Alcohol is our favourite drug. Most people associate it with fun, with being sociable and with celebrations. We may also use it to help us feel better when we are tense or unhappy, or to feel more confident.
Social drinking can be extremely pleasurable and, in moderation, may even have health benefits. One snag is that, although alcohol initially acts as a ‘pick-you-up’ and mood – enhancer, it is ultimately a depressant; so a heavy night drinking is likely to leave you feeling worse rather than better. Also, the more you drink, and the more often you drink, the more of it you need to feel the same effects. Over a period of time habitual over-consumption can have a wide range of consequences – social, psychological and physical. Individuals often are not aware how much they are drinking or its impact on those around them.
People drink for many reasons, to be more sociable, to reduce stress or anxiety, underlying depression, 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.
Skills
- Psychotherapeutic counsellor
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Start your session with Claire Drew
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- Psychosynthesis psychotherapist
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- Psychodynamic psychotherapist
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Start your session with Jasmine Street
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Start your session with John Kennedy
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Start your session with Jonathan Burrowes
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- Psychodynamic psychotherapist
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Start your session with Louisa Day
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- Child psychotherapist
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Start your session with Malcolm Marriott
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- Psychotherapist
- Psychotherapist (Family and Relationship)
- Psychotherapist (Family)
- Systemic psychotherapist
Start your session with Neil Brown
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- Cognitive behavioural therapist
- Gestalt psychotherapist
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Start your session with Omar Hussain
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- Analytical psychologist
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- Psychoanalyst
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Start your session with Peter Crossman
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Start your session with Rachel Gregory
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- Psychosynthesis psychotherapist
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Start your session with Sheila Roberts
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- Family and couple therapist
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Start your session with Sophia Hines
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- Educational therapist
- Psychotherapist
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Start your session with Timothy Crawford
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