"Addiction is neither a choice nor a disease, but originates in a human being's desperate attempt to solve a problem: The problem of emotional pain, of overwhelming stress, of lost connection, of loss of control, of a deep discomfort with the self (Gabor Maté)."
I have experience counselling within addiction settings, and offer a truly non-judgmental stance when considering your addictive behaviours. My approach is ‘trauma informed’ rather than seeing addiction as an illness.
This means that I strongly believe you have all of the power within yourself to heal from and live after addiction. I work around the shame and stigma of addiction to help you to live your life fully.
I currently have in-person availability in St Leonards-on-Sea and Online availability throughout the UK.
Contact me for an initial free of charge 15 minutes telephone consultation and mental health support at
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