What addiction looks like in men
It isn't only the substances or behaviours that make headlines. Alcohol that's crept from a couple of pints to something you can't imagine the evening without. Gambling that started as a laugh with mates. Scrolling, gaming or work itself, used the same way a drink might be. The common thread isn't the substance - it's what it's doing for you, and what it's costing you.
Why the therapist matters here
I'm an Advanced Practitioner Member of Addiction Professionals, alongside my NCPS accreditation - specific training in addiction and recovery, not a general counselling background applied to it after the fact. That matters because addiction work often needs a different kind of honesty than other issues - less about being persuaded to stop, more about understanding what the addiction is actually doing for you before anything changes.
What the work involves
No twelve-step script, no assumption that abstinence is the only acceptable goal from session one - that's a conversation we have honestly, based on what you want and what's realistic. Some men are working out whether they have a problem at all. Others know exactly what they want to change and need a place to do it without judgement.
Questions worth asking.
Do I have to admit I’m an addict before I can book?+
Is the goal always to quit completely?+
What actually qualifies you to work on addiction specifically?+
Will you tell my family or employer?+
No commitment. No form.
Book the free 15-min call.
A short conversation to see if this is the right fit for you. If it is, we book a session. If it isn’t, I’ll point you somewhere better.