I have many years experience working with people who have problems with drug and alcohol use and other addictive behaviours, including sex and porn addiction, and gambling. I have worked in statutory drug and alcohol services providing group and individual treatment, including aftercare following rehab or detox.

My approach to addiction involves working to change the behaviour patterns that no longer serve you. I use a mix of practical coping strategies alongside exploration of thoughts and feelings that led to the behaviour, and those that increase your motivation to change.

After this initial stage, we can move to a deeper exploration of the reasons you turned to this behaviour in order to cope. Often people who have addiction problems are carrying a great deal of shame, which may be due to the addiction, or other painful life experiences. We can work to process any painful or traumatic experiences and develop a greater understanding of yourself, reducing shame and self-blame. This can help to foster insight and self-acceptance, and lead to lasting change