Addiction Counselling in Kirkcaldy
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.
I am an integrative therapist, which means I can draw on many counselling models. I will focus and put emphasis on what will best suit and work for you. It means we can address your needs by integrating the effective cognitive, behavioral, and emotional structures within you, as well as addressing spiritual and social elements.
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.
I am an integrative therapist, which means I can draw on many counselling models. I will focus and put emphasis on what will best suit and work for you. It means we can address your needs by integrating the effective cognitive, behavioral, and emotional structures within you, as well as addressing spiritual and social elements.
Hello, I am a Pluralistic Counsellor which means I use a range of counselling approaches to find a bespoke way of working with each person. I offer a calm, safe and non-judgmental space to help adults feel heard and understood. I help those who are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unable to cope find some control and purpose. I will listen to you and then together we can explore your concerns in a way that empowers you to create positive change.
Hello, I am a Pluralistic Counsellor which means I use a range of counselling approaches to find a bespoke way of working with each person. I offer a calm, safe and non-judgmental space to help adults feel heard and understood. I help those who are feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unable to cope find some control and purpose. I will listen to you and then together we can explore your concerns in a way that empowers you to create positive change.
Established therapeutic counsellor with 8 years of experience providing personalised, one-on-one support. I understand that taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, which is why I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to help you feel comfortable and confident in our potential work together.
Established therapeutic counsellor with 8 years of experience providing personalised, one-on-one support. I understand that taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, which is why I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to help you feel comfortable and confident in our potential work together.
You're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply not yourself—and you're looking for real change, not just quick fixes. Maybe anxiety, self-doubt, or a difficult life transition is making it hard to feel grounded or move forward. You might be high-functioning on the outside, but inside you're exhausted and unsure where to turn. You want support from someone who truly sees you, listens without judgment, and helps you reconnect with your sense of self.
You're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply not yourself—and you're looking for real change, not just quick fixes. Maybe anxiety, self-doubt, or a difficult life transition is making it hard to feel grounded or move forward. You might be high-functioning on the outside, but inside you're exhausted and unsure where to turn. You want support from someone who truly sees you, listens without judgment, and helps you reconnect with your sense of self.
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
Working online UK wide I offer honest open counselling. A client who is looking for a 1 off session or a long term approach can find in our work a place to express their concerns and find it treated sensitively. I have experience of a range of counselling wants and needs. Change will not happen unless change is made and together my clients and I work out what their starting point and way forward will be to achieve what they are looking for.
Are you an Adult Survivor of Childhood Trauma? Do you have feelings of guilt or shame about what happened to you? Do you crave adult connection with a parent who did not meet your needs as a child?Maybe you still experience overwhelming feelings of anger/rage which lie buried deep inside you even decades after these events took place. All of these thoughts and feelings are common amongst survivors of childhood trauma. It can be really distressing to realise that the wounds of years ago may still be getting in the way of you experiencing fulfilling relationships with others right now. How do you move forward? I can help you.
Are you an Adult Survivor of Childhood Trauma? Do you have feelings of guilt or shame about what happened to you? Do you crave adult connection with a parent who did not meet your needs as a child?Maybe you still experience overwhelming feelings of anger/rage which lie buried deep inside you even decades after these events took place. All of these thoughts and feelings are common amongst survivors of childhood trauma. It can be really distressing to realise that the wounds of years ago may still be getting in the way of you experiencing fulfilling relationships with others right now. How do you move forward? I can help you.
Welcome – I'm a Counselling Psychologist based just outside Dunfermline, with 20 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector.
I work alongside people to help make sense of emotional distress and identify meaningful ways to move forward. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore unhelpful life patterns — the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that keep us stuck — and to develop greater awareness, understanding, and tools for change.
Welcome – I'm a Counselling Psychologist based just outside Dunfermline, with 20 years of experience in both the NHS and private sector.
I work alongside people to help make sense of emotional distress and identify meaningful ways to move forward. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore unhelpful life patterns — the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that keep us stuck — and to develop greater awareness, understanding, and tools for change.
I'm trauma informed, have extensive experience, knowledge and training working with PTSD/Trauma, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Rape/Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Drug/ Alcohol Issues, Bereavement and Loss having worked within the voluntary sector over 18 years.
Life often presents us with unexpected problems, often leaving us feeling distressed and overwhelmed. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, the impact of trauma, the weight of sorrow or loss, or want to build a deeper self-understanding and purpose, my approach is personalised to your specific needs. My values hold a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a genuine, caring, safe, trusting, and compassionate connection is the foundation for effective growth in therapy. The goal is to help you develop a greater self-understanding and empower you to make decisions.
