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Therapy Northwest has partnered with choosenul.com to provide a bespoke alcohol treatment programme based on Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and neuroscience.
This is a six month structured programme during which you’ll explore not just how and why you drink but begin a healing journey addressing the root causes. The programme is a combination of 1:1 therapy, group content and process and practical tools.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of your patterns, reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been overlooked, and begin to replace habit with choices and intention. Combined with or without medication, this programme is designed to help you build emotional resilience, improve self-trust, and create lasting change – not just around alcohol, but across your life.
What is IFS and how does it help reduce alcohol consumption?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a powerful therapeutic model that views the mind as made up of “parts” – each with its own perspective, emotions, and needs. Rather than fighting, shaming or suppressing the part that drinks, IFS helps you understand and heal it with compassion. This approach addresses the underlying emotional pain, trauma, or unmet needs that drive addictive behaviour. As you build a connection with your ‘Self’ – the calm, compassionate core of who you are – the need for alcohol naturally lessens.
How do the therapy sessions work?
Sessions are conducted remotely with your dedicated therapist, as well as part of a group of peers. You’ll also have access to self-guided therapeutic content and tools between sessions to reinforce the ground you cover in your sessions.
What happens in individual therapy?
In 1:1 sessions, you’ll work closely with your therapist using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic awareness to explore the parts of you that use alcohol and, beyond this, how you feel in your own skin in different aspects of your life. Together, you’ll learn to meet those parts with curiosity and compassion, uncover the unmet needs beneath the behaviour, and reconnect with your inner Self – the calm, confident and grounded presence at the core of your being. Individual therapy allows for tailored support that complements the group work.
What happens in group therapy?
Group sessions offer a powerful space for shared healing, reflection, and community. You’ll participate in guided IFS-based processes, body awareness practices, and group discussions that help you explore your relationship with yourself and with alcohol in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Listening to others’ experiences can illuminate your own inner world and help dissolve shame. Each group is facilitated by experienced therapists who ensure emotional safety, confidentiality, and compassionate witnessing for all members.
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