Addiction Counselling in Edinburgh
My clients come from a wide range of backgrounds wanting to explore deeply rooted patterns, associated with a range of topics, including, addiction, relationships, depression, identity, religion/spirituality, child abuse and ADHD.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry, and a certified CI private mentor. I have a 20 year background in teaching and mentoring in psychology, philosophy and religious/moral studies. Along with my professional career I have three decades of experience exploring body-mind practices throughout Europe and Asia.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building a safe therapeutic relationship. I offer my clients a non-judgemental presence, curiosity, humility, playfulness and a deep desire to work alongside you on your journey of healing and personal growth.
My clients come from a wide range of backgrounds wanting to explore deeply rooted patterns, associated with a range of topics, including, addiction, relationships, depression, identity, religion/spirituality, child abuse and ADHD.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry, and a certified CI private mentor. I have a 20 year background in teaching and mentoring in psychology, philosophy and religious/moral studies. Along with my professional career I have three decades of experience exploring body-mind practices throughout Europe and Asia.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in building a safe therapeutic relationship. I offer my clients a non-judgemental presence, curiosity, humility, playfulness and a deep desire to work alongside you on your journey of healing and personal growth.
I am Counsellor & Coach (Recognised Psychologist in Ukraine). I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology (Swiss Montreux Business School) and have over 10 years of experience supporting children with autism and their families. I also assist adults dealing with confusion, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions.
I am Counsellor & Coach (Recognised Psychologist in Ukraine). I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology (Swiss Montreux Business School) and have over 10 years of experience supporting children with autism and their families. I also assist adults dealing with confusion, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions.
My work has covered a diverse set of peoples issues, ranging from trauma, bereavement and addiction, to relationship issues or any other aspects of life which may have become a burden.
As a therapist, I firmly believe that each of us holds the answers to our own issues within. My role here is to help you recognise these and support you in working through them. I will aim to create a trusting counselling relationship throughout our sessions, where you can feel able to express your feelings in an empathic and accepting environment. Through this collaboration, our aim would be for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, in turn facilitating the change you are aspiring to achieve.
My work has covered a diverse set of peoples issues, ranging from trauma, bereavement and addiction, to relationship issues or any other aspects of life which may have become a burden.
As a therapist, I firmly believe that each of us holds the answers to our own issues within. My role here is to help you recognise these and support you in working through them. I will aim to create a trusting counselling relationship throughout our sessions, where you can feel able to express your feelings in an empathic and accepting environment. Through this collaboration, our aim would be for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, in turn facilitating the change you are aspiring to achieve.
I've supported individuals for over 14 years in NHS and Third Sector services, specialising in mental health and addiction.
My integrative approach means I draw on various therapies and ideas to best suit your needs and the problems you are facing. This ensures our work together is responsive and tailored, using the psychological theories and tools that fit you best.
I've supported individuals for over 14 years in NHS and Third Sector services, specialising in mental health and addiction.
My integrative approach means I draw on various therapies and ideas to best suit your needs and the problems you are facing. This ensures our work together is responsive and tailored, using the psychological theories and tools that fit you best.
I also holds professional qualifications, and am highly experienced in working with alcohol and drug abuse.
I offer a wide variety of services including individual counselling and psychotherapy, couples therapy, teens and young adults counselling, family counselling, online therapy, mindfulness education, substance misuse and behavioural addictions therapy, support for family and friends and corporate mindfulness.
I also holds professional qualifications, and am highly experienced in working with alcohol and drug abuse.
I offer a wide variety of services including individual counselling and psychotherapy, couples therapy, teens and young adults counselling, family counselling, online therapy, mindfulness education, substance misuse and behavioural addictions therapy, support for family and friends and corporate mindfulness.
My job as a therapist is to help you to live life better. The purpose of therapy is to help you to identify what is holding you back or getting in the way of you living your life how you want to. Whether this is cycles of thoughts, persistent feelings, repetitive behaviours or being stuck in relationships or situations that aren’t fulfilling you. Therapy can help you to explore these, gain understanding and develop solutions that make sense to you.
My job as a therapist is to help you to live life better. The purpose of therapy is to help you to identify what is holding you back or getting in the way of you living your life how you want to. Whether this is cycles of thoughts, persistent feelings, repetitive behaviours or being stuck in relationships or situations that aren’t fulfilling you. Therapy can help you to explore these, gain understanding and develop solutions that make sense to you.
I have a particular interest in Trauma,PTSD,Fear and Addictions and its connection with Anxiety and Depression and work to help you find the solutions to reduce the impact this has on your life.
