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restitution.life

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restitution.life

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restitution.life
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  • Operates in Royal Mile
  • Posting since 2025

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Counselling
Therapist
Addiction Therapy
Gambling Therapy

Description

My personal transformative journey began when I finally admitted I needed help. False pride had held me back, but humility set me free when I reached out. I underwent 6 months of intensive rehabilitation for my drug and alcohol addiction, and am now over 28 years clean and sober and consider my main strength as working with a deep passion and belief. Working primarily from the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) stance along with Transactional Analysis (TA), my own life experience, particularly around recovery, gives me a unique perspective and a greater empathy with my clients. Coming from a non-judgmental approach, I give encouragement but also challenge clients along the way for developmental change and personal growth.

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Reviews (11)

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5.0out of 5
11 reviews
Sebastian
1 May 2025
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Avtar has been a huge support in helping me work through my relationship issues. As a man, I found it difficult to talk about emotions and vulnerability, but Avtar created a space where I felt safe, respected, and never judged. He helped me understand patterns in how I communicated, handled conflict, and avoided emotional closeness — things I didn’t even realise were holding me back. Through our work together, I’ve developed better self-awareness, stronger communication skills, and a deeper understanding of myself and my relationships. I feel more grounded and confident, both as a partner and as a person. If you're a man struggling in your relationship or just trying to understand yourself better, I can’t recommend Avtar highly enough.

Sash
8 May 2025
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I first approached Avtar based on recommendation having tried other therapists back in 2021. It is not very easy for me to open up on personal issues with strangers as I need to be sure I can trust them fully. Avtar's approach is not that of a typical therapist and it was felt that I would get on better with him. He helped me to beat my alcoholism which became unmanageable when my wife passed away the day before Lockdown in 2020. Working together I remained sober for 3 years and stopped working with Avtar but relapsed in 2024 after my mother passed away. I find working with Avtar very easy and I am able to fully open up and tackle my issues with his help. He is open and honest and tells you as it is.

Richard G
12 August 2025
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I’ve been working with Avtar for several weeks now and it’s been a real eye-opener for me. He’s helped me understand my relationship processes and my interactions with others. I’m now in a much better place and feel more confident and assertive moving forward. Learning my attachment style and love language has really helped!

Bal
13 May 2025
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It's been a transformative journey since I last saw Avtar. His guidance was pivotal in helping me overcome my struggles with drinking, leading to a life of sobriety that I cherish today. Avtar's unwavering support didn't stop there; he played a crucial role in empowering me to start my own business. Today, I proudly stand as a qualified life and business coach, ready to make a positive impact on others. The wealth of knowledge and insights I gained from Avtar has been invaluable, and I am immensely grateful for his mentorship and encouragement throughout my journey.

Josh
1 May 2025
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I worked with Avtar during a time when gambling had a serious grip on my life. What started out as a bit of fun had turned into something I couldn’t control — it was affecting my finances, relationships, and mental health. I felt trapped, ashamed, and on my own. Avtar made it easy to open up. He didn’t judge or lecture — he listened. He helped me understand the emotional triggers behind my gambling and gave me practical tools to manage urges and deal with stress in healthier ways. Our sessions helped me get to the root of the problem, not just the surface behaviour. I’ve now been able to take back control of my life. I’m not just avoiding gambling — I actually feel stronger, more focused, and more in tune with what matters. Along with Gamblers Anonymous and my 1:1 sessions, I really feel I’m on the right road!

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