Support for alcohol and other drug concerns

Alcohol and other drug concerns can affect people in different ways. Use may increase over time, become difficult to control, or start affecting mood, relationships, work, health, or everyday responsibilities.

At Recover Psychology, we support adults who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use, whether they want to cut down, stop, prevent relapse, or better understand the role substance use is playing in their life.

Therapy is not about judgement. It is about understanding what is happening, strengthening motivation for change, and building practical strategies that fit your situation.

• Common areas we support include:

• Alcohol use and drinking patterns

• Drug use and dependence

• Motivation to reduce or stop use

• Cravings, urges, and high-risk situations

• Relapse prevention and maintaining change

• Support after detox, withdrawal, or rehabilitation

• Anxiety, low mood, shame, stress, and emotional regulation

• Relationship, work, family, or study impacts

Alcohol and other drug concerns often do not exist in isolation. Therapy takes a whole-person approach, recognising the broader emotional, psychological, social, and life context around substance use.

How therapy can help

Therapy can help you understand the patterns behind alcohol or drug use, manage cravings, plan for high-risk situations, and develop healthier ways of coping with stress and emotions.

Some people want to stop completely. Others want to reduce use, regain control, or prevent relapse after a period of change. Support is tailored to your goals.