Alcohol Use Counselling in Bonnyrigg
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. My practice is welcoming to people from all walks of life, including LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent people, and those in diverse relationships. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, build resilience, and move towards a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. My practice is welcoming to people from all walks of life, including LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent people, and those in diverse relationships. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, build resilience, and move towards a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic.
Hello and a warm welcome. Counselling is a process in which a trained therapist can help you to understand and deal with difficult emotions that you may be experiencing. These can be linked with previous difficult life experiences. People often seek counselling when they are going through challenging times in their lives. You may be feeling low, anxious or depressed. I can help you make sense of what is happening and try to help you to find ways of dealing with this.
Hello and a warm welcome. Counselling is a process in which a trained therapist can help you to understand and deal with difficult emotions that you may be experiencing. These can be linked with previous difficult life experiences. People often seek counselling when they are going through challenging times in their lives. You may be feeling low, anxious or depressed. I can help you make sense of what is happening and try to help you to find ways of dealing with this.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you feel stuck and unable to cope with life's difficulties? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK.
If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you feel stuck and unable to cope with life's difficulties? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK.
If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
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Perhaps you or your adolescent are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply drained from holding everything together? If you are, what I can offer is a warm, non-judgmental space, either online or in person, where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.
I work with adults and adolescents (13+) navigating the challenges of
anxiety & depression, bereavement & loss, low self-esteem and relationships.
I extend you a warm welcome to my profile.
Perhaps you or your adolescent are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply drained from holding everything together? If you are, what I can offer is a warm, non-judgmental space, either online or in person, where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.
I work with adults and adolescents (13+) navigating the challenges of
anxiety & depression, bereavement & loss, low self-esteem and relationships.
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I understand the nature of suffering and the pain this brings to people’s lives. No matter what’s going on and what has brought you to this point, please know that with support, these elements can be healed and even transformed. You may be facing a variety of issues, such as loss, grief, stress, Trauma, Addiction, shame Anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral difficulties, obsessive thoughts, and loneliness. Together, we can work on strategies and techniques that can ease your symptoms by allowing you to address the root causes of pain, work through any uncertainties, find meaning and build a purposeful life.
I understand the nature of suffering and the pain this brings to people’s lives. No matter what’s going on and what has brought you to this point, please know that with support, these elements can be healed and even transformed. You may be facing a variety of issues, such as loss, grief, stress, Trauma, Addiction, shame Anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral difficulties, obsessive thoughts, and loneliness. Together, we can work on strategies and techniques that can ease your symptoms by allowing you to address the root causes of pain, work through any uncertainties, find meaning and build a purposeful life.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment.
I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life.
I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
Are you unhappy with aspects of your life? Making the decision to attend counselling can be difficult and takes courage but the rewards can be immense. I believe in building trust with my clients where feelings can be considered and change can be explored in a safe and understanding environment.
I’m an empathic, non-judgmental counsellor; it's my mission to help you through your issues so that you can move on with your life.
I have gained my experience in the majority of the Essex mental health, drug and alcohol services and have also worked in residential treatment.
I support people struggling with problematic drug and alcohol use, sex and pornography addiction, binge eating, and compulsive behaviours.
You might be experiencing problems in relationships, work and health and feel overwhelmed. Understanding your relationship with substances & behaviours is key and often the root of cause lies in the past. I'll work with you to explore the origins of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, relating to others, unresolved trauma, and feelings of anxiety & depression.
I support people struggling with problematic drug and alcohol use, sex and pornography addiction, binge eating, and compulsive behaviours.
You might be experiencing problems in relationships, work and health and feel overwhelmed. Understanding your relationship with substances & behaviours is key and often the root of cause lies in the past. I'll work with you to explore the origins of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, relating to others, unresolved trauma, and feelings of anxiety & depression.
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 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.
Most of us will experience difficulties that we need support and help with. Therapy is one way to get help and involves talking openly and honestly with a sensitive and skilled listener, to agree and work towards meaningful change. It is a relational process, because talking to a professional about our difficulties requires safety and trust, which develops in the context of the therapy relationship. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, especially when that means talking to a stranger. You don't have to face things on your own.
