Online counselling across the UK and worldwide
Online addiction counselling in the UK and worldwide
Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn or another habit, you don’t have to hit “rock bottom” to ask for help. Addiction counselling offers non-judgemental support to understand what drives the habit and build a steadier recovery.
Does this sound familiar?
- You keep promising yourself you’ll cut down, then don’t.
- You use the habit to cope with stress, pain or difficult feelings.
- It’s affecting your relationships, work, money or health.
- You hide how much you drink, use, gamble or watch.
- You’ve stopped before but keep slipping back.
- You feel shame, and you’re not sure where to start.
What sits underneath an addiction
Addiction is rarely just about the substance or behaviour. It often starts as a way to manage stress, loneliness, trauma or painful feelings, and over time it becomes a habit your brain and body rely on.
Recovery means understanding what the habit does for you, finding other ways to meet that need, and building support so that slips become something you learn from, not a reason to give up.
How I can help
Together we can:
- understand your triggers and the role the habit plays in your life
- build practical strategies for managing cravings and high-risk moments
- work on underlying stress, trauma or low mood
- repair trust and communication with partners and family
- plan for slips, so they don’t turn into full relapses
If you’re physically dependent on alcohol or drugs, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Please speak to your GP or a local drug and alcohol service about safe detox; counselling works well alongside medical support.
About your addiction counsellor
I’m Natalie, a trauma-informed counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist. I’ve supported English-speaking adults online for four years. I hold a Diploma in Addictions Counselling and have trained in Trauma, Addiction and Recovery and Addiction Recovery Pathways (University of Derby), including sex and porn addiction.
Online addiction therapy for alcohol, drugs, gambling and more
Addiction counselling looks at both the habit and what sits underneath it. Online addiction therapy is private and flexible, which matters when shame or fear of being seen makes it hard to walk into a clinic.
Addictions I work with
- Alcohol: drinking more than you want to, or relying on it to cope
- Drugs: recreational or prescription drug use that’s getting out of control
- Gambling: online betting, casino apps or scratchcards
- Sex and porn addiction: compulsive behaviour that’s harming you or your relationship
- Other habits: shopping, gaming or other behaviours you feel unable to stop
Approaches used in addiction counselling
I draw on CBT to understand triggers and change unhelpful patterns, motivational approaches to strengthen your own reasons for change, and trauma-informed work where past experiences are driving the habit. Partners and family can be involved where it helps, as addiction rarely affects just one person.
How it works
- Book a free 30-minute chat. We talk on Zoom about what’s going on and whether we’re a good fit. There’s no pressure to continue.
- Weekly 50-minute sessions on Zoom, seven days a week, 7am to 8pm UK time (8am to 9pm CET). WhatsApp video or a phone call are also available.
- Support between sessions. By agreement, you can book free 15-minute check-ins when things feel hard.
Fees: sessions are from £55 for 50 minutes, with monthly packages available. Your first 30-minute chat is free.
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“It has been a pleasure working with Natalie, therapy is something I’d never have seen myself doing however after a few months its helped me move forward with my life and relationship.”
Addiction counselling FAQs
Do I need to have stopped before I start counselling?
No. Many people start while still drinking, using or gambling. We can work on cutting down, stopping or understanding the habit first, depending on your goals.
Do you work with sex and porn addiction?
Yes. I offer a shame-free, non-judgemental space for sex and porn addiction, and can work with couples affected by it.
Can my partner or family be involved?
Yes. Family and couples sessions can help rebuild trust and communication, alongside your own sessions.
Is everything I say confidential?
Yes, within the limits explained before we begin, for example if someone is at serious risk of harm.
How much does addiction counselling cost?
Sessions are from £55 for 50 minutes, with monthly packages available. Your first 30-minute chat is free.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
Yes. I work online with English-speaking adults in the UK and worldwide, including expats in Spain and Portugal, seven days a week from 7am to 8pm UK time.
Ready to talk?
Book a free 30-minute chat. There’s no commitment. It’s simply a chance to ask questions and see whether we’re a good fit.
You may also find these pages helpful: couples counselling, stress and burnout counselling and my self-help resources.
I’m not an emergency service. If you’re in crisis or worried about your safety, call your local emergency number (999 in the UK, 112 in the EU). In the UK you can also call NHS 111 (choose option 2 for mental health in England and Wales) or Samaritans on 116 123, any time.