What is Addiction Therapy?
Addiction does not discriminate between rich and poor, young, and old, male, and female, or care about ethnicity or beliefs, addiction can affect us all. Addictions can come in many shapes, from drugs and alcohol to food, sex, gambling, gaming, social media, and the list goes on and on. But there is a way out. With our support we can show you a way to break habits and bring about change, show you the light at the end of what can sometimes feel like a never-ending tunnel
We are trained in multiple approaches to addiction allowing us to offer you a bespoke therapy that meets your needs and creates a non-judgemental experience that works. Life with addictions can be confusing and is never as easy as just stopping for some, we are experienced and have taken this journey with others to a life free from this confusion and offer you the chance to take this journey with our help. There is hope, there is a path for you through this, you don’t have to suffer needlessly. Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today, contact us, and take your first steps to a life of choice and freedom from addiction.
Meet our Addiction specialist Counsellors
Simon Mahony
- Counselor
- MBACP
- MSc
I’m a therapist with many years of experience working in private practice, charities and local authorities helping clients work through a vast array of diverse issues, disorders, phobias, and traumas. Specializing in treatments for mental health issues and addiction, whether substance-related or behavioral. Like many people I’ve faced my own share of these problems and found myself engaging in therapy that changed my life. I believe that everybody can obtain long-term happiness through the self-awareness that therapy offers.
Accreditations:
Richard Coltart
- Counselor
Richard is a counsellor with a passion for understanding the needs of his clients and building a strong therapeutic alliance. He has a robust understanding of the mechanics and psychology of addiction and is a proponent of 12-Step methodology and Motivational Interviewing. Where appropriate, he works closely with other health professionals (GP’s, psychiatrists, therapists) to ensure the all-encompassing holistic care a client might need. He is currently completing a Masters in Addiction Psychology.
Accreditations:
Some key areas we can help in:
Please bear in mind, you are unique, and so are the problems you face. We know this, and will tailor whatever services you need to fit your specific needs.
- gambling addiction help
- sex addiction therapy
- porn addiction therapy
- alcohol therapy
- substance addiction therapy
- food addiction therapy
- Social media addiction therapy
- Internet addiction therapy
- Therapy for cocaine use
- Multiple drug/alcohol use therapy
- Those effected by addiction
- And more….
Need Help?
We believe finding the right help should be simple. We’d love to talk through the issues you’re facing and suggest the best next step. You don’t need to face your issues alone!
Addiction Therapy Continued……
To some it might seem strange to group issues such as gambling or sex addiction into the same category as issues such as alcohol or drug addiction. However, addiction experts are moving away from seeing multiple addictions based on substance and/or activity, rather suggesting that there is one addiction that is associated with multiple expressions, multiple ways of presenting in individuals. Therefore, we can develop addictions to almost any activity that shifts a person’s subjective experience in a desirable direction, making them feel good or feel better than without the activity. This new way of looking at addiction is important as it tells us that its vital to see people, individuals, a person and not an addiction. Your addicition is not who you are, it’s how you have learnt to sooth any pain and discomfort in your life.
Addiction is more than just a physical dependence, it’s an inability to stop doing an activity despite negative consequence from that activity or returning (relapsing) to this activity after stopping despite the desire not to. Therapy can help you to uncover the cause of an addiction and overcome the desires and cravings to return using evidence based researched techniques and psychological processes designed to give you the best chance to bring about change and make it permanent.
Common behaviours and signs of a possible addiction include: – withdrawing from social activities or neglecting relationships – attempting to hide or lie about the habit – exhibiting frequent mood swings – missing work, school, or social events – losing interest in activities or hobbies they previously enjoyed
Why Trust Mahony & Wood?
We’re a small team of highly qualified and experienced therapists, drawn together through a shared passion and belief in people, their ability to change, and their right to live the happiest version of their life.
Professionally Certified
Over 25 Years Experience
We do not share your information
Frequently Asked Questions
Just contact one of our therapists or leave a message on the website and we will be happy to talk you through the next steps.
Each of our therapist charge differently, so please contact us and we would be happy to discuss this with you. However, Mahony & Wood pride themselves on their transparency and will never charge anybody for any service without full explanation of costings and full agreement from you.
No, Mahony & Wood offer a psychological based service and although prescription medication can sometimes be of help, we believe that psychological treatment is the best way to achieve long-term freedom from addiction and unwanted habits.
This is not a question that it’s possible to answer as everybody is individual and approaches therapy in their own unique way. However, we would like to assure you that Mahony & Wood do not prolong any therapy beyond need. We will always endeavour to offer you the best and most cost-effective service, coming to an agreed end date at the first possible opportunity without putting your long-term outcome goals at risk.
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