Addiction Support

Addiction can affect anyone, often developing quietly over time. It may involve substances such as alcohol, drugs, or prescription medication, or behaviours such as gambling, gaming, shopping, food, or other compulsive patterns. Many people feel trapped in cycles they do not fully understand, despite wanting to change. If this resonates with you, please know that you are not alone and help is available.

Addictive behaviours are rarely about a lack of willpower. They are often rooted in emotional experiences, stress, trauma, or unmet needs stored within the unconscious mind. Substances or behaviours may initially provide comfort, escape, or relief, but over time they can begin to take control, affecting confidence, relationships, health, and quality of life.

Sara works with addiction using an integrated approach that combines Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Life Coaching. This allows therapy to address not only the addictive behaviour itself, but also the underlying emotional triggers that keep it in place.

• Hypnotherapy helps retrain the unconscious mind, reducing cravings, breaking automatic habits, and creating healthier responses to stress and emotional discomfort.

• EMDR is particularly effective where addiction is linked to past trauma, distressing experiences, or unresolved emotional pain. It allows these experiences to be safely processed so they no longer drive compulsive behaviours.

• Life Coaching supports motivation, goal-setting, self-belief, and the practical changes needed to move forward with confidence and clarity.

This approach is supportive rather than confrontational. Therapy is tailored to you, at your pace, with the focus on understanding, healing, and long-term change rather than blame or shame.

Recovery is not about perfection, it is about progress, awareness, and learning new ways to cope and feel in control again. Many clients find that as emotional balance improves, the need for addictive behaviours naturally reduces.

If you are ready to explore change, support is available. You are welcome to book a free consultation to discuss your situation in confidence and find out how hypnotherapy, EMDR, and life coaching can help you move towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.