This page describes a sense of common experiences of addiction and how counselling can support you in exploring patterns, meaning, and change in your life.
Addiction can take many forms, from substances to unwanted behaviours that feel impossible to control. Often it involves feeling stuck between wanting change and not knowing how to begin.
Common experiences include:
Feeling trapped in patterns you can’t fully explain
Trying to change but not seeing lasting results
Carrying shame, secrecy, or isolation around the behaviours
Struggling to recognise your identity outside addiction
Early recovery feeling confusing and not clearly hopeful
Realising that stopping a behaviour doesn’t resolve what lies underneath
Counselling here is not about simply “quitting” or following a set programme. It’s about exploring the story of your addiction, understanding the patterns that hold you, and creating space to experiment with new ways of living.
If any of this resonates, you’re welcome to explore my approach further or consider a free initial conversation to see if this support feels right for you.
