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  Trauma and Addiction

Counselling Services

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About Me:

Early life trauma and the emotional pain that follows may cause us to choose many different ways of coping which, in themselves, can be perceived to be part of a bigger problem. I examine what it feels like to be part of a broken world from a perspective of trauma and addiction looking to provide stability and support while reintegrating thoughts and emotions.

Offering the opportunity to discuss how we deal with the pressures of modern life from the perspective of the self whilst understanding that some of the choices we make are damaging to ourselves and others, such as toxic masculinity, suicide and online addiction. Societal constraints play a major part in the micro-stresses we feel whilst we try to explore who we are and how we relate to others.

Trauma and GSDR informed, and specialising in many forms of addictions such as gambling, social media, sex and pornography, whilst knowledgeable of the damage that may be caused if both partners are not in agreement regarding boundaries. Initially coupes therapy trained at the renowned Tavistock Institute and therefore conscious of the “third” in the room and how to frame conversations that openly discuss what both parties seek, moving towards reframing the relationship so that understanding and stability can be achieved.

With a psychodynamic underpinning, my main theoretical approach is very much from the perspective of trauma and addiction. The tools I use are primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic counselling delivered either face-to-face, online, telephone or through outside “walk and talk” therapy focusing on delivering positive solutions that enable you to move forward.

I balance my therapeutic work with “thought leadership” internationally in the field of addiction, primarily gambling. Pathways to addiction is a rapidly developing area with the focus on “what happened to you”. Only through understanding this process, is it possible to understand fully what is currently causing you problems. This may be the result of early life trauma, conflict due to your relationship with others or societal constraints forcing you into a role that does not fit with your growing understanding of “self” in relation to gender or sexual orientation

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HOW TO BOOK:

PHONE

07973 751462

EMAIL

paul@thinkstrong.solutions

CLINIC SESSIONS

Brighton and Hove Therapy Rooms

Free First Assessment: (Online - 30 minutes) or

Call / email / text to arrange

50 min Sessions: by appointment

Online / Facetime / Skype / Telephone

Free First Assessment: (Online - 30 minutes

Call / email /text to arrange

50 min Sessions: by appointment

Walk and Talk Therapy

(In an agreed location)

Free First Assessment: (Online - 30 minutes)

Call / email / text to arrange

50 min Sessions: by appointment

Approaches

 

Trauma can result in depression and anxiety as well as a loss of confidence and low self-esteem. We can begin to question who you are as a person and indeed what is the purpose of life. We may even think about ending our lives. The physical side of us can be put back together but the mental aspects of “feeling broken” are often ignored. Recovery has many facets from personal loss of control to management of medication and that general feeling of helplessness. These can be all actively managed and with a refocusing on your direction in life.

 
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Addiction can be defined as "not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you". Most commonly associated with gambling,  drugs (including prescribed), alcohol and nicotine, but it's possible to be addicted to just about anything, including that which can be purchased, viewed or interacted with online. As our lives are more and more reliant on electronic portals we find ourselves “addicted” to the pleasures and escapes on offer until we believe we cannot live without them.


 

People can interpret events in many different ways leading to a variety of emotional and behavioural responses.  CBT examines current unhelpful thought patterns, exploring how they can affect your emotions and actions in the here and now.  This helps you to change how you think, focusing on ways to improve your psychological wellbeing. Negative thoughts and beliefs play a significant role in the development and maintenance of conditions such as depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. 

 

Psychodynamic counselling provides a broad range of therapeutic approaches helping you to understand the cause of your problems and issues. With a strong emphasis on the trust between a client and counsellor, psychodynamic therapy provides the tools required to make progress with issues that may have roots deeply buried in the past. It also helps equip you with knowledge and suggestions to enable you to cope with further difficulties.

Types of Issues I Deal With

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Everybody brings their own unique narrative to counselling which has been formed from previous experiences. My role often is to help people understand this narrative and what affect is has on their current lives. This may have been formed through loss, trauma or a series of life events that it may seem there is little control.

Successful therapy is often the result of the trust between the client and their therapist based on emotional connection, insight, and appropriate boundaries. The therapeutic relationship should create and provide an environment whereby you can start to remove some layers that have either defined or protected you. This will hopefully allow you to explore the different ways you have existed in the world and related to people, thereby causing change in a positive way.

 
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Costs per session 

 

CLINIC SESSIONS LOCATED AT BRIGHTON AND HOVE THERAPY

  • Initial Online / Phone/ E-mail Consultation: Free

  • Follow-Up Face to Face Sessions (50 mins): £60

ONLINE / TELEPHONE: 

  • Initial Online / Phone / Email Consultation Free

  • Session (50 Mins): £50

  • All sessions are 50 minutes - for Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime, please ensure connection is secure before commencing session as payment will still be due

WALK AND TALK THERAPY:

  • Initial Online / Phone / E-mail Consultation: Free

  • Session (50 Mins): £50

  • Meeting place and route to be agreed in advance

TERMS aND CONDITIONS:

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Make an Appointment:

If you would like to arrange an appointment or just have a question, simply email me (paul@thinkstrong.solutions) or call direct on 07973 751 462