Most of us will experience difficulties that we need support and help with. Therapy is one way to get help and involves talking openly and honestly with a sensitive and skilled listener, to agree and work towards meaningful change. It is a relational process, because talking to a professional about our difficulties requires safety and trust, which develops in the context of the therapy relationship. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, especially when that means talking to a stranger. You don't have to face things on your own.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
Welcome. If you’re reading this, something in your life is asking for attention—and I’m very glad you are here.
Perhaps you're feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you find yourself constantly questioning whether you're good enough, putting everyone else's needs first, or carrying experiences from the past that still affect how you feel today and keep you awake at night. You might appear to be coping on the outside while feeling exhausted, stuck, or lost on the inside.
Whatever has brought you here, welcome as you are.
Welcome. If you’re reading this, something in your life is asking for attention—and I’m very glad you are here.
Perhaps you're feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you find yourself constantly questioning whether you're good enough, putting everyone else's needs first, or carrying experiences from the past that still affect how you feel today and keep you awake at night. You might appear to be coping on the outside while feeling exhausted, stuck, or lost on the inside.
Whatever has brought you here, welcome as you are.
As a Registered Counsellor & Therapist I am here for you, to help you transform your relationship within your world, whether that be with people in general, work colleagues, your partner or your parents. I can help with anxiety and traumas, big or small and those in between. As a trained EMDR Consultant I work with children and adults. If you're not sure where your issues stem from, I will help you locate it and transform it or we instead focus on the present. I will work with you to find your optimum. I am in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Online.
As a Registered Counsellor & Therapist I am here for you, to help you transform your relationship within your world, whether that be with people in general, work colleagues, your partner or your parents. I can help with anxiety and traumas, big or small and those in between. As a trained EMDR Consultant I work with children and adults. If you're not sure where your issues stem from, I will help you locate it and transform it or we instead focus on the present. I will work with you to find your optimum. I am in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Online.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults and children from the age of 10. I work with a range of difficulties - anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, stress and life transitions, and I also have training in EMDR.
Alongside the above, I run HT Counselling Services (HTC), offering two clear pathways to support your needs. HTC provides open-ended therapy with experienced qualified practitioners, and the Affordable Counselling Service (ACS) offers lower-cost options.
We work online nationwide online, with in-person sessions available in Worcestershire.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults and children from the age of 10. I work with a range of difficulties - anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, stress and life transitions, and I also have training in EMDR.
Alongside the above, I run HT Counselling Services (HTC), offering two clear pathways to support your needs. HTC provides open-ended therapy with experienced qualified practitioners, and the Affordable Counselling Service (ACS) offers lower-cost options.
We work online nationwide online, with in-person sessions available in Worcestershire.
I work with children, teenagers and young adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, eating difficulties, neurodiversity (including ADHD and autism), school avoidance, friendship issues, self-esteem, or major life changes. Families often come to me without knowing exactly what's wrong—only that their child seems unhappy, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or no longer themselves. I offer a warm, thoughtful space where young people can make sense of their experiences and begin to feel more confident, connected, and resilient.
I work with children, teenagers and young adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, eating difficulties, neurodiversity (including ADHD and autism), school avoidance, friendship issues, self-esteem, or major life changes. Families often come to me without knowing exactly what's wrong—only that their child seems unhappy, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or no longer themselves. I offer a warm, thoughtful space where young people can make sense of their experiences and begin to feel more confident, connected, and resilient.
Trauma can often impact our connection with ourselves, our emotions, and our sense of who we are. Together, we can explore your experiences, using approaches that support you to reconnect with your sense of self, recognise your strengths, and move towards greater understanding and self-compassion.
Not all emotions or experiences can be easily expressed through words. I incorporate creative approaches, including visual and experiential methods, to help explore thoughts, feelings and experiences in ways that feel meaningful and accessible. This can support a deeper understanding of yourself and your journey at your own pace.
Trauma can often impact our connection with ourselves, our emotions, and our sense of who we are. Together, we can explore your experiences, using approaches that support you to reconnect with your sense of self, recognise your strengths, and move towards greater understanding and self-compassion.
Not all emotions or experiences can be easily expressed through words. I incorporate creative approaches, including visual and experiential methods, to help explore thoughts, feelings and experiences in ways that feel meaningful and accessible. This can support a deeper understanding of yourself and your journey at your own pace.