You can feel very alone when you are experiencing difficulties and uncertainty in your life, when your thoughts and emotions overwhelm you and a way forward feels hard to see. Counselling can provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions, to help you better understand what you are feeling, allowing you the knowledge to find greater self awareness and safety within yourself. This provides you opportunities to have the space and choice in your life to find your own way forward to facilitate your potential for change, growth and personal fulfilment to create lasting positive changes in your life.
I have a particular interest in Trauma,PTSD,Fear and Addictions and its connection with Anxiety and Depression and work to help you find the solutions to reduce the impact this has on your life.
You can feel very alone when you are experiencing difficulties and uncertainty in your life, when your thoughts and emotions overwhelm you and a way forward feels hard to see. Counselling can provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions, to help you better understand what you are feeling, allowing you the knowledge to find greater self awareness and safety within yourself. This provides you opportunities to have the space and choice in your life to find your own way forward to facilitate your potential for change, growth and personal fulfilment to create lasting positive changes in your life.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in Anxiety (GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD and Social Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction and Relationship Issues.
I offer short and long-term therapy and I can work with many types of counselling - person centred, psychodynamic, CBT, ACT etc. depending on which you feel is the most appropriate. I can also use creative and somatic techniques and mindfulness to ease anxiety or simply to explain and explore why you feel a certain way.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in Anxiety (GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD and Social Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction and Relationship Issues.
I offer short and long-term therapy and I can work with many types of counselling - person centred, psychodynamic, CBT, ACT etc. depending on which you feel is the most appropriate. I can also use creative and somatic techniques and mindfulness to ease anxiety or simply to explain and explore why you feel a certain way.
With over 20 years experience supporting individuals & families across the military, mental health services, disability support & addiction recovery.
I offer a holistic & integrative approach to healing that includes: Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Soul Plan & Energy Work. My intention is to hold space in the "Here & Now" while also recognising how past experiences shape the present. You are not just a problem to be fixed - you are a whole person with a story that deserves to be seen, heard & understood.
With over 20 years experience supporting individuals & families across the military, mental health services, disability support & addiction recovery.
I offer a holistic & integrative approach to healing that includes: Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Soul Plan & Energy Work. My intention is to hold space in the "Here & Now" while also recognising how past experiences shape the present. You are not just a problem to be fixed - you are a whole person with a story that deserves to be seen, heard & understood.
Whether you would like some help with anger, anxiety, addiction, phobias, to improve your mood, process trauma or improve your self-esteem.
By favouring an integrative approach to therapy (including CBT,CFT, TA, PCT, SFBT), a wide range of tools and techniques are utilised. Ensuring a tailored approach to your individual needs. Experience and a wide range of knowledge across various specialities: anxiety (panic disorder, OCD) addiction ( alcohol, drugs, sex, porn), post traumatic stress disorder
Whether you would like some help with anger, anxiety, addiction, phobias, to improve your mood, process trauma or improve your self-esteem.
By favouring an integrative approach to therapy (including CBT,CFT, TA, PCT, SFBT), a wide range of tools and techniques are utilised. Ensuring a tailored approach to your individual needs. Experience and a wide range of knowledge across various specialities: anxiety (panic disorder, OCD) addiction ( alcohol, drugs, sex, porn), post traumatic stress disorder
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 treat a range of disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and addiction. Within the latter, I have experience counselling clients with substance addictions (food, alcohol, drugs) and also process addiction.
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 treat a range of disorders including but not limited to anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and addiction. Within the latter, I have experience counselling clients with substance addictions (food, alcohol, drugs) and also process addiction.
Additionally, I have significant experience treating Trauma, Addiction and Depression.
Emotional and psychological problems can be overcome. Having been in practice for many years I have gained skills and learning in a wide range of ways to help people resolve their problems and live full and meaningful lives- even if these problems have been long standing in your life.
Additionally, I have significant experience treating Trauma, Addiction and Depression.
Emotional and psychological problems can be overcome. Having been in practice for many years I have gained skills and learning in a wide range of ways to help people resolve their problems and live full and meaningful lives- even if these problems have been long standing in your life.
I can help in areas such as addiction,anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, panic attack, personality disorder, PTSD, and self-esteem.
Bu Therapy works with YOU. You are, after all, the expert with what is going on in your life today. Together we will work on areas that might be affecting your life and what you would like to change. CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) looks at the present rather than the past and identifies negative or maladaptive thinking styles that make you see things differently and out of focus. I will work with you in a collaborative manner so we can correct this “blurred view” of life and bring clarity, focus, and direction back into your life, and “together we can come out of the darkness and into the light".
