Alcohol Use Counselling in Sydney, NSW
Do you struggle with drugs and or alcohol use problems?
We practice positive psychology. Our strategies are all focused on helping you get more out of life and living whilst simultaneously helping you with managing your symptoms. Our aim is to identify the root causes of your problems and concerns. Eliminating causes rather than symptoms we aim to help you get your enthusiasm for life and living back
Do you struggle with drugs and or alcohol use problems?
We practice positive psychology. Our strategies are all focused on helping you get more out of life and living whilst simultaneously helping you with managing your symptoms. Our aim is to identify the root causes of your problems and concerns. Eliminating causes rather than symptoms we aim to help you get your enthusiasm for life and living back
I’ve presented at national conferences and published research on attitudes to alcohol amongst people with an alcohol use disorder in international peer-reviewed journals.
As a clinical psychologist I treat adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction. I aim to provide an empathetic and warm approach to help people improve their mental health and their quality of life.
I’ve presented at national conferences and published research on attitudes to alcohol amongst people with an alcohol use disorder in international peer-reviewed journals.
As a clinical psychologist I treat adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction. I aim to provide an empathetic and warm approach to help people improve their mental health and their quality of life.
This includes PTSD; anxiety and depression; marital challenges or divorce; DV, both victims of and perpetrators; problematic drug and alcohol use and gambling; report writing for court matters, including expert witness appearances.
As a psychologist, I help facilitate and increase your self-awareness on how and why you think, feel and act. From incidental solution-focussed approaches during a crisis, to exploring and processing the impact of trauma from your past, you can come to accept and welcome all of your parts and take control. Increase your self-worth and self-esteem with healthy boundaries, compassion to self, and always trying to work from your rational mind, the part that manages emotions, connects, attaches and feels safe.
This includes PTSD; anxiety and depression; marital challenges or divorce; DV, both victims of and perpetrators; problematic drug and alcohol use and gambling; report writing for court matters, including expert witness appearances.
As a psychologist, I help facilitate and increase your self-awareness on how and why you think, feel and act. From incidental solution-focussed approaches during a crisis, to exploring and processing the impact of trauma from your past, you can come to accept and welcome all of your parts and take control. Increase your self-worth and self-esteem with healthy boundaries, compassion to self, and always trying to work from your rational mind, the part that manages emotions, connects, attaches and feels safe.
I have worked with a broad range of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, with a client centred, integrative and solution focused approach to address communication, emotion regulation & behavioural issues, clients who have experienced trauma(PTSD), depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol use, relationship issues and those living with domestic violence;
I am a multicultural Psychotherapist, Approved Victim Services Counsellor NSW/ACT & International Program Educator with over two decades of global experience working with a diverse group of people from all backgrounds and identities. When you come to see me, my goal is to listen to you with compassion, without any judgment, and provide you with practical advice and effective tools that can help you cope and heal.
I am passionate about healing past traumas and discovering possibilities for change. I offer a supportive environment where clients can find solutions to life's many complex problems.
I have worked with a broad range of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, with a client centred, integrative and solution focused approach to address communication, emotion regulation & behavioural issues, clients who have experienced trauma(PTSD), depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol use, relationship issues and those living with domestic violence;
I am a multicultural Psychotherapist, Approved Victim Services Counsellor NSW/ACT & International Program Educator with over two decades of global experience working with a diverse group of people from all backgrounds and identities. When you come to see me, my goal is to listen to you with compassion, without any judgment, and provide you with practical advice and effective tools that can help you cope and heal.
I am passionate about healing past traumas and discovering possibilities for change. I offer a supportive environment where clients can find solutions to life's many complex problems.
These include challenges with mood (e.g., anxiety, depression), trauma responses (e.g., PTSD), substance and alcohol use, relationship and family harm, eating behaviours, emotional regulation and stress management.
Pip believes that therapy is a collaborative partnership. She takes a curious, empathetic, and validating approach to understanding her clients’ needs and worldviews. For her, therapy is an opportunity to work with clients on cultivating self-awareness, building resilience, and developing practical tools for meaningful change.
These include challenges with mood (e.g., anxiety, depression), trauma responses (e.g., PTSD), substance and alcohol use, relationship and family harm, eating behaviours, emotional regulation and stress management.
Pip believes that therapy is a collaborative partnership. She takes a curious, empathetic, and validating approach to understanding her clients’ needs and worldviews. For her, therapy is an opportunity to work with clients on cultivating self-awareness, building resilience, and developing practical tools for meaningful change.
