Drug Abuse Counselling in Halifax

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Sarah Thompson
Psychologist, FMBPsS
Verified Verified
Halifax HX3
Hi my name is Sarah. I work with children in schools and at our counselling suites . My focus when working with children is to find a way to work with them to help with all of their areas of difficulty, from emotional to school and the variety of difficulties they can experience. I find that children and young people feel most comfortable when they have routine, so the children will always have the same time and day each week, this helps build rapport. I specialise in inclusive therapies which means I can use a variety of techniques which will best support each child individually. From behaviour, emotion, to social difficulties,
Hi my name is Sarah. I work with children in schools and at our counselling suites . My focus when working with children is to find a way to work with them to help with all of their areas of difficulty, from emotional to school and the variety of difficulties they can experience. I find that children and young people feel most comfortable when they have routine, so the children will always have the same time and day each week, this helps build rapport. I specialise in inclusive therapies which means I can use a variety of techniques which will best support each child individually. From behaviour, emotion, to social difficulties,
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Ross Charnock
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Halifax HX2
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not always as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world that alleviates our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a strong track record helping patients within the NHS. I offer a safe, consistent setting in private practice to help patients make changes that are not always as easily achieved in time-limited therapy. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which sees conscious difficulties in our lives as solutions to unconscious problems. It helps with common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression, including trauma, but allows for a deeper appreciation of our internal world that alleviates our everyday disquiet in profound and subtle ways, almost like a volume control being turned down.
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Christopher Anderson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Halifax HX1
I have extensive experience of working with individuals, couples and groups since 2006. At this point I guess what really matters to you is deciding whether or not I am the right therapist for you. If so, please read on.
I have extensive experience of working with individuals, couples and groups since 2006. At this point I guess what really matters to you is deciding whether or not I am the right therapist for you. If so, please read on.
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Dr Jim Byrne
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Halifax HX1
Hello, My name is Jim Byrne. I have a doctoral degree in counselling from the University of Manchester, UK; and 25 years’ experience of helping individuals with problems of couple conflict; anger management; anxiety and panic; depression, grief and low self-esteem; and all kinds of problems at home and in work. My service is a high-cost/high-value system of psycho-education, involving formal assessment of your problem’s roots - using questionnaires and counselling conversation; followed by an analytical report of my findings about the nature of your problem and how to solve it;
Hello, My name is Jim Byrne. I have a doctoral degree in counselling from the University of Manchester, UK; and 25 years’ experience of helping individuals with problems of couple conflict; anger management; anxiety and panic; depression, grief and low self-esteem; and all kinds of problems at home and in work. My service is a high-cost/high-value system of psycho-education, involving formal assessment of your problem’s roots - using questionnaires and counselling conversation; followed by an analytical report of my findings about the nature of your problem and how to solve it;
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Nathan Alexander
Counsellor, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax HX1
I am a trauma-informed, integrative therapist with NHS experience. Being trauma-informed means that I use a specific approach to therapy that recognizes and emphasizes understanding how the traumatic experience impacts a person’s mental well-being. This type of therapy is rooted in understanding the connection between the trauma experience and the person’s emotional and behavioural responses. Being integrative means that I can work at your pace with a wide variety of skills tailored to suit you. I am aware that therapy is not a “one size fits all” and I pride myself in working with you to reconnect you with your values in life
I am a trauma-informed, integrative therapist with NHS experience. Being trauma-informed means that I use a specific approach to therapy that recognizes and emphasizes understanding how the traumatic experience impacts a person’s mental well-being. This type of therapy is rooted in understanding the connection between the trauma experience and the person’s emotional and behavioural responses. Being integrative means that I can work at your pace with a wide variety of skills tailored to suit you. I am aware that therapy is not a “one size fits all” and I pride myself in working with you to reconnect you with your values in life
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Diane DuQueno
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Halifax HX1
Are you experiencing relationship problems, inner conflicts or life stresses? It can help to find someone who is empathic and skilled who offers a safe space in which to share these feelings and dilemmas. Sometimes the issues may have been a pressure in life for months or years, and become part of your personality. It is a relief to discover that there is a solution to be found in therapy. I am especially interested in helping clients who have experienced troubled, sometimes abusive, childhoods and early loss of significant attachment figures. Often later life experience brings back earlier trauma and distress.
Are you experiencing relationship problems, inner conflicts or life stresses? It can help to find someone who is empathic and skilled who offers a safe space in which to share these feelings and dilemmas. Sometimes the issues may have been a pressure in life for months or years, and become part of your personality. It is a relief to discover that there is a solution to be found in therapy. I am especially interested in helping clients who have experienced troubled, sometimes abusive, childhoods and early loss of significant attachment figures. Often later life experience brings back earlier trauma and distress.
