Addiction Counselling Services in London

There is nothing simple about addiction. It is a complicated problem unique to each addict. The causes of addiction are complex and sometimes difficult to understand.

Addiction is widespread throughout most communities of the world. It occurs at all levels of society. Despite this, there is a great deal of misunderstanding about addiction. The concept of addiction as a psychological problem is a relatively new one. People once saw addiction as a personality flaw or a sign of weakness. This stigma still persists in society today and is a major challenge for addicts and the people who treat them. The origins of addiction are now believed to be much more complicated – psychological, physiological and even genetic. Addiction is complicated on many levels.

What types of addiction can counselling help?

Many people know that counselling is often used to help with alcohol or drug dependence issues. However, therapy can also help with other addiction problems like:

• prescription medication
• the internet
• sex
• pornography
• shopping
• food
• gambling
• work
• exercise

And there are many others. The counsellors at our London practice have experience helping people overcome many types of addiction problems.

What to expect from addiction counselling with One Therapy London

Whether you believe you have an addiction or not, addiction counselling can help identify any potential issues and explore underlying causes of any addictive behaviour. Once an addiction has been acknowledged, great commitment and determination is required from the addicted person, as treating addiction through therapy can be challenging. However, successful treatment of addiction is possible. Counselling sessions for addictions and addictive behaviour are based at our central London practice, just a few minutes from Oxford Circus. Throughout the counselling process, your therapist will help you recognise the thought, feeling and behavioural patterns that contribute to your addiction. There are different ways counselling can help with addiction and several types of therapy that might be used for addiction problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), for example, uses tools and techniques to help you stop addictive behaviour. Certain addictions will need specialist treatment and, in some cases, longer-term residential care. Coming off long-term use of certain substances (like heroin and alcohol) can be life-threatening and may require medical support. Your addiction therapist will help guide you through what to expect and help you cope with whatever treatment is right for you. Addiction problems can break up families, damage communities and destroy lives. In some ways, addiction touches us all. To speak with us in confidence about your addiction issues, call 0333 207 9330 or get in touch for an appointment at one of our central London counselling practices. Addiction counselling is often the first step to regaining control of your life.

Conquering addiction is not easy, but with the right kind of therapy and support successful treatment of addiction is possible.

Getting started

Your first appointment will provide an opportunity to discuss your hopes in therapy and to consider what kind of addiction treatment is the right kind of help for your needs. learn more about therapy for addiction in London →

One Therapy London

To make a first appointment, we may be reached by telephone or email. Appointments are usually available within one week, though we sometimes operate a short waiting list. go here for information on how to get in touch →