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Reach Out For Help From A Central London Addiction Specialist
Whilst many people still see addiction as a drug and alcohol related issue, addiction in mental health treatment expands well beyond these two categories. In fact, the definition of addiction used by mental health professionals includes any behaviour that is harmful to the individual and that is repeated despite the awareness by the individual of the damage.
Researchers, through the use of MRIs and very advanced imaging techniques, have recorded physical changes in brain patterns for those addicted to a substance or a behaviour. Brain wave patterns for those addicted to drugs and alcohol are similar to those of people addicted to gambling, sex, online activities, exercise, work, shopping and food.
It has also been demonstrated time and time again that addiction is not a lack of willpower or self-control. These changes in the brain and body due to the addictive substance and behaviours are very real. Healing only comes from treatment for the physical symptoms of the addiction and a change in the thoughts that surround the addictive behaviours.
Therapy is Essential
It is one thing to simply stop a behaviour, but it is another to change the way you think about yourself and the behaviour to prevent a relapse. The other option possible is that a person may stop one addiction, but the thoughts driving the addiction do not change. This results in one addiction being swapped for another, which continues the cycle.
Philippe Jacquet is a psychotherapist with an extensive and international career in the treatment of addictions. Currently in the city, Mr Jacquet has offices in Bermondsey, Harley Street and Mayfair, and he also maintains international practices in Marbella and Brussels. He has also just opened a very special online psychotherapy service for clients in Nairobi, offering full services via Skype or personalised sessions.
The key to overcoming addiction and learning successful coping strategies to make healthier choices and not just transfer the addictive behaviour is different for each client. With a uniquely bespoke approach to treatment, Philippe Jacquet & Associates offers holistic, integrated approach to addiction recovery that is effective, supportive and treats the entire individual.
True caring and compassion combined with extensive training and experience are brought to each client. Mr Jacquet is able to understand the struggles of his clients through his own experiences as a young person as well as his thousands of hours in clinical treatment. This combination is highly effective in working with clients of all ages with a desire to live their life addiction free.

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