Addiction Counselling in Warwick

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Julz Haywood
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34  (Online Only)
Your courageous first move. Have you gone through difficult-to-process life situations that have made you feel like you've lost your identity? We can go through your experiences together to support you in growing and letting go. I have worked with domestic abuse, trauma, co-dependency, COPD, bronchiectasis, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addictions ; sex, substances and gambling addiction. I also have experience working in rehabilitation facilities and assisting charities that provide housing for vulnerable adults.
Your courageous first move. Have you gone through difficult-to-process life situations that have made you feel like you've lost your identity? We can go through your experiences together to support you in growing and letting go. I have worked with domestic abuse, trauma, co-dependency, COPD, bronchiectasis, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addictions ; sex, substances and gambling addiction. I also have experience working in rehabilitation facilities and assisting charities that provide housing for vulnerable adults.
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Ginny Jayne Lewis
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
I gained my Person Centred Degree at Warwick university, I have experience of working with Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Addiction, Bereavement both Loss of Loved Ones and Living Losses which may include Loss of Self, Loss of Relationships or Loss of Purpose.
Who am I? There was a time when I struggled to answer that very question, Today I am able to say I am Ginny Lewis and I'm a Person centred Psychotherapist. There was a time in my life of uncertainty, I didn’t know where to begin to understand how or what I was feeling, within a safe therapeutic space I was able to begin the Journey to meet myself. Having been a client receiving Person Centred Therapy I experienced first had how the right conditions being created enabled me to grow, the positive effect it had and continues to have within me enables me to here today for others.
I gained my Person Centred Degree at Warwick university, I have experience of working with Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Addiction, Bereavement both Loss of Loved Ones and Living Losses which may include Loss of Self, Loss of Relationships or Loss of Purpose.
Who am I? There was a time when I struggled to answer that very question, Today I am able to say I am Ginny Lewis and I'm a Person centred Psychotherapist. There was a time in my life of uncertainty, I didn’t know where to begin to understand how or what I was feeling, within a safe therapeutic space I was able to begin the Journey to meet myself. Having been a client receiving Person Centred Therapy I experienced first had how the right conditions being created enabled me to grow, the positive effect it had and continues to have within me enables me to here today for others.
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Hayley Trower
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warwick CV35
I offer holistic integrative psychotherapy, which focuses on the mind, body, spirit, and environment as four pillars of human health. A whole-person perspective can help you to see the connections between all aspects of your life so that you can better understand your own health and wellness. I specialise in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, confidence issues, relationship issues, and addiction. I'm a registered member of the BACP, and I have a postgraduate level 6 certificate in holistic integrative psychotherapy.
I offer holistic integrative psychotherapy, which focuses on the mind, body, spirit, and environment as four pillars of human health. A whole-person perspective can help you to see the connections between all aspects of your life so that you can better understand your own health and wellness. I specialise in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, confidence issues, relationship issues, and addiction. I'm a registered member of the BACP, and I have a postgraduate level 6 certificate in holistic integrative psychotherapy.
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Neil Philbin -Specialist Addiction Counsellor FDAP
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
Addiction can be a lonely place.
I’m a qualified Addiction Counsellor with vast experience working with substance misuse and behavioural addictions in various different settings. I pride myself in providing a safe space in which to form a supportive relationship to help clients achieve their goals. I have up to date knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and practice a variety of evidence based interventions with awareness that everyone has different needs. I hold an honors degree in Addiction Counselling and a masters degree in Integrative Psychotherapy. I have a clinic in Leamington Spa, and also offer online therapy. Daytime, evening and weekend appointments.
Addiction can be a lonely place.
I’m a qualified Addiction Counsellor with vast experience working with substance misuse and behavioural addictions in various different settings. I pride myself in providing a safe space in which to form a supportive relationship to help clients achieve their goals. I have up to date knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and practice a variety of evidence based interventions with awareness that everyone has different needs. I hold an honors degree in Addiction Counselling and a masters degree in Integrative Psychotherapy. I have a clinic in Leamington Spa, and also offer online therapy. Daytime, evening and weekend appointments.
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Dr Victoria D Mckenzie
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Warwick CV35  (Online Only)
I operate using many therapy modalities that will offer comprehensive mental, behavioral and substance use treatment and will select these based on a collaborative discussion of your needs and preferences.
I am a registered Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I have extensive experience in helping people cope with many life challenges and treating concerns including identity and transitioning, trauma, serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, grief, family concerns, adjustment distress, substance use, mood and personality disorders, developmental disorders and Autism, and aging. I work with various populations inclusive of: LGBTQIA+, adolescents, adults, Veterans, and families and couples.
