Find a Addiction Therapist in Southend

Has life become a struggle? First comes the initial drink, then you're not able to take control and say enough is enough. After a long week at work, you feel stressed and constantly crave a drink BUT after, you just sit there and ask yourself 'why do I do this' - you just don't know the answer? For years you thought your lifestyle was sustainable but now you realise that it is having an impact on the people around you and you're tired of going round in maddening circles. Ultimately you fear destroying your relationships and losing the love from your, partner, kids, family and friends. Deep down you know you cant do this by yourself and you need support to let go of the past and get to the root of the problem. Counselling gives you the tools to deal with the triggers and cravings to control your behaviour and find a balance. You'll be able to get on the right path to a happy and healthy life. I went through the same struggles you’re going through right now... It all started growing up with a drug-addicted mum who died when I was 10. Every day I emotionally ran from the trauma ripping out everything that connected my head to my heart, burying any feelings deep in the valley of my soul never to be found again. Until one day I hit rock bottom when I realised I was a drug addict heading towards death just like my mum. I made a commitment to become the best version of myself and lead others by example. But walking into my first therapy session I really believed I could die from bringing back up the pain I carried. I had suppressed so much of my emotions I did not know what I would find and that scared the hell out of me! I quickly had to develop the courage needed to embrace the uncertainty and anxiety of this journey of self-discovery. As the days turned into months I would go back to therapy and untangle the mess of my emotions. I started to understand the impact of mum’s actions on my traumatic development and how my broken inner child was living inside me as an adult. I gained an understanding of the ripples of addiction throughout my life and how they affected every subconscious decision I made. As I finally started to heal I decided to become a counsellor and work with people just like you. But don't just take my word for it... Here are a few reviews from clients via trustpilot "I would 100% recommend Luke as a therapist. From my first session with him, I felt huge relief from anguish and pain that I'd been carrying around for years. Luke provided me with the exact type of support and setting that I needed to discuss sensitive/complex/troubling issues, and together we got to the root of debilitating thoughts and behaviours that have been compounding in my life since my childhood. The elements of DBT incorporated into the sessions help a lot with making sense of everything. A very positive turning-point in my life. Thank you once again for all of your help, Luke." - Jane "Excellent and honest advice from someone who has a wealth of experience in many aspects of life." - Phil "The most charismatic counsellor I have met in my life. Not only he has all the knowledge and expertise that is needed but he is also able to see things from the patient's perspective and reach conclusions in a holistic way. He has a genuine interest for his clients and he is one of the most open-minded people I know. 110% Recommended." - Petra "When I went to Luke I really didn’t believe I could give up my addiction and become the person I am today. But after we started to work together he made me feel confident and not only teach me about addiction but support me in dealing with the underlying emotions. I have never been so happy and fulfilled. Together I and Luke discovered a real meaning in my life. I couldn’t recommend him enough." - Matt "Working with Luke has been a great experience. Really down to earth in a calm manner and positive energy. We have covered everything I requested and more, with plenty of practical work and interactive sessions." - Anonymous