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Elena Angela Kormalou
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Halifax HX4
I am a Registered Member of the BACP, as an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist in private practice since 2008 and in current accredited training as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) at a Master's level since 2022. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, developing my private practice by integrating structure and kindness within the model of therapy to fit the person.
I am a Registered Member of the BACP, as an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist in private practice since 2008 and in current accredited training as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) at a Master's level since 2022. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, developing my private practice by integrating structure and kindness within the model of therapy to fit the person.
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Huddersfield Holistic Healing
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax HX1
Huddersfield Holistic Healing offers a comprehensive, therapeutic service in a safe and confidential environment for you to reach your full potential with the support and guidance from a fully trained talking therapist. You may feel that it would be beneficial to explore something that is troubling you and leaving you feeling stuck, or you may like to consider the possibility of taking a new direction to allow you to fully love the life you live. If you have an unhealthy habit that you’d like to break, or a fear you’d like to overcome, then Huddersfield Holistic Healing is here to help you.
Huddersfield Holistic Healing offers a comprehensive, therapeutic service in a safe and confidential environment for you to reach your full potential with the support and guidance from a fully trained talking therapist. You may feel that it would be beneficial to explore something that is troubling you and leaving you feeling stuck, or you may like to consider the possibility of taking a new direction to allow you to fully love the life you live. If you have an unhealthy habit that you’d like to break, or a fear you’d like to overcome, then Huddersfield Holistic Healing is here to help you.
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Victoria Northern
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax HX1
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
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Omair Saeed
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Halifax HX1
Have you lost the real you? Life can become busy - You may be feeling tired or have a lack of interest in doing the things you previously enjoyed? Is life just feeling overwhelming? You might like to feel less anxious, have more self esteem and have better relationships with the people around you? Counselling has helped so many people to explore these feelings. I have worked with trauma and anxiety related issues. Perhaps these are contributing to you living a life far from your ideal? Every person is unique - You all have a different history and a different goal in life. Is your past hindering you in moving forward in your life?
Have you lost the real you? Life can become busy - You may be feeling tired or have a lack of interest in doing the things you previously enjoyed? Is life just feeling overwhelming? You might like to feel less anxious, have more self esteem and have better relationships with the people around you? Counselling has helped so many people to explore these feelings. I have worked with trauma and anxiety related issues. Perhaps these are contributing to you living a life far from your ideal? Every person is unique - You all have a different history and a different goal in life. Is your past hindering you in moving forward in your life?
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James Pearson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Halifax HX3
Hello, I'm James, a really friendly qualified and accredited Counsellor born and raised in Yorkshire. I offer you the space to work at your own pace, to truly hear what it is that you are saying, to be someone who walks alongside you, gently checking meaning and guiding you to your own revelations, learning and understanding. I believe that figuring things out this way is the most empowering and lasting way to remove your roadblocks. In a sense, you already hold the answers… we just need to figure them out together.
Hello, I'm James, a really friendly qualified and accredited Counsellor born and raised in Yorkshire. I offer you the space to work at your own pace, to truly hear what it is that you are saying, to be someone who walks alongside you, gently checking meaning and guiding you to your own revelations, learning and understanding. I believe that figuring things out this way is the most empowering and lasting way to remove your roadblocks. In a sense, you already hold the answers… we just need to figure them out together.
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Cat Brown
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Drighlington BD11
When it’s not always possible to chat to a friend or loved one about personal issues counselling can be really helpful. Using a warm and down to earth style my sessions will use techniques to help discover the underlying symptoms, using a non direct approach. This will allow us to explore any issues you have, develop ways to overcome them, and move forward positively at a pace that feels right for you. As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
When it’s not always possible to chat to a friend or loved one about personal issues counselling can be really helpful. Using a warm and down to earth style my sessions will use techniques to help discover the underlying symptoms, using a non direct approach. This will allow us to explore any issues you have, develop ways to overcome them, and move forward positively at a pace that feels right for you. As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
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Eleanor Sophie McKone
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bradford BD4
Hello, my name is Eleanor and I am a qualified counsellor/ psychotherapist for children, young people and adults. I provide an empathic, warm, non-judgemental space, where together we can explore what is going on for you. I am an integrative counsellor, whereby I use a range of methods to suit the clients needs, including talking therapy and play therapy. I am particularly interested in exploring attachment styles with my clients as I believe our early attachments can significantly shape the people that we become. I also have a keen interest and experience in working with neurodiversity.
Hello, my name is Eleanor and I am a qualified counsellor/ psychotherapist for children, young people and adults. I provide an empathic, warm, non-judgemental space, where together we can explore what is going on for you. I am an integrative counsellor, whereby I use a range of methods to suit the clients needs, including talking therapy and play therapy. I am particularly interested in exploring attachment styles with my clients as I believe our early attachments can significantly shape the people that we become. I also have a keen interest and experience in working with neurodiversity.
