Addiction Counselling in Whitefield

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Jonathan Barratt
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Additionally, I have 7 years of experience working in addiction services, supporting individuals dealing with various dependency issues.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, combining person-centered and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approaches to best meet your needs. With 14 years of experience working within the NHS across various mental health units, I have a strong background in supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, work-related stress, self-esteem issues, or other personal difficulties, I am committed to working collaboratively with you to identify your goals and navigate a path forward. I offer a kind, calm, and supportive environment, tailored to your unique situation.
Additionally, I have 7 years of experience working in addiction services, supporting individuals dealing with various dependency issues.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, combining person-centered and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approaches to best meet your needs. With 14 years of experience working within the NHS across various mental health units, I have a strong background in supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, work-related stress, self-esteem issues, or other personal difficulties, I am committed to working collaboratively with you to identify your goals and navigate a path forward. I offer a kind, calm, and supportive environment, tailored to your unique situation.
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Francesca Grundy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
My name is Francesca Grundy MA, MSt (Oxon.), PGCE, Dip. Couns. and I am the founder of North Manchester Counselling. It would be my privilege to work collaboratively with you towards a happier life and more peaceful mind. I believe in the healing, transformative power of person-centred therapy and will accompany you on life's journey, however dark and difficult it may feel at times. I offer a variety of techniques to adults and teens including creative art therapy techniques and CBT activities. My cosy comfy therapy room is in Prestwich, on the border with Salford and I also offer online and text support.
My name is Francesca Grundy MA, MSt (Oxon.), PGCE, Dip. Couns. and I am the founder of North Manchester Counselling. It would be my privilege to work collaboratively with you towards a happier life and more peaceful mind. I believe in the healing, transformative power of person-centred therapy and will accompany you on life's journey, however dark and difficult it may feel at times. I offer a variety of techniques to adults and teens including creative art therapy techniques and CBT activities. My cosy comfy therapy room is in Prestwich, on the border with Salford and I also offer online and text support.
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Laura Fenn
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision- you may feel desperate and alone but reaching out for help is the most important step on the road to recovery. I am a qualified integrative therapist who advocates for celebrating our uniqueness. The base of my sessions is always Person-Centred; to listen, offering compassion and warmth. I also offer stress, anxiety and mindfulness techniques and other therapeutic approaches were appropriate. I have worked extensively with clients suffering from a wide range of issues including trauma, anxiety, and bereavement, and have much experience of working with the LGBTQ+ community
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision- you may feel desperate and alone but reaching out for help is the most important step on the road to recovery. I am a qualified integrative therapist who advocates for celebrating our uniqueness. The base of my sessions is always Person-Centred; to listen, offering compassion and warmth. I also offer stress, anxiety and mindfulness techniques and other therapeutic approaches were appropriate. I have worked extensively with clients suffering from a wide range of issues including trauma, anxiety, and bereavement, and have much experience of working with the LGBTQ+ community
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Holly Wright
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I specialise in working with Addiction, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety.
My employment background is in the voluntary and public sectors working with adults needing help for alcohol and drug dependency. I have worked with Alcohol and Drug services, mental health teams and Homelessness projects and the criminal justice services across the North West and London for over 20 years.
I specialise in working with Addiction, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety.
My employment background is in the voluntary and public sectors working with adults needing help for alcohol and drug dependency. I have worked with Alcohol and Drug services, mental health teams and Homelessness projects and the criminal justice services across the North West and London for over 20 years.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Simon Heyes
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and more.
Specialising in addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. Offering a warm, non-judgmental space for adults and young people (16+) to feel heard, gain clarity, and begin moving forward at their own pace.
I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and more.
Specialising in addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. Offering a warm, non-judgmental space for adults and young people (16+) to feel heard, gain clarity, and begin moving forward at their own pace.
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Lee Rowland
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am proficient in issues including, Early Life Experiences, ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol/ Drug issues, OCD/Phobias, Anxiety/Depression, Work Related Stress, PTSD, Autistic Spectrum, Bereavement, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Panic Disorder.
I also have many years experience working in illicit drug and alcohol recovery and with young and adult clients with complex needs, social/health anxieties and stress related issues in both one to one and group therapy sessions.
I am proficient in issues including, Early Life Experiences, ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol/ Drug issues, OCD/Phobias, Anxiety/Depression, Work Related Stress, PTSD, Autistic Spectrum, Bereavement, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Panic Disorder.
I also have many years experience working in illicit drug and alcohol recovery and with young and adult clients with complex needs, social/health anxieties and stress related issues in both one to one and group therapy sessions.
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Alison Edwards Therapy & ADHD Specialist
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Online Only
I also work with clients who have addictions, social phobia, depression, anxiety, panic, low self esteem, OCD, trauma, PTSD, Functional Neurological Disorders, chronic pain and chronic fatigue.
