Counsellor/Therapist, Accredited, MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, MBACP Reg
I bring over a decade of experience as a trusted counselor and psychotherapist. Through evidence-based interventions and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, I empower individuals to overcome the grip of addiction and reclaim control over their lives. With a proven track record of success and a commitment to ongoing professional development, rest assured that you're in capable hands as we embark on your journey towards lasting recovery and holistic well-being.
I have worked with both young people & adults with substance misuse/abuse issues & those with diagnosed addictive behaviour. Using motivational interviewing & elements of CBT, I work with a person-centred & strengths based approach to tailor treatment to the personal needs of the individual & their significant others. I understand that recovery can be difficult & how important it is to move at the pace of the indiviudal seeking support. I work on the basis that relapse is part of the process & as discouraging as this can be, it is important to use these set backs as a learning opportunity to better enable the individual to make recovery stick the next time around.
We work with people to overcome their addictions, whether chemical addictions such as smoking or drugs, or behavioural addictions such as shopping, gambling, or sex. Using a combination of Cognitive-based Behavioural Therapies and Hypnotherapy we are able to help resolve the issue, sometimes in a single session.
Addictions are an interest of mine.
I hold two professional development course certificates in addiction.
One on a brief therapy in stopping addictions and the other is addiction and psyschoanalysis.