I studied Counselling under the University of Manchester for three years and since then have worked within NHS Adult Mental Health, Secondary & Sixth Form Education and Central Cheshire Alcohol Service. I currently work for the NHS within a GP Practice and also in Private Practice at The Hope Street Centre and I also provide onsite psychological support for a large company.
My route into Counselling and therapy grew from a keen interest in nursing which I have had from a young age, however, rather than become a nurse I wanted to help people more emotionally than physically, as I believe this is just as important and the two most certainly impact on each other.
People drink for many reasons, to be more sociable, to reduce stress, to cope with difficult feelings, or sometimes just out of habit. Some people are able to drink safely in moderation, while for others almost any alcohol can cause a problem.
Whatever your difficulty with alcohol, talking to a counsellor or psychotherapist with experience in the field can help. The following are some of the reasons people give for seeking help with their drinking:
Stress is a common feature of today's busy lifestyle. The root cause of stress isn't always the obvious factors, such as work load or personal commitments. Sometimes it may be caused by a lack of control, loss of self-confidence or inability to say 'No'. .
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