ADHD and Alcohol
Support for ADHD and drinking patterns, alcohol misuse, shame, anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
Specialist online CBT across the UK
CBT Therapy for ADHD, Addiction and Emotional Regulation
Specialist online CBT for adults who feel stuck in cycles of impulsive behaviour, addictive patterns, emotional overwhelm or self-sabotage.
BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with 15 years experience in various clinical rolesOnline appointments across the UK
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For now, this page explains how I work, why I specialise in ADHD and addiction, and what clients often hope therapy can help them understand.
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Welcome from Cally Farrer
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Specialist therapy
For adults navigating ADHD, addiction, impulsive behaviours and emotional regulation difficulties.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of shame, self-sabotage, substance use, gambling, compulsive spending, emotional overwhelm, or dopamine-seeking behaviours. ADHD and addiction therapy offers a space to understand these patterns and develop practical CBT strategies without judgement.
- ADHD and impulsive behaviour
- ADHD and emotional dysregulation
- Shame and self-criticism
- Difficulty managing urges
- ADHD and alcohol or other substances
- ADHD and gambling
- ADHD and compulsive spending
- Struggles with routines, planning, and follow-through
- Feeling misunderstood or judged
Before therapy
What Clients Often Tell Me Before Starting Therapy
Many people arrive feeling tired of blaming themselves, but unsure how to explain what is happening.
“I feel overwhelmed.”
“I keep repeating the same patterns.”
“I don't understand why I do this.”
“I've spent years blaming myself.”
How I work
What It's Like to Work With Me
Therapy is warm, structured and collaborative. We work at a pace that feels manageable, while still keeping the work practical and focused.
Warm and collaborative
We build a shared understanding together, so therapy feels like something we do with you rather than to you.
Non-judgemental
The aim is to understand patterns clearly without shame, blame or moralising.
Practical CBT strategies
Sessions include tools you can practise between appointments, with small steps that fit real life.
ADHD-informed
We look at executive functioning, reward-seeking, emotional regulation and addictive behaviours together.
Tailored support
Therapy is adapted around your goals, energy, risks, strengths and the patterns you most want to change.
Clear and compassionate
We keep compassion and accountability together, so change can feel possible rather than punishing.
Specialist focus
Why I Specialise in ADHD and Addiction
Over many years in mental health, substance misuse and specialist addiction settings, I have seen how often ADHD and addictive behaviours overlap. Many clients are not short of insight or motivation; they are stuck in patterns that make more sense when ADHD, shame, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation and reward-seeking are understood together.
This overlap became a central professional interest because it is so often misunderstood. My work focuses on helping clients understand the function of behaviours, reduce self-blame, and build practical CBT strategies that create more choice in difficult moments.
Why Farrer Therapy
Clinical experience with the nuance of ADHD, addiction, and comorbidity.
15 years experience in various clinical roles
Mental health and substance misuse work across NHS, third-sector, and specialist addiction settings.
BABCP-accredited CBT therapist
Cally Farrer is a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with 15 years experience in various clinical roles.
Neurodiversity-affirming
Support that respects ADHD differences rather than treating them as character flaws.
Shame-sensitive
Therapy keeps compassion and accountability together, without judgement.
Therapy goals
What Clients Hope To Gain
Therapy does not promise a quick fix, but it can offer a structured place to understand what keeps happening and practise different responses.
RegulationBetter emotional regulation and more ways to settle after overwhelm.
ChoiceReduced impulsive behaviour and more space between urges and action.
InsightGreater self-understanding and less shame around repeated patterns.
ConfidenceImproved confidence, healthier coping strategies and clearer next steps.
Client feedback
Anonymised Client Testimonials
These comments are shared anonymously and with permission.
“Cally helped me understand patterns I had been stuck in for years. I feel more grounded and capable than I ever have.”Anonymised client feedback
“I finally feel like someone understands how ADHD and addiction interact. Therapy has changed the way I see myself.”Anonymised client feedback
“Working with Cally has been life-changing. I genuinely feel that therapy with her saved my life.”Anonymised client feedback
Free 15-minute consultation
A specialist conversation can be a steady first step.
You are welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation and explore whether this approach feels right for you.