Drug and alcohol addiction can affect every part of life, your health, relationships, finances, and sense of self. If you or someone you care about is struggling, you might feel lost, ashamed, or unsure where to begin. You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not beyond help.
At Rehab Clinic Advisory Services, we provide access to trusted outpatient drug counselling and alcohol counselling services across the UK. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or supporting someone else, we’ll help you find the right counselling support to begin or sustain recovery.
We’re partnered with a select group of therapists throughout the UK and make referrals to those we think most able to respond to your particular needs. Our team of therapists offer a one-off assessment service for anyone who thinks they might benefit from some sort of therapeutic input, such as one-to-one counselling or residential treatment.
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Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Drug and alcohol counselling is a specialist form of therapy that helps individuals understand the root causes of their addiction, manage cravings and triggers, and develop the tools needed for long-term recovery.
More than just talking, counselling is an opportunity to explore difficult issues and change destructive behaviours within a structured framework, in a supported and safe environment.
Counselling can take place as part of a residential rehab programme, or independently in an outpatient or community setting. We offer both short-term and long-term counselling options, depending on your needs and stage of recovery, that help people.
Understand the reasons for substance use (e.g. trauma, stress, mental health)
Cope with cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Learn new ways to manage emotions and stress
Rebuild damaged relationships and setting boundaries
Deal with guilt, shame, or low self-esteem
Create a structured, relapse-prevention plan
Restore purpose, motivation, and future goals.
Issues Can Drug and Alcohol Counselling Can Help With
Addiction is rarely just about the substance, it often stems from deeper emotional, psychological, or situational challenges. Counselling helps individuals work through a wide range of issues, including:
- Psychiatric assessments, dual diagnosis
- Poly substance misuse
- Alcohol & Drug addiction
- Gambling addiction
- Internet addiction
- Stress, anxiety & panic attacks
- Family breakdowns
- Sex and love addictions
- Eating disorders
- Shopping addictions
- Relationship breakdowns
- Prescription drug addiction
- Counsel for relations of addicts
- Private one to one counselling
- PTSD and psychological trauma
We know that making the decision to change can be difficult, but our team is here to offer help and support you or your loved ones when you feel you’re ready. If you would like to talk to somebody about the possibility of having some counselling, please call us today for free advice.
Types of Addiction Counselling We Offer
At Rehab Clinic Advisory Services, we understand there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery. We can connect you to individual, couple, and family counselling on a one to one basis. The sessions are conducted by highly trained and credentialed clinical staff, which have multiple years of experience in substance abuse treatment, as well as marriage and family therapy.
Private and individual care on a one to one basis. This level of care is very useful for people who have completed a Residential or Day Treatment Programme but still wish to have the ongoing support and accountability of one to one counselling.
One-to-One Counselling
Group therapy sessions can be extremely helpful to many struggling with addiction, and group sessions or groups which are educational in nature, which are moderated by professionals. Group sessions, whether for support or as a clinical therapy have several benefits.
Learning that there are others who share your problems, or problems like yours. While their addictions may not be the same as yours, you’ll find that there are a lot of similarities to how you and the other members of the group experience addiction – meaning that you can learn valuable coping strategies from each other.
You will probably have the opportunity to see someone with the same problems as you who have come farther along through the recovery process that you’ll realise that there is hope for you; which will give you additional incentive to stay in recovery.
Being able to get some things off of your chest can be a big help towards getting you closer to recovery.
We are by nature social animals and having a group to share your troubles with can make your burdens easier to bear. Group sessions are a great way to build your social skills.
Addiction therapy groups which are guided or moderated by a therapist or other professional offer even greater benefits to those battling drug and alcohol addiction.
These groups tend to be smaller. The information divulged in this context is far more likely to remain confidential.
The therapist or other health professional moderating the group session will likely be very helpful in examining the dynamics of the group and helping the individuals in it to understand their own behaviours.
Like any group sessions, the benefits are most readily apparent after having participated for some length of time.
Day Session Addiction Counselling
You might be ready to embark on a regular weekly counselling journey. We offer day counselling packages of 3 or 6 days, a typical day is three hours and we have morning, afternoon and evening sessions, these are group and non-group sessions.
Confidential counselling sessions are also available to anyone who is concerned about their drinking or drug use.
Anyone interested in receiving counselling is encouraged to contact us at 0800 118 2892 and will be assessed and assigned to the most appropriate counsellor.