Amber Rules - Sydney Addictions Recovery
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
Do you struggle with drugs, alcohol, gambling, or other repetitive behaviours that feel impossible to shake? Or are you feeling the impact of someone else’s addictive behaviours? As an addictions counsellor with 15 years experience, I can help you understand addiction and manage the chaos it creates in your life. Together, we’ll use a combination of addiction education, practical strategies and counselling to help you make choices that align with the life you want to live. I also support clients experiencing complex mental and physical health challenges such as ADHD, chronic pain, relational difficulties and psychiatric diagnoses.
Do you struggle with drugs, alcohol, gambling, or other repetitive behaviours that feel impossible to shake? Or are you feeling the impact of someone else’s addictive behaviours? As an addictions counsellor with 15 years experience, I can help you understand addiction and manage the chaos it creates in your life. Together, we’ll use a combination of addiction education, practical strategies and counselling to help you make choices that align with the life you want to live. I also support clients experiencing complex mental and physical health challenges such as ADHD, chronic pain, relational difficulties and psychiatric diagnoses.
Be the change you want to see. It takes courage to be that change. Let me work with you as you navigate a path through that change. Let me work with you as you work through your fears and struggles. Let me work with you towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
Be the change you want to see. It takes courage to be that change. Let me work with you as you navigate a path through that change. Let me work with you as you work through your fears and struggles. Let me work with you towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with an eating disorder, alcoholism or an addiction? Or are you already in recovery but experiencing high anxiety, coming up against obstacles in relationships, or finding your emotions overwhelming? If you're ready for change, I can provide you with the support you need to move beyond these difficulties and start living your life with purpose, peace, freedom and contentment.
Are you struggling with an eating disorder, alcoholism or an addiction? Or are you already in recovery but experiencing high anxiety, coming up against obstacles in relationships, or finding your emotions overwhelming? If you're ready for change, I can provide you with the support you need to move beyond these difficulties and start living your life with purpose, peace, freedom and contentment.
Charlotte Ritchie Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
I am passionate about partnering with people to help them tolerate extreme emotion, to learn and grow and be free to choose new behaviours. I have decades of lived and years of clinical experience with Alcohol and Other Drugs use and abuse and the traumas that so often lead to it and arise from it. I have understanding of complex PTSD and the Autonomic Nervous System and the ways our experiences get laid down in our systems and repeat themselves, often causing relationship upsets.
I am passionate about partnering with people to help them tolerate extreme emotion, to learn and grow and be free to choose new behaviours. I have decades of lived and years of clinical experience with Alcohol and Other Drugs use and abuse and the traumas that so often lead to it and arise from it. I have understanding of complex PTSD and the Autonomic Nervous System and the ways our experiences get laid down in our systems and repeat themselves, often causing relationship upsets.
I am a clinical psychologist who works on the northern beaches. I strive to improve the quality of life & well-being of the people I work with, using a compassionate, empathic & non-judgmental lens. My aim is to provide the most appropriate therapy in a collaborative way. Are you seeking support to live the best possible life you can?
I am a clinical psychologist who works on the northern beaches. I strive to improve the quality of life & well-being of the people I work with, using a compassionate, empathic & non-judgmental lens. My aim is to provide the most appropriate therapy in a collaborative way. Are you seeking support to live the best possible life you can?
It is difficult to find the right kind of help or choosing the right therapist. Dr Indi Kaur is a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience in helping individuals with a wide range of mental health issues including substance abuse. She place a high value working with clients towards a positive change.
It is difficult to find the right kind of help or choosing the right therapist. Dr Indi Kaur is a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience in helping individuals with a wide range of mental health issues including substance abuse. She place a high value working with clients towards a positive change.
Meet Our Alcohol Use Counsellors
Society has viewed addiction as a weakness that you are powerless over or a defect of character only impacting those from lower socioeconomic status. The reality is that addiction doesn't discriminate! The TARA Clinic helps busy and successful people to regain control over substance use and addiction while leaving the guilt and shame behind, because we believe that everyone deserves to find the freedom they truly crave.
Society has viewed addiction as a weakness that you are powerless over or a defect of character only impacting those from lower socioeconomic status. The reality is that addiction doesn't discriminate! The TARA Clinic helps busy and successful people to regain control over substance use and addiction while leaving the guilt and shame behind, because we believe that everyone deserves to find the freedom they truly crave.
