I am experienced in working with clients who struggle with addictive behaviours and their family members. 

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My aim is to create a non-judgemental environment where we can be neutrally curious about addictive behaviours. We can then explore with compassion and acceptance to understand the root of the issue, and begin work to move beyond the repeating cycle.​

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Some areas we may explore are:

• Readiness to change

• Client's support networks

• Client's isolation or lack of deep human connection

• Motivations for change

• Replacing unwanted habit with chosen new habits to fill the void

• What is addictive behaviour offering?

• Understanding how moments of vulnerability arise

• Learning to tolerate short-term discomfort

• Tackling hopelessness

• De-shaming through self-understanding

• Changing relationship with addictive behaviours and substances

• Frustration intolerance

• Checking for extreme thinking

• Lapse analysis

• DiClemente & Prochaska's Stages of Change

• Journalling thoughts and feelings

• Shifting focus onto life containing actions which are in line with client's specific values

• Seeking extra support

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