Hypnotherapist Bournemouth
- 01202 248468
- 1072 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH7 6DS, UK
Diana Southgate Psychologist Empangeni is a registered counselling psychologist and the founder of the Surely Sober alcohol addiction recovery programme.
With nearly three decades of experience, Diana helps individuals work towards emotional and mental wellness through evidence-based therapies and techniques. She specialises in a wide range of mental health issues. She also provides relationship counselling and health and lifestyle optimisation. In addition, she has a particular focus on traumatic stress and addiction. Her Surely Sober programme supports people with alcohol addiction and offers a pathway to lasting recovery.
Diana offers a Surely Sober Alcohol Addiction Recovery Programme. This scientifically based programme suits individuals at all levels of alcohol addiction. It supports people who have just started recovery and those who want to maintain long-term sobriety. It also supports people who may not have a formal diagnosis but recognise alcohol misuse as a problem.
Diana also provides Trauma and Stress Management, Relationship Counselling, Health and Lifestyle Optimisation, and Mental Wellness Support. In addition, her Addiction Recovery support includes alcohol addiction and other addictive behaviours.
The Surely Sober programme has several key features. First, it suits all stages of alcohol recovery, from starting the journey to sobriety to maintaining long-term abstinence. Next, it uses scientifically proven principles to guide recovery.
The programme also uses unconscious learning. It targets conscious and unconscious learning through brain science. This approach helps repair connections and associate sobriety with pleasure. Furthermore, the programme offers tools for self-guided recovery, including written exercises and audio recordings. These tools can complement other treatment methods.
Alongside addiction recovery, Diana supports people with traumatic stress, relationships, mental wellness, and health and lifestyle goals. Her services use evidence-based therapies and techniques. Therefore, clients can work on emotional and mental wellness while addressing specific challenges.
A new small-group outpatient programme is currently being developed. This upcoming programme builds on the success of the clinical approach. It will add another option within the Surely Sober programme.
Diana’s Surely Sober programme follows clear scientific principles and uses targeted interventions to support the recovery journey. With Diana’s extensive experience and proven approach, the programme helps clients restructure their relationship with alcohol and adopt a new, sober lifestyle.
Whether someone is in the early stages of recovery or seeking lasting sobriety, Surely Sober provides essential tools for success. The programme supports recovery through a clear approach and practical resources. Visit the website for additional resources and factsheets on alcohol misuse and addiction.

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