Timothy Park, Counsellor and Psychotherapist, PGDip, MBACP

If you are struggling with addictive behaviour I can help. I understand the dilemma of continually doing something that feels out of control. It will often make no sense to you, to your family, or to your friends and if it carries on it will likely become even more difficult to manage.

This is definitely a good time for you to contact me for help and support. You are not alone, I understand your dilemma and I am here for you. I have supported lots of people in their journey to free themselves from their struggles with self destructive addictive behaviour.

Book in for your free 30 minute telephone session to experience how I work and to see if we are a good fit.

Therapy with me is collaborative, my job is to listen to you and provide an environment where you feel safe enough to process your inner thoughts and feelings. This provides an opportunity to clarify issues, to identify barriers to change, to set goals, and to develop coping skills to address your challenges. The overall goal is to help you live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

I combine various approaches that are tailored around your individual needs. The process starts with a look at the particular behaviour that you are struggling with and and how it can be managed or stopped. At the same time we will explore what is at the root of your desire to change the way you feel and will do so by looking at all aspects of your life both in the present and in the past.

In my professional experience, it is usually the case that addictions are a symptom of underlying, often deeply rooted issues. Work with me will therefore start by finding ways to stop or manage the behaviour whilst exploring what are the roots of the behaviour that has led you to seek help. This work is done at your pace with the principles of empathic understanding and honesty at the core of the way I work.

I truly love this work and bring my experience, passion and creativity to each session. There are not usually any 'quick fixes’ when addressing addictive behaviours or other issues although I do believe that a pragmatic approach works when required. If you are able to commit yourself to make changes you really can become an improved version of who you are.

Be assured that I work in accordance with BACP professional standards and value your confidentiality.

ABOUT ADDICTIONS

Those who have addictions often try to manage their behaviour alone and typically struggle to do so. Often families are baffled and confused about their loved ones behaviour and may themselves become negatively affected by it. Some people who have addictions realise that there is a problem whilst others carry on in a state of personal denial that often deepens the problem.

Whatever your situation I can help you to sort through the confusion that you might be feeling and to make sense of what has been happening. I will assist you in understanding what lies at the root of why you have been attempting to change the way you feel and I can offer sustainable solutions that can keep you free of addiction.

FAMILY MEMBERS

I work with family members who are struggling with the behaviour of a loved one. It is often the case that a 'parallel process' occurs for the loved ones of addicted people. I understand the difficulties you might be having and have worked extensively with those that have a person close to them who struggles with an addiction. Please email or call for more information.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

I am very experienced in delivering treatment programmes and offer a bespoke addiction treatment programme for those that are not able to commit to a residential service provider. This can be based on a 12 step model or can be tailored to promote a healthier relationship with the behaviour that has been problematic. This is more intense than a standard arrangement and usually involves written work and a much higher level of contact as compared to a weekly counselling session. Please email or call for more information.