Substance Use Counselling in Norwich

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Louise Martin
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
Hello, I'm Louise and I'm a consultant clinical psychologist and family therapist with 20 years of experience helping adults and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties. I specialise in working with problem drug and alcohol use, but also work with all kinds of emotional and relationship distress, including managing life with a chronic health problem eg chronic pain, endocrine conditions, DSD (different / disorders of sex development). Many people I see experience anxiety, low mood, chronic feelings of emptiness, disconnection or shame, often as a result of life experiences involving adversity, trauma and loss.
Hello, I'm Louise and I'm a consultant clinical psychologist and family therapist with 20 years of experience helping adults and young people with emotional and mental health difficulties. I specialise in working with problem drug and alcohol use, but also work with all kinds of emotional and relationship distress, including managing life with a chronic health problem eg chronic pain, endocrine conditions, DSD (different / disorders of sex development). Many people I see experience anxiety, low mood, chronic feelings of emptiness, disconnection or shame, often as a result of life experiences involving adversity, trauma and loss.
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Enrichment Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
I think that there can be a misconception that counselling is there to “fix” people, for me “fix” is not the appropriate word as it can cause people to think there is something wrong with them. I like to think of counselling as a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore what is causing you difficulties at this current time. Counselling is led by you and I can support you through understanding your thoughts and feelings, helping you to process and understand what is happening. I like to think of counselling as a space to help you understand you better, because you are the best tool to help you move forward.
I think that there can be a misconception that counselling is there to “fix” people, for me “fix” is not the appropriate word as it can cause people to think there is something wrong with them. I like to think of counselling as a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore what is causing you difficulties at this current time. Counselling is led by you and I can support you through understanding your thoughts and feelings, helping you to process and understand what is happening. I like to think of counselling as a space to help you understand you better, because you are the best tool to help you move forward.
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Dr Eleftherios Kipoulas
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Norwich NR6
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost, I am here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space to talk and make sense of anything that keeps you from building a life worth living. I am an HCPC registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have experience working with young people, adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds across a range of different settings, including community mental health teams, inpatient units, crisis teams, and specialist services within the NHS.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost, I am here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space to talk and make sense of anything that keeps you from building a life worth living. I am an HCPC registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have experience working with young people, adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds across a range of different settings, including community mental health teams, inpatient units, crisis teams, and specialist services within the NHS.
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Amelia Andrews
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR6
I practice from my own room in NR6, Norwich, with parking available. I offer a safe, nurturing, non-judgemental counselling relationship. I work with clients to explore the issues that bring them to counselling, make them feel unhappy, unsatisfied or overwhelmed; exploring and working towards understanding these issues, and their responses to them. Our unhappiness may be triggered by any number of things beyond our control, but we can change how we think and the views we hold, through increased self-awareness. Couples work looks at exploring issues in a safe and emotionally containing environment to work towards mutual resolution.
I practice from my own room in NR6, Norwich, with parking available. I offer a safe, nurturing, non-judgemental counselling relationship. I work with clients to explore the issues that bring them to counselling, make them feel unhappy, unsatisfied or overwhelmed; exploring and working towards understanding these issues, and their responses to them. Our unhappiness may be triggered by any number of things beyond our control, but we can change how we think and the views we hold, through increased self-awareness. Couples work looks at exploring issues in a safe and emotionally containing environment to work towards mutual resolution.
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James Lovett
Counsellor, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm James, an integrative therapist with 5 years of experience working in mental health settings, helping clients with diverse issues. My approach blends various therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs, ensuring a personalized healing journey. By incorporating elements from different modalities, I address the unique challenges each client faces, fostering insight and growth. My experience spans working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and more, providing a comprehensive support system for mental and emotional well-being.
Hello, I'm James, an integrative therapist with 5 years of experience working in mental health settings, helping clients with diverse issues. My approach blends various therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs, ensuring a personalized healing journey. By incorporating elements from different modalities, I address the unique challenges each client faces, fostering insight and growth. My experience spans working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and more, providing a comprehensive support system for mental and emotional well-being.
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i-Cope Counselling
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Norwich NR8
In these uncertain times we are all feeling anxious and that is completely normal, however if these feelings are overwhelming please contact me. Acceptance and speaking to someone may help to understand how to manage these emotions. Or maybe you need a safe place, space and time to reflect on your life. Counselling and psychotherapy could help you to understand and make sense of the world and also recognize your behavior patterns and let go of the old patterns; ‘If you always do the same things in the same way, you will also get what you have always got!’ I am doing session via Zoom, facetime, skype or what ever is best for you.
