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Counselling for Behavioural and Substance Addiction

Seeking counselling for behavioural or substance addiction is a courageous and powerful step toward healing. Addiction can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the underlying emotional, psychological, and situational factors that contribute to addictive behaviours.

Through therapy, you can begin to:

Understand the patterns and triggers that drive your behaviour
Develop healthier coping strategies and emotional regulation skills
Rebuild self-worth, relationships, and a sense of purpose
Navigate relapse prevention and long-term recovery planning
Reconnect with your values and goals in a meaningful way

Whether you're just beginning to question your relationship with a substance or behaviour, or you're seeking support in ongoing recovery, counselling can offer clarity, support, and hope. Change is possible — and it often begins with a single, supported conversation.

Tips

🌐 Tips for a Comfortable Telehealth Session

Telehealth offers flexibility and privacy, but creating the right environment can make your session even more effective and supportive. Here are a few ways to help you feel more at ease:

📶 Check your internet connection A stable and secure internet connection helps avoid interruptions and ensures your session runs smoothly.
🔒 Prioritise privacy Choose a quiet, private space where you feel safe to speak openly. Let others know you’re in a session to avoid unexpected interruptions.
🛋️ Create a comfortable setting Settle into a space that feels calming — whether it’s your couch, a cosy chair, or a quiet corner. Soft lighting, blankets, or cushions can help you feel more grounded.
🧸 Surround yourself with supportive items Have a glass of water, tissues, a journal, or anything else that brings you comfort nearby. Some people like to keep a favourite object or calming scent close.
📱 Use headphones if needed Headphones can improve sound quality and add an extra layer of privacy, especially if you’re in a shared space.
🧘‍♀️ Take a moment to settle in Before your session starts, take a few deep breaths or stretch gently to help you arrive mentally and emotionally.

Telehealth is about meeting you where you are — literally and emotionally. With a few thoughtful adjustments, your virtual space can feel just as supportive as an in-person room.

Counselling for Grief and Loss
Grief is a deeply personal experience that can arise from many kinds of loss — not just the death of a loved one. Life transitions such as divorce, the end of a friendship, job loss, changes in health, or moving away from a familiar community can all bring feelings of sadness, confusion, and disconnection.
Counselling offers a safe, supportive space to process these emotions and make sense of what you're going through. It’s a place to explore your grief without judgment, honour what’s been lost, and begin to rebuild a sense of meaning and hope.
Together, we can:
Navigate the emotional impact of change and loss
Identify and express complex feelings like anger, guilt, or numbness
Explore your identity and values in the wake of transition
Develop coping strategies and self-compassion
Find ways to reconnect with life and move forward at your own pace
You don’t have to go through grief alone. Counselling can help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal — no matter what kind of loss you’re facing.
Counselling for Grief and Loss in Life Transitions
Grief isn’t limited to the loss of a loved one — it can show up in many forms, especially during life transitions. For young adults and families, experiences like divorce, changing schools, moving away, losing friendships, or facing unexpected changes in health or career can bring a deep sense of loss and uncertainty.
Counselling offers a safe space to explore these feelings, make sense of what’s changed, and begin to heal. It’s a place to be heard, supported, and guided through the emotional ups and downs that often come with transition.
Together, we can:
Understand and validate the grief that comes from non-death losses
Explore identity shifts and emotional responses to change
Build coping strategies and emotional resilience
Strengthen communication and connection within families
Create space for hope, growth, and new beginnings
Whether you’re a young person navigating change or a family adjusting to a new chapter, counselling can help you move forward with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence.