Addiction & Recovery Therapy In Liverpool
Individual Support for Addiction & Compulsive Behaviours
If you are searching for addiction recovery therapy in Liverpool, you may already know how exhausting it feels to be caught in a cycle that promises relief but ultimately creates harm.
Addiction can involve substances such as alcohol or drugs, or behaviours such as gambling, pornography, gaming, food, or compulsive patterns of escape.
Recovery is not simply about stopping a behaviour. It is about understanding what the addiction has been doing for you — and developing healthier ways to meet those underlying needs.
I offer individual addiction recovery sessions at £40 for 50 minutes, available indoors, online, or outdoors.
A Different Approach to Addiction Recovery
My work is grounded in Transactional Analysis.
Rather than focusing only on willpower or symptom control, we explore:
- The emotional triggers behind the behaviour
- The internal conflicts that maintain the cycle
- Early relational patterns that may influence coping strategies
- The “script” that keeps the pattern repeating
In Transactional Analysis, addictive behaviours often emerge from unresolved emotional states or unconscious relational dynamics. By identifying these patterns, you gain greater choice and self-awareness.
Recovery becomes less about self-criticism and more about understanding.
What We Work On in Addiction Therapy
Addiction recovery sessions may include:
- Identifying triggers and high-risk situations
- Developing emotional regulation skills
- Understanding shame and self-criticism
- Repairing relationships affected by addiction
- Building sustainable coping strategies
- Strengthening your Adult ego state (grounded, reality-based functioning)
We move at a pace that feels steady and manageable. There is no judgement here — only exploration and accountability.
An Ecological Perspective on Recovery
Addiction does not exist in isolation.
Work stress, family dynamics, cultural expectations, trauma history, and social environment all influence recovery. An ecological approach considers the wider systems surrounding you, helping you make changes that are realistic and sustainable.
Therapy is co-creative. We work together to build a recovery framework that fits your life — not someone else’s template.
Who This Is For
This addiction recovery therapy may be helpful if you:
- Feel stuck in a repetitive cycle of use or behaviour
- Have attempted to stop but returned to the pattern
- Experience shame, secrecy, or loss of control
- Want deeper psychological understanding alongside practical strategies
- Are seeking affordable addiction counselling in the UK
If you are currently in medical crisis or require detoxification support, specialist medical services may be more appropriate initially. Therapy can complement structured recovery programmes.
What to Expect from Your Sessions
A Welcoming, Non-Judgmental Space
Experience a professional, warm, and highly confidential environment for your personal work.
The Consistent "50-Minute Hour"
We meet for 50 minutes, providing a reliable and consistent container for the challenging work of therapy.
Flexible Therapy Options
Choose the setting that suits you best: in-person at my comfortable Liverpool (L13) office, secure online therapy via video call, or therapeutic “walk and talk” sessions in local outdoor spaces, intentionally inviting nature into the healing process.
Session Details
Individual addiction recovery sessions, available indoors, online, or outdoors (walk-and-talk where appropriate). Confidential and professional support.
£40 per 50-minute session. Fees payable via BACS or cash prior to each session.
Beginning Your Recovery
Seeking help for addiction can feel vulnerable. It is also a sign of strength.
If you are looking for addiction counselling in the UK that combines psychological depth with practical support, you are welcome to get in touch.