Substance Use Counselling in EC4A

Photo of Grania FitzGerald, Psychotherapist in EC4A, England
Grania FitzGerald
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London EC4A
If you are feeling stuck – unsure, overwhelmed or confused about the choices you have made, and your life right now, therapy can help. Give yourself space, to breathe, slow down and explore what patterns might be in operation out of awareness. You may be feeling that you are surviving, not thriving and that life is difficult to navigate. Sometimes painful experiences from the past can get in the way of fully responding to what happens in the present. Working together we will explore how you make sense of the world you are in and let go of what might be keeping you stuck and holding you back.
If you are feeling stuck – unsure, overwhelmed or confused about the choices you have made, and your life right now, therapy can help. Give yourself space, to breathe, slow down and explore what patterns might be in operation out of awareness. You may be feeling that you are surviving, not thriving and that life is difficult to navigate. Sometimes painful experiences from the past can get in the way of fully responding to what happens in the present. Working together we will explore how you make sense of the world you are in and let go of what might be keeping you stuck and holding you back.
020 3835 2945 View 020 3835 2945
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Daniel Dennehy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC4A  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer short & long term counselling in Central London for individuals. I also provide online & telephone counselling. I offer a safe, confidential & empathetic space to explore, without judgement. I provide support to people struggling with anxiety, depression, alcohol & substance misuse, trauma & life transitions & challenges. I am an LGBTQI+ affirmative counsellor. I have extensive experience working with Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity. Feel free to contact me to discuss the support you are looking for.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer short & long term counselling in Central London for individuals. I also provide online & telephone counselling. I offer a safe, confidential & empathetic space to explore, without judgement. I provide support to people struggling with anxiety, depression, alcohol & substance misuse, trauma & life transitions & challenges. I am an LGBTQI+ affirmative counsellor. I have extensive experience working with Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity. Feel free to contact me to discuss the support you are looking for.
020 3879 4294 View 020 3879 4294
Photo of Lucy Dows, Counsellor in EC4A, England
Lucy Dows
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC4A
We're currently living in volatile, complex and uncertain times. Our senses are increasingly overloaded with external stimuli and our internal world is often the first to suffer the consequences. In the digital age amidst a culture of comparison you may find yourself feeling stressed, depressed and anxious. Together we’ll tackle the question of how you can live as a 21st century human being in better health, balance and happiness.
We're currently living in volatile, complex and uncertain times. Our senses are increasingly overloaded with external stimuli and our internal world is often the first to suffer the consequences. In the digital age amidst a culture of comparison you may find yourself feeling stressed, depressed and anxious. Together we’ll tackle the question of how you can live as a 21st century human being in better health, balance and happiness.
020 3958 4309 View 020 3958 4309
Photo of Katerina Georgiou, Psychotherapist in EC4A, England
Katerina Georgiou
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London EC4A
I'm a clinical supervisor and a UKCP and BACP-accredited Gestalt individual, couples and group psychotherapist working in private practice and in a GP surgery. I'm also a music industry therapist and group facilitator. Outside of therapy, I'm the host and founder of the music and mental health podcast Sound Affects, as well as the author of How to Understand and Deal with Stress, How to Understand and Deal with Health Anxiety and Your Mind Matters: How to Talk about Your Mental Health. I was previously an honorary therapist for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and I'm a former Samaritans helpline listener.
I'm a clinical supervisor and a UKCP and BACP-accredited Gestalt individual, couples and group psychotherapist working in private practice and in a GP surgery. I'm also a music industry therapist and group facilitator. Outside of therapy, I'm the host and founder of the music and mental health podcast Sound Affects, as well as the author of How to Understand and Deal with Stress, How to Understand and Deal with Health Anxiety and Your Mind Matters: How to Talk about Your Mental Health. I was previously an honorary therapist for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and I'm a former Samaritans helpline listener.
020 3962 1270 View 020 3962 1270
Photo of Déborah Racheal Ndagire, Psychotherapist in EC4A, England
Déborah Racheal Ndagire
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC4A  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space, a place to help you break your silence about the challenges you face? Do you find yourself feeling like you have lost meaning in life or have difficulty forming or maintaining personal relationships? Are you looking for answers or struggling to find alternative ways of solving your current problems? You are not alone; I will provide you with a safe, warm and non- judgmental therapeutic space, where you are not only listened too but also heard and together we can begin to explore things that come up for you.
Are you looking for a safe and confidential space, a place to help you break your silence about the challenges you face? Do you find yourself feeling like you have lost meaning in life or have difficulty forming or maintaining personal relationships? Are you looking for answers or struggling to find alternative ways of solving your current problems? You are not alone; I will provide you with a safe, warm and non- judgmental therapeutic space, where you are not only listened too but also heard and together we can begin to explore things that come up for you.
020 3322 6794 View 020 3322 6794
