Addiction Counselling in Donaghmede
You might find yourself wondering, “why do I keep feeling this way?” or “why do I react like this, even when I don’t want to?”
Hi, I’m Victoria. I work with people who feel stuck in patterns that don’t fully make sense, often in their self-worth, relationships or emotions. You may be experiencing anxiety or low mood, but also a deeper sense that something hasn’t shifted, despite your efforts to move forward.
Being human can feel messy, especially if you’ve experienced past hurts or trauma. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and able to be yourself without judgement.
You might find yourself wondering, “why do I keep feeling this way?” or “why do I react like this, even when I don’t want to?”
Hi, I’m Victoria. I work with people who feel stuck in patterns that don’t fully make sense, often in their self-worth, relationships or emotions. You may be experiencing anxiety or low mood, but also a deeper sense that something hasn’t shifted, despite your efforts to move forward.
Being human can feel messy, especially if you’ve experienced past hurts or trauma. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and able to be yourself without judgement.
My wish for each client is that they be well. Every client comes to therapy with different needs. With strong foundations in somatic, emotional and cognitive therapies, I also offer the swifter interventions of Hypnotherapy and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Some clients want a quick fix, some want to explore and experience personal development. Some clients are top down, and others are bottom up. Some clients just need to talk, some don’t want to talk at all. Recognising these needs in how I work with each individual client is essential.
My wish for each client is that they be well. Every client comes to therapy with different needs. With strong foundations in somatic, emotional and cognitive therapies, I also offer the swifter interventions of Hypnotherapy and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Some clients want a quick fix, some want to explore and experience personal development. Some clients are top down, and others are bottom up. Some clients just need to talk, some don’t want to talk at all. Recognising these needs in how I work with each individual client is essential.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone.
I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or finding it hard to navigate your emotions or relationship with food? You don't have to do this alone.
I work with adults and adolescents, offering a warm, grounded, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, meaning I work with you at a deeper level to make sense of your experiences, while also drawing on evidence-based tools like CBT-E for eating disorders and trauma-informed interventions.
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My focuses are relationships, eating disorders, & addiction.
I offer compassionate, soul-centered, mindfully curated journeys for people to unfurl and unearth their longings, blocks and desires. As an integrative therapist, I holistically blend a number of modalities tailored to each client, with experience in somatic work, sexual therapy, IFS, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapy.
My focuses are relationships, eating disorders, & addiction.
I offer compassionate, soul-centered, mindfully curated journeys for people to unfurl and unearth their longings, blocks and desires. As an integrative therapist, I holistically blend a number of modalities tailored to each client, with experience in somatic work, sexual therapy, IFS, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapy.
Anxiety/Panic,
Depression,
Stress,
Loss,
Trauma,
Addiction - Alcohol/ Drugs/Gambling/Sex/Shopping,
Alcohol misuse,
Family Issues,
Suicide Ideation & Self Harm,
Personal Development,
Relationship & Sexual Issues,
Abuse,
Grief/Bereavement,
Social Anxiety,
Intrusive Thinking,
Men's Issues,
Assertiveness,
Self-Esteem & Confidence,
Long Term Illness.
I provide therapy for professionals in tech, finance, legal, and other demanding fields. I help clients manage stress, anxiety, workplace conflict, and the pressures of work environments.
In the area of addiction and misuse I work specifically with the following issues:
- Alcohol
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
- Gambling
- Phone/Online
- Pornography
- Sex
Anxiety/Panic,
Depression,
Stress,
Loss,
Trauma,
Addiction - Alcohol/ Drugs/Gambling/Sex/Shopping,
Alcohol misuse,
Family Issues,
Suicide Ideation & Self Harm,
Personal Development,
Relationship & Sexual Issues,
Abuse,
Grief/Bereavement,
Social Anxiety,
Intrusive Thinking,
Men's Issues,
Assertiveness,
Self-Esteem & Confidence,
Long Term Illness.
I provide therapy for professionals in tech, finance, legal, and other demanding fields. I help clients manage stress, anxiety, workplace conflict, and the pressures of work environments.
In the area of addiction and misuse I work specifically with the following issues:
- Alcohol
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
- Gambling
- Phone/Online
- Pornography
- Sex
Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, or weighed down by depression. Maybe your relationships feel out of sync, or you're searching for deeper meaning in life. I work with individuals who are open to self-exploration and wish to create long-term change. It's difficult navigating life transitions or wrestling with unresolved patterns, but I'm here to support you in understanding yourself more and finding a path forward, with empathy, respect, and confidentiality in our work together.
Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, or weighed down by depression. Maybe your relationships feel out of sync, or you're searching for deeper meaning in life. I work with individuals who are open to self-exploration and wish to create long-term change. It's difficult navigating life transitions or wrestling with unresolved patterns, but I'm here to support you in understanding yourself more and finding a path forward, with empathy, respect, and confidentiality in our work together.