I can help in areas such as addiction,anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, panic attack, personality disorder, PTSD, and self-esteem.
Bu Therapy works with YOU. You are, after all, the expert with what is going on in your life today. Together we will work on areas that might be affecting your life and what you would like to change. CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) looks at the present rather than the past and identifies negative or maladaptive thinking styles that make you see things differently and out of focus. I will work with you in a collaborative manner so we can correct this “blurred view” of life and bring clarity, focus, and direction back into your life, and “together we can come out of the darkness and into the light".
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.
Are you concerned that your use of substances or coping strategies are getting out of control and is causing problems in your life?
Many people struggle with addictions, with such things as alcohol, cocaine, or even sex addiction which is increasing as the internet expands. I will work with you at your own pace to help you recover and move on. I use C.B.T as my core therapy, which is underpinned by 26 years of direct experience in helping people recover from addiction problems.
Are you concerned that your use of substances or coping strategies are getting out of control and is causing problems in your life?
Many people struggle with addictions, with such things as alcohol, cocaine, or even sex addiction which is increasing as the internet expands. I will work with you at your own pace to help you recover and move on. I use C.B.T as my core therapy, which is underpinned by 26 years of direct experience in helping people recover from addiction problems.
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.
I've specialised in drug & alcohol addiction for many years.
Changing anything starts with the decision to try! That's not always easy, especially if psychological issues persist. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy aims to effectively address this as a specialised psychological approach. My extensive experience in psychological and psychiatric care assures you of a confidential & professional ear at all times. You have everything to gain by putting yourself first! Don't overthink it, ask and get supported to gain a fresh perspective to feel better within yourself.
I've specialised in drug & alcohol addiction for many years.
Changing anything starts with the decision to try! That's not always easy, especially if psychological issues persist. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy aims to effectively address this as a specialised psychological approach. My extensive experience in psychological and psychiatric care assures you of a confidential & professional ear at all times. You have everything to gain by putting yourself first! Don't overthink it, ask and get supported to gain a fresh perspective to feel better within yourself.
My specialities include trauma, coaching, addiction, mental health, burnout resolution, wellness, finding your purpose & spirituality.
Life is a challenging adventure on the ‘road less travelled’. I provide helpful guidance in an atmosphere of confidence, openness, trust, care, vigilance & respect. It is Ok to accept help; you will grow stronger, feel freer & more joyful. It is my vocation & honour to offer you all the space & time you need to share, vent, grieve, forgive and invigorate your Life! It will help you feel ‘seen’, ‘heard’, ‘valued’ & to ‘trust’ there is always support available to overcome challenges! I am committed to help you ground deep in your heart & soul, the resilience love & acceptance you need to move forward & be happy with yourself Now!
My specialities include trauma, coaching, addiction, mental health, burnout resolution, wellness, finding your purpose & spirituality.
Life is a challenging adventure on the ‘road less travelled’. I provide helpful guidance in an atmosphere of confidence, openness, trust, care, vigilance & respect. It is Ok to accept help; you will grow stronger, feel freer & more joyful. It is my vocation & honour to offer you all the space & time you need to share, vent, grieve, forgive and invigorate your Life! It will help you feel ‘seen’, ‘heard’, ‘valued’ & to ‘trust’ there is always support available to overcome challenges! I am committed to help you ground deep in your heart & soul, the resilience love & acceptance you need to move forward & be happy with yourself Now!
Someone may be facing hurdles such as anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, or confront behavioural issues and patterns tied to relationships or addiction.
With over 25 years of professional experience Samantha provides support to adolescents, adults, and families navigating life transitions, mental health concerns, relationships transitions, intimacy or communication issues, and addiction. She utilises evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychosexual education to deliver personalised care.
Someone may be facing hurdles such as anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, or confront behavioural issues and patterns tied to relationships or addiction.
With over 25 years of professional experience Samantha provides support to adolescents, adults, and families navigating life transitions, mental health concerns, relationships transitions, intimacy or communication issues, and addiction. She utilises evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychosexual education to deliver personalised care.
I support issues such as anxiety, addictions, self-harming and Trauma, Depression, Parenting Concerns, Relationship Conflicts, gender and sexuality, and Self-Esteem….
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
I support issues such as anxiety, addictions, self-harming and Trauma, Depression, Parenting Concerns, Relationship Conflicts, gender and sexuality, and Self-Esteem….
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
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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.