Therapy for Addiction and Codependency in London and across UK
Specialist Psychological Support for Addiction, Codependency, and Relational Repair
Addiction is not simply about substance use or compulsive behaviour.
It is a multi-layered coping response, often rooted in pain, trauma, shame, and unmet emotional needs.
It affects individuals—and it affects families. Deeply.
What Addiction Really Is
Addiction is not a moral failing, and it’s not about willpower.
It is a chronic, progressive condition that disrupts the way the brain processes reward, stress, and connection.
Over time, it alters how a person relates - to themselves, to others, and to the world.
Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, disordered eating, compulsive behaviours, or emotional dependence, the pattern serves one purpose: to manage something intolerable beneath the surface.
Addiction Affects the Whole System
Addiction is a family disease. It doesn’t exist in isolation. It impacts partners, children, siblings, and entire generational patterns.
I work with clients who:
Grew up in families where addiction was hidden, denied, or minimised
Are currently in relationships with someone struggling with addiction
Are living with the emotional fallout of a parent or partner’s behaviour
Are caught in cycles of rescuing, enabling, or over-functioning
Feel emotionally trapped but unable to set boundaries or leave
In these systems, denial, secrecy, and shame are often the norm. And that makes recovery difficult—because the truth can feel dangerous.
The Role of Denial
Denial is a central feature of addiction. It’s not just a refusal to see the problem; it’s a protective mechanism—used by individuals and families alike to manage fear, guilt, and grief.
You might hear or say:
“It’s not that bad.”
“They’re just going through a tough time.”
“I can manage it if I just try harder.”
“I’m fine—it’s under control.”
Who I Work With
Men and women struggling with addiction and/or compulsive behaviours
Adult children of addicts or alcoholics
Partners and family members affected by addiction
Men and women navigating codependency, emotional dependency, or people-pleasing rooted in family dysfunction
Addiction can be treated.
Relationships can be repaired. And even if you’ve been living this way for years, change is possible.
Therapy for addiction or codependency can help you:
Understand the psychological and emotional drivers of addiction
Break the cycle of secrecy, enabling, and emotional reactivity
Rebuild self-respect, emotional regulation, and decision-making
Establish and maintain clear boundaries in relationships
Heal the impact of growing up in an addicted or emotionally unstable home
Step out of codependent roles and into relational clarity
Support a loved one in recovery without losing yourself in the process