Barely Naked
Barely Naked is hosted by journalist, therapist and stress-management coach Christina Beischl. Barely Naked explores topics such as mental and physical health, healing, and well-being. You will meet inspiring individuals and hear their stories.
Barely Naked
Recovering from Addiction, Trauma and PTSD with Therapist Gary Aldridge
Are you struggling with addiction? Do you know someone who is? In this episode of Barely Naked, Christina sits down with therapist Gary Aldridge to discuss how to deal with addiction and how to cope as a family member of someone suffering from a substance use disorder. He draws from his own experiences and also shares approaches to healing trauma and how to recognize and deal with PTSD.
Trigger Warning: This episode covers mature topics including drug and alcohol addiction, abuse, trauma, and PTSD.
About Gary
Gary Aldridge is a qualified therapist who has been working in the field of addiction for a decade. He has a lived experience of drug addiction and has been in recovery since 2010.
His passion is working with people who have been affected by addiction and trauma, to ensure they are able to live their full potential. Gary is committed to working with a trauma-focused approach, to ensure that the best and fasted treatment is provided to all his clients.
How to get in touch with Gary:
Website: aldridgecounsellingservices.co.uk/
Facebook: facebook.com/aldridgecounsellingservices.co.uk/
Instagram: instagram.com/aldridge_counselling_services
Twitter: twitter.com/garyaldridge13
Organizations mentioned:
druglink.co.uk/
integratedtraumasolutions.co.uk/
How to get in touch with Christina:
Instagram: @christina_simone
LinkedIn: Christina Beischl
How to get in touch with Christina:
Instagram: @christina_simone
LinkedIn: Christina Beischl
TikTok: @barely_naked_podcast
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