges that brought you to counselling and move toward meaningful change.
While I work with a wide range of issues, I have a particular interest in addiction and neurodiversity, each bringing its own unique challenges.
Are you feeling stuck and wanting change? Maybe you're dealing with intrusive or ruminating thoughts that are leaving you overwhelmed and anxious. It can be a difficult and isolating experience, but you're not alone.
Recognising that you need support is a strong and important first step. I’m here to help. I provide a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported, and where we can work together to explore the challenges that brought you to counselling and move toward meaningful change.
I am an integrative therapist with over six years’ experience supporting adults affected by addiction, trauma, emotional distress, and life challenges.
At the core of my work is a person-centred approach, creating a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, accepted, and understood. Alongside this, I integrate psychodynamic therapy, attachment work and mindfulness tailoring sessions to meet the unique needs of each individual client. I understand there is no “one size fits all.
I am an integrative therapist with over six years’ experience supporting adults affected by addiction, trauma, emotional distress, and life challenges.
At the core of my work is a person-centred approach, creating a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, accepted, and understood. Alongside this, I integrate psychodynamic therapy, attachment work and mindfulness tailoring sessions to meet the unique needs of each individual client. I understand there is no “one size fits all.
I work with clients who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships or trauma.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or struggling with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings you can't quite identify? Are you looking for help with various life challenging issues/situations? Have you got to the point where you can't go on alone and need someone else to help you? Whatever you are facing, you no longer have to do this alone, I am here to provide you with relevant support and address your needs. As an integrative counsellor I am using a compilation of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs and goals providing an environment for enablement and empowerment of their achievement.
I work with clients who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships or trauma.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or struggling with everyday life? Perhaps you are experiencing feelings you can't quite identify? Are you looking for help with various life challenging issues/situations? Have you got to the point where you can't go on alone and need someone else to help you? Whatever you are facing, you no longer have to do this alone, I am here to provide you with relevant support and address your needs. As an integrative counsellor I am using a compilation of therapeutic methods tailored to the individual's needs and goals providing an environment for enablement and empowerment of their achievement.
I specialise in anxiety, addiction and identity issues.
I am a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist in India, with Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) in the UK. My approach is humanistic, because I believe seeing the whole person, not just the “problem.”
I specialise in anxiety, addiction and identity issues.
I am a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist in India, with Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) in the UK. My approach is humanistic, because I believe seeing the whole person, not just the “problem.”
I am a BACP Accredited and Registered counsellor with experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, work and relationships issues and addiction.
I trained as an integrative counsellor, so I believe in creating custom tailored treatments depending on my clients needs. When it comes to counselling, there is no "one size fits all". I use CBT, psychodynamic and Gestalt all done through a humanistic approach. I offer both in-person and Zoom sessions, short-term and long-term, depending on clients needs.
I am a BACP Accredited and Registered counsellor with experience in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, work and relationships issues and addiction.
I trained as an integrative counsellor, so I believe in creating custom tailored treatments depending on my clients needs. When it comes to counselling, there is no "one size fits all". I use CBT, psychodynamic and Gestalt all done through a humanistic approach. I offer both in-person and Zoom sessions, short-term and long-term, depending on clients needs.
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.
I commonly work with issues including anxiety, fear, addiction, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems, family issues, bereavement and grief, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, sexuality, disorders, life changes and identity.
I am BACP registered Integrative Therapist meaning I draw on different approaches such as psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural therapy to suit different client needs. Alongside this, I am passionate about meditation and mindfulness as complementary practices that can enhance self-awareness and support the therapeutic process.
I commonly work with issues including anxiety, fear, addiction, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems, family issues, bereavement and grief, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, sexuality, disorders, life changes and identity.
I am BACP registered Integrative Therapist meaning I draw on different approaches such as psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural therapy to suit different client needs. Alongside this, I am passionate about meditation and mindfulness as complementary practices that can enhance self-awareness and support the therapeutic process.
Dealing with difficult emotions can feel overwhelming and scary. Are you feeling anxious or stressed, or feel like you are trapped in a situation that you see no way out from? Whether it's your relationships, feelings about yourself or the world around you, seeking counselling can be the first steps to empowering yourself to make positive changes in your life. With the world feeling so precarious right now, and our lives being turned upside down, it can feel like the control you once had has now been taken away. Traumatic, upsetting experiences can all lead to adverse mental health.
Dealing with difficult emotions can feel overwhelming and scary. Are you feeling anxious or stressed, or feel like you are trapped in a situation that you see no way out from? Whether it's your relationships, feelings about yourself or the world around you, seeking counselling can be the first steps to empowering yourself to make positive changes in your life. With the world feeling so precarious right now, and our lives being turned upside down, it can feel like the control you once had has now been taken away. Traumatic, upsetting experiences can all lead to adverse mental health.
