Victoria McCann BA, MSc

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.

Autism and Alcohol Addiction

Autistic people are more likely to develop an addiction or substance use disorder than neurotypical people, and there are many reasons why this is the case. In order to provide effective treatment, it is paramount that mental health professionals understand the link between addiction and autism, and feel confident in their ability to adapt therapeutic […]

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ADHD and Addiction – Understanding The Relationship

ADHD and Addiction Living with ADHD and addiction is a challenge, but with the right treatment and support from professionals, you can overcome addiction and learn strategies to manage ADHD. What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition which affects up to 1 in 25 adults. 1  Typical symptoms include being easily […]

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Inpatient Drug Addiction Rehab Treatment

Castle Craig has been helping individuals with substance use disorders since 1988, making it one of the UK’s most trusted residential drug rehab clinics. Located in the peaceful Scottish countryside, we provide evidence-based treatments, including medically supervised detox programs and holistic recovery plans. With decades of experience, our clinic offers a safe and supportive space […]

Grief Therapy at Castle Craig

What is Grief? Grief is a powerful human emotion which usually follows a loss. This loss may be due to the death of someone close to us, or some other type of personal loss such as redundancy, the end of a relationship, or a deterioration in our health.  People respond to loss in different ways, […]

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): An Effective Treatment For Addiction

What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?  Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – or DBT as it is often known – is a type of talking therapy designed to help people who feel emotions particularly intensely and who struggle to regulate their emotions.  It can help you to accept and manage difficult feelings and learn new skills to cope […]

EMDR Therapy – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing

What is EMDR?   EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is a type of therapy which helps people to process difficult memories and beliefs. It is used to treat trauma and is based on the notion that during distressing life experiences, a person can be so overwhelmed by trauma that their brain is […]

Group Therapy for Addiction

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small group of people meet to discuss their feelings and experiences. Like one-to-one therapy, group sessions are led by a trained therapist who facilitates the process and offers therapeutic interventions. Understandably, the idea of sharing personal thoughts and feelings within a group setting can at first […]

Family Therapy for Addiction

Family Therapy We understand how challenging it can be to live with someone affected by addiction. We also know that good support from family and friends is essential to achieving long-lasting recovery. That’s why we offer support to the whole family – not just the patient – from the moment someone approaches us for treatment. […]

Private Addiction Rehab with AXA Health Insurance

Castle Craig is proud to be an AXA Health accredited provider for private addiction treatment.  As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care, we offer comprehensive drug and alcohol rehabilitation services covered by AXA Health under their Mental Health option.  AXA Health Insurance Coverage AXA Health provides extensive coverage for addiction rehabilitation, including: Coverage […]

Why Choose Castle Craig?

Choosing the best rehab centre can be a difficult task, here are 12 reasons why you should choose Castle Craig’s alcohol & drug addiction rehab programme.