COUNSELLING SERVICES

Recovering from substance misuse

Also known as Addictions therapy for Substance Abuse Counselling

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Reclaiming Your Health and Identity

Recovery isn´t simply just about stopping use, whether that could be a stimulant, or chemical dependency on a pharmaceutical medicine, it's also about restoring your physical health, emotional well-being and finding your sense of self again.

It might be your first time coming to terms with it, or maybe you´ve spent years in recovery, or in the middle of a medical treatment plan or a support group and looking for emotional support and guidance alongside it.

Using various integrative techniques we could look at finding specific tools to help you make lasting changes.

What can I offer support with

Exploring the Roots of Addiction

A safe space to talk about what you feel led you to the substance misuse.

Identifying Underlying Patterns and Behaviours

Work collaboratively to recognise any complex or tricky behaviours that might be causing the addictive behaviour.

Managing Triggers, Cravings and Emotions

I will help you address other underlying issues you might be facing, such as anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Finding Meaning and Purpose Again

Lifestyle changes to improve well-being, setting goals and guidance towards recovery and finding motivation.

Therapeutic Tools for Recovery and Beyond

Tools to help you cope throughout your recovery journey and in the post-recovery phase, using CBT, psychodynamic and person centred approaches. Mindfulness techniques can also help to regulate emotions.

Reconnecting With Others and Restoring Daily Balance

Rebuilding relationships with others and re-establishing a good routine.

Preventing Relapse and Managing Setbacks

Look at relapse prevention resources and coping with setbacks.