Welcome. Everything said during this chat will be treated in the strictest confidence.<div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  Hi Katie. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  How can I help you?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  Hi, I’m wondering if you can give me advice on someone that my husband can talk to one to one in person in Edinburgh. He has said that he knows he needs to speak to someone <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  He is struggling with gambling?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  It is gambling yes although not probably the usual. He lost a lot of money investing in stocks in a risky way years ago and has lost losses of money since then doing the same thing trying to get it back <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  Gambling in any form is so evil.i have been off gambling for over a year but it cost me so much and not just money. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  Would he be up for having a one  to one conversation with an Edinburgh member and possibly attending a  local meeting<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  We have meetings all over Scotland. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  I think he would rather speak to a counsellor type person <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  Also because of the type of work he is in I know he wouldn’t join a group<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  We don't have trained counsellors as such but there is a lot of experiences in the room and people who have stayed off gambling for substantial periods so it definitely works. I'm a trainer counsellor and social worker myself but I would still say from my own experiences and what other share nothing had come close to the help received from people who have similar issues. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  And get it so to speak. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  We have lawyers,police,professionals. Everything is confidential. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  How would he get in touch with someone in Edinburgh if he wanted to?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  I could pass on his number and get a local member to contact him. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  It would then be totally his decision<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  If he wanted to attend a meeting or not.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  Ok I can talk to him about that thanks. If he doesn’t want to are there any specific counselling services you could recommend?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  That person would give him an idea of how the meeting works  and answer any questions he has.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  Of the top of my head I couldn't say but I could look into it and msg you on WhatsApp later or text <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  The local Ga member might be better versed on local resources.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  I could make contact with them. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  Ok thank you. My number is 07468412875. Maybe a local member could phone me and then I can ask my husband if he wants to talk meet with them<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  Sure I can do that. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  When is the best time to call <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  Thank you very much <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  Week day day times but does depend what I’m doing. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  If they miss you I will get them to leave a msg.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  I do hope you both find the support you need.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  Yes that’s fine and I will phone them back. Thanks so much for your help <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark B.</strong> :  Take care. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Katie</strong> :  Thank you you too <br></div><br>== This Chat Has Been Closed ==<br>Press "Exit Chat" to return to homepage.