Choosing a therapist can be a stressful process, and it's difficult to decide which kind of therapy to try. Many people find it helpful to work with a therapist who has trained in more than one therapy, who can switch to a different therapy when needed, and who can tailor sessions according to your needs. My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
I also work with clients who have addictions, social phobia, depression, anxiety, panic, low self esteem, OCD, trauma, PTSD, Functional Neurological Disorders, chronic pain and chronic fatigue.
Choosing a therapist can be a stressful process, and it's difficult to decide which kind of therapy to try. Many people find it helpful to work with a therapist who has trained in more than one therapy, who can switch to a different therapy when needed, and who can tailor sessions according to your needs. My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
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* Anxiety/Stress* Depression* Bereavement* Sex Addiction* All forms of Abuse*Trauma *Relationship issues* Drug Abuse* Alcoholism* Baby an Birth issues* Food Addiction/ Eating Disorders* Family issues* Sexually issues* Suicidal thoughts* Anger Management* Phobias* OCD* Workplace Issues* Sadness* PTSD* Loneliness* Diagnosis* LGBTQ* Gender Issues* Self Harm*
I offer warm, respectful, non-judgemental space in which you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, develop a greater understanding of yourself and start to move towards personal growth and an increased sense of well-being. ​ I am a qualified BACP, and work to a strict code of ethics. I believe you deserve to be happy and fulfilled in your life and that you have the ability to make that happen. Life can be challenging and difficult and i am trained to help you through your troubles and to support you making changes in you life.
* Anxiety/Stress* Depression* Bereavement* Sex Addiction* All forms of Abuse*Trauma *Relationship issues* Drug Abuse* Alcoholism* Baby an Birth issues* Food Addiction/ Eating Disorders* Family issues* Sexually issues* Suicidal thoughts* Anger Management* Phobias* OCD* Workplace Issues* Sadness* PTSD* Loneliness* Diagnosis* LGBTQ* Gender Issues* Self Harm*
I offer warm, respectful, non-judgemental space in which you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, develop a greater understanding of yourself and start to move towards personal growth and an increased sense of well-being. ​ I am a qualified BACP, and work to a strict code of ethics. I believe you deserve to be happy and fulfilled in your life and that you have the ability to make that happen. Life can be challenging and difficult and i am trained to help you through your troubles and to support you making changes in you life.
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Victoria Abadi
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction.
I use a combination of skill sets to aid in full recovery from addiction and codependency. Combining mindfulness with traditional talking therapies helps us to be able to learn to sit with the discomfort of withdrawal and change. Addiction is always about reaching towards something to take away discomfort. Recovery is about learning new ways to self soothe.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards dealing with yours or a loved ones addiction.
I use a combination of skill sets to aid in full recovery from addiction and codependency. Combining mindfulness with traditional talking therapies helps us to be able to learn to sit with the discomfort of withdrawal and change. Addiction is always about reaching towards something to take away discomfort. Recovery is about learning new ways to self soothe.
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Peter Callum Armstrong
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an ADHD/autistic counsellor specialising in Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety & Depression, and Communication Issues.
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 ADHD/autistic counsellor specialising in Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety & Depression, and Communication Issues.
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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Piotr Slaczka
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I am an experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions—including pornography addiction—eating disorders, and compulsive behaviours.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to your unique needs. I believe that a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. With a Master’s degree in Systemic Therapy, an Honours degree in Integrative Approach, and a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling, I bring extensive training and expertise to our work.
I am an experienced integrative therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions—including pornography addiction—eating disorders, and compulsive behaviours.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to your unique needs. I believe that a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of effective therapy. With a Master’s degree in Systemic Therapy, an Honours degree in Integrative Approach, and a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling, I bring extensive training and expertise to our work.
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Arif Moghal
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck? Has life become difficult or confusing? Are you having relationship or family issues? Or maybe there are experiences in the past that you need to talk about? Or maybe things just aren’t working out the way you want or the way you hoped? We all sometimes need someone to hear us and help us make sense of things. I'm glad you found your way here.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression, or feeling stuck? Has life become difficult or confusing? Are you having relationship or family issues? Or maybe there are experiences in the past that you need to talk about? Or maybe things just aren’t working out the way you want or the way you hoped? We all sometimes need someone to hear us and help us make sense of things. I'm glad you found your way here.
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Donna Sharp
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I also work with recovery with addictions by dealing with the trauma that made the person turn to addiction in the first place.
Hi I work with clients who want to come to counselling to get help with healing and recovering. I help you explore where issues, patterns, behaviours you follow and your core beliefs come from. We then explore, challenge, breakdown and change them. The sessions will then go on to make new beliefs, new goals and a new you. This is done by tailoring counselling sessions to you and what you need. I am an integrative counsellor who is trained in different modalities which are listed below. I am also a trained hypnotherapist and holistic therapist who believes the mind and body are connected so it’s about looking after both.
I also work with recovery with addictions by dealing with the trauma that made the person turn to addiction in the first place.
