Alcohol or substance use
You may want space to discuss your use, what influences it and how it is affecting everyday life. Depending on your needs, counselling may work alongside a GP or specialist drug and alcohol service.
Online counselling for addiction & recovery
When something you turn to for relief starts affecting your life, asking for help can feel difficult. You can begin with a conversation about what is happening and what you would like to change.
Explore counselling for alcohol or drug use, gambling and other behaviours that feel hard to control. Ask about a practitioner’s relevant experience and whether their support fits your circumstances.
Online support across the UK · from £24 · Confirm suitability and availability before booking.
Medical support may be needed. If you may be dependent on alcohol, get medical advice before stopping or sharply reducing your drinking; withdrawal can be dangerous. For drug or medicine dependence, speak to your GP, prescriber or a specialist service before making changes. Counselling does not provide medical detox or withdrawal management.
Explore the support that fits your needs
Gambling and other behaviours
If a behaviour is affecting your finances, relationships or wellbeing, you can ask about appropriate support. Check the practitioner’s experience with that specific concern; a general addiction listing does not mean every practitioner covers every behaviour.
Continuing your recovery
You may already have made changes and want help with difficult situations, relationships or setbacks. Discuss your existing support and how counselling could fit with your recovery plan.
What counselling can offer
Sessions can give you space to explore patterns, the situations that make change harder and what matters to you. Your practitioner may help you consider coping strategies, support networks and realistic goals.
Approaches vary. Ask how they work with your particular concern, what training they have and how they assess whether online counselling is appropriate. Recovery support may include several services working together.
Starting without having all the answers
You may feel ready for change, unsure about what you want or worried about a setback. An initial conversation can focus on your circumstances and the kind of help you are looking for.
Your GP or a specialist service can assess physical dependence and medical needs. Ask your practitioner about confidentiality, its limits and whether coordination with other support would be useful.
Find a practitioner for addiction & recovery support
Explore the team’s profiles, approaches and fees. Confirm relevant experience with the substance or behaviour you want help with, the ages they work with and the suitability of online sessions.
6 therapists listed. Confirm suitability, session length and availability with your chosen provider.
John Davis
Counsellor
Counselling for anxiety, low mood and challenges affecting daily life.
From £24
30-minute session (£40 for one hour)
Jess Goodman
Counsellor
A supportive space for worry, low mood, stress and emotional overwhelm.
From £24
30-minute session (£40 for one hour)
Kathryn Fines
Humanistic, Trauma & EMDR Therapist
Space to explore anxiety, low mood and difficult experiences with support.
From £40
individual session
Hannah French
Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
An individual approach to exploring anxiety, low mood and emotional wellbeing.
From £48
individual session
Caroline Sanders
Person-Centred Counsellor
Warm, non-judgemental person-centred counselling to explore your thoughts and feelings and understand yourself better. Caroline welcomes people from all backgrounds, with understanding informed by her lived experience as a queer woman with ADHD.
From £40
individual session
Edyta Fratczak
Integrative & Person-Centred Counsellor
Warm, person-centred support with anxiety, low mood, confidence, grief and life changes, shaped around your needs and pace.
From £40
individual session
A simple way to get started
- Explore a profile. Read about the practitioner’s approach, experience, fees and session options.
- Ask questions. Contact us if you would like help choosing. A free consultation is with an advisor who can discuss suitable therapists; it does not commit you to paid sessions.
- Agree your next step. Confirm suitability, session arrangements and applicable terms with your chosen provider before booking.
Questions about addiction counselling
Do I need to be sure I have an addiction before enquiring?
No. You can ask about support if a substance or behaviour is causing concern, even if you are unsure how to describe it. The enquiry form helps arrange support and does not diagnose addiction or assess medical withdrawal risks.
Does online counselling replace detox or rehabilitation?
No. Online counselling is a talking support service. It does not provide medical detox, prescribe medication or replace residential or specialist treatment where needed. Your GP or local addiction service can discuss suitable treatment options.
Do all practitioners cover alcohol, drugs and gambling?
No. Experience and training vary. Check the individual profile and ask specifically about your concern before booking. The practitioner may recommend another service if it would be a better fit.
How much does counselling cost?
Currently listed individual fees are £24–£48. Session lengths and fees vary by practitioner. Confirm current details before booking; making an enquiry is free.
Can I enquire if I have had a setback?
Yes. You can discuss what has happened and what support may help now. If you are already working with an addiction service or medical team, let them know about changes and ask how counselling could fit with your care.
Can I choose a text or WhatsApp reply?
Yes. Use the form below to tell our team how and when you would prefer to be contacted. This is for arranging support and does not book ongoing counselling by message.
Related support
- Anxiety, stress & overthinking therapy
- Depression & low mood therapy
- Explore all therapists and areas of support
Tell your practitioner about the support you already receive so you can discuss how different services fit together.
This enquiry form is not an urgent support service. If you need urgent mental health help, please use the NHS guidance on getting urgent help.
Would it feel easier to start with a message?
Tell us how you would like to be contacted. We can start by text or WhatsApp, or talk by phone about addiction or recovery support and your next step.
You don’t need to explain everything here, or have a diagnosis. The short questions help us respond in a way that suits you.
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Or email support@lavendertherapy.co.uk.
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Therapists’ services and qualifications vary. Check the individual profile before booking. This directory does not provide emergency support.