by Tracy Mott | Jul 20, 2018 | Addiction
Why we do what we do and how…? Western Counselling deploys an Integrative Approach to supporting people who suffer from various addictions, incorporating 12 Step solution focussed philosophy, with a whole range of traditional and innovative counselling approaches. We...
by Tracy Mott | May 12, 2018 | Recovery
Working the 12 step programme Do the 12 steps actually work? A question that can provoke a plethora of responses depending on the opinion of the individual asked. It’s not always as straightforward as a simple yes or no. My early experience with a...
by Tracy Mott | May 2, 2018 | Addiction
Why am I an addict, when my friends use drugs too? Understanding drug addiction. Drug use in the UK is extremely common, almost considered a rite of passage for our youth. With drug use evident on our streets, and drug-related deaths in the UK higher than...
by Tracy Mott | Apr 20, 2018 | addiction recovery
A lesson in letting go When we were approached by a Portuguese hotel chain to deliver addiction treatment from their gorgeous tiny hotel in rural Alentejo, we were both incredibly proud and excited. To be able to deliver services in Portugal where so many of...
by Tracy Mott | Mar 19, 2018 | Intervention
Western Counselling Why Can’t I Stop Drinking? Overcoming alcohol addiction How to stop drinking and start a recovery life This is such a common lament we hear from people trying to quit and feeling more and more hopeless and miserable with each attempt. “I make...