Hi I work with clients who want to come to counselling to get help with healing and recovering. I help you explore where issues, patterns, behaviours you follow and your core beliefs come from. We then explore, challenge, breakdown and change them. The sessions will then go on to make new beliefs, new goals and a new you. This is done by tailoring counselling sessions to you and what you need. I am an integrative counsellor who is trained in different modalities which are listed below. I am also a trained hypnotherapist and holistic therapist who believes the mind and body are connected so it’s about looking after both.
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Denise Hare
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I offer talking therapy in a confidential, safe and relaxing environment. It may be easier to talk about personal issues, in an alternative place, with someone who is not involved and is totally non-judgemental. Counselling is my passion! I believe we were born to be real...not perfect. My belief in the process, how it works and in particular how the working alliance can help you to move forward never stops.
I offer talking therapy in a confidential, safe and relaxing environment. It may be easier to talk about personal issues, in an alternative place, with someone who is not involved and is totally non-judgemental. Counselling is my passion! I believe we were born to be real...not perfect. My belief in the process, how it works and in particular how the working alliance can help you to move forward never stops.
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Phoenixcounsellingtherapy services
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
About Me I’m Claire, a warm, proactive therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting people with Attachment challenges, neurodiverse challenges, addiction issues to feel more in control again.
Who I Help Many of the people I work with are dealing with: • Trauma or difficult past experiences • PTSD symptoms • Addiction or recovery challenges • Emotional overwhelm or anxiety • Feeling lost, stuck, or unsure how to move forward You might be a young person, or a person navigating a major life change, What ever your story, you're welcome here.
About Me I’m Claire, a warm, proactive therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting people with Attachment challenges, neurodiverse challenges, addiction issues to feel more in control again.
Who I Help Many of the people I work with are dealing with: • Trauma or difficult past experiences • PTSD symptoms • Addiction or recovery challenges • Emotional overwhelm or anxiety • Feeling lost, stuck, or unsure how to move forward You might be a young person, or a person navigating a major life change, What ever your story, you're welcome here.
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Gareth Paul
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer specialist help for depression, anxiety, addiction, bereavement and supporting those who have lost loved ones to suicide.
I have lived experience of depression, bereavement by suicide, addiction and recovery, which means that I have real empathy and understanding. I have attended Postvention Assisting those Bereaved By Suicide and Cruse Bereavement training. I have also been working in the field of substance misuse for over 11 years, delivering psychosocial interventions.
I offer specialist help for depression, anxiety, addiction, bereavement and supporting those who have lost loved ones to suicide.
I have lived experience of depression, bereavement by suicide, addiction and recovery, which means that I have real empathy and understanding. I have attended Postvention Assisting those Bereaved By Suicide and Cruse Bereavement training. I have also been working in the field of substance misuse for over 11 years, delivering psychosocial interventions.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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Claire McDonough
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I offer both face to face and online therapy via video link. We can work through your problems in a safe and confidential space. Whatever your issues are, I can help you find solutions and work towards feeling happier and back on track. I have worked in wellbeing and mental health for the whole of my career (35 yrs plus) in a range of different settings right through to the hospital environment and I'm also a clinical supervisor. I hope this gives you an idea of the depth of my experience. There is no such thing as a problem that is too small for therapy. If you need help, that's enough.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I offer both face to face and online therapy via video link. We can work through your problems in a safe and confidential space. Whatever your issues are, I can help you find solutions and work towards feeling happier and back on track. I have worked in wellbeing and mental health for the whole of my career (35 yrs plus) in a range of different settings right through to the hospital environment and I'm also a clinical supervisor. I hope this gives you an idea of the depth of my experience. There is no such thing as a problem that is too small for therapy. If you need help, that's enough.
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Niki Beaton-Jones
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I support clients in an empathic and non-judgemental way with difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship challenges and self-esteem, and have particular experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and addiction.
I understand that addiction is often connected to trauma, emotional pain, shame or unmet needs, and I work with sensitivity and compassion, without judgement, and am here to support those who are questioning their relationship with drugs or alcohol, are in recovery, or are impacted by a loved one’s use.
I support clients in an empathic and non-judgemental way with difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship challenges and self-esteem, and have particular experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and addiction.
I understand that addiction is often connected to trauma, emotional pain, shame or unmet needs, and I work with sensitivity and compassion, without judgement, and am here to support those who are questioning their relationship with drugs or alcohol, are in recovery, or are impacted by a loved one’s use.
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Maghan Fryar
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a qualified Counsellor (Person Centred Therapy Accredited) working with adults to navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, and neurodiverse conditions. I offer both face-to-face and remote sessions via telephone or online, adapting my approach to suit each client’s unique needs and circumstances. In my practice, empathy meets structure: I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and understood. My therapy is client-led, focusing on empowering you to build self-awareness and resilience.
I am a qualified Counsellor (Person Centred Therapy Accredited) working with adults to navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, and neurodiverse conditions. I offer both face-to-face and remote sessions via telephone or online, adapting my approach to suit each client’s unique needs and circumstances. In my practice, empathy meets structure: I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and understood. My therapy is client-led, focusing on empowering you to build self-awareness and resilience.
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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.