Psychology service for addiction recovery
Helping you bridge the gap between the difficult place you are currently in and where you would like to be in your life. .
Are you experiencing difficult thoughts or feelings such as stress, worry, anxiety or depression that feel impossible to deal with without drinking alcohol or taking drugs?
Perhaps you feel that you need to drink or take drugs to have a good time, cope with negative thoughts or to feel confident.
Perhaps you feel good when you're drinking or taking drugs but feel terrible after a come down. Or it has become a habit and you don’t get any pleasure from it anymore but find it difficult to stop.
Do you feel ready to change your relationship with alcohol or drugs?
If your alcohol or drug use is impacting your quality of life, therapy might be a good option for you.
I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about helping adults with drug and alcohol related issues to understand what is keeping them stuck, break out of unhelpful patterns, and develop alternative coping strategies for dealing with life’s challenges.
Hello, I'm Dr Fiona Dowman
I’m a Clinical Psychologist and founder of Purple Bridge Psychology. I specialise in helping adults with their recovery from alcohol or drug problems, by helping you to develop alternative coping tools so you no longer have to rely on drugs or alcohol, and supporting you with relapse prevention.
Purple Bridge Psychology Pathway
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Free Introductory Call
The decision to seek therapy can feel daunting. Especially because of the stigma attached to drug and alcohol related difficulties. It's important to find a therapist who is the right fit for you. I offer a free 20 minute video call (via zoom) to briefly discuss what is troubling you, whether I can help and give you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have. If we decide that it would be useful to work together, the next step would be to book an initial consultation.
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Initial Consultation
Fees £130 per session
No two recovery journeys are the same. In our first couple of meetings I will learn more about your difficulties and your goals for therapy and we'll come to a shared understanding of what has contributed to your difficulties and what might be keeping the problem going. This provides a guide or a roadmap for the best way to tackle your difficulties in therapy. We will revisit this roadmap as we go along.
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Therapy
Fees £130 per session
We will agree to meet regularly (usually weekly) for 50 minutes to work on your therapy plan. Currently, I am offering sessions online via zoom on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and limited in-person sessions in Clapham, South West London. Therapy provides A confidential space to talk about your difficulties and understand them better. Through the 1:1 sessions and between-session tasks, you will develop practical tools and techniques to help you manage difficult feelings and navigate life's challenges
Need help in a crisis?
Unfortunately, I cannot provide immediate or urgent help. If you are concerned about your safety or need urgent help, you can contact your GP, use the NHS 111 service for advice, or dial 999/go to A&E. You can also phone Samaritans for free 24/7 on 116 123.