Alcohol Use Counselling in Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

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EMDR Adelaide
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000
I exclusively provide EMDR therapy which has a variety of protocols for PTSD, complex trauma, recent critical incidents, attachment repair, childhood emotional neglect, inner critic voice, self-criticism, excessive drug and alcohol use, gambling, phobia, panic attacks, pain and anger management.
Since 2018, I have been an EMDRAA accredited consultant and EMDR Institute accredited facilitator. I completed EMDR therapy training and advanced through the Intensive Master Class. I have received training and supervision from leading psychologists in assessing and treating trauma, complex trauma, and dissociative disorders. With over 25 years experience in community mental health and corporate sectors across Australia and abroad.
I exclusively provide EMDR therapy which has a variety of protocols for PTSD, complex trauma, recent critical incidents, attachment repair, childhood emotional neglect, inner critic voice, self-criticism, excessive drug and alcohol use, gambling, phobia, panic attacks, pain and anger management.
Since 2018, I have been an EMDRAA accredited consultant and EMDR Institute accredited facilitator. I completed EMDR therapy training and advanced through the Intensive Master Class. I have received training and supervision from leading psychologists in assessing and treating trauma, complex trauma, and dissociative disorders. With over 25 years experience in community mental health and corporate sectors across Australia and abroad.
(08) 7111 3336 View (08) 7111 3336
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AOD Psychology - Dr Rachel Humeniuk
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adelaide, SA 5000
I specialise in helping adults with their alcohol and/or or substance use problems. I am a Registered Psychologist and have a PhD in Psychopharmacology with a special focus on addiction. I have a long-standing interest in the field of drug and alcohol issues and associated treatments. I provide treatment for issues relating to alcohol, cannabis, benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids, nicotine and GHB.
I specialise in helping adults with their alcohol and/or or substance use problems. I am a Registered Psychologist and have a PhD in Psychopharmacology with a special focus on addiction. I have a long-standing interest in the field of drug and alcohol issues and associated treatments. I provide treatment for issues relating to alcohol, cannabis, benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids, nicotine and GHB.
(08) 7008 9362 View (08) 7008 9362
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EcoArt Therapy
Psychotherapist, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Kersbrook, SA 5231
I am committed to providing a positive and empowering experience for my clients whilst building rapport and a strong confidential therapeutic relationship. I have strong communication and listening skills and I’m able to converse with and understand people of different cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with people of different age groups, cultural backgrounds & value systems. I provide online, mobile, and private consultation. I'm interested in psychedelic psychotherapy, eco psychotherapy, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, anxiety & depression, PTSD/CPTSD, schizophrenia & family therapy.
I am committed to providing a positive and empowering experience for my clients whilst building rapport and a strong confidential therapeutic relationship. I have strong communication and listening skills and I’m able to converse with and understand people of different cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with people of different age groups, cultural backgrounds & value systems. I provide online, mobile, and private consultation. I'm interested in psychedelic psychotherapy, eco psychotherapy, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, anxiety & depression, PTSD/CPTSD, schizophrenia & family therapy.
(08) 7282 0284 View (08) 7282 0284
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Empowered Self Psychology & Holistic Centre
Counsellor, PsychD, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Gawler, SA 5118
I have a passion for sharing the journey with people, to where they desire to be in their life. I help women find their strength & power after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also have worked with men who experienced similar struggles. I have extensive experience in children and adults on the spectrum. Couples counselling and intimacy coaching are a speciality. PTSD, depression and anxiety due to trauma or workplace accidents also a specialty.
I have a passion for sharing the journey with people, to where they desire to be in their life. I help women find their strength & power after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also have worked with men who experienced similar struggles. I have extensive experience in children and adults on the spectrum. Couples counselling and intimacy coaching are a speciality. PTSD, depression and anxiety due to trauma or workplace accidents also a specialty.
(08) 7509 4079 View (08) 7509 4079
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Illuminate Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Toorak Gardens, SA 5065
I consider my role as a counsellor is to give you an opportunity to explore your issues and aim towards achieving your full potential of self-knowledge and growth. I am committed to providing a safe, confidential & non-judgmental environment, where you can talk about the difficult feelings and problems you are facing and uncover the root cause of your concerns. I draw on a wealth of professional and life experience to help you focus on issues and problems that are holding you back from achieving a more positive and satisfying life. Together, we collaboratively develop effective strategies to help you achieve lasting change.
