P a u s e. R e f l e c t. R e s e t.
Specialist online gambling counselling with someone who understands
If gambling has started to feel harder to manage, you don't have to go through it alone
I offer specialist online counselling for gambling-related harm, providing a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly without judgement and begin to make sense of what’s been happening.
Feeling lost or stuck?
You might be here because…
Gambling is starting to feel harder to control than you want it to be.
You may be:
- Hiding how much you’re gambling
- Feeling stuck in cycles of stopping and starting again
- Carrying guilt, shame, or anxiety
- Struggling to talk to anyone about what’s really going on
Nobody sets out to experience gambling-related harm. It often develops gradually, leaving people feeling isolated, overwhelmed and unsure where to turn.
You are not alone—and support is available.
Safe & Supportive
A calm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be heard
Personalised Support
We'll work at your pace, focusing on what feels most helpful for you
Hope & New Beginnings
Change is possible, even if it doesn't feel that way right now
Gambling recovery at your pace
HOW I CAN HELP
I offer specialist counselling for people experiencing gambling-related harm.
Together we can:
- Understand the patterns behind your gambling
- Work through urges and triggers
- Explore what gambling is doing for you emotionally
- Reduce shame and self-criticism
- Help you regain a sense of stability, confidence and control.
This is not about judgement or pressure—it’s about understanding and change at your pace.
Who I work with
I offer online counselling for gambling related issues to anyone aged 18 and over.
You may:
- be concerned about your gambling or experiencing gambling-related harm
- be experiencing repeated relapse or fear of relapse
- feel the emotional impact of gambling, including shame, anxiety and secrecy
- be recognising the impact gambling has had on relationships, finances, confidence and day-to-day life
- be making sense of recovery and adjusting to life after stopping gambling
- be affected by a partner's or family member's gambling and would like support for yourself
Why choose Sunrise Recovery?
A different kind of support
- Lived experience of gambling harm
Having experienced gambling harm myself, I understand how isolating recovery can feel and how difficult it can be to ask for help.
- BACP-registered counsellor
Working safely, ethically, and professionally.
- Integrative approach
I work in an integrative way, grounded in person-centred counselling with CBT and transactional analysis where helpful.
- Warm, compassionate approach
A calm, supportive way of working where you won't feel judged or rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be ready to stop gambling before starting counselling?
No. Many people begin counselling feeling unsure or stuck. You don’t need to have everything figured out — we start exactly where you are.
Can I work with you if I’m still gambling?
Absolutely. There is no judgement and no pressure. Many clients begin counselling while still gambling.
What makes Sunrise Recovery different?
I bring lived experience of gambling harm, trauma‑informed practice, and a warm, non‑judgemental approach. You’re met with understanding from the very first session.
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When you’re ready, I’m here.
You don’t have to face gambling harm alone.
If you’d like to talk, I offer a safe, confidential space where you can share what’s going on — at your pace, without judgement.
Your free 20-minute call is simply a chance to ask questions, tell me a little about what's been happening, and see whether working together feels right for you.