Specialist counselling for gambling recovery
About Me
Hello, I’m Kerri, the counsellor behind Sunrise Recovery.
I’m a BACP-registered integrative counsellor working with adults experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties, with a specialist focus on gambling-related harm and recovery.
I work in a person-centred way at the heart of my practice, and draw on CBT and transactional analysis where helpful. My aim is to offer support that is both emotionally supportive and practically useful, depending on what you need.
My approach
I believe meaningful change happens in a relationship where you feel safe, accepted, and understood.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly—often for the first time—about what’s really going on for you.
My approach is:
- Person-centred at the core – you lead the pace and direction
- Integrative in practice – drawing on CBT to explore patterns and transactional analysis to understand relational dynamics
- Grounded and practical when helpful – supporting both insight and real-life change
Counselling is always shaped around you — your experiences, your pace, and what feels most helpful right now.
How counselling can support you
Many people I work with feel stuck in cycles of wanting change but finding themselves repeating the same patterns. Counselling can help you begin to understand what sits beneath the behaviour, so change feels more possible and less overwhelming.
Gambling counselling can help you begin to understand what’s happening beneath the behaviour, rather than focusing only on stopping it.
My lived experience
Alongside my professional training, I bring lived experience of gambling-related harm and recovery.
I understand that gambling is often about far more than the behaviour itself. It can involve cycles of urge, relief, regret, and shame, alongside feelings of isolation or loss of control.
Having experienced aspects of this personally, I recognise how difficult it can be to talk about, and how hard it can feel to make changes—even when part of you wants to.
This allows me to offer a space where you don’t need to explain everything from the beginning, or worry about being judged or misunderstood.
My lived experience informs my empathy and insight, while remaining grounded in professional training, ethical practice, and safe support.
What you can expect from me
You will be met with:
- A calm, supportive presence
- No judgement
- A focus on understanding, not blaming
- Confidential and ethical practice
- A steady pace that respects where you are
You won’t be rushed or pushed further than you’re ready for. This is your space.
Who I work with
I work with adults who may be experiencing:
- Gambling-related harm or addiction
- Anxiety or low mood
- Stress and emotional overwhelm
- Shame, guilt, or self-criticism
- Difficulties with impulse control or compulsive behaviours
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. Uncertainty is often where counselling begins.
Qualifications, experience and professional membership
Alongside this relational work, I bring a strong professional foundation and ongoing commitment to safe, ethical practice.
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and am a BACP-registered counsellor, working in line with their ethical framework and have an Enhanced DBS. I have 7 years of experience working with people affected by gambling addiction, supporting those who are actively gambling as well as those who have stopped but continue to find it challenging to adjust to life without it.
I engage in regular supervision and ongoing professional development to support safe and effective practice.
Working together
I offer online counselling sessions, making support accessible across the UK.
If you’re unsure whether counselling is right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation.
What to expect
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call where you can share a little about yourself, ask questions, and explore whether counselling feels right for you.
If you choose to continue, sessions are £55 and last 50 minutes. Sessions take place online via Microsoft Teams or by telephone, depending on your preference.
Most people begin with weekly sessions, and we review together to ensure the work continues to meet your needs.
