Addiction counselling

Supporting Families Affected by Addiction in Essex

Living with someone else’s addiction is exhausting and often lonely. You deserve support in your own right.

Understanding

How does addiction affect families?

Addiction affects the whole family, bringing worry, secrecy, conflict, broken trust and changing roles. Partners, parents, siblings and children can all be deeply affected.

Counselling gives you space to look after yourself, set boundaries and decide what you need.

You may recognise

  • Constant worry or being on high alert
  • Feeling responsible for their behaviour
  • Walking on eggshells
  • Anger, guilt or resentment
  • Loss of trust
  • Neglecting your own needs

How I help

A gentle, tailored approach

Looking after you

Putting your wellbeing back on the map.

Boundaries

Setting limits that feel realistic and kind.

Understanding codependency

Seeing how patterns of caretaking develop.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is it my fault?

No. Addiction is complex, and you did not cause it.

Do I have to wait for them to get help?

No. You can get support whatever they decide.

About Clare Kiernan

Why Essex Therapy

I bring over 25 years of counselling experience, a compassionate, collaborative and evidence-informed approach, and a commitment to working at your pace. I am a BACP accredited counsellor and qualified clinical supervisor.

Read more about me

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Get in touch to talk about how I can support you. There is no pressure and no obligation.