Addiction Counselling in Motherwell

Paul Mcilvenny
Counsellor, MBACP
My typical clients are those affected with different forms of compulsive / addictive behaviours - these might include Porn, Sex and Love Addictions; Gambling, Eating Disorders, Alcohol & Narcotics abuse; or those who are Workaholics or compulsive Gamers or Shoppers.
I offer clients a different approach to most mainstream professional service. My recovery programme involves a mix of different counselling styles namely Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Attachment focus as well as a little CBT.
My typical clients are those affected with different forms of compulsive / addictive behaviours - these might include Porn, Sex and Love Addictions; Gambling, Eating Disorders, Alcohol & Narcotics abuse; or those who are Workaholics or compulsive Gamers or Shoppers.
I offer clients a different approach to most mainstream professional service. My recovery programme involves a mix of different counselling styles namely Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Attachment focus as well as a little CBT.
0141 280 5966 View 0141 280 5966
Janet Cameron
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with a wide variety of issues, and specialise in Addiction/ alcohol and substance misuse/gambling, OCD, anxiety and depression.
Hello I am Janet and I am an Integrative Therapist. If you have found your way to my page i imagine you are possibly feeling a little overwhelmed so i will tell you about my practice and what i offer. I provide a safe space to feel seen and heard and offer unconditional positive regard. Our work together will help you to access your own inner resources to empower you to have a better understanding and awareness of why you may currently feel stuck, identify where you ideally would like to be and how i can help you get there to allow you to lead a more fulfilling life and reach your full potential.
I work with a wide variety of issues, and specialise in Addiction/ alcohol and substance misuse/gambling, OCD, anxiety and depression.
Hello I am Janet and I am an Integrative Therapist. If you have found your way to my page i imagine you are possibly feeling a little overwhelmed so i will tell you about my practice and what i offer. I provide a safe space to feel seen and heard and offer unconditional positive regard. Our work together will help you to access your own inner resources to empower you to have a better understanding and awareness of why you may currently feel stuck, identify where you ideally would like to be and how i can help you get there to allow you to lead a more fulfilling life and reach your full potential.
0141 673 3171 View 0141 673 3171
Therapy For The Mind
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
I am accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; I use a Person-Centred and Integrative approach to counselling; this involves using a variety of modalities and models in my work and practise. Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist. I am an accredited EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) integrative therapist, this is used for the treatment of childhood & adult trauma, phobias, negative core beliefs, unprocessed grief and many more areas. I currently have my own Private Practice and I have worked as a
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Jade Officer
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a qualified Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a deep-rooted passion and desire to help others lead a happy and fulfilled life, I believe we all deserve that. I have extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions including Anxiety; Depression; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Eating Disorders and Bereavement. I also have experience supporting people to develop and strengthen their social skills such as, self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness which can often lead to new opportunities and life choices.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a qualified Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a deep-rooted passion and desire to help others lead a happy and fulfilled life, I believe we all deserve that. I have extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions including Anxiety; Depression; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Eating Disorders and Bereavement. I also have experience supporting people to develop and strengthen their social skills such as, self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness which can often lead to new opportunities and life choices.
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Len Northfield
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, family difficulties, stress, trauma, historical abuse, relationship difficulties, addiction problems, and self esteem issues.
It's OK to not be OK... Everyone struggles sometimes, and when we are struggling, one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is to talk to someone about our struggles. My aim is to help you. I have experienced therapy from both sides of the equation and, like you, have struggled with my own difficulties. I believe that all of us have the potential to develop and become who we are supposed to be. Sometimes it takes some digging and self exploration to reach that goal, and I offer walk alongside you as you to do this.
I have experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, family difficulties, stress, trauma, historical abuse, relationship difficulties, addiction problems, and self esteem issues.
It's OK to not be OK... Everyone struggles sometimes, and when we are struggling, one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is to talk to someone about our struggles. My aim is to help you. I have experienced therapy from both sides of the equation and, like you, have struggled with my own difficulties. I believe that all of us have the potential to develop and become who we are supposed to be. Sometimes it takes some digging and self exploration to reach that goal, and I offer walk alongside you as you to do this.
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Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s not always easy to know where to start when you want things to change. I use an integrative approach to therapy, which means I tailor sessions to you - your experiences, your goals, and what feels right for you. While I focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help you understand the link between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, I also bring in techniques from other therapy styles like compassion-focused therapy and somatic therapy to make sure it meets your individual needs. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be open and explore what’s really going on.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s not always easy to know where to start when you want things to change. I use an integrative approach to therapy, which means I tailor sessions to you - your experiences, your goals, and what feels right for you. While I focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help you understand the link between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, I also bring in techniques from other therapy styles like compassion-focused therapy and somatic therapy to make sure it meets your individual needs. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be open and explore what’s really going on.
