Welcome to AddiChat
AddiChat is dedicated to the wellbeing of our clients. We provide psychological therapies that are tailored to the needs of our clients and informed by ethical and best practice guidelines.
Our services are particularly effective due to our emphasis on supporting our clients using evidence-based approaches. We draw on current psychological knowledge to provide specialist support for those affected by addiction, anxiety, mood problems, personality and relationship difficulties.
Our services are confidential, non-judgmental and you will always be treated with respect.
Contact Us
Would you like to speak with someone straight away? Call us today to arrange an appointment with one of our highly trained psychologists. Alternatively, you can book your free initial phone call by clicking on the link in the text box. We will arrange for you to confidentially speak with one of our therapists to discuss how we can best help you.
Call 07397397464 or email ryan.card@addichat.com
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We are a recognised healthcare provider with all major insurance companies
Discovering The Untold Stories
When you talk with your psychologist
We give you a safe space to talk in confidence about your life, personal circumstances and current challenges. Although we have a wealth of experience in working with diverse clients, we will not make assumptions about your reasons for seeking our services.
Your first meeting with your psychologist will help them understand your needs and establish how you will be working together. Your psychologist will work with you to determine the most appropriate approach to meet your needs and fulfil your aspirations.
Call us now on 07397397464
Feel free to contact us to discuss availability. We endeavour to be flexible around your needs.
How we can help you
Counselling Psychology and EMDR Therapy
We offer both short- and long-term psychological therapies. Many presentations allow for short-term therapy, typically up to 12 sessions but when working with compulsive behaviours, relational problems, substance misuse and personality issues these may involve medium- to long-term therapy, usually 6 months plus. We also offer EMDR therapy to support our clients.
We treat a variety of issues including:
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Addictions
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Anger
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Anxiety
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Bereavement
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Bipolar
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Body image
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Depression
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Eating issues
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Health issues
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Mood disorders
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Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour
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Occupational stress
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Panic attacks
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Personality issues
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Phobias
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Psychometric ability and personality testing
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Relationships
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Sleep
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Stress
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Trauma
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Work and career issues
Treatment and Recovery
We offer the following additional services:
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Advice and information
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Comprehensive assessment
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Goal-setting and care planning
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Psychoeducation and motivational workshops
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Psychometric ability and personality testing
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Relapse prevention work
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Harm reduction and safer injecting advice
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Assess for community alcohol detoxification and opioid substitute treatment
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Liaise with G.P. and other statutory services
We are a recognised healthcare provider with all major insurance companies
Meet the team
Dr Ryan Card CPsychol DPsych AFBPsS
Counselling Psychologist and EMDR Practitioner
Specialising in addictions (including process addictions), anxiety, mood disorders, personality issues, phobias and stress.
Ryan first trained as an addiction counsellor at a private rehabilitation centre in 2006 and has since had over 15 years of experience working with addiction and dual diagnosis in a variety of settings, including private rehabilitation centres, prison services, charities and NHS community services, including specialist addictions services and community mental health teams (CMHT).
Ryan has a BA in psychological counselling, a PgDip in occupational psychology and a combined MSc and DPsych in counselling psychology. He has undergone additional training in solution-focused therapy through Brief training, dialectical behavioural therapy including mindfulness through British Isles DBT training, motivational interviewing and Yalom's model of interpersonal group psychotherapy and its application in treating addictions, delivered through Bath University. Ryan has also trained as an EMDR practitioner.
Ryan is committed to helping individuals process and understand various emotional and psychological difficulties that may be causing distress. He has experience working with addictions, anger, anxiety, bereavement, bipolar, depression, panic attacks, personality, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, self-harm and trauma.
He works integratively and draws on evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and mindfulness. He is also an EMDR therapist.
Ryan is a chartered member (CPsychol) and associate fellow (AFBPsS) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP). He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). He is also a registered psychometrist with the BPS in occupational ability and personality testing using the 15-Factor Questionnaire Plus.
Qualifications and Memberships
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Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych)
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MSc Counselling Psychology
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PgDip Occupational Psychology
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BA Psychology specialising in Psychological Counselling
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
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BPS Psychometrics Test User: Occupational, Ability
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BPS Psychometrics Test User: Occupational, Personality using the 15-Factor Questionnaire Plus
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Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
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Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)
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Member of the Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP)
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Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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EMDR training accredited by EMDR UK
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Register of Qualifications in Test Use through BPS
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Adheres to the ethical guidelines of the BPS and the HCPC.
We are a recognised healthcare provider with all major insurance companies
Locations
Radlett
Hertfordshire
AddiChat Counselling and Psychotherapy
42A Watling Street
Radlett
Hertfordshire
WD7 7NN
Parking available
Online and Telephone Services
We also offer online and telephone counselling and psychotherapy. This means that busy people will be able to attend their sessions remotely from anywhere around the world. We currently provide this service over the phone, Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom and Teams.
Fees
We offer in-person, online, telephone and home visits.
Free initial telephone consultation: (15min)
Individual sessions: £80
Weekends: £100 (please enquire about availability)
Home visits: additional fee may apply
Concessions: £70
Fees above refer to self-paying clients. Fees may also be adjusted depending on time, place, and on an individual basis.
Fees paid through insurance may vary depending on policy and provider.
Discounts available when block booking 4 or more sessions (non-refundable). Does not apply to concession rates.
Cancellations: We request that you please give at least 48 hours notice if you intend to cancel your appointment.
Bank transfers, cash and card payments are accepted.
We are a recognised healthcare provider with all major insurance companies.
