Addiction Support
Gentle, supportive therapy for adults seeking recovery, healing, and sustainable change.
Understanding Addiction
Beyond Labels and Stigma
Addiction often develops as a way of getting through stress, pain, or overwhelm. In therapy, we focus on understanding what these patterns have been doing for you and how they fit into your life. From there, we work toward tools that feel steadier, more supportive, and better aligned with where you want to go.
How Therapy Supports Lasting Recovery
Counselling is not just about stopping the addictive behaviour, it’s about reclaiming the parts of your life that were hurt or neglected. In therapy, we’ll:
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Explore the roots of your addictive patterns and unmet needs
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Develop healthier coping skills and emotional regulation
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Build routines, boundaries, and supports aligned with your values
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Address shame, guilt, or self-criticism, not to erase them, but to learn from them
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Support you in relapse, if it happens, as part of the journey
Our Approach to Addiction and Substance Use Counselling
At OP Counselling, we know addiction rarely shows up in isolation. Many clients also carry trauma, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. That’s why our approach is integrative and holistic. We draw on methods like CBT, mindfulness, and EMDR, and always work from a trauma-informed lens to centre your experience. We will always move at your pace, never ahead of it.
What Your First Steps Look Like
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Free 15-Minute Consultation: No pressure, just a chance to share what’s going on and see if we’re a good fit
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Initial Sessions: We’ll work together to understand your history, your goals, and what is getting in the way
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Ongoing Sessions: You’ll build skills, deepen insight, and gradually shift the hold of addiction in your life
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Support Through Setbacks: Recovery isn’t linear. If relapse happens, we reflect, learn, and move forward without shame
