Simon Leigh is a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor specializing in the treatment of Addictive Disorders. He qualified with a Masters Degree in Addiction Counselling and is both accredited by, and an examiner for, the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals (FDAP). He also holds a CENAPS Certificate in Relapse Prevention Counselling.
Prior to setting up private practices in Central and North West London, he was the Treatment Director and Director of Outpatient Services for a leading UK residential and Day-Care treatment centre in South Kensington. Since then, he has acted as a Consultant to another well known residential facility in the set up and opening of their Secondary Unit as well as running their Aftercare Programme.
Simon's areas of clinical expertise include:
- Drug Addiction (Recreational & Prescription)
- Alcoholism
- Eating Disorders (Over-Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia)
- Self-Harm
- Codependency
- Gambling
- Sex Addiction
- Over-Exercising
- Workaholism
- Compulsive Shopping
- Dysfunctional Relationships
- Family Members
- Anger Management
- Relapse Prevention
- Aftercare
- General Counselling
- School Drug & Addiction Talks
Simon's expertise in this field has led to interviews with The BBC (both television and radio), ITN, Capital Radio, The Observer and The Reader's Digest. He has also had articles published in newspapers and on medical internet sites.
If you are worried that you or a family member may be suffering from an addiction or self-defeating behaviour, or if you are being adversely affected by the behaviour of someone suffering from addictive disease, please call Simon on 07973 199926 or contact him by e-mail at simon@addictiontherapy.org.uk.
Please note that, in accordance with the FDAP Code of Ethics, all calls and appointments will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Counselling sessions and assessments are conducted from consulting rooms in Harley Street, London W1 or Page Street, London NW7.