I have a lot of experience working with people who are in active addiction, in recovery, or focused on relapse prevention, as well as those who are beginning to question or feel concerned about their substance use.

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I’ve gained this experience through my work as a Recovery Practitioner at a small Bristol charity called Hawkspring, through my placement at The Swan Project in Bristol, and through my work in private practice. Working across these different settings has given me a grounded understanding of both the practical side of reducing use or moving towards abstinence, and the deeper, more reflective work of making sense of what may have led to the addiction in the first place.

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Addiction is very rarely a standalone issue. It’s often connected to past or present trauma, stress, or painful experiences. For many people, addictive behaviours begin as a way of coping or numbing, but over time can lead to feeling increasingly disconnected — from ourselves and from those around us.

Many of us are addicted to something, sometimes without even realising it. While we often hear about alcohol and drug use, addiction can show up in many other ways too, such as compulsive eating, exercise, work, phone use, sex or gambling.

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In our work together, I can support you to gently explore what sits at the core of your addictive behaviour, while also offering practical tools and exercises to help you reduce or step away from your substance or behaviour — whatever that may be — at a pace that feels right for you.

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