Photo of Adil Qureshi, Counsellor in EC4A, England
Adil Qureshi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC4A
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist experienced in delivering face to face and online counselling.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist experienced in delivering face to face and online counselling.
020 3835 3801 View 020 3835 3801
Photo of Noel Bell, Psychotherapist in EC4A, England
Noel Bell
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London EC4A
I am an integrative psychotherapist who can help with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life changes. I will help you to make sense of life choices and to develop clearer thinking about your future decisions. I attune my way of working to the needs of my clients and adopt the most effective tools and techniques. You will benefit from clearer thinking and greater insight from working with me. I encourage my clients to bring about behavioural change in their lives by helping them to manifest positive qualities and stepping out of comfort zones.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who can help with addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life changes. I will help you to make sense of life choices and to develop clearer thinking about your future decisions. I attune my way of working to the needs of my clients and adopt the most effective tools and techniques. You will benefit from clearer thinking and greater insight from working with me. I encourage my clients to bring about behavioural change in their lives by helping them to manifest positive qualities and stepping out of comfort zones.
020 3962 1029 View 020 3962 1029
Photo of Rebecca Sparkes, Psychotherapist in EC4A, England
Rebecca Sparkes
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London EC4A
Rebecca is highly experienced addictions and eating disorders specialist psychotherapist. She works with all addictions, including drugs, alcohol, gambling as well as online addictions, sex/porn addictions She also works with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias and early years' trauma (Complex PTSD). Rebecca is a trained Couples and Relationship Psychotherapist and works with couples or individuals looking at relationship or psychosexual issues. Appointments are face to face in Farringdon London EC1 or via Zoom
Rebecca is highly experienced addictions and eating disorders specialist psychotherapist. She works with all addictions, including drugs, alcohol, gambling as well as online addictions, sex/porn addictions She also works with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias and early years' trauma (Complex PTSD). Rebecca is a trained Couples and Relationship Psychotherapist and works with couples or individuals looking at relationship or psychosexual issues. Appointments are face to face in Farringdon London EC1 or via Zoom
020 8103 6052 View 020 8103 6052
Photo of Elaine Conway, Counsellor in EC4A, England
Elaine Conway
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC4A  (Online Only)
You can expect to receive effective, nurturing, honest therapy which will help you make space for a different perspective; I am passionate about relieving the mental, physical, emotional and relational distress client's present with. I mainly get contacted by clients who present with Anxiety, Depression, low mood, Relationship issues, Trauma & Addictions. - Client testimony “As a result of my sessions with Elaine, I’ve made some really positive changes which I wholeheartedly believe I wouldn’t have been capable of without her professional guidance.”
You can expect to receive effective, nurturing, honest therapy which will help you make space for a different perspective; I am passionate about relieving the mental, physical, emotional and relational distress client's present with. I mainly get contacted by clients who present with Anxiety, Depression, low mood, Relationship issues, Trauma & Addictions. - Client testimony “As a result of my sessions with Elaine, I’ve made some really positive changes which I wholeheartedly believe I wouldn’t have been capable of without her professional guidance.”
020 4538 5035 View 020 4538 5035
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Rachel T
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
London EC4A
Are you struggling with self esteem, anxiety or depressive thoughts? Do you want to gain more control over your thoughts and feelings? Or reduce the impact of challenging everyday events on you; finding your confidence and spontaneity?
Are you struggling with self esteem, anxiety or depressive thoughts? Do you want to gain more control over your thoughts and feelings? Or reduce the impact of challenging everyday events on you; finding your confidence and spontaneity?
07500 572602 View 07500 572602
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London Bridge Counselling Claudine van de Vyver
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC4A
I offer non-judgemental, open space to help you understand and move past difficulties in your life. I have a warm, down to earth approach, enabling me to help you build a sense of self and the resilience to grow within yourself . We work together to identify healthier ways of managing your emotions and stress and what is behind them. I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and have a particular passion for working with those enable them to promote personal growth and a more balanced life. I offer a FREE first session, 5 min walk from Lambeth North/Waterloo- South Kensington Tube.
I offer non-judgemental, open space to help you understand and move past difficulties in your life. I have a warm, down to earth approach, enabling me to help you build a sense of self and the resilience to grow within yourself . We work together to identify healthier ways of managing your emotions and stress and what is behind them. I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and have a particular passion for working with those enable them to promote personal growth and a more balanced life. I offer a FREE first session, 5 min walk from Lambeth North/Waterloo- South Kensington Tube.
020 3960 5321 View 020 3960 5321
Photo of Catherine Syada, Psychotherapist in EC4A, England
Catherine Syada
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC4A
020 3835 6465 View 020 3835 6465

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Substance Use Counsellors

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.