I operate using many therapy modalities that will offer comprehensive mental, behavioral and substance use treatment and will select these based on a collaborative discussion of your needs and preferences.
I am a registered Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I have extensive experience in helping people cope with many life challenges and treating concerns including identity and transitioning, trauma, serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, grief, family concerns, adjustment distress, substance use, mood and personality disorders, developmental disorders and Autism, and aging. I work with various populations inclusive of: LGBTQIA+, adolescents, adults, Veterans, and families and couples.
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Dr Jenika Patel
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warwick CV34
I have 16 years experience working in the NHS providing psychological therapy and supervision; working in primary, secondary care- adult mental health, forensic settings, substance misuse and physical health psychology.
I provide therapeutic space for you to reflect, think about and explore difficulties without judgement. Sometimes we can have an idea about what we are struggling with, sometimes we are less sure. Accessing therapy can help us to understand ourselves and give meaning to that which leaves us feeling stuck. Sometimes things that are happening in the here and now can bring up feelings that we have experienced in the past that we may or may not be aware of. This may create discomfort, pain, distress, anxiety, depression and overwhelm. People often describe feeling empty, in darkness, alone, lacking energy and feeling frightened.
I have 16 years experience working in the NHS providing psychological therapy and supervision; working in primary, secondary care- adult mental health, forensic settings, substance misuse and physical health psychology.
I provide therapeutic space for you to reflect, think about and explore difficulties without judgement. Sometimes we can have an idea about what we are struggling with, sometimes we are less sure. Accessing therapy can help us to understand ourselves and give meaning to that which leaves us feeling stuck. Sometimes things that are happening in the here and now can bring up feelings that we have experienced in the past that we may or may not be aware of. This may create discomfort, pain, distress, anxiety, depression and overwhelm. People often describe feeling empty, in darkness, alone, lacking energy and feeling frightened.
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Clare Welch
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
I am a highly experienced EMDR Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a 1st class B.A. (Hons) degree in Counselling working from practices in Warwickshire and London. I have advanced training in Trauma Therapy which is very effective in dealing with PTSD and Psychological Trauma. If you are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Abuse/Trauma, Bereavement, Addiction or Relationship issues, I can help to navigate your way through and aid your journey back to health. The key to a successful relationship is the therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety.
I am a highly experienced EMDR Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a 1st class B.A. (Hons) degree in Counselling working from practices in Warwickshire and London. I have advanced training in Trauma Therapy which is very effective in dealing with PTSD and Psychological Trauma. If you are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Abuse/Trauma, Bereavement, Addiction or Relationship issues, I can help to navigate your way through and aid your journey back to health. The key to a successful relationship is the therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety.
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Essential Minds
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
Having worked in the corporate sphere for nearly 30 years, I understand that people encounter mental health challenges of all kinds, from depression to addiction to burnout.
My Background I worked in the corporate sector for 25 years, running my own recruitment business and deriving great satisfaction from the challenge of this industry. However, over time, I noticed how people can end up feeling trapped, overburdened by mental health issues that they didn’t feel they could communicate to others. I also struggled in my own way, which is what led me to learn as much as possible about personal development – a journey that began in 1993. Since then, I have always wanted to dedicate myself to educating those experiencing the same issues and supporting them manage their well-being more effectively. As
Having worked in the corporate sphere for nearly 30 years, I understand that people encounter mental health challenges of all kinds, from depression to addiction to burnout.
My Background I worked in the corporate sector for 25 years, running my own recruitment business and deriving great satisfaction from the challenge of this industry. However, over time, I noticed how people can end up feeling trapped, overburdened by mental health issues that they didn’t feel they could communicate to others. I also struggled in my own way, which is what led me to learn as much as possible about personal development – a journey that began in 1993. Since then, I have always wanted to dedicate myself to educating those experiencing the same issues and supporting them manage their well-being more effectively. As
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Louise Baya
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
I have experience of working with addiction, bereavement, loss, sexual abuse, self -esteem, trauma amongst a variety of other issues.
I'm a Person-centered counsellor working in private practice based in Leamington Spa, Rugby and Stratford-Upon-Avon. I'm an experienced and fully qualified counsellor who is a registered BACP member. I found my own personal experience of therapy to be life changing, which led me to want help others. Prior to my counselling career, I have worked for many years with children, young people, families and vulnerable adults. I supported and assisted individuals to improve their mental, physical well-being and to live independently.
I have experience of working with addiction, bereavement, loss, sexual abuse, self -esteem, trauma amongst a variety of other issues.
