Victoria McCann BA, MSc

Communications Director and Editorial Lead

Victoria McCann, BA, MSc, is Communications Director & Editorial Lead at Castle Craig and a member of the clinic’s founding family. Active in addiction treatment communications since 2012, she leads the creation of clear, compassionate content that supports patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Victoria is committed to reducing stigma around addiction and mental health, bringing strategic insight and lived sector knowledge to her work. She regularly attends addiction treatment conferences across the UK and Europe, including UKESAD and the Medical Council on Alcohol’s annual conference, helping to advance high standards of care and share best practice in the field. Victoria also works closely with the media to raise awareness and share informed commentary from Castle Craig’s clinical experts, with coverage in The Herald, The Times, BBC, STV, The Times, New York Post, The Guardian.

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Midlife Crisis Withdrawal and Drinking Alcohol

A midlife crisis withdrawal is a frequent phenomenon that can cause a person’s life to undergo substantial transformations. It is often accompanied by feelings of worry and despair, as well as a strong desire for improvement. These powerful emotions have the potential to motivate some individuals to engage in risky behaviours, such as drinking to […]

Sober Holidays

Most of us think of holidays as breaks from our ‘normal’ life that might see us travelling away from home or abroad. Depending on our life circumstances, we book them around school holidays and/or our work calendar. We might have something specific in mind that we would like to do or a place we would […]

Psychiatrist Review

What is a Psychiatrist Review? At CATCH Recovery, we provide a Psychiatric Review conducted by a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in addiction and dual-diagnosis, to provide a recommendation on the types of treatment you may need to support you during your recovery. During your 60-minute assessment, which can be conducted in-person, over the phone, or online, […]

How to Help Someone With a Gambling Addiction

What Is the Root Cause of Gambling Addiction? Any addiction, including gambling, creeps up on you. One minute you’re enjoying a flutter on the Grand National or putting a few quid on your football team winning the league, and the next you’re heavily in debt trying to feed a gambling addiction that is destroying your […]

AA London Meetings

Almost everyone has heard of Alcoholics Anonymous. Whether they’ve accessed it for help or heard about it via pop culture, Alcoholics Anonymous is a well known tool for beating alcohol addiction.  Yet without knowing more about it – what the program entails, what is expected of participants, what happens at meetings – accessing Alcoholics Anonymous […]

The Best Books about Addiction and Recovery

Reading Books About Addiction and Recovery Reading books on recovery and addiction stories is an enjoyable pastime and a satisfying process that is good for self-discovery and for building self-esteem. It is particularly helpful for those suffering from trauma, addiction, or mood disorders, or for those who struggle to express feelings. Poetry is increasingly used […]

Attachment and Addiction Disorders – How Treatment Re-Attaches Us

The Prevalence of Attachment Disorders They say a difficult childhood makes you unhappy, untrusting, and insecure – the clinical term for all that is likely to be ‘attachment disorder’. These days it is by no means uncommon in the population, especially among addicted people. At 12-step meetings, they often talk about feeling different, and the […]

Therapy for children of alcoholic parents

Addiction Therapy for Lifelong Recovery

Individual Addiction Therapy Addiction therapy provides structure, guidance, and accountability in a journey that can feel overwhelming. A therapist helps you understand where to start, what to prioritise, and how to stay on track, ensuring that you don’t get lost in over-analysis or false confidence. They help you recognise pitfalls, while also challenging you with […]