In these uncertain times we are all feeling anxious and that is completely normal, however if these feelings are overwhelming please contact me. Acceptance and speaking to someone may help to understand how to manage these emotions. Or maybe you need a safe place, space and time to reflect on your life. Counselling and psychotherapy could help you to understand and make sense of the world and also recognize your behavior patterns and let go of the old patterns; ‘If you always do the same things in the same way, you will also get what you have always got!’ I am doing session via Zoom, facetime, skype or what ever is best for you.
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Sally Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
Are you struggling and looking for an experienced therapist who will listen to you in a comfortable and safe space, and help guide you through a difficult time? If so, I can help. MBACP registered and a fully qualified counsellor, I’ve been a therapist for over 10 years. In that time, I've helped clients work through numerous concerns, from addiction, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to attachment issues and relationships problems.
Are you struggling and looking for an experienced therapist who will listen to you in a comfortable and safe space, and help guide you through a difficult time? If so, I can help. MBACP registered and a fully qualified counsellor, I’ve been a therapist for over 10 years. In that time, I've helped clients work through numerous concerns, from addiction, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to attachment issues and relationships problems.
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Edmund Coleshill
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Norwich NR3
As an accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and EMDR therapist, my utmost priority is understanding and meeting my clients' needs. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals of all ages can openly explore their thoughts and emotions. I am dedicated to tailoring my approach to suit each client's unique circumstances and providing support that is empathetic, genuine, and effective.
As an accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and EMDR therapist, my utmost priority is understanding and meeting my clients' needs. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals of all ages can openly explore their thoughts and emotions. I am dedicated to tailoring my approach to suit each client's unique circumstances and providing support that is empathetic, genuine, and effective.
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James Collier
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing.
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing.
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Benjamin Moss
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
Hello, I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor based in Norwich. Exploring a journey of self-discovery and personal growth takes courage. As a dedicated counsellor, my aim is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
Hello, I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor based in Norwich. Exploring a journey of self-discovery and personal growth takes courage. As a dedicated counsellor, my aim is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
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Martin Alderton
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
We can all at some time in our lives experience painful and traumatic feelings such as loss, depression, anxiety, and bereavement, which can create confusion surrounding the path you are on. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space. Working together we can bring understanding to how your past may be influencing your present thoughts, feelings and behaviours,enabling you to take charge of your life, alleviate your symptoms, help to find and create meaning in your life and develop more fulfilling relationships. Together we can uncover ways in which you can develop your full potential and manifest a whole new way of being.
We can all at some time in our lives experience painful and traumatic feelings such as loss, depression, anxiety, and bereavement, which can create confusion surrounding the path you are on. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space. Working together we can bring understanding to how your past may be influencing your present thoughts, feelings and behaviours,enabling you to take charge of your life, alleviate your symptoms, help to find and create meaning in your life and develop more fulfilling relationships. Together we can uncover ways in which you can develop your full potential and manifest a whole new way of being.
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Nicola Poole - Nature Therapist
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR11
EXPLORE ~ EXPERIENCE ~ ENGAGE ~ EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.
EXPLORE ~ EXPERIENCE ~ ENGAGE ~ EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.
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Francesca Smith
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norwich NR3  (Online Only)
I am a highly empathic, friendly and experienced professional therapist with over 14 years experience. I offer an accepting & safe space to help clients overcome the barriers that stop them living life the way they want to. I utilise traditional CBT & newer '3rd Wave CBT' interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), metacognitive therapy & compassionate mind approach, to offer a flexible and individualised treatment process. I interweave these theories with EMDR and Attachment Informed EMDR. Including acknowledgement and understanding of our internal 'parts' that influence our helpful and less helpful behaviours.
I am a highly empathic, friendly and experienced professional therapist with over 14 years experience. I offer an accepting & safe space to help clients overcome the barriers that stop them living life the way they want to. I utilise traditional CBT & newer '3rd Wave CBT' interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), metacognitive therapy & compassionate mind approach, to offer a flexible and individualised treatment process. I interweave these theories with EMDR and Attachment Informed EMDR. Including acknowledgement and understanding of our internal 'parts' that influence our helpful and less helpful behaviours.
