Ian Caley

I'm Ian, welcome.

It's a big step, looking for a therapist. There are so many out there, it's hard to choose.

I help people with a range of issues of course, but I specialise in working with people who feel they need to look at their relationship with alcohol (and drugs). Anger, low self-esteem, low mood, suicidality and shame often go hand in hand. I work compassionately with genuine empathy, to help my clients overcome the very difficult and complex feelings that we experience when we're drinking (or using) too much. If you feel lost, that you need some help figuring things out, I'd say you are in the right place.

I'm established and local, fully qualified to work with addiction, and BACP registered. I will provide you with a safe place to talk honestly about how you're feeling. Are you struggling to get a hold of your drinking? Drinking too much when you said you wouldn't? Regularly going back to it after a heavy spree? it'll be different this time....this time I'll just have a couple!?? This all builds anxiety, low mood, anger, guilt and shame and feelings of 'I'm stuck' and is this it? We may start thinking suicidal thoughts.

That was my past too. And that is why I qualified specifically to help in this very complex area of therapy.

Talking about these feelings is vital, and I'll be able to give you a safe space, non-threatening and non-judgemental, where you can open up about your fears and worries and talk 1:1 about how things are for you, with someone who understands, someone who has been there himself. We'll talk this through in a compassionate, non-judgemental way and we'll help you find the goals and outcomes that are right for you.

If you are reading this, maybe you feel the drink (or drug) is no longer working for you. Time to cut down? maybe even stop?

Should we need them, I have connections with top treatment centres both abroad and in the UK that I can refer to for detox and the start of recovery, and I am a treatment continuation therapist for clients exiting treatment centres.

My clients can be 'in-person' at either of my therapy rooms in Hove or Lewes (East Sussex), or online for those living abroad, or out of area in different parts of the UK. (Online clients currently in France- sex addiction, Portugal- alcohol and the recovery of a partner, Twickenham- alcohol, Wimbledon- alcohol, Belsize Park- alcohol, Stone Henge (ish!)- alcohol, and Haywards Heath- established recovery/business/self)

I help people because I can- I understand it; my experiences have brought me here and I have many, many success stories- others, maybe like yourself, who have freed themselves and now live an even more successful and wholesome life than before.

Over time, we'll improve self-esteem and self-respect, build stronger boundaries and firmer, consistently steady relationships and get work properly back on track, more successful than ever.

I hope to welcome you,

Please email me to book in or call to chat.

Ian Caley. MSc Addiction Psychology & Counselling

MBACP.

For those who do, or don't attend an anonymous fellowship, I also specialise in twelve step facilitation

-therapy can work particularly well running alongside 12 step fellowship work with a sponsor.

I work from two face to face locations;

Church Road in Hove (near Wilbury Road), and rural, private Glynde, near Lewes. Both are safe and quiet, my Glynde room has free on-site parking directly outside and is also fully wheelchair accessible. I can do Zoom or Teams appointments but I feel the best work is done facing this, in person, in-room therapy.

I charge £80 per session for each 50 minute appointment.

Available for face to face appointments and online sessions. Please get in touch and I'll let you know what's available.

Testimonials

I'm very grateful to those who have kindly written these words.

Ian is so kind and caring and he helped me through a really tough part of my life. The time we spent together each week is something I will always cherish because I learnt so much about myself. I am so grateful for the help, thank you. Michael M

Being a survivor of domestic abuse I emerged from those relationships full of fear/anxiety, shame and zero self esteem. In order to manage these emotions I turned to alcohol to cope, drinking up to two bottles of wine every evening. Ian’s relaxed, empathetic and non judgemental attitude allowed me to feel safe to open up and finally be honest about the difficulties in my life. I was allowed to explore certain areas of my life at my pace and develop new tools and coping mechanisms to deal with difficult emotions without the need to pick up a drink. As a result I now live a happy peaceful life free of alcohol. The positive impact of my sobriety has extended out to my family and other relationships. I am so grateful to Ian, his warmth and compassion is what allowed me to talk openly for the first time ever without the fear of being judge. I cannot thank him enough. Anna J.

If you are going through a tough time and looking for some support, then I totally recommend getting in touch with Ian to see how he can help. You will find that Ian is a really good counsellor who makes it easy to talk through your problems and make sense of situations. Very warm and genuine therapist. Liz S.

I have had the privilege to experience Ian’s competent and compassionate counselling skills whilst being on the same masters degree course.  I would not hesitate to refer clients to Ian, he is a true professional with a solid training, open heart and mind and excellent relational skills that have allowed me to feel safe, secure, and at ease in our work together over the training. Laura S.

For any more information please do call for a chat or visit my website:

www.iancaleytherapy.com or email ian@iancaleytherapy.com