Professional Addiction Counselling In Toronto
Are you or your loved one suffering from substance abuse or other addictive disorders? If so, you can get the help you need with addiction counselling in Toronto. With over 35 years of experience as a Certified Addiction Specialist, Betty Stockley, can help you overcome various addictive disorders. Betty Stockley Counselling provides addiction counselling in Toronto by working with people in practical ways and believing in their intrinsic worth.
The stigma that is attached to addiction sometimes stops people from getting the help they need. Professional counselling can treat your mind, body and spirit while helping you understand and break the cycle of addiction. If you’re considering addiction counselling in Toronto, please get in touch with Betty Stockley Counselling.
What Is Addiction?
In simple terms, addiction is a constant need to use certain substances or engage in particular behaviours. The desire for these substances and the need to participate in these behaviours often feel 'out of control.' It's common to see people addicted to alcohol, drugs, activities of self-harm, and gambling. Some reasons for addiction could be to escape from the feelings of extreme distress, anxiety and even boredom.
Signs You Need Help
If you believe you have an addiction, you should consider the following questions:
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Is your addiction affecting your personal life?
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Has your work life been affected by your addiction?
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Are you experiencing tremendous amounts of stress in some aspect of your life? If so, do you handle this stress with the substance or addictive behaviour of your choice?
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Are you afraid that the people whom you love are going to discover your addictive-coping mechanism?
The Types of Addiction We Treat
Addictions come in various forms and include the overuse of numerous substances and/or activities. Through addiction counselling, you can discover all the benefits of enjoying an addiction-free lifestyle. Betty Stockley Counselling is here to help you cut the cycle of the following addictions:
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Gambling
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Overwork
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Food
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Excessive exercising
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Sexual acting out
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Excessive Internet use
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Self-harm
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Compulsive shopping
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Alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes
The Benefits of Addiction Counselling
Addiction counselling is a specialized form of counselling where the counsellor helps you confront your negative behaviours and thoughts. They get a deep understanding of both of these to give you the right tools to overcome your addiction. Addiction counselling has many benefits, such as:
- Introducing you to healthier ways to cope with negative thoughts and feelings.
- Helping you learn to confront triggers.
- Establishing the right thought patterns to deal with cravings.
- Improving your interpersonal relationships.
- Improving your self-confidence and self-worth.
Contact Us
Through addictions counselling in Toronto, Betty Stockley Counselling can help you to better handle stressful situations that precede addictive and habitual behaviours. We will assist you in finding new and creative ways to make the changes you need so that you can live a more fulfilling and addiction-free life. We assist people of all ages and from all walks of life. For more information and our addiction counselling services in Toronto, contact us today! We also provide anger management, anxiety counselling , grief-counselling and more.
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