Adult Gambling Service
We support people 16 years and over affected by gambling, either their own or the gambling of a loved one, through 1:1 or group support sessions.
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The main approach to gambling therapy is by using some form of psychological support or intervention. This may involve getting gambling addiction treatment from professionals at Priory and joining a self-help group such as GamCare or Gamblers Anonymous; these groups offer local, telephone and online support.
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- Combining different elements from diverse counselling psychology methods makes hypnotherapy a more flexible and tailor-made approach to help you break free from your gambling habit. Carla Devereux covers Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands and Warwickshire for face-to-face appointments, and from the comfort of your home with online, telephone.
- Treatment and support groups are available for people who want to stop gambling: GamCare GamCare offers free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers in the UK. It runs the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133) and also offers face-to-face counselling.
As GamCare partner in the Midlands, we provide support, information and advice to anyone suffering with a gambling problem, as well as to family members and friends affected by someone else’s gambling.
What is problem gambling?
Problem gambling is gambling that ‘disrupts or damages personal, family or recreational pursuits.’ Approximately 9 people in every 1000 currently have a problem with gambling; however, a further 70 people per 1000 gamble at risky levels that could become a problem in the future (Royal College of Psychiatrists).
What kind of support can I get from the Gambling Service?
All the support we provide is tailored to your needs, interests, and personal goals. The kinds of things we work on with you include:
- The psychology of gambling
- Tips and strategies to control, reduce, and stop your gambling
- Information on how to block gambling software
- How to engage the support of family and friends as you stop gambling
- Alternatives to gambling
- Coping with cravings and urges to gamble
- Signposting to debt management
- Coping skills to help deal with a loved one’s gambling
How can I access support?
We can support people over the age of 16 who have experienced gambling related harms through either their own gambling or the gambling of a loved one.
Our gambling service is currently available in:
- Birmingham
- Derby
- Leicester
- Northamptonshire
- Nottingham
- Solihull
- Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Warwickshire
- Wolverhampton
We also provide education sessions and training in Birmingham to young people and professionals who work with young people.
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You can self-refer or be referred by a professional. Call 0300 456 4293 or email gambling@aquarius.org.uk to refer or get more information.