I'm trauma informed, have extensive experience, knowledge and training working with PTSD/Trauma, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Rape/Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Drug/ Alcohol Issues, Bereavement and Loss having worked within the voluntary sector over 18 years.
Life often presents us with unexpected problems, often leaving us feeling distressed and overwhelmed. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, the impact of trauma, the weight of sorrow or loss, or want to build a deeper self-understanding and purpose, my approach is personalised to your specific needs. My values hold a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a genuine, caring, safe, trusting, and compassionate connection is the foundation for effective growth in therapy. The goal is to help you develop a greater self-understanding and empower you to make decisions.
I'm experienced working with children, teens and adults regularly working within the primary and secondary education system throughout Fife and in an agency environment. I understand the unique developmental needs and challenges faced by a younger age group regularly exploring issues around self-esteem, social anxiety, general anxiety, anger, loss, attachment issues, self- harm, suicidal ideation, sexual abuse and neuro-divergence. My work with adults includes dealing with the effects of trauma, childhood sexual abuse and relational difficulties inc emotional, domestic and narcissistic abuse and childhood emotional neglect.
I'm experienced working with children, teens and adults regularly working within the primary and secondary education system throughout Fife and in an agency environment. I understand the unique developmental needs and challenges faced by a younger age group regularly exploring issues around self-esteem, social anxiety, general anxiety, anger, loss, attachment issues, self- harm, suicidal ideation, sexual abuse and neuro-divergence. My work with adults includes dealing with the effects of trauma, childhood sexual abuse and relational difficulties inc emotional, domestic and narcissistic abuse and childhood emotional neglect.
I am an experienced therapist & clinical supervisor. A safe space is important and necessary for us to bring vulnerabilities & challenges. Living inevitably means that we face challenges - some experiences get stuck and leave us struggling to cope, or to be at our best. Slowing down, understanding processes, and utilising awareness can help us to live in a healthier way. I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I offer Gestalt and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) approaches.
I am an experienced therapist & clinical supervisor. A safe space is important and necessary for us to bring vulnerabilities & challenges. Living inevitably means that we face challenges - some experiences get stuck and leave us struggling to cope, or to be at our best. Slowing down, understanding processes, and utilising awareness can help us to live in a healthier way. I aim to help people clear a path for better flow in life and work. I value a healthy baseline - moving & eating well, sleeping soundly, making contact with nourishing people, and living with awareness. I offer Gestalt and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) approaches.
Is daily life a struggle? Do you constantly feel like you are walking through quick sand and feel bogged down by your own thoughts and worries? Have you developed unhealthy coping behaviours that are no longer serving you well? Would you like support to be able to look at yourself from a different perspective and move forward with your goals?
Is daily life a struggle? Do you constantly feel like you are walking through quick sand and feel bogged down by your own thoughts and worries? Have you developed unhealthy coping behaviours that are no longer serving you well? Would you like support to be able to look at yourself from a different perspective and move forward with your goals?
I offer support for people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, addiction, and chronic pain.
I will take time to understand your difficulties and work with you to find the best approach by integrating several therapies and techniques. I’m committed to creating a respectful and safe space. I offer affirmative gender dysphoria assessments and diagnoses, as well as ADHD assessments and diagnoses and post-diagnosis support.
I offer support for people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, addiction, and chronic pain.
I will take time to understand your difficulties and work with you to find the best approach by integrating several therapies and techniques. I’m committed to creating a respectful and safe space. I offer affirmative gender dysphoria assessments and diagnoses, as well as ADHD assessments and diagnoses and post-diagnosis support.
I have experience supporting clients through cancer, bereavement, trauma, addiction, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and times of big change.
Hi, I’m Arlene. Thank you for taking the time to be here. Reaching out for support can be one of the bravest steps you take, and I’m glad you’re considering it.
I’m a pluralistic counsellor with a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and COSCA membership. What this really means is that I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I work with you to find the style, pace, and direction of therapy that feels right for your life and your experiences. I draw from person-centred work, CBT, psychodynamic ideas, and creative methods—but the heart of our work will always be you and what matters to you.
I have experience supporting clients through cancer, bereavement, trauma, addiction, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and times of big change.
Hi, I’m Arlene. Thank you for taking the time to be here. Reaching out for support can be one of the bravest steps you take, and I’m glad you’re considering it.
I’m a pluralistic counsellor with a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy and COSCA membership. What this really means is that I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I work with you to find the style, pace, and direction of therapy that feels right for your life and your experiences. I draw from person-centred work, CBT, psychodynamic ideas, and creative methods—but the heart of our work will always be you and what matters to you.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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".
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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.