I consider my role as a counsellor is to give you an opportunity to explore your issues and aim towards achieving your full potential of self-knowledge and growth. I am committed to providing a safe, confidential & non-judgmental environment, where you can talk about the difficult feelings and problems you are facing and uncover the root cause of your concerns. I draw on a wealth of professional and life experience to help you focus on issues and problems that are holding you back from achieving a more positive and satisfying life. Together, we collaboratively develop effective strategies to help you achieve lasting change.
(08) 7008 7338 View (08) 7008 7338
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Nathan Adams
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hallett Cove, SA 5158
When struggling with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief & trauma & other issues, it is hard to gain perspective to understand your experience, your emotions, your problems and to see a way forward. These things can leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted and alone. It pays to speak with a mental health professional about your situation. I can provide the opportunity for you to share and make sense of your story in a safe environment where you will be heard & understood. After sharing your story we can work on specific goals and strategies to counter problems and promote more effective approaches.
When struggling with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief & trauma & other issues, it is hard to gain perspective to understand your experience, your emotions, your problems and to see a way forward. These things can leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted and alone. It pays to speak with a mental health professional about your situation. I can provide the opportunity for you to share and make sense of your story in a safe environment where you will be heard & understood. After sharing your story we can work on specific goals and strategies to counter problems and promote more effective approaches.
(08) 7100 9060 View (08) 7100 9060
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Adam Garrick
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Online Only
I'm a Clinical Psychologist providing online therapy, treating issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, anger management, and autism/ADHD. I also offer supervision for provisional psychologists or psychologists seeking clinical endorsement.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist providing online therapy, treating issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, anger management, and autism/ADHD. I also offer supervision for provisional psychologists or psychologists seeking clinical endorsement.
(08) 8121 7805 View (08) 8121 7805
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Sandra Putek - Return To You
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi my name is Sandra and I'm passionate about helping people overcome their blocks, truly understand themselves, and create authentic and fulfilling lives.
Hi my name is Sandra and I'm passionate about helping people overcome their blocks, truly understand themselves, and create authentic and fulfilling lives.
(08) 7081 9366 View (08) 7081 9366
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Oscar Williams
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Hillcrest, SA 5086
Oscar is a registered psychologist with many years’ experience, having worked in both the public and private sectors including in community mental health, correctional services, private practice and as a senior manager and corporate trainer. Oscar Williams is passionate about helping clients to overcome issues related to daily life, career direction or mental health. Oscar utilises a strength-based approach that is tailored to each client’s specific needs with the aim to identify evidence-based strategies that are easily applied and have significant results.
Oscar is a registered psychologist with many years’ experience, having worked in both the public and private sectors including in community mental health, correctional services, private practice and as a senior manager and corporate trainer. Oscar Williams is passionate about helping clients to overcome issues related to daily life, career direction or mental health. Oscar utilises a strength-based approach that is tailored to each client’s specific needs with the aim to identify evidence-based strategies that are easily applied and have significant results.
(08) 8266 7788 View (08) 8266 7788
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Filomena Bruno
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Modbury, SA 5092
Are you feeling stuck or perhaps overwhelmed? You might be at the 'cross-roads' in an area of your personal and/or professional life and you aren't clear on how to move forward. We can get caught up in worrying about what's happened (this could be 5 minutes ago, 5 months or even 5+ years ago ) or perhaps, worrying about future what-if scenarios that keep you stuck. The good news is, you will learn to apply simple yet powerful evidence-based tools to help you move forward with purpose and emotional resilience. Invest in your wellbeing today.
Are you feeling stuck or perhaps overwhelmed? You might be at the 'cross-roads' in an area of your personal and/or professional life and you aren't clear on how to move forward. We can get caught up in worrying about what's happened (this could be 5 minutes ago, 5 months or even 5+ years ago ) or perhaps, worrying about future what-if scenarios that keep you stuck. The good news is, you will learn to apply simple yet powerful evidence-based tools to help you move forward with purpose and emotional resilience. Invest in your wellbeing today.