Welcome. I’m currently working exclusively online, offering accessible sessions wherever you are. I work with a broad range of experiences including anxiety, low mood, identity questions, relationship tension, chronic fatigue, and recovery. You might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, overwhelmed by emotion, or simply wanting to reconnect with yourself. My approach is person-centred and mindfulness-based—gentle, relational, and grounded in nervous system awareness. Together, we’ll explore what matters with care, honesty, and soft pacing.
Welcome. I’m currently working exclusively online, offering accessible sessions wherever you are. I work with a broad range of experiences including anxiety, low mood, identity questions, relationship tension, chronic fatigue, and recovery. You might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, overwhelmed by emotion, or simply wanting to reconnect with yourself. My approach is person-centred and mindfulness-based—gentle, relational, and grounded in nervous system awareness. Together, we’ll explore what matters with care, honesty, and soft pacing.
Are you concerned that your use of substances or coping strategies are getting out of control and is causing problems in your life? Or are you worried that you will not be able to cope without them, even though you would like to cut back or stop? Do you feel locked into thinking styles which are starting to dominate your life such as anxiety or depression and don't know what to do? Imagine if you could regain control of your life so you felt happier, and were no longer dependant or worried about your substance use or problematic behaviours? Recovery for you is possible but sometimes we need a bit of help and guidance to get there.
Are you concerned that your use of substances or coping strategies are getting out of control and is causing problems in your life? Or are you worried that you will not be able to cope without them, even though you would like to cut back or stop? Do you feel locked into thinking styles which are starting to dominate your life such as anxiety or depression and don't know what to do? Imagine if you could regain control of your life so you felt happier, and were no longer dependant or worried about your substance use or problematic behaviours? Recovery for you is possible but sometimes we need a bit of help and guidance to get there.
As a Chartered Health Psychologist, my work is grounded in the understanding that many psychological difficulties make sense when viewed in the context of a person’s experiences, relationships, and environment. I work intigritively, drawing on multiple evidence-based approaches to support individuals navigating complex challenges, including trauma, mental health difficulties, and broader life stressors.
As a Chartered Health Psychologist, my work is grounded in the understanding that many psychological difficulties make sense when viewed in the context of a person’s experiences, relationships, and environment. I work intigritively, drawing on multiple evidence-based approaches to support individuals navigating complex challenges, including trauma, mental health difficulties, and broader life stressors.
Connected Health and Wellbeing is a caring therapist-led network of accredited psychotherapists, counsellors, and trainers committed to supporting emotional and mental wellbeing.
Our directors, Colin and Anne, are experienced psychotherapists, supervisors, and trainers who understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. They aim to make the process as welcoming and tailored as possible.
Your first contact will be with Anne or Colin, who will listen to your needs and match you with the ideal practitioner in our network. If you’re ready to take a step toward growth and healing, we’re here to support you.
Connected Health and Wellbeing is a caring therapist-led network of accredited psychotherapists, counsellors, and trainers committed to supporting emotional and mental wellbeing.
Our directors, Colin and Anne, are experienced psychotherapists, supervisors, and trainers who understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. They aim to make the process as welcoming and tailored as possible.
Your first contact will be with Anne or Colin, who will listen to your needs and match you with the ideal practitioner in our network. If you’re ready to take a step toward growth and healing, we’re here to support you.
Navigating life can be difficult. Sometimes we’re not even aware of how much energy we are putting into just getting through the day. We may develop strategies to cope with what we find overwhelming, trying to find a way to bring peace and calm only to find that the behaviours associated with these can either limit how we live our lives or become destructive. We can also begin to feel powerless to change these ways of coping that once seemed to work.
I offer a space to begin to explore and make sense of your experience and where it has brought you so that you begin to consider what change might look and feel like for you.
Navigating life can be difficult. Sometimes we’re not even aware of how much energy we are putting into just getting through the day. We may develop strategies to cope with what we find overwhelming, trying to find a way to bring peace and calm only to find that the behaviours associated with these can either limit how we live our lives or become destructive. We can also begin to feel powerless to change these ways of coping that once seemed to work.
I offer a space to begin to explore and make sense of your experience and where it has brought you so that you begin to consider what change might look and feel like for you.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.