Addiction Counselling
In-clinic sessions
We have several therapists offering addiction counselling at our clinics in Buckhurst Hill and Henley-on-Thames.
online sessions
We also offer online and telephone sessions for those who cannot attend the sessions at our centre.
How we Can help
Addiction Counselling
The word “addiction” is derived from a Latin term for “enslaved by” or “bound to”. It is the condition of being unable to stop using or doing something even though it is causing psychological and/or physical harm.
People may turn to substances or behaviours as a way of controlling emotional pain caused by childhood traumas, attachments, life pressures and stress.
In this way addiction is not the primary issue; it is an attempt by the addict to solve a problem. The activity may also not be the problem, however, the relationship that the addict has with the activity may have become problematic.
Counselling Approaches:
Different counsellors bring different skills and training to the sessions and will use a variety of tools and techniques using different theoretical approaches.
We help clients overcome addiction using different approaches such as: counselling and psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture and mindfulness. Each approach focuses on reducing or eliminating the client’s unhealthy behaviours, breaking the vicious cycle of addiction.
Each treatment can be taken independently, or clients can choose to book a combination of treatments.
Helps With:
- Alcohol Addiction
- Drug Addiction
- Sex and Porn Addiction
- Gambling
- Gaming
- Social Media
- Shopping
- Food
- Plus much more
Treatment Information
Once you have made the decision to have addiction counselling, your therapist will contact you to discuss what you want to achieve from your sessions. You will be asked what you are seeking counselling for and explore your goals. The therapist will also take this time to sign their paperwork with you, explaining their contract and policies.
During your initial appointment, the therapist will explain what addiction counselling is and how it works, taking time to answer any questions you may have. At this point, the therapist may speak to you about your addiction and if this session will be for you as an individual or if it will include others for relationship/ couples sessions or family sessions.
The amount of sessions needed varies for different people, some only need a few sessions, whereas others use addiction counselling over a period of time, making this “open-ended”.
If subsequent sessions are needed, these sessions will be used to reflect, discuss, and then conduct further therapy techniques.
During your final session, the therapist will discuss with you your progress, thoughts, and feelings. At this stage, the therapist can provide you with techniques and tasks you can use to help sustain the progress you have made in sessions.
If you would like more information about addiction counselling, or if you would like to book an appointment, please get in touch.
If you would also like to use multiple different approaches to help you, please read about our different approaches such as; counselling and psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture and mindfulness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of addictions do you help with?
Do I need to come to the centre for sessions?
How do I book a session?
Our Counsellors
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Integrative Counsellor
Person-Centred / Cognitive Behavioural Therapy / Psychodynamic Therapy