Hi, I'm Simon, welcome to 121 Therapy. I am qualified as both an adult and an adolescent therapist. I have experience in the therapy room as both a therapist and a client. I fully understand how daunting the first steps into therapy can be for both teenagers and adults alike. I am a member of IACP which is the governing body for psychotherapists, and, I am certified adolescent therapist.
Hi, I'm Simon, welcome to 121 Therapy. I am qualified as both an adult and an adolescent therapist. I have experience in the therapy room as both a therapist and a client. I fully understand how daunting the first steps into therapy can be for both teenagers and adults alike. I am a member of IACP which is the governing body for psychotherapists, and, I am certified adolescent therapist.
John has over 20 years experience working full time in all addictions including complex sexual problematic behaviour.
I came to the work via the 5 years with the Samaritans. It gave me a listening ear for people in distress following my training and education at UCD, Tivoli Institute, Rutland Addiction Center, ICCP and DASCO, Chicago, I have been a full-time counselor for 20 years specializing in all addictions and relationship issues including anxiety and anger management
John has over 20 years experience working full time in all addictions including complex sexual problematic behaviour.
I came to the work via the 5 years with the Samaritans. It gave me a listening ear for people in distress following my training and education at UCD, Tivoli Institute, Rutland Addiction Center, ICCP and DASCO, Chicago, I have been a full-time counselor for 20 years specializing in all addictions and relationship issues including anxiety and anger management
Facing cancer, addiction, or challenges at school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting.
I support individuals facing cancer, addiction, and school-related stress through evidence-based, compassionate therapy. With experience in oncology settings, adolescent treatment, and trauma work amongst others, I provide a safe space to process emotions, build coping skills, and move toward recovery, resilience, and wellbeing.
Facing cancer, addiction, or challenges at school can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting.
I support individuals facing cancer, addiction, and school-related stress through evidence-based, compassionate therapy. With experience in oncology settings, adolescent treatment, and trauma work amongst others, I provide a safe space to process emotions, build coping skills, and move toward recovery, resilience, and wellbeing.
Well done! If your looking here, consider you have made a brave move towards reaching out for guidance and support. Whatever it is that's troubling you or leaving you stuck in life, always remember there is a solution for everything. Only you have the answers to be explored with my help. Life presents us with many challenges, more for some than others, the trick is to move through these and come out the other side. We learn from the lessons received through hardship and how we cope through them makes us stronger people. Fear, loss, depression, anxiety keep us stuck, life's too short not to do something about it and move on...
Well done! If your looking here, consider you have made a brave move towards reaching out for guidance and support. Whatever it is that's troubling you or leaving you stuck in life, always remember there is a solution for everything. Only you have the answers to be explored with my help. Life presents us with many challenges, more for some than others, the trick is to move through these and come out the other side. We learn from the lessons received through hardship and how we cope through them makes us stronger people. Fear, loss, depression, anxiety keep us stuck, life's too short not to do something about it and move on...
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns around addiction, overthinking, or ways of coping that no longer work but are difficult to change.
I help adults make sense of anxiety, overthinking, addiction, shame, and the emotional patterns that keep them stuck. Together we explore what’s driving these struggles so you can understand your reactions, break old cycles, and begin moving toward a calmer, clearer, more connected version of yourself. I also offer focused single-session consultations.
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns around addiction, overthinking, or ways of coping that no longer work but are difficult to change.
I help adults make sense of anxiety, overthinking, addiction, shame, and the emotional patterns that keep them stuck. Together we explore what’s driving these struggles so you can understand your reactions, break old cycles, and begin moving toward a calmer, clearer, more connected version of yourself. I also offer focused single-session consultations.
About Me & My Practice
I am not a traditional coach, nor do I offer passive talk therapy. I am a clinically trained Psychological Architect (MSc, MIACP) specializing in what I call the 'Curse of the High Achiever.'
My practice is built for individuals navigating intense operational pressure, elite ascension, or the challenging aftermath of a personal or professional fall. Often, the very success that makes you a pillar for others renders you invisible to standard support networks. You are the asset everyone relies on, but who is auditing your structural integrity?
About Me & My Practice
I am not a traditional coach, nor do I offer passive talk therapy. I am a clinically trained Psychological Architect (MSc, MIACP) specializing in what I call the 'Curse of the High Achiever.'
My practice is built for individuals navigating intense operational pressure, elite ascension, or the challenging aftermath of a personal or professional fall. Often, the very success that makes you a pillar for others renders you invisible to standard support networks. You are the asset everyone relies on, but who is auditing your structural integrity?
