Diana Southgate Psychologist Empangeni

Diana Southgate Psychologist, Empangeni

About

Diana Southgate is a registered counselling psychologist and the founder of the Surely Sober alcohol addiction recovery programme. With nearly three decades of experience, Diana is committed to helping individuals achieve emotional and mental wellness through evidence-based therapies and techniques. She specialises in treating a wide range of mental health issues, relationship counselling, health and lifestyle optimisation, with a particular focus on traumatic stress and addiction. Diana’s Surely Sober programme is specifically designed to treat alcohol addiction, offering a pathway to lasting recovery.

Services Offered

• Surely Sober Alcohol Addiction Recovery Programme
  A scientifically-based programme tailored to individuals at all levels of alcohol addiction, from initial recovery to maintaining long-term sobriety. It also helps those who may not be formally diagnosed but recognise alcohol misuse as a problem.
• Trauma and Stress Management
• Relationship Counselling
• Health and Lifestyle Optimisation
• Mental Wellness Support
• Addiction Recovery
  (Including support for alcohol addiction and other addictive behaviours)

Surely Sober Programme Features

• Broad Applicability: Suitable for all stages of alcohol recovery, whether starting the journey to sobriety or maintaining long-term abstinence.
• Scientifically Based: Utilises scientifically proven principles to guide recovery.
• Unconscious Learning: Targets both conscious and unconscious learning, using brain science to repair connections and associate sobriety with pleasure.
• Comprehensive Support: Offers tools such as written exercises and audio recordings for self-guided recovery, complementing other treatment methods.
• Outpatient Programme (Upcoming): A new small-group outpatient programme is currently being developed, building on the success of the clinical approach.

Additional Information

Diana’s Surely Sober programme is based on clear scientific principles, designed to support individuals in their recovery journey through targeted interventions. With Diana’s extensive experience and proven approach, the programme helps clients restructure their relationship with alcohol and adopt a new, sober lifestyle. Whether you are in the early stages of recovery or seeking lasting sobriety, Surely Sober provides essential tools for success.

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