Richard Turner

I'm available for 1-1 sessions From 9.am to 8.pm Monday to Friday zoom sessions are also available as we phase back to Face to therapy.

I'm also available for single session therapy with more sessions if required.  

I specialise in helping people recover from addiction. A substance is often a symptom of other underlying causes. During therapy we will explore what is underpinning your addiction. When we identify the core issues we will work together on a care plan for your on going recovery. Generally addiction has served a purpose in a person's life self medicating to suppress unresolved issues of ,grief or loneliness for instance. It takes courage to change.

I also work with non substance addiction gambling shopping and sex addiction often the effect are are similar to chemical addiction.

I'm a person centred therapist with experience in cognitive behavioural therapy. I'm a genuine authentic counsellor with a desire to help people break free from the shackles of addiction.

Although I specialise in addiction, as a Person centred therapist I'm able to work with most disturbances.  I will offer a single session therapy to help you achieve a meaningful goal from the  session.

We can then clarify future steps if you decide you need more help.

The first session is a good time to see if we can work together to achieve something meaningful sometimes this can mean one at time counselling and clarifying future steps for further therapy.

I specialise In helping people recover from addiction.

I provide a compassionate space to explore what drives your addiction. Recovery from addiction can often be described as a thawing out process, which means getting in touch with feelings of anger , rage resentment, sadness ,fear and  jealousy. We all need someone to turn to when in trouble, so I work on building that trusting relationship with the hope you can begin to open up to your true self by letting down your defences in a safe place which can be scary but also life - enhancing and life changing.  

What you can expect from me Is a genuine interest in your story with a desire to help you make healthier choices away from the shackles of addiction. 

The first session Is generally an Introductory session to how I maybe able to help you and if you would like to work with me.

I generally suggest 6 sessions then review how things are going at the 3 rd. session also if you think therapy is helping. 

I offer short and long term therapy and try to be as flexible as possible with times and days ,some times I'm able to offer the same time and day.

Psychotherapist & Addiction Counsellor

Dip Couns Psychotherapist MBACP

I am specialised in the field of addiction and recovery process. I am a qualified psychotherapist with extensive knowledge of mental health, addiction, and recovery. I have worked in various positions in my career, but my actual role is working with people in a person-centred approach being genuinely alongside them wanting to help them in their journey of self-exploration and recovery.

I firmly believe anyone who wants to get better will get better. I have worked as a therapist for nearly 18 years, I have worked with people at the top of their profession, and I have also worked with celebrities and the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The one thing that they all had in common was the dependence to addiction.

The highlights of my career are seeing people maintain their recovery and rebuilding their lives. I have worked overseas helping to set up an affordable treatment centre in the North of Thailand. I have also worked on the island of Koh Chang & Chiang Mai in the North of Thailand, in Residential treatment centres working with clients from a cognitive behavioural approach.

On a personal level, I have received awards from the London Fire Brigade for bravery in rescuing individuals who were trapped in a serious house fire. I have run two London Marathons for charity, one for the rehabilitation of addicted prisoners trust and one for children with leukaemia.

I want to work with anyone who wants to find meaning and purpose in their life, recover and get better. 

I specialise in helping people recover from addiction. A substance is often a symptom of other underlying causes. During therapy we will explore what is underpinning your addiction. When we identify the core issues we will work together on a care plan for your on going recovery. Generally addiction has served a purpose in a person's life self medicating to suppress unresolved issues of ,grief or loneliness for instance. It takes courage to change.

I also work with non substance addiction gambling shopping and sex addiction often the effect are are similar to chemical addiction.

The first session is a consultation session and a good time to see if I can help you , also if you would like to work with me.

It's a 50 minute session when you can tell me what's bringing you to therapy.

I work short term, long term, and open-ended I do recommend at least 5 sessions with a review at 5th session to see if therapy is helping and if you would like to continue therapy.