Mr. Gary Clinton
Santry, Dublin 9
Addiction Counsellor Specialist · Author · Recovery Advocate
ICPHAA membership category: Accredited · Location: Santry, Dublin 9 · Consultations: Online & In-Person
About
Mr. Gary Clinton is an addiction counsellor based in Santry, Dublin 9, offering sessions in person and online to clients in Ireland and internationally. He is an Accredited Member of the Irish Counselling, Psychotherapy & Allied Healthcare Professionals Association (ICPHAA) in the category of Accredited Addiction Counsellor.
He is the founder of GaryTheExpert.com, through which he provides structured, goal-focused support for people affected by addiction and related mental health difficulties. He is also the author of a book in the mental health category, and he draws openly on his own lived experience of recovery in his work.
His training includes a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a qualification in depression counselling, and the Advanced Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies from ICPS College. His listed approaches include cognitive behavioural, integrative, humanistic and Gestalt methods.
Mr. Clinton works with substance dependencies, including alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, ketamine, prescription medication and street drugs, as well as behavioural addictions such as gambling and pornography. He also works with difficulties that commonly accompany addiction, including anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-confidence, and has a particular interest in men's issues.
His approach centres on helping clients understand the drivers of their behaviour, rebuild self-worth and make changes that can be sustained over time. He offers individual and group work, and also provides counselling for trainee therapists.
ICPHAA is a voluntary, not-for-profit professional association for counsellors, psychotherapists and allied healthcare practitioners in Ireland. Its members agree to follow the Association's Code of Ethics and Conduct, to work within the limits of their training and competence, to attend regular clinical supervision appropriate to their category, and to undertake continuing professional development each year. ICPHAA membership is a professional membership and is not a form of statutory registration.
Members of the public can confirm any member's current status, category and membership number by scanning the QR code on their ICPHAA certificate or by entering the membership number at www.icphaa.ie/verify-certificate. Concerns about a member's practice can be raised with the ICPHAA Registry at admin@icphaa.ie.
Mr. Clinton is listed on the ICPHAA register under membership number M6486. The practice is based in Santry, Dublin 9, with sessions offered online and in-person. Listed practice areas include Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe, International, Santry, Dublin 9. Details on this profile are provided by the member and reviewed by the ICPHAA Registry.
Approach and services
Mr. Clinton offers addiction counselling in Santry, Dublin 9, and online for clients in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and further afield.
For alcohol and drug dependency, including cocaine, cannabis, ketamine and prescription medication, he works with clients to understand what maintains their use, identify triggers, develop practical strategies for cravings and high-risk situations, and plan for long-term recovery. Where medical or detoxification support is needed, he can discuss appropriate referral.
For behavioural addictions, including gambling and pornography, work focuses on understanding the function of the behaviour, interrupting cycles of urge and relief, and addressing associated shame, secrecy and relationship difficulties.
Because anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-confidence often accompany addiction, sessions can address these alongside the addiction itself, using cognitive behavioural and integrative methods. His lived experience of recovery informs a direct and practical style.
He also offers group therapy, and counselling for trainee therapists who undertake personal therapy during their training.
Addiction counselling is not an emergency service. Anyone at immediate risk should contact 112 or 999, or attend their nearest emergency department.
A first appointment is usually used to discuss what has prompted the person to seek support, to agree goals, and to explain practical arrangements such as session length, frequency, fees, cancellation and the limits of confidentiality. Confidentiality is maintained except where there is a serious risk of harm to the client or others, or where disclosure is required by law, and these limits are explained at the outset.
The number of sessions varies from person to person and is reviewed together over time. People are free to ask questions about the approach being used, to raise any concerns about how the work is going, and to end the work at any point. Choosing a practitioner is a personal decision, and it is reasonable to make initial contact with more than one practitioner before deciding.
Practitioners listed in the ICPHAA directory work within the scope of their category of membership and refer on where a client's needs are better met by another service, such as a general practitioner, community mental health team or specialist agency.
Appointments with Mr. Clinton can be arranged through telephone, email or the website linked from this profile. This profile lists an individual session fee of €75 and a couples session fee of €100; fees, cancellation terms and availability should be confirmed directly with the practitioner before the first session. Information shared when making an enquiry is handled confidentially by the practitioner.
Counselling
Online Counselling
Addiction Counselling
Addiction Support
Group Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Integrative Approach
Humanistic Approach
Gestalt Approach
Counselling for Trainee Therapists
Addiction Counsellor
Online Counselling Ireland
CBT
Qualifications
Best-Selling Author in Mental Health Category
CBT Diploma
NLP Certificate
Depression Counselling from IAOTH
Advanced Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies (ICPS College)
Areas of focus
Adults
Addiction
Addiction Recovery Support
CBT
Person-Centred Care
Addiction Specialist
Online Addiction Support
Counselling
Drug Abuse
Recovery Planning
Relapse Awareness
Behavioural Addictions
Men's Issues
Group Therapy
Issues worked with
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Eating Disorders
Gambling
Men’s Issues
Substance Use
Cocaine
Pornography
Prescription Drugs
Street Drugs
Cannabis
Ketamine
Alcohol
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Low Self-Confidence
Practice locations
Online Consultations
In-Person Consultations
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Europe
International
Santry
Dublin 9
Dublin
Ireland
USA