• Book sessions with Psychologists, Therapists & Coaches
  • Talk to a Psychologist, Therapist or Coach within 10 min.
  • Conduct sessions from your home computer
  • ..Or conduct by telephone or in person
  • Call our team between 8am-5pm on (0)20-319-19050
Live chat support
Create user
Search

Alcohol Abuse

Laurence Duffy
I can help you or your loved once move forward overcoming the issues you face in regards to Alcohol Abuse. Click Read more to find out all about how I can help you and book a session or book me for a Free Pre-Session.
Below you can read a extensive article giving you the basic information and I'm sure you'll find the information relevant and insightful.
 Read more Free Pre-Session

What is Mentaline?

On Mentaline you can book online therapy and coaching sessions with psychologists, therapists and coaches.

  •  Get Skype or Phone Counselling
  •  Book your sessions and pay online
  •  +300 individual professionals online
  •  Save time by conduct sessions from home

Online Therapy & Coaching

Booking sessions on Mentaline is quite easy, all you need to do is:

  1.  Click the "Find Professional" button
  2.  Find a professional that you like
  3.  Find a date/time that suits you
  4.  Enter misc. booking details
  5.  Complete payment online

Find Professional


Helpful Shortcuts

Alcohol Abuse

Related to alcohol addiction, the phrase alcohol abuse refers to the misuse of alcohol that has serious detrimental effects on a person's life, including problems with relationships, work, and even health. These symptoms of alcohol abuse may signal a need for treatment of alcohol addiction. Recovery from alcohol abuse is something that is ongoing, and at Mentaline.com we realize that, which is why you can find world class therapists who are there when you need them most.

Recognizing the problem and admitting you have a drinking problem is the first step that needs to be taken. Read through some of these symptoms of alcohol abuse. If any sound similar, you may be interested in what you can find on Mentaline.com when it comes to therapy for alcohol abuse.

Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse

Because alcohol abuse stems from an addiction to alcohol, the signs and symptoms are somewhat similar and may include:


  • Building up a tolerance level to alcohol, needing more and more to get the same good feelings
  • Experiencing blackouts after drinking binges
  • Suffering from withdrawal symptoms
  • Behavior that is anti-social and destructive
  • Problems in other areas of life - like relationships and careers

If these symptoms sound familiar, alcohol abuse may be a bigger problem in your life than you thought. If you think you can quit on your own any time you want, it may be time to get some help with treatment for alcohol abuse.

Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

Treating alcohol abuse is a long term process that should follow well known methods for helping with alcohol addiction. On Mentaline.com, online therapy with trained therapists who specialize in alcohol abuse is a great way to get help without having to give up the rest of your life. Admitting you have a problem is the first step - sometimes the most difficult part of recovery from alcohol abuse. If you can get that far, however, Mentaline.com can help you get the treatment you need. Online therapy can help you start the process of recovery from alcohol abuse so that you can get your life back.

Definition of Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol abuse is the consumption of large quantities of alcohol even when doing so interferes with mental and physical health as well as having a negative effect on relationships. The symptoms of alcohol abuse include health issues, problems with authorities, and emotional problems as well. Treatment for alcohol abuse is an ongoing process, but therapy and counseling are recommended for being able to stop alcohol abuse.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Alcohol Abuse

  • Health problems
  • Neglecting responsibilities
  • Problems with the law
  • Drinking to relax
  • Building up a tolerance to alcohol
  • Drinking when alone

Related articles
Related articles

Parent Category: Alcohol Addiction

Counselors in

Mentaline.com is the world's biggest online therapy and coaching universe with hundreds of therapists and coaches available for online sessions.

We've listed the top professionals in this specialty below.


Sally Childs
Sally Childs

Sally Childs

Kent
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

I offer private appointments to individual adults, working with counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, depending on your particular needs.

Specialties
  • - Personal Development
    • » Symptoms
    • Setting goals
    • Furthering education
    • Career advice
    • Social development

    » Definition Personal development is the way in which a person becomes better during the course of their life. For some this may mean career advancement while for others it may mean having a healthy and happy family. No matter the goals, life coaching can help with personal development.
  • - Motivation
    • » Symptoms
    • Positivity versus negativity
    • Passion
    • Energy
    • Ability to achieve goals

    » Definition Motivation refers to the energy or actions that are needed to achieve a goal. Without motivation a person may be unable to reach their goals, no matter how simple they might be. Life coaching can help teach a person to motivate themselves so that more can be accomplished.
  • - Life Transitions
    • » Symptoms
    • Death
    • Birth
    • Marriage
    • Divorce