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Alison Howard
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Norwich NR6
Hello, I'm Alison. At Emotionalskills, we offer counselling and therapy to individuals and couples, helping those suffering from anxieties, stress, depression, abuse and low esteem issues. I work to understand my client's thoughts and concerns and I empathise with their emotions, recognising their needs. I am totally acceptant and view each client as a unique individual.
Hello, I'm Alison. At Emotionalskills, we offer counselling and therapy to individuals and couples, helping those suffering from anxieties, stress, depression, abuse and low esteem issues. I work to understand my client's thoughts and concerns and I empathise with their emotions, recognising their needs. I am totally acceptant and view each client as a unique individual.
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Russell Wharton
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norwich NR3  (Online Only)
I work in collaboration with my clients, using a solution focussed approach. The aim is to identify the problem along with causal factors and to develop a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have many years experience and very good outcome rates - many of my clients come from personal recommendation. I have worked in both the NHS and private settings since 2000 and am also a registered mental health nurse. I have worked with people from all backgrounds. My approach is open, non-judgemental and and down-to-earth.
I work in collaboration with my clients, using a solution focussed approach. The aim is to identify the problem along with causal factors and to develop a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have many years experience and very good outcome rates - many of my clients come from personal recommendation. I have worked in both the NHS and private settings since 2000 and am also a registered mental health nurse. I have worked with people from all backgrounds. My approach is open, non-judgemental and and down-to-earth.
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Kaori King
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Norwich NR1
Life can be complex. Feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression, loss, trauma, and other challenges may arise. Whether you're grappling with identity, life direction, or family issues, I offer a space where we can examine these issues together. In our work, I offer a relational partnership characterised by collaboration, openness, and honesty. This partnership is essential to our journey of exploration and understanding. Through compassionate dialogue, you can delve into aspects of yourself and your relationships that may be difficult to address in day to day life.
Life can be complex. Feelings of anxiety, loneliness, depression, loss, trauma, and other challenges may arise. Whether you're grappling with identity, life direction, or family issues, I offer a space where we can examine these issues together. In our work, I offer a relational partnership characterised by collaboration, openness, and honesty. This partnership is essential to our journey of exploration and understanding. Through compassionate dialogue, you can delve into aspects of yourself and your relationships that may be difficult to address in day to day life.
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Hollie Crudge
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR1
Hello, I'm Hollie, I'm a warm and down-to-earth Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Norwich and Wymondham. I have experience working with adults at MIND and the LGBT+ project engaging with people with a variety of life-changing events such as grief, relationship breakdowns, burnout alongside experience in supporting individuals to heal from sexual and domestic abuse. If you find yourself feeling low, or dealing with high levels of anxiety, along with physical symptoms like sickness, pain, or sleeplessness, your body may be out of balance, responding to the stress and trauma. Before undergoing counselling training
Hello, I'm Hollie, I'm a warm and down-to-earth Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Norwich and Wymondham. I have experience working with adults at MIND and the LGBT+ project engaging with people with a variety of life-changing events such as grief, relationship breakdowns, burnout alongside experience in supporting individuals to heal from sexual and domestic abuse. If you find yourself feeling low, or dealing with high levels of anxiety, along with physical symptoms like sickness, pain, or sleeplessness, your body may be out of balance, responding to the stress and trauma. Before undergoing counselling training
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Nicola Lomas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR3
Hello and Welcome Taking those first steps to speak to someone can feel scary and overwhelming. Talking about how we are feeling maybe difficult and sometimes raise some uncomfortable emotions. However, this will be the start of your journey to healing and understand yourself.
Hello and Welcome Taking those first steps to speak to someone can feel scary and overwhelming. Talking about how we are feeling maybe difficult and sometimes raise some uncomfortable emotions. However, this will be the start of your journey to healing and understand yourself.
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Dr Jinnie Ooi
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
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Jacqui Martyr Counselling
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR15
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on techniques from different types of therapy to tailor an approach specifically for you. My focus is always on you, I care deeply about the relationship we establish together, believing the therapeutic relationship is essential to the success of your experience. We’ll start where you are, talk about what’s been happening in your life and how that’s affecting you and your relationships.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on techniques from different types of therapy to tailor an approach specifically for you. My focus is always on you, I care deeply about the relationship we establish together, believing the therapeutic relationship is essential to the success of your experience. We’ll start where you are, talk about what’s been happening in your life and how that’s affecting you and your relationships.
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Substance Use 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.