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Counselling for Drinking Problems · Shoreham-by-Sea
Counselling for Drinking Problems in Shoreham-by-Sea
Counselling for Drinking Problems 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
Counselling for Drinking Problems 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
Counselling for Drinking Problems 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-specific conditions was 479.9 per 100,000 in 2023/24, below the England average of 611.7 per 100,000. Source: OHID Fingertips – Admission episodes for alcohol-specific conditions (2023/24).
the alcohol-specific death rate was 11.4 per 100,000 in 2024, below the England average of 13.8 per 100,000. Source: OHID Fingertips – Alcohol-specific mortality (2024).
Local data last reviewed June 2026. Each figure shows the year and links to the official source it was read on.
The counselling for drinking problems itself
Counselling for drinking problems here looks beneath the habit at what drives it, you do not need to have hit rock bottom to begin, and signposts medical, detox and peer support where useful.
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 counselling for drinking problems 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 counselling for drinking problems in Shoreham-by-Sea can help
The cause, not the habit
Looking beneath the drinking to what drives it.
Anxiety and low mood
Working with what the alcohol has been managing.
Privacy at home
Sensitive support without anyone needing to know.
Signposting
Links to medical, detox and peer support where useful.
Without the anaesthetic
Reconnecting with the person beneath the drinking.
Counselling for Drinking Problems in Shoreham-by-Sea
Why people in Shoreham-by-Sea come for counselling for drinking problems
In Shoreham, where riverside pubs, beach gatherings and a sociable scene make drinking part of the rhythm, a real problem can hide easily behind a good time. Counselling for drinking problems here looks without judgement at what the alcohol has come to do for you and helps you find a steadier way. You do not need to have hit rock bottom to begin. My room is a short journey east along the coast in Hove, with online sessions available whenever that suits better.
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
Counselling for Drinking Problems 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 stop drinking completely to start?
No, and you do not need to have hit rock bottom. We look at the role drinking plays and find a steadier way forward at your pace.
Can you help me cut down rather than quit?
For many people moderation is a valid goal, and we will be honest together about what is realistic for you.
What if I've tried before and relapsed?
Relapse is part of many people's recovery, not a failure. We learn from it rather than start the count again from zero.
Everyone by the river seems to drink, how do I know mine is a problem?
The question is less about how others drink than what alcohol has come to do for you. If it worries you, that is reason enough to explore it, honestly and without judgement, at your own pace.
How do I book drinking problem counselling from Shoreham?
Book a free fifteen-minute consultation on 07914 681995 or via the contact page. From Shoreham the Hove room is fifteen to twenty minutes east by the coast road or a direct train through Southwick and Portslade, then a short walk to Western Road.
What does drinking counselling cost, and what free help serves Shoreham?
Fees are £80 for an hour, £100 for ninety minutes and £120 for two hours, after a free call. In West Sussex you can self-refer to Change Grow Live for free alcohol support, and to Time to Talk, the NHS Talking Therapies service, for related low mood.
In person or online for drinking in Shoreham, and are evenings possible?
Both. The Hove room offers a private hour a short way east, with evening slots to fit around work. If you would rather keep things at home, secure video is just as confidential, and many Shoreham clients blend the two as recovery settles.
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.
Counselling for Drinking Problems 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.
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Prefer to meet remotely? The same counselling for drinking problems is available online by secure video across the UK, or see online counselling by region.