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Addiction Counselling · Hangleton
Addiction Counselling in Hangleton
Addiction Counselling for Hangleton and the surrounding area, in person or online. Hangleton is a settled residential neighbourhood in the north of Hove, close to the open South Downs. From my room in nearby Hove I offer a calm, confidential space to do this work.
BACP registered member25+ years of experienceLived experience
ConfidentialA safe, private space
Person-centredThe therapy fits you
In and around Hangleton
Addiction Counselling for Hangleton, at a glance
- Known for
- Hangleton Park, St Helen's Church and the nearby Downs
- Area
- Brighton & Hove, East/West Sussex
- Getting to the Hove room
- From Hangleton it is a straightforward ten to fifteen minute drive or bus down into central Hove and Western Road.
- Local NHS / support route
- Local council drug & alcohol service (see below)
- Format
- In person at my private Hove room, or by secure video UK-wide.
Hangleton is a largely residential neighbourhood on the northern edge of Hove, bordering the South Downs National Park.
Life in Hangleton
Addiction Counselling for people in Hangleton
Hangleton spreads across the hillside in the north of Hove, a settled, mostly residential neighbourhood where the streets give way to open Downs at their edges. St Helen's Church and the old Hangleton Manor are reminders of the village that came before the estates, and Benfield Valley offers a green corridor down towards the coast. It is a quiet, family-oriented place, a little removed from the seafront bustle, and people here often value keeping personal matters personal. Coming down into central Hove for a confidential hour of counselling is straightforward, and the room stays comfortably separate from daily life. For anyone who would rather not make the trip, online sessions bring the same support home.
Areas covered
Neighbourhoods in and around Hangleton
Hangleton RoadHangleton WayWest WayBenfield ValleyGrinstead LaneSackville Road endHangleton Park
Wherever you are in Hangleton, the work is the same, a calm, confidential space shaped around you.
The local picture
The local picture in Hangleton
These figures are local context from official sources, not a description of you, but they show the scale of what people in and around Hangleton are living with, and why local support matters.
the rate of hospital admissions for alcohol-related conditions (narrow definition) was 413.5 per 100,000 in 2023/24, below the England average of 504.1 per 100,000. Source: OHID Fingertips – Admission episodes for alcohol-related conditions (narrow) (2023/24).
the rate of deaths from drug misuse was 11.1 per 100,000 in 2022 - 24, above the England average of 5.8 per 100,000. Source: OHID Fingertips – Deaths from drug misuse (2022 - 24).
Local data last reviewed June 2026. Each figure shows the year and links to the official source it was read on.
The addiction counselling itself
Addiction counselling here treats the pain beneath the habit, not just the symptom, alcohol, drugs, gambling, food or behavioural, so recovery is something you grow into rather than force.
The approach is the same wherever you come from, so rather than repeat it on every page you can read it in full, the methods, what each session covers and fees, on the main addiction counselling page and on how I work.
Sessions in person or online
Sessions take place in a private, comfortable room at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove, held to the strict BACP confidentiality you would expect. We begin with a free fifteen-minute call to check we are a good fit, and the same sessions are available by secure video if travelling is difficult or you would simply prefer it.
From Hangleton it is a short run down into central Hove. Buses from Hangleton Road and West Way head towards the seafront and Western Road, and driving takes around ten to fifteen minutes down through the town. There is on-street parking near the room. If travelling in feels like too much on a difficult day, we can meet online by secure video instead.
Book a free 15-minute callWhat I help with
How addiction counselling in Hangleton can help
Drugs and substances
Compassionate, confidential help with substance use.
Gambling
Breaking the cycle of compulsive gambling, guilt and debt.
Food and behavioural
Support for food and process addictions.
Affected by a loved one
Help for those living alongside someone's addiction.
The pain underneath
We treat the cause, not just the symptom.
Addiction Counselling in Hangleton
Why people in Hangleton come for addiction counselling
Hangleton's settled, residential streets on the northern edge of Hove, close to the open Downs, can feel a world away from anywhere a problem is meant to happen, which is part of why addiction hides so well in quiet, ordinary lives here. Whether it is online gambling after the family is asleep, or a habit nobody would guess at, addiction counselling looks beneath the behaviour at the pain it soothes. My room is a straightforward ten to fifteen minute drive or bus down into central Hove, with online sessions available too.
A free, unhurried first step
Not sure if it is right for you? A free fifteen-minute call is a no-obligation way to talk it through.
Book a free 15-minute callDrug, alcohol & addiction support in Hangleton
My counselling sits alongside the help available locally. You can find your nearest free NHS-funded drug and alcohol service via the NHS “find a service” directory (search “Hangleton”).
For confidential information and advice, FRANK (on 0300 123 6600) and Drinkline on 0300 123 1110 are free, and Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery run peer-support meetings you can find online.
Other local and national support verified for this area includes:
If you need urgent help now
This is not a crisis service. If anyone is in immediate danger call 999. For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option. The Samaritans are free, day or night, on 116 123, or text SHOUT to 85258.
Hangleton questions
Addiction Counselling in Hangleton: common questions
Where do Hangleton sessions take place, and can I meet online instead?
In a private room at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove. From Hangleton it is a straightforward ten to fifteen minute drive or bus down into central Hove and Western Road. Every service is also available by secure video across the UK, so you can meet from any private space in Hangleton or blend the two.
Do I have to be abstinent before we start?
No. We begin wherever you are. The work is about understanding the need the behaviour has been meeting, not passing a test first.
Can you help with gambling or behavioural addictions, not just substances?
Yes. The same approach applies to gambling, food and other compulsive behaviours, because we work with the underlying pattern rather than only the substance.
Is it really confidential if I'm worried about people finding out?
Completely. Sessions are private, online means no waiting room, and everything is held under the BACP Ethical Framework.
How far is the room from Hangleton?
A straightforward ten to fifteen minute drive or bus down into central Hove and Western Road. If travelling is inconvenient, secure video sessions work just as well from home.
How do I get down from Hangleton to your Hove room for addiction counselling?
Buses run from Hangleton Road and West Way down into central Hove near Western Road, and driving takes ten to fifteen minutes with on-street parking close by. Book a free fifteen-minute consultation first on 07914 681995 or through the contact page.
What are the fees, and is there free addiction help for Hangleton?
Sessions are £80 for sixty minutes, £100 for ninety and £120 for two hours, with a free first call. As part of Brighton and Hove, Hangleton is covered by Pavilions, the free Change Grow Live drug and alcohol service, which takes self-referrals without a GP.
Can addiction counselling be online or in the evening from Hangleton?
Yes. It is a short run down the hill to the Hove room, with evening slots available, but secure video is there when a trip down feels like too much. In a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood, many Hangleton clients value keeping the work private at home.
How do I get from Hangleton down to the Hove room?
Buses run from Hangleton Road and West Way down into central Hove, dropping you near Western Road, and driving takes roughly ten to fifteen minutes. There is on-street parking close by. Many Hangleton clients also choose online video sessions when a trip down the hill is inconvenient.
Addiction Counselling in Hangleton, whenever you are ready
A free fifteen-minute call is the simplest place to start, no obligation, just a chance to see if we are the right fit.
Also available nearby: Hove, Portslade, Patcham. See all areas I cover.
All counselling & therapy in Hangleton: Substance Use · Drinking Problems · Anxiety · Depression · Relationship · Trauma · Counselling & Therapy · Psychotherapy.
Prefer to meet remotely? The same addiction counselling is available online by secure video across the UK, or see online counselling by region.