    » Definition Learning to deal with life transitions, moving from being single to being married for example, can be a complicated and emotionally taxing series of events. Life coaching can help a person deal with all the emotional difficulties they may face during a life transition while also learning how to more effectively deal with them in the future.
  • - Work / Life Balance
    • » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
  • - Addiction and Substance Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
  • - Anger Management
    • » Symptoms
    • An excess of anger that can lash out at any time
    • Often not understanding why you are angry about something
    • Being unable to focus your anger to appropriate parties

    » Definition Anger management is the process of controlling one’s anger through therapeutic techniques and exercises.
Prices
First session 38 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 50 GBP
You save 13 GBP
Counselling Sessions
(60 min.) 38 GBP
Show Profile Free Pre-Session
Jeanette Rigney
Jeanette Rigney

Jeanette Rigney

Ireland
Psychotherapist
About me

Jeanette Rigney holds a diploma in psychotherapy from the Tivoli Institute in Dublin. She also holds certificates in Jungian, Gestalt, Art Psychotherapy, Meridian and Transactional Analysis.

Specialties
  • - Sexual Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Fear of a specific person or scenario
    • Dramatically increased feeling of guilt or shame
    • Low self-esteem
    • Post traumatic stress disorder
    • Borderline personality disorder
    • Dissociative Identity Disorder

    » Definition Sexual abuse is the perpetration of any sexual act on an unwilling party.
  • - Anger Management
    • » Symptoms
    • An excess of anger that can lash out at any time
    • Often not understanding why you are angry about something
    • Being unable to focus your anger to appropriate parties

    » Definition Anger management is the process of controlling one’s anger through therapeutic techniques and exercises.
  • - Relationship Counselling
    • » Symptoms
    • Better relationship
    • Guided communication
    • Neutral person to mediate

    » Definition Relationship counseling is used to help a couple learn to deal with many relationship problems that may arise during a long term relationship. While the reasons couples decide to get relationship counseling may differ, when taken seriously, it can help everyone involved.
  • - Communication Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Unhappiness
    • Inability to explain feelings
    • Feeling misunderstood
    • Feeling invisible
    • No meaningful communication for long periods

    » Definition Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.
  • - Addiction and Substance Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
  • - Life Coaching
    • » Symptoms
    • Personal problems
    • Work problems
    • Relationship problems
    • Health and fitness help
    • Romance and love assistance
    • Learning to control debt
    • Low self-image and self-esteem

    » Definition Life coaching is a process in which people assist others in learning how to set and achieve specific goals in life. There are many areas that life coaching may prove useful in a person's life.
Prices
First session 60 EUR
Normal price (60 min.) 80 EUR
You save 20 EUR
Therapy session
(60 min.) 60 EUR
Show Profile Free Pre-Session
John Greenaway
John Greenaway

John Greenaway

Devon
Psychotherapist , Hypnotherapist
About me

John Greenaway has been trained by the London College of Clinical Hypnotherapy, whose courses were accredited by the University of Greenwich.He followed on by attaining a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Specialties
  • - Stress
    • » Symptoms
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Muscle tension
    • Headaches
    • Stomach trouble
    • Fatigue
    • Nervousness
    • Anxiety
    • Overeating
    • Loss of energy and enthusiasm
    • Mood changes

    » Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.
  • - Anxiety
    • » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
  • - Depression
    • » Symptoms
    • Concentration problems
    • Bad judgment or trouble making decisions
    • Fatigue and a general decrease of energy
    • Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
    • Extreme pessimism
    • Insomnia
    • Excessive sleeping
    • Irritability
    • Loss of interest in sex
    • Loss of interest in life
    • Eating problems
    • Physical pains
    • Suicidal thoughts
    • Suicide attempts

    » Definition Depression is defined as a mental state that causes extreme sadness, pessimism, and a loss of interest in life. Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, uncontrollable crying, loss of interest in life, as well as other physical and mental signs. Counseling and therapy are two recommended ways to get help with depression. While depression is a normal human state of mind, when it lasts for a long time or is very intense, it may be a sign of bigger problems.
  • - Phobias
    • » Symptoms
    • Dread of certain objects
    • Extreme fear of certain situations
    • Shortness of breath
    • Fast heart rate
    • Irrational fears

    » Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.
  • - Addiction and Substance Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
  • - Nicotine Addiction
    • » Symptoms
    • Trouble with withdrawal symptoms
    • Health problems
    • Cravings and insomnia when trying to quit

    » Definition Nicotine addiction is a physical dependence on the drug nicotine commonly found in cigarettes and other tobacco products. Serious and minor health problems are both signs of nicotine addiction. Treatment for the this physical addiction can be helped quite a bit with online therapy.
Prices
Counselling Session
(60 min.)		 50 GBP
Show Profile Free Pre-Session
Mark Samwell
Mark Samwell

Mark Samwell

North Yorkshire
Coach
About me

Performance coaching should be fun,productive,challenging and rewarding for both the client and the coach. To this end I try to create the correct atmosphere to promote open and productive dialogue from the outset.

