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Other Support
Coping strategies work until they cost more than they give. That is usually when people call.
People using substances, and people whose maladaptive coping has taken other forms, including screen and pornography use. I also work with family members of people who are using. Substance use disorders are part of my day to day clinical work.
I meet you at whatever stage of change you are actually at, using Motivational Interviewing rather than confrontation. Abstinence is a valid goal and so is reducing harm, and you get to choose which one you are working toward. If you are not sure you want to stop, that is still a conversation worth having.
Who this is for
I am a counsellor, not a medical provider. Active detox and medical withdrawal need medical supervision, and I will refer you rather than manage that in a counselling room. I also do not conduct court-ordered assessments or write reports for legal proceedings.
If someone you love is using, you do not need their permission to get support. Much of that work is about boundaries, guilt, and staying well yourself while remaining connected to them.
Getting started
A short call to hear what is going on, answer your questions, and see whether we are a good fit. No pressure either way.
Sixty minutes to lay out the situation in your own words. We get clear on what matters most and what you want to be different.
We settle into a rhythm that suits you, weekly or spaced out, in person on the Sunshine Coast or by secure video anywhere in BC.
If any of this sounds like where you are right now, the next step is a free 15 minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment, just a conversation.