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Addiction Counselling · Seaford
Addiction Counselling in Seaford
Addiction Counselling for Seaford and the surrounding area, in person or online. Seaford, beneath the dramatic Seaford Head and close to the Cuckmere, is a quiet coastal town further east. 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 Seaford
Addiction Counselling for Seaford, at a glance
- Known for
- Seaford Head, the Martello Tower and the seafront
- Area
- Coast: Brighton to Newhaven, East/West Sussex
- Getting to the Hove room
- From Seaford it is around thirty minutes west by car, or a train via Lewes or Newhaven, to reach 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.
Seaford lies beneath Seaford Head and beside the Cuckmere valley on the East Sussex coast.
Life in Seaford
Addiction Counselling for people in Seaford
Seaford stretches along the coast beneath the great chalk face of Seaford Head, with the Martello Tower and museum at one end of the front and the wild beauty of Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters close by to the east. It is a quiet town, popular with families and those seeking a slower pace by the sea, and the walking country on its doorstep is some of the finest in Sussex. That quiet can be restorative, but it can also feel isolating when you are struggling. A confidential counselling room further west in Hove gives a private place to talk, reached by car or a short train journey, and online sessions keep support close when travelling feels like too much.
Areas covered
Neighbourhoods in and around Seaford
Church StreetDane RoadSutton RoadBishopstoneThe BuckleChyngtonEast Blatchington
Wherever you are in Seaford, the work is the same, a calm, confidential space shaped around you.
The local picture
The local picture in Seaford
These figures are local context from official sources, not a description of you, but they show the scale of what people in and around Seaford are living with, and why local support matters.
the rate of hospital admissions for alcohol-related conditions (narrow definition) was 499.3 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 4.9 per 100,000 in 2022 - 24, below 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 Seaford it is around thirty minutes west by car to Hove, or a train via Lewes or Newhaven into Brighton and on to Hove. Seaford Station sits at the end of the branch line, with regular services through the Ouse valley. There is parking near the room. When the trip feels long, the same sessions are available online by secure video.
Book a free 15-minute callWhat I help with
How addiction counselling in Seaford 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 Seaford
Why people in Seaford come for addiction counselling
Beneath the dramatic sweep of Seaford Head, this quiet coastal town draws a settled, often older community, and in the long calm of retirement a habit like online gambling or a quiet compulsion can take hold in the empty hours. Addiction counselling here is unhurried and confidential, looking beneath the behaviour at the loneliness or loss it soothes. My Hove room is around thirty minutes west by car, or a train via Lewes or Newhaven, and online sessions bring the support directly to you.
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 Seaford
My counselling sits alongside the help available locally. In Seaford, free local drug and alcohol support is available through East Sussex County Council's drug and alcohol support.
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.
Seaford questions
Addiction Counselling in Seaford: common questions
Where do Seaford sessions take place, and can I meet online instead?
In a private room at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove. From Seaford it is around thirty minutes west by car, or a train via Lewes or Newhaven, to reach the Hove office. Every service is also available by secure video across the UK, so you can meet from any private space in Seaford 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.
Seaford is a fair way out, is online a good option?
Yes. The room is around thirty minutes away, and many Seaford clients choose secure video so distance is no barrier; the work is just as effective from home, with the Hove room there if you prefer to meet in person.
How do I reach your Hove room from Seaford for addiction counselling?
By car it is about thirty minutes west to Hove, or a train via Lewes or Newhaven into Brighton and on to Hove from Seaford Station at the end of the branch line. Book a free fifteen-minute consultation first on 07914 681995 or online.
What are the fees, and is there free addiction help in Seaford?
Sessions are £80 for sixty minutes, £100 for ninety and £120 for two hours, with a free first call. Seaford is in East Sussex, so for free help you can self-refer to Change Grow Live East Sussex, the drug and alcohol service, without a GP.
Can addiction counselling be online or in the evening from Seaford?
Yes. With the trip taking a while, many Seaford clients find online video the easier choice, and it is just as private and effective. Evening slots are available if you do come in, and you can mix in-person and online as your week allows.
What is the train journey from Seaford to Hove like?
Seaford is at the end of a branch line, so trains run up through Newhaven and Lewes, where you join the main line to Brighton and Hove. By car it is about thirty minutes west. Because the journey takes a while, many Seaford clients find online video sessions the easier choice.
Addiction Counselling in Seaford, 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: Newhaven, Peacehaven, Lewes. See all areas I cover.
All counselling & therapy in Seaford: 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.