CClearpath UK Rehab
UK therapist directory

Find a UK addiction therapist

Accredited (BACP, UKCP, ACCPH) UK therapists who specialise in addiction. Same-day advisor match — or browse by region and modality.

Browse by approach

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy — the most evidence-based talking therapy for addiction.

  • 12-step / SMART Recovery

    Structured group-based work, often alongside individual therapy.

  • EMDR

    For addiction alongside trauma. Requires an accredited EMDR practitioner.

  • Psychodynamic

    Longer-term work exploring the roots of addictive behaviour.

  • Family / systemic

    For partners, parents and children affected by a loved one's use.

  • DBT

    For addiction alongside borderline personality traits or self-harm.

How we vet therapists

Every therapist we refer to is verified as a current, accredited member of BACP, UKCP, NCPS or ACCPH; carries professional indemnity; and holds a documented specialism in addiction — typically 3+ years of substance-focused casework.

100% confidential

Get a same-day therapist match

Tell us the substance, your area and your preferred approach. We'll match you to a suitable UK-accredited therapist and get you a call back — usually within an hour.

Or call 0800 000 0000 — 24/7

FAQs

  • What accreditation should a UK addiction therapist have?

    In the UK, the four major accrediting bodies are BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and ACCPH. Any therapist you see should be a registered member of at least one.

  • How much does private addiction therapy cost in the UK?

    Typical UK fees are £50–£90 per session for an accredited counsellor, £90–£150 for a specialist addiction therapist or psychologist, and £150+ for consultant-level work. Many therapists offer sliding scales.

  • Can I get addiction therapy on the NHS?

    Yes. Community drug and alcohol services in every UK area offer free structured therapy — usually CBT, motivational interviewing or group work. Waits are typically 2–6 weeks. GP referral is not always needed — most services accept self-referral.

  • Do you take a fee from therapists?

    For advisor-matched referrals from this site, we may receive a small referral fee from partner clinics. It never comes out of your pocket, and it doesn't change the recommendation.

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