Therapy is all about creating meaningful change that will help you to not be held back by mental health difficulties and live your life to the fullest. There's a massive difference between living, and merely existing, and I have been there myself. I feel privileged and excited to be a part of your journey to reach your full potential. This can be a daunting time, as you explore parts of yourself that you haven't acknowledged before, or you have tried previously to work on. I am passionate about therapy as I have seen how life changing it can be and will help you every step of the way to achieve your goals.
Therapy is all about creating meaningful change that will help you to not be held back by mental health difficulties and live your life to the fullest. There's a massive difference between living, and merely existing, and I have been there myself. I feel privileged and excited to be a part of your journey to reach your full potential. This can be a daunting time, as you explore parts of yourself that you haven't acknowledged before, or you have tried previously to work on. I am passionate about therapy as I have seen how life changing it can be and will help you every step of the way to achieve your goals.
Hi, my name is Carolyn and I am an experienced person-centred counsellor. I bring a humanistic approach to each person, believing that given the right conditions everyone can reach their full potential and work towards becoming their true self. Person- centred counselling is client led, which means sessions will be led by you with me working alongside you to explore your behaviours, thoughts and feelings. This may include your past, how you feel today and how you see your future.
Hi, my name is Carolyn and I am an experienced person-centred counsellor. I bring a humanistic approach to each person, believing that given the right conditions everyone can reach their full potential and work towards becoming their true self. Person- centred counselling is client led, which means sessions will be led by you with me working alongside you to explore your behaviours, thoughts and feelings. This may include your past, how you feel today and how you see your future.
Thank you for visiting my page and taking the step to access support. Having worked with a wide range of clients experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing, I have developed skills in recognising the sources of problems and how to work on solving them. We would work together in reaching your goals and I encourage a holistic and non-judgemental space that takes into account your individual needs and wants.
Thank you for visiting my page and taking the step to access support. Having worked with a wide range of clients experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing, I have developed skills in recognising the sources of problems and how to work on solving them. We would work together in reaching your goals and I encourage a holistic and non-judgemental space that takes into account your individual needs and wants.
I am in year 4 of a Doctorate in Psychological Trauma - I am qualified in EMDR / CBT / Counselling for Depression / Addiction Counselling
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering individuals a safe and confidential place for support and exploration. I believe that a respectful and non-judgmental environment is crucial to therapy, this is an essential element of the way I work. I always welcome whole authentic feelings from my clients, without putting a negative label on them. In order to explore overwhelming feelings such as: guilt, depression, anxiety, anger, loss, self-harm etc. without feeling judged, trust needs to be present. The decision to come to counselling is a courageous step - facing our difficulties is never easy but can be liberating.
I am in year 4 of a Doctorate in Psychological Trauma - I am qualified in EMDR / CBT / Counselling for Depression / Addiction Counselling
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering individuals a safe and confidential place for support and exploration. I believe that a respectful and non-judgmental environment is crucial to therapy, this is an essential element of the way I work. I always welcome whole authentic feelings from my clients, without putting a negative label on them. In order to explore overwhelming feelings such as: guilt, depression, anxiety, anger, loss, self-harm etc. without feeling judged, trust needs to be present. The decision to come to counselling is a courageous step - facing our difficulties is never easy but can be liberating.
Are you struggling to cope? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, confused, depressed or simply stuck? Have you experienced trauma that has left you feeling numb, detached or unable to process your feelings? Do you feel angry, ashamed, scared or unfulfilled? There are often a range of emotions that people feel when trying to cope with troubling situations and it is not always easy to reach out for help, as people, including family and friends do not necessarily understand how to support you. I believe I can help. I offer a safe, welcoming, confidential space, where I can support you to unpack what's on your mind.
Are you struggling to cope? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, confused, depressed or simply stuck? Have you experienced trauma that has left you feeling numb, detached or unable to process your feelings? Do you feel angry, ashamed, scared or unfulfilled? There are often a range of emotions that people feel when trying to cope with troubling situations and it is not always easy to reach out for help, as people, including family and friends do not necessarily understand how to support you. I believe I can help. I offer a safe, welcoming, confidential space, where I can support you to unpack what's on your mind.
As parents when our children are struggling we just want to help but often don’t know how. What they are facing can feel overwhelming but there is hope. Counselling provides children and young people with a safe space where they can explore, work things out, heal and move on from difficulties that they experience. Working with someone who is not a family member or friend, but who is supportive, non-judgmental and accepting, who helps us make sense of what we are going through and move forward, can be really beneficial. I aim to help young people accept and value themselves, raise their resilience, gain coping skills and thrive.
As parents when our children are struggling we just want to help but often don’t know how. What they are facing can feel overwhelming but there is hope. Counselling provides children and young people with a safe space where they can explore, work things out, heal and move on from difficulties that they experience. Working with someone who is not a family member or friend, but who is supportive, non-judgmental and accepting, who helps us make sense of what we are going through and move forward, can be really beneficial. I aim to help young people accept and value themselves, raise their resilience, gain coping skills and thrive.
