Victoria McCann BA, MSc

Communications Director & Editorial Lead

Victoria McCann, BA, MSc, is Communications Director & Editorial Lead at Castle Craig and a member of the clinic’s founding family. With over a decade of experience in addiction treatment communications, 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, and brings strategic insight and lived sector knowledge to her work. She regularly attends and organises addiction treatment conferences across the UK and Europe, promoting high standards of care and best practice in the field. Victoria also works with the media to raise awareness and share informed perspectives on addiction and recovery. The Herald, The Times, BBC, STV, The Times, New York Post, The Guardian.

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Alcohol Addiction

What is Alcohol Addiction? Alcohol addiction is a mental illness characterised by the compulsive need to drink despite the consequences. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) refers to alcohol addiction as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and defines it as “a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment […]

Online Treatment for Cocaine Addiction

CATCH Recovery London provides effective online therapy for cocaine addiction. We recognise that not everyone can commit to an inpatient stay, so we bring the benefits of our treatment programme for cocaine addiction to you at home. Our online therapy sessions are flexible, confidential, and rooted in research. They offer an excellent treatment option if […]

Effective Porn Addiction Therapy: Recovery and Self-Control

Key Takeaways Understanding Porn Addiction and Its Effects Porn addiction can be just as difficult to overcome as dependence on substances like drugs or alcohol, yet it is often overlooked among compulsive sexual behaviours. This disorder goes beyond simple sexual urges, affecting every aspect of a person’s life, from their private relationships to professional achievements. […]

Do Online Addiction Meetings Work?

Early Days When Bill W met Dr. Bob in 1935, there were no personal computers or mobile phones nor any public television (though the technology had been invented). The genius of the founders of AA (and its subsequent spin-offs) was to produce a simple but very constant message of self-help through surrender, self-discovery, and spirituality […]

CATCH Recovery Careers

A Fulfilling, Rewarding Career At CATCH Recovery, job satisfaction is a priority. We work with patients overcoming addiction, regaining strength, and finding hope for the future. Working with us means playing a crucial role in countless lives while being appreciated and valued. Providing compassionate care and achieving the best outcomes for individuals with addictions to […]

Online Therapy for Ketamine Addiction

If you’re looking for a flexible, confidential and effective ketamine addiction treatment, why not consider our online therapy program? CATCH Recovery London has put together a research-informed ketamine addiction treatment program which can be completed from your own home, removing the need for a traditional inpatient stay. Do I Need Help? The Signs and Symptoms […]

Online Therapy for Cannabis Addiction

Are you looking for a discrete and effective method to beat your marijuana addiction? Our online therapy for cannabis use disorder here at CATCH Recovery London could be the answer. This online therapy model is flexible, confidential and evidence based, making it the ideal option for those looking to overcome their marijuana addiction without committing […]

Rules & Responsibilities

1 PATIENT RIGHTS Your rights as a client of CATCH Recovery, “CATCH”, are as follows: 2 PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES 3 CONFIDENTIALITY AND LIMITS OF CONFIDENTIALITY It is important that you understand confidentiality, your right to privacy, and the rights of other patients. Also, you must understand the legal limits or exceptions to these rights. Your records […]