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Addictions Counselling: Path to Lasting Recovery and Well-being

Counsellors Specializing in Ottawa Psychotherapy

Is an addiction taking over your life? Addictions counselling can help by making you your own hero by overcoming your addiction.  Our psychotherapists are trained in addictions counselling and helping those who struggle with addiction find freedom. Usually, people use the word addiction to refer to dependence on drugs or alcohol, but addiction can take on many forms. Common addictions include gambling, pornography, food, and internet addiction, as well as alcoholism and drug abuse.

How Capital Choice Ottawa Addictions Counselling Can Help

If someone you know is suffering from an addiction in Ottawa, chances are that someone in their family is also suffering from codependency. Codependency is defined as a unhealthy relational style that can often be one-sided, where a person is manipulated or controlled.

Our counsellors offer addictions and codependency therapy to help you move beyond your addiction or unhealthy relational style and begin rebuilding. They work with you to address the root of the problem, getting to the core of the underlying coping difficulties that caused the addiction.

How Capital Choice Ottawa Addictions Counselling Can Help​

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Addictions counselling sessions may be covered by your health insurance plan. If overcoming addiction and regaining control of your life is supported by your plan, it’s a valuable opportunity to consider. Click the links above to explore recommended addictions counsellors in Ottawa, or contact us here for more information on how we can support you on your journey to lasting recovery and well-being.

Types of Addiction

Behavioral Addiction

Behavioural addictions are associated with compulsive behaviours. These would include repeated and persistent behaviours that don’t offer a real benefit – like lying, gambling, or an internet addiction.

Chemical Addiction

Chemical addictions refer to the dependence on substances that alter mood, perception, or brain function. This includes the use of substances like alcohol, tobacco, and recreational or prescription drugs.

Why Am I Struggling to Break Free from Addiction?

Overcoming addiction is a deeply personal journey that often requires support, understanding, and new tools for lasting change. While we all develop habits, the patterns that lead to addiction are often influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors—some of which stem from early life experiences. Family dynamics, personal trauma, or exposure to addictive behaviors can shape how we cope with stress, emotions, and challenges. Without positive coping strategies and support, it can be challenging to manage these influences on our own. Addiction counselling offers a compassionate space to uncover these roots, learn healthy coping mechanisms, and gain the strength and tools necessary to create a life free from dependency.

Reclaim Your Life with Purpose Through Ottawa Addictions Counselling

Career counselling isn’t just for those seeking a change, it’s a powerful resource for anyone eager to build a meaningful and successful career from day one. Equip yourself with essential skills like strategic goal setting, resilient problem-solving, and effective communication, all designed to help you thrive in the dynamic world of work. Whether you’re stepping into your first role, exploring new opportunities, or setting the stage for long-term success, a session with one of our Ottawa career counsellors can provide you with the insight and tools you need to make your career journey truly rewarding. Take the leap towards a fulfilling future—your career starts here!

Reclaim Your Life with Purpose Through Ottawa Addictions Counselling

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Is Addictions Counselling Right For Me?

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  • Has your addiction come between you and your loved ones?
  • Has your family expressed concern over your drug use?
  • Do you often feel compelled to gamble?
  • Is your use of internet getting in the way of your life?
  • Are you ready to stop suffering from your addiction?

Our Ottawa Addictions Counselling Services

If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, our licensed Ottawa addictions counsellors are here to help. Our team of experienced therapists, including psychotherapists, psychologists, and social workers, specialize in addiction recovery and are dedicated to guiding you toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Contact us today to take the first step toward lasting change.

Individual counselling services are often covered by your health insurance plan.  If you have questions about whether or not you’ll be covered by your insurance, don’t hesitate to contact our experts.  We can help you get the treatment you need at a price that you can afford.

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What is Addictions Counselling?

Addictions counselling is a form of therapy that’s used to help advise individuals who are struggling from various forms of addictions. An addictions counsellors role is to provide support to guide those struggling from an addiction to a recovery.

There are two main types of addictions: chemical addictions and behavioural addictions. Chemical addictions commonly refer to substance addictions for different forms of drugs, including: alcohol, heroin, opioids, and other drug addictions.

People get addicted to their vice for a variety of different reasons. Factors like early exposure to drugs, peer pressure, and parental guidance can all affect an individual to develop an addiction – especially in the developmental stages of life.

An addictions counsellor has the experience and education in understanding human psychology and behaviour. Using their expertise, an addiction counsellor can help develop ways to cope with stress, can create healthy routines, can strengthen your self-worth, and most importantly, help you understand the underlying cause of your addiction.

The most researched and understood risk factors for addictions are genetics and environment. Research shows that up to half of your risk to an addiction is based on hereditary factors. Your environment also plays a key role in your susceptibility to becoming addicted. Lack of parental involvement, peer pressure, and early exposure to drugs all can influence your likelihood to develop an addiction.