Addiction Counselling
at Harley Therapy™ London
Addictions come in number of guises, but can take a serious toll on physical and psychological health. Symptoms of addictions may include depression, panic attacks, sleep disturbance, obsessive-compulsive traits, deteriorating relationships and poor work performance.
Many people with addictions consider their behaviour to be a craving, dependence or bad habit. If your day to day functioning or health is affected, or if the behaviour takes up a large amount of time or money, then you may benefit from addiction counselling and psychotherapy.
What is Addiction Counselling, Psychotherapy & Psychiatry?
Addiction counsellors can help you identify whether you have an addiction and may suggest a course of counselling sessions to help overcome your addiction. If serious, you may also need to meet with a consultant psychiatrist to diagnose, monitor and treat any mental health issues. Addiction psychiatrists may also be able to refer you to a rehabilitation centre if a residential stay is indicated.At Harley Therapy™ London, our psychologists and psychiatrists work with all forms of addiction. In particular we have specialist therapists with extensive training and experience in drug and alcohol treatment.
What are the Benefits of Addiction Counselling?
- Understanding the root causes of your addiction.
- Examine the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that contribute to addiction.
- Gain self-understanding and insight, including identifying triggers.
- Devise tailor-made ways of handling withdrawal symptoms.
- Develop strategies to cope with trigger situations.
- Acquire techniques and tools that are applicable for the long-term.
