Counselling
I am a fully accredited Counsellor/Therapist in both the UK and the USA.
I provide counselling for people with problems in the following areas:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Relationships
- Panic Attacks
- Bereavement
- Eating Disorders
My experience in addiction counselling is extensive. It includes five years at the world renowned Haight Ashbury Free Clinic in San Francisco, California.
I can therefore provide specialized counselling for people with problems in the following areas :
- Alcohol
- Prescription Drugs
- Street Drugs (heroin, cocaine, crack, amphetamines, marijuana etc.)
- Gambling
- Eating Disorders
- Sex
- Relationships
- Couple Counselling
If you feel you have any of the above problems, please contact me - I CAN help you.
Why Not Try the Following Questionnaire?These questions can be applied to people with any addiction.
For example, if you substitute the word ‘drink’ with cocaine, or heroin or gambling or food or sex...
If you answer “Yes” to any of the following questions, you might benefit from counselling.
1. Do you ever drink too much, or use drugs for a continuous period of time ?
2. Have you ever called in sick to work because you had too much to drink the previous night ?
3. Do you really believe you can stop drinking or stop using drugs at any time ?
4. Did you ever change your habits or organize your life around your drinking ?
5. Have you ever been stopped for a drink driving offence - even once ?
6. Have you ever driven a vehicle after you have had too much to drink ?
7. Do you often drink alone ?
8. Have you ever tried to stop drinking or stop using drugs for any period of time ?
9. Did you ever have an alcoholic drink first thing in morning to get “going”.
10. Do you feel that your drinking has caused any problems to any member of your family or to any friends ?
11. Have you ever tried to control your drinking or your drug taking ?
12. Do you have any financial difficulties that may have been caused by too much drinking or money spent on drugs ?
13. Do you feel that your drinking has caused any problems to you ?
14. Have you ever had odd or peculiar or imaginary visions after a bout of heavy drinking ?
15. Do you drink or take drugs because it helps you mix better with other people ?
16. Have you ever awakened with an unexplained injury ?
17. Have you ever felt depressed or guilty about your drinking ?
18. Have you ever felt depressed for long periods of time ?
19. Do you ever drink before noon ?
20. Do you see more than one doctor for prescription drugs ?
21. Do you keep secrets about yourself to yourself ?
22. Are you feeling depressed or guilty ?
23. Have you ever lost your driving license ?
24. Do you have any legal problems ?
25. Do you have any financial problems ?
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS APPLY TO ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE OR PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS, AS WELL AS ALCOHOL.