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Simon O'Brien
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hebden Bridge HX7
Hello and welcome. I am able to offer lower cost fees due to my status as an advanced trainee therapist. Do you ever look back on your life and think, "How did I end up here?", or "What has happened to me?" Perhaps you've lost a loved one? Do your daily connections with others leave you feeling drained or unable to be your authentic self. Are you using substances, alcohol or prescription drugs to escape anxiety or societal pressures? Whatever it is you need help with, I offer a safe, impartial, non-judgemental space for you to explore more deeply.
Hello and welcome. I am able to offer lower cost fees due to my status as an advanced trainee therapist. Do you ever look back on your life and think, "How did I end up here?", or "What has happened to me?" Perhaps you've lost a loved one? Do your daily connections with others leave you feeling drained or unable to be your authentic self. Are you using substances, alcohol or prescription drugs to escape anxiety or societal pressures? Whatever it is you need help with, I offer a safe, impartial, non-judgemental space for you to explore more deeply.
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Zaynab Obaidi
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Verified Verified
Bradford BD1  (Online Only)
You come with a desire to develop positive coping strategies, enhance resilience, and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and how you navigate life's challenges, and wish to gain insight into patterns of behaviours and to foster healthier relationships. Ultimately, you aspire to achieve a sense of fulfilment and a more authentic connection with yourself and others in your life.
You come with a desire to develop positive coping strategies, enhance resilience, and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and how you navigate life's challenges, and wish to gain insight into patterns of behaviours and to foster healthier relationships. Ultimately, you aspire to achieve a sense of fulfilment and a more authentic connection with yourself and others in your life.
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Rebecca Bottomley Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bingley BD16
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I have been in Practice in Bingley , West Yorkshire as a Person Centred Counsellor for 7 years. I am currently in the final year of Psychotherapy training in Transactional Analysis. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space for you to explore your issues- past and present, working alongside you to help you achieve the changes you want and need. I offer short and long term therapy, face to face or if you prefer, online.
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I have been in Practice in Bingley , West Yorkshire as a Person Centred Counsellor for 7 years. I am currently in the final year of Psychotherapy training in Transactional Analysis. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space for you to explore your issues- past and present, working alongside you to help you achieve the changes you want and need. I offer short and long term therapy, face to face or if you prefer, online.
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Andy Clements
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Haworth BD22
Hi, my name is Andy. I am a qualified counsellor, offering 1 to 1 sessions from my therapy room in Oxenhope near Keighley, as well as telephone and online sessions. I work using a person centred approach, that enables you to experience the therapeutic process in your own way, and at your own pace. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, struggles at work, or any other issues, accessing counselling can support you on your personal journey.
Hi, my name is Andy. I am a qualified counsellor, offering 1 to 1 sessions from my therapy room in Oxenhope near Keighley, as well as telephone and online sessions. I work using a person centred approach, that enables you to experience the therapeutic process in your own way, and at your own pace. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, struggles at work, or any other issues, accessing counselling can support you on your personal journey.
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Sean Dobiech
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shipley BD18
Hello, my name is Sean. I am a person-centred therapist. Accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I have experience in counselling adults and young people as well as 11 years’ experience supporting people with mental health difficulties. I know that life can bring challenges that can be understood better through sharing with a skilled listener. I also know that it is very difficult to reach out and ask to be heard. Baring this in mind, I offer a friendly, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.
Hello, my name is Sean. I am a person-centred therapist. Accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I have experience in counselling adults and young people as well as 11 years’ experience supporting people with mental health difficulties. I know that life can bring challenges that can be understood better through sharing with a skilled listener. I also know that it is very difficult to reach out and ask to be heard. Baring this in mind, I offer a friendly, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.
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Nosheen Akhtar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD2
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am an experienced counsellor specialising in relationships for couples and individuals. I am a registered member of the BACP and COSRT. I offer sessions online and face to face in my office in Huddersfield. I understand it can be daunting speaking to someone about things which are difficult to talk about, you may not know where to begin. This is why I suggest an introductory call for individuals, and the first session free for couples, so that I can get a good understanding of what brings you to counselling , and you can get an understanding of how I work. Get in touch today, via call, text or email.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am an experienced counsellor specialising in relationships for couples and individuals. I am a registered member of the BACP and COSRT. I offer sessions online and face to face in my office in Huddersfield. I understand it can be daunting speaking to someone about things which are difficult to talk about, you may not know where to begin. This is why I suggest an introductory call for individuals, and the first session free for couples, so that I can get a good understanding of what brings you to counselling , and you can get an understanding of how I work. Get in touch today, via call, text or email.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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Drug Abuse Counsellors

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.