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Addiction Counselling · Patcham
Addiction Counselling in Patcham
Addiction Counselling for Patcham and the surrounding area, in person or online. Patcham is a village-rooted suburb in the north of Brighton, close to the A23 and the edge of the 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 Patcham
Addiction Counselling for Patcham, at a glance
- Known for
- All Saints Church, Patcham Place and Ladies Mile
- Area
- Brighton & Hove, East/West Sussex
- Getting to the Hove room
- From Patcham it is roughly fifteen minutes down the A23 and London Road into the city, then west to the Hove office.
- 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.
Patcham lies at the northern edge of Brighton beside the A23, close to the South Downs National Park.
Life in Patcham
Addiction Counselling for people in Patcham
Patcham keeps its old village core, with All Saints Church, the flint-walled Patcham Place and a historic dovecote tucked just off the roar of the A23. Around it, tree-lined avenues climb towards Ladies Mile and the open Downs, giving this northern corner of Brighton a settled, suburban calm. Families have lived here for generations, and the pace is gentler than the seafront's. That closeness can be a comfort, but it can also make it harder to talk openly about a struggle, when neighbours and school gates are familiar. A confidential counselling room down in Hove offers welcome distance and discretion, and online sessions mean support is available without leaving home at all.
Areas covered
Neighbourhoods in and around Patcham
Old PatchamLadies MileCarden AvenueOld London RoadVale AvenueMackie AvenueBraypool
Wherever you are in Patcham, the work is the same, a calm, confidential space shaped around you.
The local picture
The local picture in Patcham
These figures are local context from official sources, not a description of you, but they show the scale of what people in and around Patcham 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 Patcham the route runs south down the A23 and London Road into the city, then west to Hove, about fifteen minutes by car. Buses down the London Road corridor connect towards the centre and on to Western Road. There is parking near the room. When the journey feels like more than you want to manage, the same sessions run online by secure video.
Book a free 15-minute callWhat I help with
How addiction counselling in Patcham 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 Patcham
Why people in Patcham come for addiction counselling
Patcham keeps its village roots at the northern edge of Brighton, close to the A23 and the Downs, a settled place where family life runs steady on the surface. That very steadiness can make a hidden habit, gambling, a substance, a compulsion managed after everyone else is in bed, feel especially isolating. Addiction counselling here looks beneath the behaviour at the pain it has been soothing. My room is around fifteen minutes down the A23 and London Road into the city, then west to 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 Patcham
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 “Patcham”).
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.
Patcham questions
Addiction Counselling in Patcham: common questions
Where do Patcham sessions take place, and can I meet online instead?
In a private room at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove. From Patcham it is roughly fifteen minutes down the A23 and London Road into the city, then west to the Hove office. Every service is also available by secure video across the UK, so you can meet from any private space in Patcham 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 do I reach the room from Patcham?
It is roughly fifteen minutes down the A23 and London Road into the city and across to the Hove room. If that journey is awkward, secure video sessions work just as well from home.
How do I reach the Hove room from Patcham for addiction counselling?
The route runs south down the A23 and London Road into Brighton, then west to Hove, about fifteen minutes by car, with buses following much the same way and parking near the room. Book a free fifteen-minute consultation first on 07914 681995 or online.
What are the fees, and is there free addiction help in Patcham?
Sessions are £80 for sixty minutes, £100 for ninety and £120 for two hours, with a free first call. Patcham is part of Brighton and Hove, so you can self-refer to Pavilions, the free Change Grow Live drug and alcohol service, with no GP referral.
Can I do addiction counselling online or in the evening from Patcham?
Yes. The Hove room is around fifteen minutes across the city, with evening slots available, but secure video is there when crossing town feels like more than you want. In a close, village-rooted suburb, many Patcham clients value talking privately from home.
Is it a long trip from Patcham to the Hove counselling room?
Not especially. It is around fifteen minutes by car down the A23 and London Road into Brighton, then west to Hove, and buses follow much the same route. If crossing the city feels like too much, many Patcham clients prefer to meet online by secure video from home.
Addiction Counselling in Patcham, 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: Preston Park, Hangleton, Brighton. See all areas I cover.
All counselling & therapy in Patcham: 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.