About me
Are you sick and tired from feeling sick and tired all the time?
Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm never doing that again," only to end up back where you started?
Maybe you can stop drinking or using drugs for a while, but somehow you keep returning to old patterns.
Perhaps you're hiding the reality of your drinking or drug use from the people closest to you. Or maybe your relationships with family, friends or your partner have become strained because of what's been happening.
Have you recently relapsed or found yourself relapsing again and again and you're left wondering why?
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
You may have known for some time that something isn't right. You may have been encouraged, or even pressured, to get help, but instead of feeling hopeful, you've been left feeling frustrated, ashamed or stuck.
The truth is, alcohol or drugs are often not the real problem - they've become a way of coping with something deeper. Perhaps they once helped you get through difficult emotions, trauma, stress or pain. But what once felt like a solution may now be causing more harm than relief.
The good news is that change is possible.
Together, we'll take the time to understand what's really driving your drinking or drug use and identify the approach that's right for you. Whether you need short-term support or longer-term therapy, I'll work alongside you at a pace that feels manageable, helping you build lasting change.
Getting started
I offer a free 30-minute consultation so we can get to know each other and see whether we're the right fit. During this conversation, we'll talk about your situation, discuss how I can help, and make sure you have the information you need to begin safely. If appropriate, I'll also signpost you to other helpful services available in your local area.
Sessions are currently offered online, making support accessible wherever you are, with plans to offer face-to-face appointments in the near future.
Training, qualifications & experience
Having navigated my own journey with addiction, I can provide a genuine empathic understanding of how difficult this process can be.
I have worked a number of different roles within the addictions field. I have previous experience as a; senior support worker in a rehab, a primary care worker providing opiate substitute therapy in the community and I currently run a group programme for a substance misuse charity.
Training:
- RCGP - alcohol misuse
- RCGP - drug dependency
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Detox pathways
- 12-step & SMART facilitation
- Trauma informed
Qualifications:
- Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Practice
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
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Further information
I work primarily in a person centred approach. This means that I will try my best to understand what life is like for you. This can be a particularly powerful experience as addiction is a commonly misunderstood experience.
I may include other therapeutic techniques if they would be helpful. I am trained in the person centred approach, CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
I also have a particular interest in transactional analysis and attachment theory.
