HYPNOTHERAPY FOR ALCOHOL ADDICTION & PROBLEM DRINKING – IN READING & DIDCOT
If alcohol has become something you rely on — to relax, unwind, cope with stress, sleep, or switch off — it’s not because you lack willpower. Alcohol dependency is driven by subconscious habit loops and emotional coping patterns… and these can be changed.
I help people across Reading, Didcot and online reduce or stop drinking using hypnotherapy, NLP and calm, practical mindset techniques.
Many clients notice major improvements in control, confidence and clarity within just a few sessions.
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Do Any of These Sound Like You?
• Drinking to relax, unwind or sleep
• Feeling you “deserve” alcohol after stress
• Struggling to stop once you start
• Saying you’ll cut down — but not sticking to it
• Drinking more than you planned
• Alcohol affecting mood, motivation or relationships
• Anxiety or irritability when not drinking
• Feeling stuck in the same cycle
If this feels familiar, you’re not alone — and it can change.
Why Alcohol Dependency Happens
Alcohol use is rarely just about alcohol.
It’s often linked to:
• Stress and emotional regulation
• Habit and routine
• Dopamine and reward patterns
• Anxiety relief
• Sleep reliance
• Identity or lifestyle attachment
• Avoiding difficult emotions
Over time, the brain learns to associate alcohol with calm or relief — even when it’s no longer helping.
That’s why willpower alone often isn’t enough.
How I Help
• Cognitive Hypnotherapy
• NLP
• Positive Psychology
• Emotional reset work
• Breaking dependency patterns
• Reducing anxiety and cravings
• Building calm and control without alcohol
I don’t use scripts — every session is tailored to your relationship with alcohol and how the habit developed.
The goal is simple:
Help you feel calm, confident and in control — without needing alcohol.
What I Help With
• Problem drinking
• Daily or habitual alcohol use
• Binge drinking
• Stress-related drinking
• Sleep reliance
• Cravings and urges
• Anxiety around cutting down
• Confidence and motivation
• Lifestyle and routine reset
Sessions & Locations
• Reading – Monday to Friday, day & evening
• Didcot – Tuesdays, flexible times
• Online – Zoom or Teams
Online sessions are equally effective.
Whether you prefer face to face or online sessions, the process and results are just as effective. I work with clients across Reading and Didcot, including nearby towns in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, both in person and online. You could be next.
Why Choose Me
Clients value:
• Over 18 years’ experience helping people change habits and addictions
• A calm, supportive, non-judgemental approach
• Fast improvements — often within 2–4 sessions
• No scripts — fully personalised work
• A focus on real-life change, not labels
• Many 5-star reviews across Reading, Didcot & online
My focus is helping you regain control of your life — not just stopping drinking.
Sarah L. (2023)
“Alcohol had slowly crept into every evening, and I didn’t realise how much it was affecting my mood and motivation. After a few sessions with Matthew, the urge to drink reduced massively. I sleep better, feel calmer, and for the first time in years I feel in control rather than battling myself. I honestly didn’t expect it to work this well.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Call 07807 540142 or Email today and working in-person and online for problem drinking
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Causes of Excessive Alcohol Consumption
There are a number of factors thought to contribute to alcohol dependency, including peer pressure, social environments, availability of alcohol, and cultural acceptance. Genetic factors can also play a role, and alcohol dependency may run in families or be more prevalent in certain areas.
The NHS estimates that around 9% of men in the UK and 3% of UK women show signs of alcohol dependence. This means that drinking alcohol becomes an important, or sometimes the most important, factor in their life and they feel they’re unable to function without it.
Common symptoms of alcohol dependency and binge drinking include:
- Persistent or secret drinking
- Mood swings
- Strong urges or cravings to drink
- Loss of control once drinking starts
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory blackouts
- Loss of interest in other activities or people
- Increased tolerance
- Anxiety, sweating, nausea, shaking or panic when not drinking
If part of you is tired of battling yourself, that’s usually the part ready for change.
Alcohol Addiction FAQ
Can hypnotherapy really help with alcohol problems?
Yes. When the subconscious pattern is addressed, the urge to drink reduces significantly.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people notice changes within 2–4 sessions.
Do I have to quit completely?
That depends on your goals. Some stop completely, others regain healthy control.
What if I’ve been drinking for years?
Long-term habits can still be changed.
Start Taking Back Control
You don’t have to keep repeating the same cycle.
Change begins the moment you decide you’re ready.
Call 07807 540142 or Email today and working in-person and online for changing alcohol habits
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For online hypnotherapy for stopping drinking, alcohol addiction, binge drinking, reducing alcohol and getting control – please do ask for details on how I can help you with this using on Zoom, Skype, Teams and other on-line technology
Further reading HERE for a guide as to how much you can lose by reducing your alcohol units down.