Your vision will only become clear if you can look into your heart. He who looks only outside sees only dreams, he who looks within himself awakes. Carl Jung
Your vision will only become clear if you can look into your heart. He who looks only outside sees only dreams, he who looks within himself awakes. Carl Jung
I aim to provide clients with a safe and confidential space to explore personal issues. Working from a humanistic and person centred ethos means I believe that all individuals hold the tools within to heal and grow. When we experience early adversity or difficult life events we can find ourselves at a loss, grappling with deep feelings of unhappiness. Sometimes we can become at war with ourselves . Issues such as low self esteem, anxiety and depression can arise. I work in a collaborative and empowering yet gentle way to accompany you on your journey of healing.
I aim to provide clients with a safe and confidential space to explore personal issues. Working from a humanistic and person centred ethos means I believe that all individuals hold the tools within to heal and grow. When we experience early adversity or difficult life events we can find ourselves at a loss, grappling with deep feelings of unhappiness. Sometimes we can become at war with ourselves . Issues such as low self esteem, anxiety and depression can arise. I work in a collaborative and empowering yet gentle way to accompany you on your journey of healing.
Chris has worked with a range of addictions and specialises working with families who are impacted on by a loved ones addiction.
Chris is trained as both an Integrative and a Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist, meaning he has a range of models to utilise in his work and prioritises involvement from the people he works with. Chris is proficient in CBT, REBT, ACT is Trauma Informed and uses Person Centred Therapy as the main foundation for his work.
Chris has worked with a range of addictions and specialises working with families who are impacted on by a loved ones addiction.
Chris is trained as both an Integrative and a Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist, meaning he has a range of models to utilise in his work and prioritises involvement from the people he works with. Chris is proficient in CBT, REBT, ACT is Trauma Informed and uses Person Centred Therapy as the main foundation for his work.
I have a particular interest in supporting clients navigating process addictions, and have a specialist interest in sex and pornography addiction.
At In-Focus Psychotherapy, therapy is not about fixing what’s “wrong” with you - it’s about exploring what’s real and true for you. Together, we’ll consider how your past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be shaping how you feel and live today.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, lost, broken, or simply curious about why you are as you are, this is a place to look beneath the surface, make sense of what isn't working, and to move toward lasting, meaningful change in your life. We’ll work at your pace, in a way that feels safe and supported, and always guided by acceptance and curiosity.
I have a particular interest in supporting clients navigating process addictions, and have a specialist interest in sex and pornography addiction.
At In-Focus Psychotherapy, therapy is not about fixing what’s “wrong” with you - it’s about exploring what’s real and true for you. Together, we’ll consider how your past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns may be shaping how you feel and live today.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, lost, broken, or simply curious about why you are as you are, this is a place to look beneath the surface, make sense of what isn't working, and to move toward lasting, meaningful change in your life. We’ll work at your pace, in a way that feels safe and supported, and always guided by acceptance and curiosity.
I’m an EMDR-trained psychotherapist working with trauma, addiction, and the patterns that quietly organise a life.
I work with trauma, addiction, and the patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others. Using EMDR alongside relational and somatic approaches, we follow what the body holds, not just what the mind explains. The work is careful, collaborative, and paced — allowing change to settle, rather than be forced.
I’m an EMDR-trained psychotherapist working with trauma, addiction, and the patterns that quietly organise a life.
I work with trauma, addiction, and the patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others. Using EMDR alongside relational and somatic approaches, we follow what the body holds, not just what the mind explains. The work is careful, collaborative, and paced — allowing change to settle, rather than be forced.
I hold additional certification in Fertility work, addiction and suicide intervention.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
I hold additional certification in Fertility work, addiction and suicide intervention.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation and overwhelm. I offer guidance and skills for you to cope better. If you are seeking support, understanding and compassion as you educate and learn about yourself, I am here to help.
I also work with adhd, personality disorders, infertility and attachment issues. I help people who have been made feel they're too difficult to help understand and help themselves.
Our clinical services are: counselling and psychotherapy, addiction assessment and treatment, EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma.
I'm a qualified experienced and accredited addictions counsellor and generic psychotherapist with 22 years hands-on clinical experience in many settings. I place great importance on the humanity of my practice of psychotherapy. As well as my skills and clinical knowledge, I also bring compassion, kindness, curiosity, fascination and humour into my sessions.
Our clinical services are: counselling and psychotherapy, addiction assessment and treatment, EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma.
I'm a qualified experienced and accredited addictions counsellor and generic psychotherapist with 22 years hands-on clinical experience in many settings. I place great importance on the humanity of my practice of psychotherapy. As well as my skills and clinical knowledge, I also bring compassion, kindness, curiosity, fascination and humour into my sessions.
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
Throughout our lives we encounter situations that challenge us. Sometimes we just can't get passed them, we get stuck and cannot seem to find a solution. As a result we become anxious, stressed or even depressed. I work with clients in a non directive way through psychoanalysis, which allows the client look at their situation or problems, explore the potential causes and find a way of dealing with them. There is no 'one size fits all' solution to personal difficulties, everyone's experience is unique and the psychoanalytic approach allows the client find a solution that is individual to their situation.
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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.