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 can pay in full, or spread the cost with instalment payments. We accept bank transfer, credit and debit cards, PayPal, Google Pay and Apple Pay. If you have any questions about payment options, please get in touch.

Yes. Both our talking therapy and RTT® sessions can be delivered online via Zoom, so you can access treatment wherever you live in the UK.

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.

Cheshire Sobriety Clinic offers private, outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug use in Altrincham and Alderley Edge, so you can get support without an inpatient stay while continuing to live at home.

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 use in Cheshire and Greater Manchester? At Cheshire Sobriety Clinic, we combine RTT® hypnosis with talking therapy in a compassionate, personalised outpatient approach. Our team is led by John Wilkinson, who has 27 years’ experience in drug, alcohol and mental health services, and Dr Shyra Raj, a medical doctor and RTT® practitioner.

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 aftercare is included in the Full Treatment Programme and the Private Client Programme 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 operates from consulting rooms in Altrincham and offers a combined talking therapy and RTT® hypnosis approach for people experiencing 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 operates from consulting rooms in Alderley Edge and Altrincham, Cheshire, and online.

Cheshire Sobriety Clinic operates from a discreet clinic in Alderley Edge, convenient for Wilmslow.

Cheshire Sobriety Clinic operates from a discreet clinic in Alderley Edge, convenient for Wilmslow.