Addiction Treatment

Over the past 10 years I have worked successfully with over 300 clients in one to one counselling specifically for substance misuse or other addictions such as gambling, codependency, internet and sex addiction. I have also worked with countless partners and families affected by the behaviours of their addicted sons, daughters, fathers, mothers etc. The effects are far reaching and cross-generational.

Percentage breakdown by substance/drug/or other addiction of clients that have attended one to one counselling with myself since 2000:

Many clients contact me because they are facing serious alcohol and cocaine problems. Because I have a lot of experience in this area I will be able to assess you very quickly and recommend your best treatment option. My recommendation will depend on your personal circumstances such as whether you are:

• Physically or psychologically dependent or both
• Your symptoms
• Your pattern of use i.e. are you waking up with the shakes and drinking first thing in the morning or are you a binge drinker
• The amount and number of substances you are using
• How long this has been a problem for you and other relevant factors

Of all the clients in this group that I have seen over the past 8 years I have recommended less than 10% for detox or entry into rehab. I will work with you on a structured programme which will enable you to get control over your drinking or drug taking, respect back for yourself and provide you with the skills and tools to live a healthy fulfilling life.

If I do recommend rehab because this is your best option then I will direct you to NHS funded programmes or an excellent affordable rehab if the NHS lists are too long. I will give you practical and honest advice on the reality of drug treatment in the UK.

Some clients do not want to go to their GPs because they do not want their addiction or drug or alcohol problems to be on their medical records. If this is the case and you wish for private, confidential and professional support then please give me a call now on 07958 714615 or contact me.

I am closely linked with local (East London and Essex) drugs services and private addiction services and rehabs. I am an affiliate provider of counselling services for EAPs and online substance misuse services such as DryOutNow.com, AddictionAdvisor.co.uk.

In 2007 I was proud and honoured to be introduced to Prince Edward who opened the new wing at Drugsline where I also work as senior counsellor.

I have over 80% success rate with clients. I will work with you to either stop completely, i.e. abstinence from drugs or alcohol or to reduce to a manageable and acceptable level. It is always your choice. Many of my clients are now running NA, CA and MA meetings across London, Essex and Kent. Others have continued to be become successful in their lives, careers and relationships.

My drug treatment programme can take place at appointment times to suit you and will be cost effective.

I also recommend fellowship meetings in conjunction with counselling but know that some people don’t like the idea of meetings - that is completely your choice. If you do go to the meetings I can still be your counsellor and will work with you on the 12 steps. If you don’t go to meetings this will not hinder your progress. It is your choice!!!

So…… If you are looking for help for alcoholism or treatment for drug addiction and are seriously concerned about yourself or a loved one don’t delay seeking help! If you/they have tried again and again and you have spent a lot of energy and time trying to get your loved one to quit drinking or drugs, then please contact me for help. What are you waiting for? Drugs and alcohol can destroy lives and alcoholism takes lives - it has little to do with what kind of alcohol you drink or how long you have been drinking or how much – it is about the person’s uncontrollable need for alcohol. Which is why most alcoholics cannot use willpower – its like the need for water or food. Imagine not being able to drink water or eat………with support and treatment many alcoholics are able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives.

If appropriate I can refer you to a free family intervention service. Family intervention works with the family of the drug addict/alcoholic and is appropriate for families that are seriously worried that if they don’t do something their loved one is going to either go to jail, end up in an institution or die.

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