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Confidential talking therapy and RTT® hypnosis, arranged around your working life, in Altrincham, Alderley Edge or privately online for clients across Cheshire, Manchester and the UK. No residential stay. You work with the clinic's two senior clinicians from your first conversation.
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Exploring the Benefits of Rapid Transformational Therapy® in Addiction Recovery
Introduction Alcohol and drug dependency are significant health challenges worldwide. The World Health Organisation reports that harmful alcohol use contributes to over three million deaths annually. It is linked to various physical, psychological, and social harms (World Health Organisation, 2018). Similarly, drug misuse leads to increased rates of mental illness, physical disease, family breakdown, and social instability (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2023). Rec
COMHAD: Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health, Alcohol and Drugs (previously: Dual Diagnosis)
Also known as: Co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (CoSUM) COMHAD: A Comprehensive Guide to Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Difficulties When someone experiences both mental health difficulties and problematic substance use at the same time, this is known in policy and clinical practice as COMHAD (Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol and Drugs). COMHAD conditions are common, complex, and often severe, requiring integrated, person-centred care ra
Finding Freedom: The Path to Lasting Sobriety at Cheshire Sobriety Clinic
Addiction is one of the most challenging battles a person can face. It affects not just the body but also the mind, emotions, and a person’s sense of identity. For many, recovery feels like a constant tug of war: the conscious mind wants to stop, while the subconscious mind pulls them back into old patterns. At Cheshire Sobriety Clinic , we believe the most effective path to freedom is through an approach that unites both sides of the mind. By combining conscious and subconsc
Combining Talking Therapy and Hypnosis in Addiction Recovery: Benefits, Evidence and Limits
What talking therapy and hypnosis each offer in addiction recovery, why they are combined, what the research shows, and who a combined approach may not suit.
Keeping Going: Maintaining Motivation and Momentum in Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Introduction Deciding to look at your drinking or drug use is rarely a single moment of clarity. More often, it is a series of starts, pauses and second thoughts. One week you may feel certain that something needs to change; the next, the urgency fades, old routines pull you back, or doubts creep in about whether treatment is really for you. If that sounds familiar, it may help to know that fluctuating motivation is a normal part of the change process, not a sign of weakness
A response to the Greater Manchester Alcohol Harms Strategy 2025–2030
Rethinking Alcohol Harm in Greater Manchester: From Crisis Response to Prevention, Support and Recovery Alcohol occupies a complicated place in Greater Manchester. It is part of celebrations, hospitality, sport, nightlife and the local economy. For many people, drinking is occasional and does not become a serious problem. Yet alcohol is also associated with preventable illness, premature death, injuries, family distress, crime and widening health inequalities. Because drinkin
Addiction in the UK: Why the New National Picture Demands Earlier, Kinder and Better-Connected Treatment
A response to The Forward Trust and Crest Advisory’s 2026 report, Addiction in the UK Addiction is often discussed as though it belongs at the edges of society: a problem confined to a small and easily identified group of people. The new Addiction in the UK report from The Forward Trust and Crest Advisory challenges that assumption. Bringing together evidence on alcohol, illegal drugs, treatment, mortality, homelessness, crime, employment and family life, it portrays addictio
Discovering Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) for Addiction Recovery
Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) is an integrative therapeutic approach that combines various techniques to foster healing and recovery. It includes: Clinical hypnotherapy Cognitive behavioural principles Psychodynamic insight Suggestion-based techniques The primary aim of RTT® is to identify and transform subconscious beliefs and emotional patterns that influence behaviour. This process can be particularly beneficial for those grappling with addiction. Understanding RT
Why Choosing the Right Support Matters and How Cheshire Sobriety Clinic Can Help Your Recovery
If you’re searching for alcohol help in Cheshire, drug addiction help near you, or private addiction treatment in Cheshire, you likely know that something needs to change. You may have tried to stop before, reduce your use, or manage things on your own. It’s common to feel stuck between wanting change and not knowing how to achieve it. Addiction is not just a habit that can be switched off. It’s a complex interaction of behaviour, emotion, memory, and brain function. Because
Frequently asked questions
RTT® and hypnosis may not be suitable for individuals with a history of psychotic illness. If you’re unsure, we’re here to help you explore the best options for your needs.