I'm a Person-centered counsellor working in private practice based in Leamington Spa, Rugby and Stratford-Upon-Avon. I'm an experienced and fully qualified counsellor who is a registered BACP member. I found my own personal experience of therapy to be life changing, which led me to want help others. Prior to my counselling career, I have worked for many years with children, young people, families and vulnerable adults. I supported and assisted individuals to improve their mental, physical well-being and to live independently.
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Kevin Roe
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
Some of the issues our clients bring: Depression, Anxiety, Tendency to ruminate & self-blame, General or work-related stress, Fear, Loneliness Relationship or family breakdowns and issues Bereavement, Addiction, Life transitions – such as unemployment/retirement/empty nest, Low self-esteem/confidence, Trauma, Abuse, Bullying, Anger management.
There are many reasons why you may wish to speak with a counsellor but a desire for some ‘change’ is usually present within our clients. There may be something about you which is being carried from past experiences, feelings about yourself such as low self-worth, or anxiety brought on by relationships with others or circumstances surrounding you which seem to be prevailing an assault on you. You may be suffering from depression or, fears which are seemingly taking control of you. I am trained in Trauma Therapy. Addictions or obsessions are also common reasons for our working with clients.
Some of the issues our clients bring: Depression, Anxiety, Tendency to ruminate & self-blame, General or work-related stress, Fear, Loneliness Relationship or family breakdowns and issues Bereavement, Addiction, Life transitions – such as unemployment/retirement/empty nest, Low self-esteem/confidence, Trauma, Abuse, Bullying, Anger management.
There are many reasons why you may wish to speak with a counsellor but a desire for some ‘change’ is usually present within our clients. There may be something about you which is being carried from past experiences, feelings about yourself such as low self-worth, or anxiety brought on by relationships with others or circumstances surrounding you which seem to be prevailing an assault on you. You may be suffering from depression or, fears which are seemingly taking control of you. I am trained in Trauma Therapy. Addictions or obsessions are also common reasons for our working with clients.
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Helen Louise Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
I am experienced in supporting those affected by: Trauma & PTSD, Addiction, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Self-Harming and Relationship Issues.
Trauma Specialist: My name is Helen. I'm a warm, empathic, fully qualified and experienced integrative adult & child psychotherapist. I'm passionate about supporting people through periods of 'stuckness', distress and overwhelm. I am highly skilled in trauma work and a wide range of mental health conditions. I have previously worked in mental health hospitals practising on both addiction and general psychiatry units and in schools. If you're struggling and need a safe space to address your distress, then I'm here for you. From me, you will receive genuine empathy, non-judgmental warmth and a safe environment in which to explore.
I am experienced in supporting those affected by: Trauma & PTSD, Addiction, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Self-Harming and Relationship Issues.
Trauma Specialist: My name is Helen. I'm a warm, empathic, fully qualified and experienced integrative adult & child psychotherapist. I'm passionate about supporting people through periods of 'stuckness', distress and overwhelm. I am highly skilled in trauma work and a wide range of mental health conditions. I have previously worked in mental health hospitals practising on both addiction and general psychiatry units and in schools. If you're struggling and need a safe space to address your distress, then I'm here for you. From me, you will receive genuine empathy, non-judgmental warmth and a safe environment in which to explore.
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Jane Oneill
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.
You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.
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Caroline Tucker
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV35  (Online Only)
What's going on for you? That can be a difficult question to answer. Sometimes you know what you want to work on and other times, you might not consciously know the source of your distress. I can't promise a magic wand to make it all better, but I can offer you a space to start your self-exploration with compassion and a genuine curiosity about who you are, who you want to be, and what's holding you back.
What's going on for you? That can be a difficult question to answer. Sometimes you know what you want to work on and other times, you might not consciously know the source of your distress. I can't promise a magic wand to make it all better, but I can offer you a space to start your self-exploration with compassion and a genuine curiosity about who you are, who you want to be, and what's holding you back.
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Joe Mimnagh
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
I entered the world of psychotherapy so I could manage and eventually overcome the painful emotions and thoughts that I had experienced. If this is the case for you, then psychotherapy can help you explore uncomfortable feelings that have held you back from living life to the full. Life often throws the unexpected at us, be it through relationships, either personal or professional, we sometimes find it difficult to cope alone and need the support to help us through this difficult time.
I entered the world of psychotherapy so I could manage and eventually overcome the painful emotions and thoughts that I had experienced. If this is the case for you, then psychotherapy can help you explore uncomfortable feelings that have held you back from living life to the full. Life often throws the unexpected at us, be it through relationships, either personal or professional, we sometimes find it difficult to cope alone and need the support to help us through this difficult time.
