Welcome to AddiChat
At AddiChat, your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We offer confidential, compassionate psychological therapy tailored to your individual needs, experiences and goals.
Our work is guided by ethical standards, best-practice principles and evidence-based approaches. Drawing on current psychological knowledge, we provide specialist support for people experiencing addiction, anxiety, low mood, personality-related challenges and relationship difficulties.
We understand that seeking support can feel difficult. At AddiChat, you will be welcomed without judgment, treated with dignity and respect, and supported in a safe space where meaningful change can begin.
Contact Us
Ready to take the first step?
Call us today to arrange an appointment with one of our highly trained psychologists. Alternatively, click the link in the text box to book your free initial telephone consultation.
This confidential, no-obligation conversation gives you an opportunity to speak with one of our therapists, share what you are experiencing and explore how we can best support you.
Call 07397397464 or email ryan.card@addichat.com
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Discovering The Untold Stories
We are a recognised healthcare provider with all major insurance companies
When you talk with your psychologist
We provide a safe, confidential space to be heard.
We offer a warm, supportive environment where you can speak openly about your life, personal circumstances and the challenges you are facing. While we have extensive experience supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds, we recognise that every person’s story is unique. We will listen with care, without judgement or assumptions.
Your first meeting is an opportunity for your psychologist to get to know you, understand what has brought you to therapy and explore what you hope to achieve. Together, you will agree on an approach tailored to your individual needs, helping you move towards meaningful and lasting change.
Call us now on 07397397464
Get in touch to explore our current availability. We’ll do our best to offer an appointment time that fits comfortably around your needs and commitments.
How we can help you
Counselling Psychology and EMDR Therapy
Therapy shaped around you.
We offer both short- and longer-term psychological therapy, tailored to your individual needs, circumstances and goals. Some difficulties may respond well to focused, short-term support—typically up to 12 sessions—while concerns such as compulsive behaviours, relationship difficulties, substance misuse and personality-related challenges may benefit from a deeper, longer-term approach, often lasting six months or more.
We also offer Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that can help people process distressing or traumatic experiences. Together, we will explore the most appropriate approach and timeframe for you, reviewing your progress along the way.
How we can help
We provide confidential, evidence-based psychological support for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties. Whether you are experiencing a recent challenge or something that has affected you for many years, we will take time to understand your circumstances and tailor therapy to your individual needs.
We can support you with:
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Addictions and substance misuse
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Anger and emotional regulation
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Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias
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Bereavement and loss
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Bipolar disorder and other mood-related difficulties
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Body image and eating-related concerns
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Depression and low mood
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Health-related concerns
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Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours
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Personality-related difficulties
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Relationship problems
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Sleep difficulties
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Stress, including workplace stress
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Trauma and distressing life experiences
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Work and career challenges
We also offer psychometric assessments, including ability and personality testing. If you are unsure whether our services are right for you, please contact us for a confidential conversation about how we may be able to help.
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 Accredited 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 accredited 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: range from £75 - £110
Weekends: £110 (please enquire about availability)
Home visits: additional fee may apply
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.
10% discount 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.
