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RedChair

Addiction – Alcohol Specialists

Freephone: 0800 530 0012

Is Counselling Right for You?

You don’t need a crisis to seek help. If you’re wondering whether your drinking, drug use, or certain behaviours are becoming unhelpful — that’s already enough.

Whether you’re concerned about gambling, porn, overworking, or substance use, we offer a space to talk it through — without judgment.

How Counselling at Red Chair Helps

A Safe and Respectful Space

  • No labels or pressure
  • You decide the pace
  • Confidential and compassionate

Support at Any Stage

Exploring, cutting back, or stopping — we meet you where you are and build from there.

Trauma‑Aware & Neuroaffirming

We honour your lived experience, including trauma and neurodiversity, and adapt our approach to fit you.


ACT Today books on counselling and recovery, representing evidence-based support at Red Chair

ACT – Acceptance Commiment Therapy

Modern flexible and pragmatic counselling , therapy and coaching science perfect for addictions.

Plus: Our very own Bill Stevens ACT Today book ( Purchase Here ) will help your journey.

What Happens in a Session?

Gentle Exploration

We begin where you are. Sessions are about getting clear — not being judged or “fixed.”

Clarity and Insight

Together we explore what drives behaviour and what might help — at your pace, in your own words.

Next Steps, When You’re Ready

You may leave with new perspective, simple tools, or just the relief of being heard. Change can be one small step.

Pragmatic & Purposeful Life PathPlans

Change that suits your lifepath and lifeplans.

Benefits of Counselling for Addiction

  • Greater self‑awareness and self‑trust
  • Reduced shame, guilt, and isolation
  • Clarity around patterns, triggers, and needs
  • Practical tools for cravings, stress, and emotions
  • A compassionate ally for your recovery journey

Our Counsellors

Highly Experienced in addiction recovery — we’ll help you feel safe, seen, and supported.

Who is the best person to help you? We’ll match you with someone who fits your goals, identity, and pace of change.

Private counselling room at Red Chair in Wilmslow with comfortable seating, free parking, and welcoming ambiance

Ready to Talk?

If you’re curious about how counselling could help, we’d love to talk. There’s no commitment — just a confidential conversation.