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Diane Susan Pulley
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Warwick CV35
I am Di Pulley and have been a (BACP) Accredited therapist since 2004, having graduated from Warwick University. I am also an EMDR therapist specialising in trauma and a Master Life Coach, a member of the Association for Coaching, and a BUPA and Axa affiliated practitioner.
I am Di Pulley and have been a (BACP) Accredited therapist since 2004, having graduated from Warwick University. I am also an EMDR therapist specialising in trauma and a Master Life Coach, a member of the Association for Coaching, and a BUPA and Axa affiliated practitioner.
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Daryl Nicholas Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
As an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I have undergone extensive training which brings together effective contemporary approaches to therapy, drawing from a variety of models to suit your individual needs. I have over sixteen years experience supporting adults and young people to address a range of issues, including: anxiety/panic, depression, stress, loss and bereavement, identity issues, sexuality, trauma/abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and careers and life direction. I also offer the comprehensive 'INSIGHT self-discovery programmes' (visit darylnicholas.com for more details).
As an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I have undergone extensive training which brings together effective contemporary approaches to therapy, drawing from a variety of models to suit your individual needs. I have over sixteen years experience supporting adults and young people to address a range of issues, including: anxiety/panic, depression, stress, loss and bereavement, identity issues, sexuality, trauma/abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and careers and life direction. I also offer the comprehensive 'INSIGHT self-discovery programmes' (visit darylnicholas.com for more details).
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Donna Hodge
Psychotherapist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34  (Online Only)
Hello, if you are looking to make sense of your life experiences, find a new path forward, heal from trauma or repair your relationships then I am here to help. I am a HCPC registered, BPS Chartered Forensic Psychologist and trauma therapist, specialising in CBT and EMDR.
Hello, if you are looking to make sense of your life experiences, find a new path forward, heal from trauma or repair your relationships then I am here to help. I am a HCPC registered, BPS Chartered Forensic Psychologist and trauma therapist, specialising in CBT and EMDR.
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Fiona Adams
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34
Hello and welcome. Sometimes life just doesn't go the way we would like it to go, with the everyday struggles that can sometimes just feel too much. At times the challenges of life can make us feel out of control, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, scared, depressed or even angry. At Footsteps counselling, I offer a safe and confidential space that will allow you to work through your struggles and explore your thoughts and feelings in a calm, confidential and supportive setting. I can help you to gain insight and understanding on what it is that may be making you feel the way you do, and help you through those difficult times.
Hello and welcome. Sometimes life just doesn't go the way we would like it to go, with the everyday struggles that can sometimes just feel too much. At times the challenges of life can make us feel out of control, leaving us feeling lost, anxious, scared, depressed or even angry. At Footsteps counselling, I offer a safe and confidential space that will allow you to work through your struggles and explore your thoughts and feelings in a calm, confidential and supportive setting. I can help you to gain insight and understanding on what it is that may be making you feel the way you do, and help you through those difficult times.
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Bronte Holmes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Brontë. I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor who has a degree from Coventry University in Integrative Counselling, and a fully registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy who works with Adults aged 18+. Being an Integrative Counsellor simply means that I draw on different theories and interventions that best suit the clients needs.
Hello, my name is Brontë. I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor who has a degree from Coventry University in Integrative Counselling, and a fully registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy who works with Adults aged 18+. Being an Integrative Counsellor simply means that I draw on different theories and interventions that best suit the clients needs.
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Matt Harris
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Warwick CV34  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Matt - a BACP(Accredited) Therapist offering 121 sessions for adults 18+. I offer a safe, calm, confidential and non-judgemental space, to support you with what is causing you difficulty. I'll help you to gain insight, understanding, and to try to find a way forward. I understand it can be hard to take that first step to start counselling, and find a Therapist whom you will feel comfortable to talk through what is troubling you. Please contact me for a no obligation, free 15 minute phone call. We can discuss what support you need, see if we are a good fit to work together and then arrange your first session.
Hello, I'm Matt - a BACP(Accredited) Therapist offering 121 sessions for adults 18+. I offer a safe, calm, confidential and non-judgemental space, to support you with what is causing you difficulty. I'll help you to gain insight, understanding, and to try to find a way forward. I understand it can be hard to take that first step to start counselling, and find a Therapist whom you will feel comfortable to talk through what is troubling you. Please contact me for a no obligation, free 15 minute phone call. We can discuss what support you need, see if we are a good fit to work together and then arrange your first session.
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Addiction Counsellors

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.