Specialist Addiction Consultation

Managing alcohol or drug use alone is genuinely hard, not because of a lack of willpower, but because addiction reshapes how the brain works. This 12-week in-person group programme offers a different kind of support: structured, evidence-based, and grounded in the power of shared experience with others who understand what you're going through. You meet once a week for a 90-minute session, in a small, closed group of no more than 12 people.

Run by two experienced addiction counsellors, Oswin Brenner and Ali Miranda, across two Surrey locations — Weybridge and East Molesey — the course combines psychodynamic and integrative approaches to help you understand your patterns, build practical coping skills, and take lasting steps forward. The full programme is £475.

However, you may not be sure that this programme is for you. We are here to help. Book an appointment with either Ali or Oswin, and together you can decide if our programme can help you. You can do it via the calendar on the bottom of this page. Telephone consultation costs £60.00.

All conversations are kept strictly confidential.

How does the 12-week programme work?

The programme runs as a closed group of up to 12 people, meeting in person once a week for 90 minutes, facilitated by two qualified addiction counsellors at one of The Practice's two Surrey locations: Weybridge and East Molesey.

Week 1: Orientation & Psychological Safety

An introduction to the group, creating a safe, supportive and confidential space where participants can begin to get to know one another.

Week 2: Addiction & the Brain 

Exploring how addiction affects the brain and why changing long-standing patterns can be challenging.

Week 3: Triggers and Cravings Motivation & Values

Identifying personal triggers and learning practical ways to manage cravings.

Week 4: Coping Skills I

Introducing healthy coping strategies to manage stress and difficult emotions.

Week 5: Coping Skills II

Building on the previous week by practising and strengthening practical coping techniques for everyday life.

Week 6: Thinking Patterns

Recognising unhelpful thinking patterns and exploring healthier ways of responding to them.

Week 7: Behaviour Change / Relapse Prevention

Understanding how lasting change happens and developing strategies to reduce the risk of relapse.

Week 8: Relationships & Boundaries

Exploring the role of relationships in recovery and learning to establish healthy boundaries.

Week 9: Shame, Guilt & Self Compassion

Understanding the impact of shame and guilt while developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

Week 10: Relapse Prevention / Lifestyle Balance and Routine

Creating a personalised relapse prevention plan to support long-term recovery.

Week 11: Identity & Meaning in Recovery

Exploring identity beyond addiction and identifying values, purpose and future goals.

Week 12: Ending & Continuity

Reflecting on progress, celebrating achievements and planning the next steps in recovery.

How the Consultation Works

Simply book a session on the calendar below.
Ali or Oswin will contact you to discuss your individual therapeutic needs and requirements during the fifty (50) minute appointment. The consultation costs £60.00.

During your conversation they may ask you questions such as:

What’s going on that might lead you to seek out this progamme?
Do you feel your drug or alcohol use is out of control or taking over?
Are you looking for a supportive environment in which to understand your drug or alcohol use?

Once you have all your questions answered then Ali or Oswin will help steer you in the right direction.