Addiction therapy in Forest Hill, London

Support for people struggling with addictive behaviours, compulsive habits, substance use, or feeling trapped in patterns that no longer serve them.

Addiction therapy provides a safe, confidential space to explore your relationship with substances, behaviours, or habits that may be causing distress or limiting your life. Addiction is often about more than the behaviour itself. It can be linked to stress, emotional pain, trauma, shame, loneliness, relationship difficulties, or attempts to cope with overwhelming feelings.

Therapy can help you better understand the role addiction plays in your life, identify triggers and patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with your values and goals. Whether you are seeking abstinence, moderation, or simply a better understanding of your behaviour, therapy offers a non-judgmental space to support meaningful and lasting change.

Sessions are tailored to your individual needs and may involve exploring emotional, psychological, relational, and practical aspects of recovery. We work collaboratively at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.

Addiction therapy may be helpful for concerns including alcohol use, drug use, gambling, pornography, gaming, social media, shopping, compulsive behaviours, and other habits that feel difficult to control.

Reviewed by Dr Karen Gonzalez, Integral Psychotherapist

Last reviewed: 15 June 2026

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