OUR COMMITMENT
Why choose Cheshire Sobriety Clinic?
Private, one-to-one support for problematic alcohol and drug use in Altrincham, Alderley Edge and online, combining talking therapy with RTT® hypnotherapy.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Support that fits around your life
We understand that recovery is a journey, and we’re here to guide you through it. With our flexible, personalised programmes, you can carry on with your daily responsibilities while gaining the support and skills you need.
If substance use is starting to control or harm your life, get in touch to explore how we may be able to help you or your loved one.
Consulting room Alderley Edge
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
So why seek help from Cheshire Sobriety Clinic, and what makes our approach different?
We combine biopsychosocial interventions (those that consider biological, psychological and social factors) with Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®), which aims to address the emotional factors that can sit underneath problematic alcohol and drug use. John has 27 years’ experience working with the emotional and psychological side of these difficulties.
If this is an area of your life you struggle with, let’s spend a little time together, and we will guide you through the change process. We often meet people when they are feeling their worst. Embarrassment and fear, together with physical and psychological dependence, can keep people stuck and get in the way of progress, but these are things we can work on together.
We prefer to see people in person, and hold sessions in Altrincham and Alderley Edge, Cheshire. Where that isn’t practical, sessions can take place over Zoom.
OUR APPROACH
Working with the emotional side of substance use
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing problematic drug or alcohol use, we’re here to guide you through the change process and help you work towards your recovery goals. As well as the substance use itself, our programmes explore the emotional factors behind it, by integrating RTT® into treatment.
In our experience, the emotional side of problematic substance use isn’t always the main focus of treatment, often because of the time and capacity services have available. We believe it matters, because unresolved difficult emotions can make change harder to sustain.
What is RTT®?
RTT® is a hybrid form of hypnotherapy developed by Marisa Peer. It draws on elements of hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and psychotherapy.
RTT® aims to reframe how you respond to difficult experiences and emotions at a subconscious level, so that they have less influence over you. The number of sessions people need varies, depending on what they would like to work on. Listening regularly to a personalised hypnosis recording may help reinforce your motivation and support your ongoing progress.
Everyone’s experience is different, and results can’t be guaranteed. You can read one client’s first-hand account of an RTT® session on our testimonials page.
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WHY TRUST US
Why trust Cheshire Sobriety Clinic to help you work towards your treatment goals?
We understand that seeking help for problematic alcohol or drug use is a brave decision. We’re here to guide you through each step, with care, compassion and expertise. To us you are far more than a data set or a discharge. Our aim is that one day you won’t need us anymore, because you are managing well on your own. Here’s what you can expect from us:
1. An experienced, ethical and compassionate team
John has 27 years’ experience in drug, alcohol and mental-health services, and Dr Shyra Raj is a consultant rheumatologist trained in RTT®. Alongside clinical expertise, we offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where your comfort and wellbeing come first.
2. Personalised treatment plans
Everyone’s path to recovery is different. We create a plan around your needs, circumstances and goals, and adapt it as you go, so that treatment moves at a pace that’s right for you.
3. A whole-person approach
We aim to work with the whole person, not just the substance use, and we believe the subconscious mind can play a significant part in keeping these difficulties going. Our approach considers physical, emotional, psychological and social factors, as well as lifestyle and mental health.
Sessions with John focus on understanding and changing patterns of substance use, while RTT® sessions with Dr Shyra Raj aim to address the underlying emotional causes, rather than only the behaviour itself. Even if you aren’t consciously aware of why these difficulties started, RTT® aims to help uncover the emotional and psychological reasons behind them so they can be reframed, which we believe can support longer-term change.
4. A safe and supportive environment
Your safety matters to us. We work within our scope of practice, and if we believe another service, such as medical detox or crisis support, would be more appropriate, we will tell you. Our consulting rooms are calm, private spaces where you can focus on your recovery, and you won’t be left sitting in a busy waiting room.
5. Trusted by the people we support
Many people have trusted us to support them in working towards their treatment goals. If it would help to speak with someone who has been through our programme, let us know and we can try to arrange it.
6. Confidentiality and respect
We understand how sensitive seeking help can be, and we take your privacy seriously. Your information is handled confidentially, and we will explain how confidentiality works, including its limits, before you start. Respect, dignity and understanding are central to how we work, and we support people in public-facing and professional roles who need their circumstances kept private.
7. Ongoing support
Recovery doesn’t end when sessions do. Our Full Treatment Programme and Private Client Programme include aftercare support, to help you maintain the changes you have made and continue with confidence. Where appropriate, and only with your consent, this can include updates to your partner or family, which can help to rebuild trust and open communication.
8. Registered and accountable
John Wilkinson holds Advanced Practitioner status with Addiction Professionals and is accountable under its Standards of Conduct and Ethics. We are committed to continuing professional development and to keeping up to date with developments in treatment, so that the support we offer reflects current knowledge.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Take the first step towards recovery
Choosing the right support is an important step. We aim to give you the care, support and expertise to help you overcome problematic alcohol or drug use and work towards the goals that matter to you.
Contact us to find out more about our programmes, or book a free, confidential consultation below.
Cheshire Sobriety Clinic is not a crisis service and does not provide medical detox. If you may be physically dependent on alcohol or drugs, please speak to your GP or NHS 111 before making changes. In an emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.
BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION
A courageous step towards a better quality of life
A complimentary consultation is a simple, private first step. You don’t need to know exactly what support you need before getting in touch. Book a time that suits you, or call to talk through your options.
Complimentary 30-minute consultation · No cost · No obligation