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Addiction Counselling · Shoreham-by-Sea
Addiction Counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea
Addiction Counselling for Shoreham-by-Sea and the surrounding area, in person or online. Shoreham-by-Sea, on the river Adur, is known for its houseboats, beach, airport and lively high street. 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
Addiction Counselling for Shoreham-by-Sea, at a glance
- Known for
- Shoreham Beach, the houseboats, the Adur ferry footbridge and Shoreham Airport
- Area
- Adur & Worthing, East/West Sussex
- Getting to the Hove room
- From Shoreham the coast road or a short train ride brings you east through Southwick and Portslade to Hove in around fifteen to twenty minutes.
- 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.
Shoreham-by-Sea is home to Shoreham Port, Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport - the UK's oldest licensed airfield - and the headquarters of engineering company Ricardo.
Life in Shoreham-by-Sea
Addiction Counselling for people in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea gathers around the river Adur, where the famous houseboats line the bank and the Ferry Bridge links the town to the shingle spit of Shoreham Beach. The old High Street, the Norman church of St Mary de Haura, the Marlipins Museum and the Ropetackle arts centre give it a lively, creative feel, while the little airport keeps its own charm just upriver. It is a characterful, tight-knit town where people value community and independence. When life gets difficult, having a confidential counselling room a short way east in Hove offers welcome privacy, easily reached by road or rail, and online sessions provide the same support without leaving Shoreham at all.
Areas covered
Neighbourhoods in and around Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham BeachEast StreetThe High StreetRopetackleOld ShorehamSouthlandsKingston Buci
Wherever you are in Shoreham-by-Sea, the work is the same, a calm, confidential space shaped around you.
The local picture
The local picture in Shoreham-by-Sea
These figures are local context from official sources, not a description of you, but they show the scale of what people in and around Shoreham-by-Sea are living with, and why local support matters.
the rate of hospital admissions for alcohol-related conditions (narrow definition) was 440.2 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 3.9 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 Shoreham the coast road or the train brings you east through Southwick and Portslade to Hove in around fifteen to twenty minutes. Shoreham-by-Sea Station sits on the main line, with frequent trains to Hove and a short walk on to Western Road. There is parking near the room. Online video sessions are always available if you would rather not travel.
Book a free 15-minute callWhat I help with
How addiction counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
Why people in Shoreham-by-Sea come for addiction counselling
Shoreham-by-Sea, with its houseboats on the Adur, the airport, the beach and a lively, creative high street, has a distinctive, close character all its own. In a community this connected, a habit, gambling, a substance, a compulsion, can feel exposed as well as isolating. Addiction counselling here is a confidential space away from the town to look beneath the behaviour at the pain it soothes. My Hove room is around fifteen to twenty minutes east along the coast, or a short train ride, 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 Shoreham-by-Sea
My counselling sits alongside the help available locally. In Shoreham-by-Sea, free local drug and alcohol support is available through West 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.
Shoreham-by-Sea questions
Addiction Counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea: common questions
Where do Shoreham-by-Sea sessions take place, and can I meet online instead?
In a private room at Intergen House on Western Road in central Hove. From Shoreham the coast road or a short train ride brings you east through Southwick and Portslade to Hove in around fifteen to twenty minutes. Every service is also available by secure video across the UK, so you can meet from any private space in Shoreham-by-Sea 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 Shoreham?
It is around fifteen to twenty minutes east along the coast road, or a short train ride through Southwick and Portslade to Hove. Online sessions are available if you would rather not travel.
How do I reach your Hove room from Shoreham for addiction counselling?
The coast road or the train brings you east through Southwick and Portslade to Hove in fifteen to twenty minutes, with Shoreham-by-Sea Station on the main line and a short walk to Western Road. Book a free fifteen-minute consultation first on 07914 681995 or online.
What are the fees, and is there free addiction help in Shoreham?
Sessions are £80 for sixty minutes, £100 for ninety and £120 for two hours, with a free first call. Shoreham is in West Sussex, so for free help you can self-refer to Change Grow Live West Sussex, the drug and alcohol service, without a GP.
Can addiction counselling be online or in the evening from Shoreham?
Yes. The train east to Hove is quick, with evening slots available, but secure video is there if you would rather not travel. In a tight-knit, characterful town, many Shoreham clients value being able to talk privately from home.
Is the train from Shoreham to Hove direct?
Yes. Shoreham-by-Sea Station is on the main coastal line, and trains run directly east through Portslade to Hove in a few minutes, leaving a short walk to Western Road. The coast road by car or bus is just as straightforward. When you would rather stay put, online sessions are there.
Addiction Counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea, 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: Southwick, Lancing, Portslade. See all areas I cover.
All counselling & therapy in Shoreham-by-Sea: 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.