HOW DOES COUNSELLING HELP ADDICTIONS?

Counselling helps those struggling with addiction to address their substance use or behavioural addictions by providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Through counselling, individuals can gain some insight into identifying their addiction triggers.  From there they develop strategies to help to control cravings and prevent relapse. Counselling can help individuals work through mental health issues that may also be contributing to their addictions such as anxiety or depression. In addition, counselling can provide support and accountability as individuals work to build healthy and fulfilling lives in recovery and sobriety moving forwards. Family counselling can also be useful to help loved ones understand and support during the recovery process and beyond.