Specialties
  • - Stress
    • » Symptoms
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Muscle tension
    • Headaches
    • Stomach trouble
    • Fatigue
    • Nervousness
    • Anxiety
    • Overeating
    • Loss of energy and enthusiasm
    • Mood changes

    » Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.
  • - Life Transitions
    • » Symptoms
    • Death
    • Birth
    • Marriage
    • Divorce

    » Definition Learning to deal with life transitions, moving from being single to being married for example, can be a complicated and emotionally taxing series of events. Life coaching can help a person deal with all the emotional difficulties they may face during a life transition while also learning how to more effectively deal with them in the future.
  • - Career Change Options
    • » Symptoms
    • Income
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Job satisfaction

    » Definition Career change options are different methods a person has to switch careers. While there are many reasons people may want to do this, career coaching can help them identify the best ways to change careers.
  • - Business Coaching
    • » Symptoms
    • Nonverbal communication skills
    • Verbal communication skills
    • Public speaking
    • Making the sale or negotiation
    • Managing time
    • Starting a business
    • Improving performance
    • Being a better manager

    » Definition Business coaching is counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in the business world. There are many specific areas that a business coach can help, but business coaching is recommended for those who want to accomplish more in their career.
  • - Time Management
    • » Symptoms
    • Scheduling
    • Time management tools

    » Definition Time management allows a person to more carefully schedule their time in order to achieve more. A business coach can teach a person how to better use time management to be successful in the modern world.
  • - Performance Coaching
    • » Symptoms
    • Time management
    • Motivation

    » Definition Performance coaching is counseling that strives to help a person perform better. The specifics may vary from person to person, but business person can give someone the tools and techniques they need to perform better in the workplace no matter their career.
Prices
Coaching
(45 min.)		 70 GBP
Show Profile Free Pre-Session
Graham Price
Graham Price

Graham Price

Leatherhead
Psychologist , Counsellor/Therapist
About me

I'm a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) specialist and I am also a Chartered Pychologist and accredited by the BPS, UKCP and BABCP and I am a practicing psychologist within the HPC.

Specialties
  • - Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Post traumatic stress disorder
    • A severe reaction to being chastised or scolded
    • Dissociation
    • One person completely controlling another
    • Unexplained marks or bruises on the body
    • Repeated injuries that cannot be explained
    • Limping, broken bones, or bruising

    » Definition Abuse is the mistreatment or harm (physical or mental) done to another person over a period of time. Therapy can help a person learn to deal with all the issues that come with long term abuse.
  • - Addiction and Substance Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
  • - Anger Management
    • » Symptoms
    • An excess of anger that can lash out at any time
    • Often not understanding why you are angry about something
    • Being unable to focus your anger to appropriate parties

    » Definition Anger management is the process of controlling one’s anger through therapeutic techniques and exercises.
  • - Anxiety
    • » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
  • - Bipolar Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Mood swings
    • Depression
    • Mania
    • Other mood disorders

    » Definition Bipolar disorders are major mood disorders that cause mood swings from depression to mania and back. Symptoms of bipolar disorders include frequent mood swings, depression, and various types of mania.
  • - Manic Depression
    • » Symptoms
    • Mood swings
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Talkativeness
    • Depression
    • Mania

    » Definition Manic depression is a mental illness that is also known as bipolar disorder. A person affected suffers from periods of extreme depression followed by brief periods of mania. Symptoms of manic depression include irritability, violent mood swings, sleep problems, as well as other physical and mental problems. Treatment for manic depression is possible with therapy and counseling.
Prices
First session 90 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 120 GBP
You save 30 GBP
Therapy Session
(60 min.) 90 GBP
Show Profile Free Pre-Session
Show full list
This icon indicates whether the professional offers sessions conducted via Skype
This icon indicates whether the professional offers sessions conducted by phone
This icon indicates whether the professional offers In-Person sessions.
This icon indicates whether the professional
offers sessions conducted by Mentaline video
A coach helps clients determine and achieve their personal goals.
There are several types of psychologists, but most of them aim to treat people in crisis.
Hypnotherapist is a therapist, who works with your own internal resources and capabilities through deep relaxation.
A counsellor is a person, who gives advice, but is non directive.
Psychotherapy is a 'talking' therapy, helping to overcome emotional & behavioral anxieties
Mental health nurses work with people suffering from different mental health conditions.