Clients are able to take advantage of this service as long as it is clinically appropriate.
Group Therapy, Single Sex & Mixed Groups
Group therapy sessions can be extremely helpful to many struggling with addiction, and group sessions or groups which are educational in nature, which are moderated by professionals. Group sessions, whether for support or as a clinical therapy have several benefits.
Learning that there are others who share your problems, or problems like yours. While their addictions may not be the same as yours, you’ll find that there are a lot of similarities to how you and the other members of the group experience addiction – meaning that you can learn valuable coping strategies from each other.
You will probably have the opportunity to see someone with the same problems as you who have come farther along through the recovery process that you’ll realise that there is hope for you; which will give you additional incentive to stay in recovery.
Being able to get some things off of your chest can be a big help towards getting you closer to recovery.
Addiction therapy groups which are guided or moderated by a therapist or other professional offer even greater benefits to those battling drug and alcohol addiction.
The therapist or other health professional moderating the group session will likely be very helpful in examining the dynamics of the group and helping the individuals in it to understand their own behaviours.
Like any group sessions, the benefits are most readily apparent after having participated for some length of time.
Key to Successful Drug & Alcohol Addiction Counselling
Many of our partner drug and alcohol inpatient rehab centres offer daily counselling as part of a structured, residential treatment plan. This can provide a safe environment for intensive therapy, medical detox, and peer support, especially for those with moderate to severe addiction.
If you’re not ready for rehab or require more flexibility, our standalone counselling services that can be arranged around work, school, or family commitments.
The key to successful counselling is divided into two parts. The first part, which is accomplished by the patient, requires them to be truthful to ensure our specialists can offer the best advice all-throughout the counselling sessions.
The second part is our duty to discover and confront sensitive topics or things that are too difficult to confront the patient. This sounds like a lot of pressure, but that firmness results to success in the long run.
Start Your Recovery Journey Today
Choosing to start alcohol counselling or drug counselling is a big step, and finding the right help shouldn’t add more stress. That’s where we come in.
We provide:
- Access to Accredited Counsellors – All our counselling partners are qualified, experienced, and trusted within the recovery community
- Personal Experience – Many of our advisors are in recovery themselves and truly understand what you’re going through
- Tailored Support – We help you choose the right counselling or rehab programme based on your needs, location, and budget
- Free & Confidential Advice – You can speak to us in complete confidence, with no pressure or obligation
You don’t have to fight this battle alone. Whether you’re seeking help for the first time or returning to recovery after relapse, we’re here to walk alongside you on your road to a brighter future.
FAQs
Whether you’re in active addiction, early recovery, or years into sobriety, counselling can be a vital lifeline. You may benefit from drug or alcohol counselling if:
- You’ve tried to stop or cut down but keep relapsing
- You use substances to escape emotional pain or trauma
- Addiction is affecting your job, finances, or relationships
- You’re feeling anxious, depressed, or out of control
- You’re concerned about someone else and don’t know how to help
No matter your background, age, or substance of use, support is available. You are worthy of recovery.
While both aim to address addiction, alcohol counselling and drug counselling may involve slightly different focus areas depending on the substance and its physical, emotional, and social effects.
- Alcohol Counselling may explore issues like binge drinking, dependency, social drinking patterns, and the link between alcohol and emotional regulation or trauma.
- Drug Counselling may include support for prescription medication misuse, recreational drug use, or dependency on substances like cocaine, heroin, or cannabis.
Our advisory team will help match you with the most appropriate service based on the specific substance involved and your personal history.
At Rehab Clinic Advisory Services, we connect individuals with qualified, compassionate counsellors offering a variety of evidence-based and holistic therapies for addiction counselling, which can include:
- One-to-One Counselling
Work privately with a counsellor to explore your addiction journey, set goals, and develop personalised strategies for recovery.
- Group Therapy
Share experiences, gain support, and learn from others who understand the struggle of addiction. Group sessions foster a sense of community and accountability.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps identify harmful patterns of thinking and behaviour, and replace them with healthier responses.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
A collaborative technique that strengthens your motivation to change and take control of your recovery.
- 12-Step Facilitation
Guidance through the principles of the 12-step recovery model, which underpins many well-known addiction programmes like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
- Family and Relationship Therapy
Addiction affects families too. We help repair strained relationships, improve communication, and build a support system that encourages healing.
- Trauma-Informed Counselling
Supports individuals with past trauma (including abuse, neglect, or PTSD) that may be contributing to their substance use.