Counselling & Psychotherapy in Bristol, Bath & Online
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How counselling can help
Reaching out for support can be a big step. You might feel unsure about what to expect, or even whether things can change. You don’t need to have all the answers before you begin.
Together, we can:
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Explore the situations and feelings that trigger the urge to return to addictive behaviours.
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Find ways to cope with difficult feelings and navigate challenging moments.
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Understand what keeps drawing you back into the cycle, even when part of you wants things to change.
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Identify the people, routines and places that help you feel grounded, and explore how to make more space for them in your life.
Change is possible, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. We’ll start wherever you are now, and take things one step at a time.
Therapy for addiction
in Bristol, Bath and Online
Caught in a cycle
Drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography or gambling can become sources of comfort, escape or relief. Maybe something that at first felt good you find yourself returning to even when it’s no longer helping. Something that once felt like a choice can begin to feel out of your control.
Together we can explore your pattern without judgement, and start to understand what lies beneath it.
You may be just starting to think about making a change, or you may have already made progress and are looking for some help to understand the pattern and stay on your chosen path. Every recovery journey is different, and there's no 'right' way to do it.
Relevant training & experience
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Working with Sex & Pornography Addiction
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SWAN training in Addiction & Trauma Counselling
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Since 2024 I have been offering addiction counselling at the SWAN project, a charity supporting clients with addiction in Montpelier.