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist based in Canberra who specialises in trauma and addiction. I have extensive experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors, supporting adults with mental health and psychosocial conditions, such as PTSD, CPTSD, substance use disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and depression. I’m an accredited EMDR practitioner, a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA and a qualified Social Worker and member of the AASW. I provide online psychotherapy sessions to adults (+18) across Australia and in-person sessions to individuals based in Canberra (office based in Turner, ACT).
I am a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist based in Canberra who specialises in trauma and addiction. I have extensive experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors, supporting adults with mental health and psychosocial conditions, such as PTSD, CPTSD, substance use disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and depression. I’m an accredited EMDR practitioner, a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA and a qualified Social Worker and member of the AASW. I provide online psychotherapy sessions to adults (+18) across Australia and in-person sessions to individuals based in Canberra (office based in Turner, ACT).
Francesca Palazzolo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toongabbie, NSW 2146
Waitlist for new clients
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist working in the existential humanist tradition. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictive behaviours and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia) which is the national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia and have worked in youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs counselling and trauma informed counselling. If you are experiencing issues with any emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction, including behavioural addictions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
I am a counsellor & psychotherapist working in the existential humanist tradition. I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictive behaviours and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia) which is the national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia and have worked in youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs counselling and trauma informed counselling. If you are experiencing issues with any emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction, including behavioural addictions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
I believe we can all feel just a little bit better, but sometimes we need a hand to get there. Whether you're looking to get out of a very dark place or simply looking to add a little extra joy to your life, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect and help you reach your goals - each person is unique.
I believe we can all feel just a little bit better, but sometimes we need a hand to get there. Whether you're looking to get out of a very dark place or simply looking to add a little extra joy to your life, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect and help you reach your goals - each person is unique.
Elizabeth Counselling Clinic Pty Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
West Ryde, NSW 2114
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about 15 years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about 15 years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
With compassion, curiosity and deep listening, we will work collaboratively to explore areas of concern within a safe and non-judgmental space that fosters trust, reflection, learning, and growth. My client-centered approach means that I will meet you exactly where you are at. Holding the view that you are the master of your experiences, my role is to lightly guide and support you in your journey using evidence-based interventions, as your equal.
With compassion, curiosity and deep listening, we will work collaboratively to explore areas of concern within a safe and non-judgmental space that fosters trust, reflection, learning, and growth. My client-centered approach means that I will meet you exactly where you are at. Holding the view that you are the master of your experiences, my role is to lightly guide and support you in your journey using evidence-based interventions, as your equal.
My greatest satisfaction is working with clients to help them transcend the issues and experiences that hold them back from having the lives they want. Embarking on psychotherapy should be one of the most meaningful experiences a person can have. Accompanying another human being on that path is the most deeply rewarding aspect of my work.
My greatest satisfaction is working with clients to help them transcend the issues and experiences that hold them back from having the lives they want. Embarking on psychotherapy should be one of the most meaningful experiences a person can have. Accompanying another human being on that path is the most deeply rewarding aspect of my work.
With my considerable life experience as well as my background in management, HR, careers coaching as well as psychology, I can help you with both your personal and work concerns. Setting goals and practicing good self care will be my starting points for you. Because it is hard to function well if your sleeping is poor, checking that out as well as your exercising and eating habits will be important. If you are unhappy at work, facing redundancy, looking for a career change, needing help with applications and interviews, wanting to upskill or reskill, I can be of assistance here too.
With my considerable life experience as well as my background in management, HR, careers coaching as well as psychology, I can help you with both your personal and work concerns. Setting goals and practicing good self care will be my starting points for you. Because it is hard to function well if your sleeping is poor, checking that out as well as your exercising and eating habits will be important. If you are unhappy at work, facing redundancy, looking for a career change, needing help with applications and interviews, wanting to upskill or reskill, I can be of assistance here too.
The staff at Drummoyne Psychology are warm and non-judgemental Clinical Psychologists. They work with people to increase life quality, taking a holistic approach to bring sustained change. They aim to work with each person in a tailored application of psychology, to reduce suffering, build resilience and cultivate inner contentment. The staff at Drummoyne Psycholo are experienced therapists who are also experienced relationship counsellors and have a passion for improving communication, increasing validation and fostering connection in relationships.
The staff at Drummoyne Psychology are warm and non-judgemental Clinical Psychologists. They work with people to increase life quality, taking a holistic approach to bring sustained change. They aim to work with each person in a tailored application of psychology, to reduce suffering, build resilience and cultivate inner contentment. The staff at Drummoyne Psycholo are experienced therapists who are also experienced relationship counsellors and have a passion for improving communication, increasing validation and fostering connection in relationships.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.