I have particular experience in childhood trauma, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction and stress at work.
As a Gestalt counsellor my approach involves creating a safe and secure space to talk whilst building a non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. I aim to develop your understanding of the issues affecting you, developing self awareness and work with you in order to move forward. Visit my Facebook or Instagram page Verity Counselling for more information.
I have particular experience in childhood trauma, domestic abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction and stress at work.
As a Gestalt counsellor my approach involves creating a safe and secure space to talk whilst building a non-judgemental therapeutic relationship. I aim to develop your understanding of the issues affecting you, developing self awareness and work with you in order to move forward. Visit my Facebook or Instagram page Verity Counselling for more information.
Sometimes we all need space to pause and reflect.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a conversation that isn’t tangled in the expectations of those around you. Therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on and make sense of things in your own time.
I offer one-to-one therapy online or in person (Bushey, Hertfordshire), and work with a wide range of concerns — including overcoming shame and finding the authentic you, finding meaning and purpose in life, confronting anxiety and navigating relationship challenges.
Sometimes we all need space to pause and reflect.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a conversation that isn’t tangled in the expectations of those around you. Therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on and make sense of things in your own time.
I offer one-to-one therapy online or in person (Bushey, Hertfordshire), and work with a wide range of concerns — including overcoming shame and finding the authentic you, finding meaning and purpose in life, confronting anxiety and navigating relationship challenges.
When people contact me for professional support, they often want fast results so as to be able to quickly start to feel better and to feel more in control. Over a period of more than 10 years as a Psychotherapist, I have developed a way of working that quickly allows people to feel more in control amidst the most complex of issues we face as humans. Whether it is a sudden, short-term situation that you need help to deal with, or a long-term ongoing issue that you have recently decided to address, I take a direct, action-led approach to helping you to tackle these challenges.
When people contact me for professional support, they often want fast results so as to be able to quickly start to feel better and to feel more in control. Over a period of more than 10 years as a Psychotherapist, I have developed a way of working that quickly allows people to feel more in control amidst the most complex of issues we face as humans. Whether it is a sudden, short-term situation that you need help to deal with, or a long-term ongoing issue that you have recently decided to address, I take a direct, action-led approach to helping you to tackle these challenges.
I am a qualified and UKCP registered psychotherapist, and I currently practice in Hertfordshire WD3 and WD19. I have over 15 years’ experience working therapeutically with individuals and groups in different clinical settings and in private practice. I work based on psychodynamic, existential and integrative approach; however, I feel very passionate to help clients understand how past life events could have contributed to their current emotional problems.
I am a qualified and UKCP registered psychotherapist, and I currently practice in Hertfordshire WD3 and WD19. I have over 15 years’ experience working therapeutically with individuals and groups in different clinical settings and in private practice. I work based on psychodynamic, existential and integrative approach; however, I feel very passionate to help clients understand how past life events could have contributed to their current emotional problems.
I invite you to not scroll past or move on to the next counsellor just yet but stop and see if any of these areas connect with you.
My session's are for those who have experienced early years trauma and are seeing the impact now. For those who are or have been experiencing domestic abuse and need to know how to build healthy relationship for the future. For the parent who is struggling and needs space to talk about it, and for young adults who also have a lot to share and just want to feel understood. For those times when anxiety, stress, low mood, and feeling disconnected seem to dominate your life, we could be a good fit!
I invite you to not scroll past or move on to the next counsellor just yet but stop and see if any of these areas connect with you.
My session's are for those who have experienced early years trauma and are seeing the impact now. For those who are or have been experiencing domestic abuse and need to know how to build healthy relationship for the future. For the parent who is struggling and needs space to talk about it, and for young adults who also have a lot to share and just want to feel understood. For those times when anxiety, stress, low mood, and feeling disconnected seem to dominate your life, we could be a good fit!
In my previous carrier, I worked with people with complex needs (trauma, addiction, relationship issues, isolation and others) in the homeless sector, across several of London's boroughs.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
In my previous carrier, I worked with people with complex needs (trauma, addiction, relationship issues, isolation and others) in the homeless sector, across several of London's boroughs.
Welcome - I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Rickmansworth, Hackney (London) and online. I use an integrative and transpersonal approach. I hope you find here what you are looking for. -Experience and Background- Following my undergraduate degree in psychology, I trained and formed as a psychotherapist for five years at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London. I have been practicing since 2015, collaborating with a number of charities, and currently working in private practice.
Nearby Addiction Counsellors Searches for Watford
- Borehamwood
- Bovingdon
- Bushey
- Harrow
- Kings Langley
- Northwood
- Pinner
- Radlett
- Rickmansworth
- Ruislip
- Shenley
- Stanmore
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.