Do you offer therapy for family members of gamblers?

Yes. We specialise in supporting people affected by someone else’s gambling, the partners, parents, and family members of someone who gambles. We offer one-to-one therapy, a 12-week group programme called Rebuild and Rise, and a private community.

Is the therapy online?

Yes, all sessions are delivered online, so you can attend from anywhere in the world. This makes it discreet, confidential, and easy to fit around your life. We are UK based but work with clients worldwide.

Are funded places available?

Funded places on the Rebuild and Rise 12-week programme may be available for eligible women across the UK. Apply through our website to find out if you qualify.

Who runs Gambling Recovery Therapy?

Gambling Recovery Therapy is run by Lorraine and Claire, qualified therapists who have themselves been affected by someone else’s gambling. We built this work because we couldn't find the support we needed when we were in the gambling storm ourselves.

How is this different from GamCare or Gamblers Anonymous?

GamCare and Gamblers Anonymous offer brilliant general support and we often recommend them alongside our work. We focus specifically on specialist therapy and structured recovery programmes, with therapists who have personally lived through gambling harm as people affected by someone else’s gambling.

Online therapy, worldwide

When gambling takes hold,
there is a way through.

Whether you're struggling with your own gambling or living with the impact of someone else's, finding the right support can make a real difference.

At Gambling Recovery Therapy, we offer specialist online therapy to help you understand what's happening, work through the challenges you're facing and begin moving forward. We support individuals struggling with gambling, as well as partners, parents and families affected by someone else's gambling, with individual therapy and dedicated support programmes.

Struggling with gambling? Affected by someone else’s gambling?

Or book a complimentary 30-minute call

Confidential. Practical. Trauma informed.

A figure walks along a quiet shoreline at first light, suggesting calm after the storm — Rising above the gambling storm

Choose your path

Whichever side of this you're on, we work with you.

Struggling With Gambling

If gambling is taking up more space in your life than you want it to, perhaps you have tried to stop, promised yourself it was the last time, or wondered why you keep being pulled back. You may be hiding how much it has grown, worrying about the consequences or feeling frustrated that you cannot seem to make sense of the cycle. We help you understand what may be keeping it going and work with what sits underneath it.

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For loved ones

Affected by Someone Else’s Gambling

The sleepless nights. Checking accounts or stories. Waiting for the next discovery. Trying to hold everything together while wondering what all of this is doing to you. We understand because we have lived this side of gambling too.

Support for Partners and Families

You don't have to figure this out alone

Through specialist therapy, we help you work through what's keeping you stuck and begin making meaningful changes.

We look beneath the surface

We explore the emotional patterns and experiences that can keep people feeling stuck.

Therapy tailored to you

We draw on different therapeutic approaches to work with your individual needs.

Professional expertise, personal understanding

Qualified therapists combining specialist knowledge with lived experience of gambling's impact on individuals and loved ones.

In their own words

When I first saw the post about accessing the programme on the Gamily Facebook page, I wasn’t sure if I was ready to take that step. I’m now at week 8, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. When I completed the application, I was at breaking point. I had some concerns about joining an online group, but Lorraine and Claire have created such a safe, supportive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and respected. I would recommend this support to anyone affected by gambling-related harm. The other women in the group are incredibly brave and inspiring, and their support has made such a difference. I no longer feel so alone, and I’m in a much better place than I was before starting the programme. I’m so grateful I took that first step.

Alesha · UK

I feel incredibly fortunate to have crossed paths with Gambling Recovery Therapy. Their insight and approach have unlocked new doors for me personally and professionally. Thanks to their work, I am now free from gambling and feel equipped to lead my family and my business from a place of strength and clarity. The skills and mindset shifts I’ve developed are assets I’ll carry for life.

L S · United Kingdom

I was sceptical about hypnosis before trying Gambling Recovery Therapy, but it has completely changed my life. It calmed my mind, restored my focus, and made it easier than ever to stay away from gambling. I recommend this therapy to anyone serious about reclaiming their discipline and success.

Campbell · Virginia, USA

Gambling Recovery Therapy exceeded all my expectations. Their combination of clinical excellence, genuine care, and professionalism made the process seamless. For the first time, I faced my challenges head-on and took back control. Their follow-up and ongoing support were outstanding — this was genuinely life-changing.

J D · Nottingham

I arrived a sceptic, weighed down by misconceptions — but I left gambling-free, confident, and in control. The professionalism and steady guidance at Gambling Recovery Therapy helped me rebuild not just my finances, but my entire outlook on life. I feel stronger, more positive, and ready to take on any challenge.

