Individual counselling treatment for addiction

Counselling

Introduction to counselling therapy

As an addict, you are often unable to stop using a substance or participating in behaviour, even when you want to. You may have a range of reasons or experiences in your past ranging from personal to psychological which prompt you to engage in your addictive behaviours.

Counselling therapy is one of the tools in your arsenal to help you to address the behaviours and causes behind your addictions.

At The Hader Clinic, you will engage in individual and group counselling sessions which are aimed at helping you to address the physical, emotional, social, psychological, emotional, and spiritual effects of addiction. We will provide you with the support you need to move through your addiction and develop new tools and strategies to ensure you have the strength to move past your addiction.

Counselling at The Hader Clinic includes:

  • One-on-one sessions with addiction therapists
  • Specific and targeted addiction therapy treatment
  • Trauma and PTSD counselling, as well as dual-diagnosis specialist counselling

How counselling helps patients to overcome addiction

Addiction is a pervasive and ongoing issue for addicts who live with it. It causes harm and suffering to the addict and to their loved ones. Counselling is a critical part of your addiction treatment because it is a place where you can talk about the reasons why you use, and develop strategies to deal with triggers when they arise.

One of the biggest struggles faced by addicts is the social conditioning around using drugs and alcohol. These social cues can then be a powerful prompt to use drugs, and without appropriate strategies in place - like those developed in counselling - it can be hard to go through recovery.

Counselling provides:

  • A  safe space to engage in your addiction treatment you can work through causes and effects associated with your addiction and develop strategies to manage and treat your addiction.
  • A powerful tool for your mental health and wellbeing addiction is deeply traumatic for the person living with it — especially if relapse occurs and the road to recovery is difficult. Counselling is a tool you can use to strengthen your recovery.
  • A positive step on the road to recovery — your time spent in counselling is equipping you for a brighter future, where you can engage with the world in an empowered way, free from addiction.

What to expect with counselling therapy

You will be working with a therapist in a one-on-one setting and also in group therapy sessions as part of your inpatient treatment, and also when you participate in outpatient treatment. You can expect that your treatment will be entirely confidential, and that your therapist will be a non-judgmental and professional ally who is focused on your recovery.

Counselling is empowering, and while your first sessions may be difficult, you will develop a professional relationship with your therapist that will be a powerful tool as you move through your addiction treatment.

Individual counselling can have a range of physical benefits for patients receiving treatment by:

  • Addressing the physical side effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions
  • Granting patients the ability to quickly address the physical reactions to triggers
  • Calming and grounding techniques

Individual counselling can have a range of physical benefits for patients receiving treatment by:

  • Addressing the physical side effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions
  • Granting patients the ability to quickly address the physical reactions to triggers
  • Calming and grounding techniques

Individual counselling can have a range of physical benefits for patients receiving treatment by:

  • Addressing the physical side effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions
  • Granting patients the ability to quickly address the physical reactions to triggers
  • Calming and grounding techniques

Individual counselling can have a range of physical benefits for patients receiving treatment by:

  • Addressing the physical side effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions
  • Granting patients the ability to quickly address the physical reactions to triggers
  • Calming and grounding techniques

There are many emotional benefits for patients entering counselling, including:

  • Happier, more relaxed, and less anxious demeanour
  • A safe space to work with one individual on emotional issues
  • Developing an understanding and response to emotional triggers

Individual counselling can have a range of physical benefits for patients receiving treatment by:

  • Addressing the physical side effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions
  • Granting patients the ability to quickly address the physical reactions to triggers
  • Calming and grounding techniques

Individual counselling can have a range of physical benefits for patients receiving treatment by:

  • Addressing the physical side effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions
  • Granting patients the ability to quickly address the physical reactions to triggers
  • Calming and grounding techniques

There are many emotional benefits for patients entering counselling, including:

  • Happier, more relaxed, and less anxious demeanour
  • A safe space to work with one individual on emotional issues
  • Developing an understanding and response to emotional triggers

There are a range of social benefits for patients entering individual counselling, including:

  • Better relationships with family, friends, and colleagues
  • Safe space to talk about social situations and how best to approach them
  • Fresh perspectives on relationships and other social constructs

Individual counselling can have a range of physical benefits for patients receiving treatment by:

  • Addressing the physical side effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions
  • Granting patients the ability to quickly address the physical reactions to triggers
  • Calming and grounding techniques

Individual counselling can have a range of physical benefits for patients receiving treatment by:

  • Addressing the physical side effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions
  • Granting patients the ability to quickly address the physical reactions to triggers
  • Calming and grounding techniques

There are many emotional benefits for patients entering counselling, including:

  • Happier, more relaxed, and less anxious demeanour
  • A safe space to work with one individual on emotional issues
  • Developing an understanding and response to emotional triggers

There are a range of social benefits for patients entering individual counselling, including:

  • Better relationships with family, friends, and colleagues
  • Safe space to talk about social situations and how best to approach them
  • Fresh perspectives on relationships and other social constructs

Individual counselling therapy can have positive spiritual effects, including:

  • Giving patients more control over their lives and mental health
  • Helping patients develop a renewed sense of self-esteem, and a better relationship with the self
  • Developing healthy coping methods for the future

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Frequently asked questions

What happens in counselling?

Every session of therapy is slightly different, depending on what type of therapy you are engaging in. Some therapy sessions will be focused on CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and so will be targeted on behaviour modification through a shift in thinking patterns.

Other sessions might be focused on trauma or grief recovery, and so will involve talking and working through some past experiences or memories. The one overriding factor will be that your therapy will be honest, professional, respectful, empathetic, and geared towards getting the best possible result for you as an individual.

How many sessions of individual counselling will I do in a week?

As an inpatient, you will have regular individual sessions. In addition to individual counselling, you will also have plenty of group therapy sessions every week. We can discuss the number of sessions you will have, and answer any other questions you might have, in a confidential and free session prior to admission.

Will I continue counselling as an outpatient?

Counselling is a critical part of your treatment and recovery. You will engage in ongoing outpatient counselling, but are also encouraged to seek the help of a professional counsellor. We will be able to provide you with the necessary resource and guidance to help you on the path to recovery.

Will I have a male or female therapist as my counsellor?

You will generally always be able to receive treatment from a counsellor with your preferred choice in terms of gender. We understand that sometimes certain things are easier to say to someone of the same gender, and so wherever possible, we will ensure you are comfortable and feel safe in your treatment environment.

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The first step towards and healthier and happier life begins with talking to someone. Get in touch with us today to begin your journey through individual counselling.

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