0141 673 0704 View 0141 673 0704
Yvonne M Farrell
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Welcome. How can I help? I imagine you might be struggling with anxiety or low mood and experiencing changes in your life that you might be looking for some help with. I am qualified and experienced in dealing with the problems you may be facing from mild to severe. I have been working as a psychotherapist for many years with a wide range of difficulties, my area of particular expertise being trauma. Let me help you.
Welcome. How can I help? I imagine you might be struggling with anxiety or low mood and experiencing changes in your life that you might be looking for some help with. I am qualified and experienced in dealing with the problems you may be facing from mild to severe. I have been working as a psychotherapist for many years with a wide range of difficulties, my area of particular expertise being trauma. Let me help you.
0141 465 5435 View 0141 465 5435
Aqsa Hussain
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Taking the step to begin therapy is a courageous decision and finding the right therapist is a vital part of that process. This work is personal for me. I know what it means to feel lost and I also know it’s possible to find your way forward. It’s what led me to discover the tools that built my resilience and it’s what fuels my commitment to helping others do the same. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate your own challenges and discover the strategies that can help you live more freely and fully.
Taking the step to begin therapy is a courageous decision and finding the right therapist is a vital part of that process. This work is personal for me. I know what it means to feel lost and I also know it’s possible to find your way forward. It’s what led me to discover the tools that built my resilience and it’s what fuels my commitment to helping others do the same. My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate your own challenges and discover the strategies that can help you live more freely and fully.
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Sometimes we feel stuck, anxious or traumatised. I believe, change is possible in any situation, and will work with you, offering you a safe, confidential space to explore your difficulties. Get in touch to see how I might be able to help you. I know from my own experience, that coming to talk to someone about your life and your struggles can feel very uncomfortable and overwhelming. My aim is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you feel safe and at ease, allowing you to share your thoughts and feelings openly, without fear of judgment
Sometimes we feel stuck, anxious or traumatised. I believe, change is possible in any situation, and will work with you, offering you a safe, confidential space to explore your difficulties. Get in touch to see how I might be able to help you. I know from my own experience, that coming to talk to someone about your life and your struggles can feel very uncomfortable and overwhelming. My aim is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you feel safe and at ease, allowing you to share your thoughts and feelings openly, without fear of judgment
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Kirsty Elsever
Counsellor, MCOSCA
I also work with adults processing trauma, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges.
What matters most to me is seeing people grow—watching confidence build, self-esteem strengthen, and real change take root. I understand how important trust is in the therapeutic relationship, and I work hard to create a space that feels safe, honest, and free of judgment.
I also work with adults processing trauma, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges.
What matters most to me is seeing people grow—watching confidence build, self-esteem strengthen, and real change take root. I understand how important trust is in the therapeutic relationship, and I work hard to create a space that feels safe, honest, and free of judgment.
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Gateway Counselling
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Serves Area
Welcome to Gateway Counselling (Lanarkshire). My name is Rosamond and I am available to offer counselling within a secure environment in order to explore whatever is happening in your life. Here at Gateway we understand that there are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed, at a loss and without hope concerning our past, our present and even our future. As Steve Jobs said “sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick”. It is because of this that i, myself, undertook personal counselling. This then led to my desire to reach out to others who face trauma and challenges in life where professional support and help is needed.
Welcome to Gateway Counselling (Lanarkshire). My name is Rosamond and I am available to offer counselling within a secure environment in order to explore whatever is happening in your life. Here at Gateway we understand that there are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed, at a loss and without hope concerning our past, our present and even our future. As Steve Jobs said “sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick”. It is because of this that i, myself, undertook personal counselling. This then led to my desire to reach out to others who face trauma and challenges in life where professional support and help is needed.
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Colin Marshall
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life. couples appointment last for 1.5 hrs
Hi I am a Gestalt therapist/Counsellor. I have over 10 years experience helping people with a variety of issues. If you want to change your life or change yourself or you are struggling with everyday issues counselling is the very place for you. With a safe place to explore yourself and your life with a non judgmental person (me) sitting along side you, this can be a very empowering and enriching experience. Life can get on top of us at times, taking some time out for yourself to process all the things that go swirling around our heads can be vital to a happy healthy life. couples appointment last for 1.5 hrs
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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.