Addiction Therapy London

We can suffer from many forms of addiction such as drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, sex & love addiction, co-dependence, gambling, as well as additions to thought patterns.

My approach to addiction recovery is a combination of integrative transpersonal psychotherapy and therapy for the physical body. It uses Kundalini Yoga and meditation. This approach has been inspired by my personal journey of overcoming addiction through therapy, yoga and meditation.

It draws from my training in counseling and psychotherapy as well as additional studies with Carolyn Cowan, a leader in the field of addiction.

Weekly 50-minute sessions are £60

I am available in Warwick Crescent, West London, W2 6NE and Stepney Green, E1 4AR

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Addiction Therapy FAQs

How do I know if I have addiction issues?

Addiction can cause many negative consequences like grief, financial distress, career loss, relationship problems, loss of proper judgment and decay of physical and mental health. Addictive behaviours are often compelling, obsessive and time consuming. There is often a great lack of control and denial. Using anything addictively numbs the senses and the ability to handle our own feelings. Addiction is not a disease it is a way of coping with the stress, anxiety, fear and drama of life as we have known it so far. The first step for recovering from an addiction is to admit being powerless over it and seeking help. The key to recovery is finding peace. Peace from incessant thoughts urging you to obsessively repeat behaviors that sabotage your joy.

How is psychotherapy and Kundalini Yoga combined to treat addiction?

Psychotherapy acknowledges and addresses the underlying issues. It will look at our rituals and ceremonies around self-harm, numbing emotional pain and shame, learn to deal with fear, anger, depression and how to re-model and re parent ourselves. It is a journey to wholeness and relapse prevention.

Kundalini Yoga, meditation and breath work are tools, which aid in slowing down and allow time to make the decision not to engage in your compulsion. It can harness the power of your parasympathetic nervous system by engaging the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve connects the brain to the pharynx, vocal chords, lungs, heart, stomach, intestines, to different glands that produce enzymes and hormones, influencing digestion, metabolism, and more. Its effects your lungs, heart and the connection to your brain is quite amazing, as it rules both your body and mind. The practice of Kundalini Yoga itself is very empowering and will really help to push through our limitations and see there truly is a way through every block.

Do I have to practice Yoga as part of my treatment?

Yoga and meditation are not a requirement though they can be very helpful part of treatment. They are tools that can transform how we feel within ourselves and about ourselves.

Will I have to work on recovery outside the sessions?

Absolutely yes. Recovery is an every moment choice we are making. In the sessions we will learn to spot our triggers and aim to control the constant chatter of the mind. There will always be homework to do between sessions. This could be a 40-day practice of a simple meditation, breath or kriya. I also encourage having a recovery journal in which to record weekly exercises, our triggers to act out addictively and thoughts and processes along the journey.