Steve · Dorset

Gambling Recovery Therapy provided a truly bespoke and transformational experience. Their intuition, voice, and tailored approach resonated on every level. I feel lighter, more powerful, and deeply grateful. This was far more than therapy — it was a turning point. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking true, lasting change.

L R · Italy

From start to finish, Gambling Recovery Therapy provided outstanding, discreet, and personalised support. The process was completely at my pace, with regular check-ins that showed they were invested in my success. I can’t thank them enough for helping me move forward and unlocking a new level of personal and financial freedom.

Jayne · UK

If you’re considering therapy, my advice is simple: don’t hesitate. Gambling Recovery Therapy delivers transformational results with professionalism, discretion, and genuine care. Working with them has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Lucy · Nottingham

I’m still amazed at how immediate the shift was. I’ve tried countless methods over the years, but nothing has had the lasting impact of working with Gambling Recovery Therapy. I feel free, focused, and ready to take on the next chapter of my career and life.

Charlie · England

I’d tried many different types of therapy before, but this was my first experience of hypnosis. Honestly, I was sceptical and unsure whether it would work for me. After my sessions, I was completely convinced. It was a unique but incredibly powerful experience, and genuinely life-changing. I felt safe, supported and understood throughout every session, and the transformation I’ve experienced has been profound.

Nathan · UK

I never thought I’d be able to say this, but completing therapy with Gambling Recovery Therapy has changed my life completely. I feel happier, more confident, and I’m finally able to enjoy spending quality time with the people I love. Most importantly, I haven’t gambled since completing my therapy. I genuinely didn’t believe that was possible, but today I feel hopeful about the future.

TJ · UK

Before I started therapy, gambling had begun to take control of parts of my life and I felt frustrated that I couldn’t fully break the cycle on my own. Reaching out for help was a big step for me, but from the very first session I felt comfortable, understood, and supported. The hypnotherapy helped me recognise the subconscious habits that were driving my behaviour and gave me the tools to change them. Since the sessions, I feel far more in control of my choices, I am gamble free and have no urge to start gambling again. I feel calmer, more focused, and more positive about the future.

Brad · UK

Meeting with Gambling Recovery Therapy truly changed my life. My initial scepticism was met with knowledge, understanding and reassurance, and I immediately felt at ease. It is now over four years later, and my relationship with both spending and gambling has completely transformed. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of this therapy and would recommend Gambling Recovery Therapy to anyone who is serious about making positive, long-lasting changes in their life.

Dan · Ireland

This therapy has done me wonders. From start to finish, you are guided through the session, taking every step in your own time. There are regular check-ins, so you know that they are on the journey with you. You have done an amazing job and I would highly recommend this for anyone with gambling issues. My life has changed for the better and I cannot thank Gambling Recovery Therapy enough for the amazing job they have done.

John · UK

I initially reached out to Gambling Recovery Therapy to address my gambling habits, but what I achieved was far greater. The time I spent with you was invaluable. After 10 years of gambling struggles, breakdowns and even suicidal thoughts, I finally found someone who truly got it: sympathetic, non-judgemental and supportive. Your patience and guidance completely reframed my mindset, not just towards gambling, but my past, other habits, and the stigma I had attached to myself. This transformation gave me a new sense of power, better than that, a superpower. I’m proud to say I’m now the best person I’ve ever been: a better husband, a better professional and, most importantly, the best Dad I can be. Thank you for helping me break free from the shackles of gambling and giving me the skills to thrive.

George · UK

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Who we are

Lorraine and Claire, therapists with lived experience.

Lorraine Perrons and Claire Jones, co-founders of Gambling Recovery Therapy Ltd and Gambling Recovery for All CIC, bring together their experience as qualified therapists with a personal understanding of the impact of someone else’s gambling.

About Lorraine and Claire

Lorraine and Claire from Gambling Recovery Therapy — **Lorraine & Claire**
Specialist therapists who have themselves been affected by someone else’s gambling.

Featured podcast

Unlocking the Subconscious: Hypnotherapy for Gambling Addiction

Lorraine Perrons and Claire Jones join Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford on Addiction: An Hour With Auer to talk about gambling harm, the subconscious patterns that drive it, and how therapy supports lasting recovery.

Listen to the episode All media appearances →

A complimentary first step

A complimentary 30-minute call, whichever side of this you’re on.

If you are struggling with your own gambling, or if you have been affected by someone else’s, the first step is the same: a no-obligation conversation about where you are, what you need, and whether we’re the right people to help.

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