You have the flexibility to pay in full or split your payment using Klarna. We also accept bank transfers, credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Klarna offers 'Pay in 3' or 'Pay in 30 days' options, though additional fees and terms may apply. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about payment options.
Yes, you can receive treatment even if you live outside Cheshire. We offer both subconscious and conscious treatments online via Zoom, ensuring effective treatment regardless of your location.
The duration of our treatment programme varies based on your progress. Initially, you'll have weekly sessions, which may change to every 2-3 weeks as you improve. Your first RTT® session will be early in the treatment, with the second session 3-4 weeks later. Typically, the programme lasts 6-10 months, with the option to extend with additional sessions if needed.
Your RTT® sessions with Dr. Shyra are scheduled from Wednesday to Friday between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, each lasting 2 hours. John's sessions are available from Tuesday to Friday after 6:00 pm and on Saturday mornings.
Cheshire Sobriety Clinic consults from the Alderley Edge Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, London Road, Alderley Edge.
Cheshire Sobriety Clinic delivers confidential addiction counselling in Altrincham and Alderley Edge, Cheshire, and online.
Cheshire Sobriety Clinic provides help for alcohol addiction from consulting rooms in Altrincham and Alderley Edge, and online across the UK.
At Cheshire Sobriety Clinic, we offer effective addiction treatment without the need for an inpatient stay, right here in Cheshire.
You can book a complimentary, informal consultation with Cheshire Sobriety Clinic.
You can book a complimentary, confidential consultation for addiction with Cheshire Sobriety Clinic in Cheshire.
Yes. We support people experiencing difficulties with cocaine use, including cocaine dependency, combining talking therapy with RTT® sessions. A complimentary consultation is a chance to talk through your situation and whether our approach is right for you.
Looking for support with alcohol or drug addiction in Cheshire and Greater Manchester? At Cheshire Sobriety Clinic, we combine RTT® hypnosis with talking therapy to provide a compassionate, effective approach. Our team, led by John Wilkinson with 27 years of experience and Dr. Shyra Raj, a medical doctor and RTT® practitioner, is here to guide you every step of the way.
Cheshire Sobriety Clinic is a private outpatient service for people experiencing difficulties with alcohol or drugs, including binge drinking, cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and cannabis.
Sessions take place in Altrincham and Alderley Edge, and online via Zoom for people anywhere in the UK. Talking therapy is led by John Wilkinson, who is registered as an Advanced Practitioner with Addiction Professionals and has 27 years' experience across drug, alcohol and mental health services. Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) sessions are delivered by Dr Shyra Raj, a consultant medical doctor trained in RTT®.
Treatment works with both the conscious patterns you are aware of and the deeper beliefs and emotions that can keep the cycle going. Programmes are tailored to the individual and include aftercare to support longer-term change.
Our outpatient approach suits people who do not need a medically managed detox. We do not provide detox or crisis care, but we can advise on accessing those services where needed.
The first step is a complimentary, confidential 30-minute consultation to talk through your situation and whether our approach is right for you.
Cheshire Sobriety Clinic offers therapy sessions on weekday evenings, Tuesday to Friday from 6pm, plus Saturday mornings. Sessions take place in Altrincham and Alderley Edge, or online.
Yes, Cheshire Sobriety Clinic operate from Altrincham and provide a combined therapy and RTT hypnosis approach, to help people overcome difficulties with drug and alcohol use.
You can find compassionate support for alcohol addiction at Cheshire Sobriety Clinic, with consultations available in Altrincham and Alderley Edge.
Cheshire Sobriety Clinic operate out of Alderley Edge, Cheshire and Altrincham.
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