Compassionate
Informed Support
Helping Families & Individuals navigate Addiction and Mental Health challenges
About Darren McEvoy
My name is Darren McEvoy and I have been helping people with Addiction and Mental Health challenges for over 35 years.
I have a diverse background and set of experiences as a Youth Worker, Service Manager, Supervisor, Alternative Therapist and Addictions Counsellor which allows me to provide tailored, and compassionate support services/education to Individuals and Families in need.
In 35 years I have worked across different sectors in many different
roles including:
- Youth and Community Work
- Residential Social Work in Adolescent Care Setting
- Community Day Care Programme Developer & Supervisor (Newham Drugs Advice Project – “Vital Day Care Service”)
- Service Manager (Involve – Vital Day Care Service)
- Criminal Justice Worker (in conjunction with Prison CAROT Team)
- Addictions and General Counselling
- Families & Concerned Other Worker (Families & Friends of loved ones in Addiction/Recovery)
- Programme Developer of Concerned Other 10 week Education Group
- Supported Living Worker (Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Brain Injuries, Addictions & Severe Mental Health)
- Provision of Auricular Acupuncture (One to One & Groups sessions)
Some of the qualifications I have gained over the years include:
- BA (Hons) 2:1 (Informal & Community Education)
- Certificate in Management Studies (YMCA George Williams College)
- Certificate in Supervision Skills (YMCA George Williams College)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (CSCT)
- SMART Recovery (UK Smart Recovery)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma (British School of Yoga)
- (NADA Protocol). Auricular (Ear) Acupuncturist and Ear Seeding Therapy
Personalized Support and Healing Services
A range of therapeutic services includes One-on-One Counselling, Group Sessions, Auricular Acupuncture/Ear Seeding, and Educational Programs aimed at Supporting Wellbeing and Recovery
Individual Counselling Sessions
Individual counselling sessions that offer full assessment of your emotional needs, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address personal challenges such as Anxiety; Depression; PTSD; Phobias & Addictions.
Concerned Other Support/Education
How does a loved ones addiction affect us?
What is Addiction/Dependency?
What drives consumption up or down?
How can we improve our relationship, boundaries & communication with our loved one?
How can we deal with relapse and support recovery?
Auricular Acupuncture Services
Auricular Acupuncture & Ear Seeding provide a Holistic Approach to Wellness. This unique treatment helps reduce stress, manage pain, and improve sleep, creating a balanced mind-body connection to enhance your overall wellbeing.
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Got questions? Give me a call during working hours to see how I might be able to help.