(08) 7008 7110 View (08) 7008 7110
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Alicia Jade Wilcock
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Online Only
Integrative Psychology Associates- I have experience in working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. I highly value individualised and tailored treatment approaches using best evidence-based practice for difficulties relating but not limited to: depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, sleep - infant, toddler, child & adult, social skills and friendships. I conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and am a registered autism diagnostician.
Integrative Psychology Associates- I have experience in working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. I highly value individualised and tailored treatment approaches using best evidence-based practice for difficulties relating but not limited to: depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, sleep - infant, toddler, child & adult, social skills and friendships. I conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and am a registered autism diagnostician.
(08) 7078 7005 View (08) 7078 7005
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Daniel Haebich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenelg, SA 5045
I am Mental Health Social Worker accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers with over 18 years of experience providing intensive long term psychotherapy to adults and adolescents who wish to improve their mental health and find greater meaning and fulfilment in their lives. I provide evidence based long term psychotherapy for various difficulties including depression and anxiety, complex psychological trauma, grief and loss, low self esteem, relationship and work difficulties, and unexplained medical symptoms.
I am Mental Health Social Worker accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers with over 18 years of experience providing intensive long term psychotherapy to adults and adolescents who wish to improve their mental health and find greater meaning and fulfilment in their lives. I provide evidence based long term psychotherapy for various difficulties including depression and anxiety, complex psychological trauma, grief and loss, low self esteem, relationship and work difficulties, and unexplained medical symptoms.
(08) 7008 7789 View (08) 7008 7789
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Okay Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, SA 5048
As our lives become busier and often, more isolated, it’s no surprise that the need for communicating is more important than ever. We’re faced with challenges everyday, from work stress to family relationships, and its beneficial that you are able to find time to process and talk through these issues properly. Our counsellors are trained to help you through these problems, determine the cause and offer guidance to keep you on the path to healing. If you are struggling with addiction, coping with loss, heavy decisions or simply need to clear your mind, the team at Okay Counselling are here to listen.
As our lives become busier and often, more isolated, it’s no surprise that the need for communicating is more important than ever. We’re faced with challenges everyday, from work stress to family relationships, and its beneficial that you are able to find time to process and talk through these issues properly. Our counsellors are trained to help you through these problems, determine the cause and offer guidance to keep you on the path to healing. If you are struggling with addiction, coping with loss, heavy decisions or simply need to clear your mind, the team at Okay Counselling are here to listen.
(08) 7100 9129 x61 View (08) 7100 9129 x61
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Beth Gaskin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Croydon, SA 5008
I have over 20 years of experience working with people experiencing a range of difficulties. My experience has taught me that often we develop unconscious ways of making sense of the world, our relationships and how we see ourselves from a very early age. These thoughts and feelings are often not accessible to our conscious mind and making sense of why we struggle so much can be really difficult. You may have tried a range of things in the past that have not really helped or you may not even know where to start.
I have over 20 years of experience working with people experiencing a range of difficulties. My experience has taught me that often we develop unconscious ways of making sense of the world, our relationships and how we see ourselves from a very early age. These thoughts and feelings are often not accessible to our conscious mind and making sense of why we struggle so much can be really difficult. You may have tried a range of things in the past that have not really helped or you may not even know where to start.
(08) 7008 7818 View (08) 7008 7818
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Kj Wiseheart
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mawson Lakes, SA 5095
Have you felt like you're living in a world that wasn't designed for you? Wondering about autism, ADHD, or something else? Perhaps you're beginning to lean into a newly discovered queer identity? Or maybe you'd like support in resisting the normative pressures of a world that doesn't always welcome your beautifully complex and multi-faceted self. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the many layers of your experience, and re-author the narrative in ways that feel more aligned with who you are and how you prefer to be.
Have you felt like you're living in a world that wasn't designed for you? Wondering about autism, ADHD, or something else? Perhaps you're beginning to lean into a newly discovered queer identity? Or maybe you'd like support in resisting the normative pressures of a world that doesn't always welcome your beautifully complex and multi-faceted self. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the many layers of your experience, and re-author the narrative in ways that feel more aligned with who you are and how you prefer to be.
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Ella Muldoon
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Modbury, SA 5092
I understand that high school and university can be a particularly tough time in people's lives, and I want to be there for people as an ear to listen. Not only schooling itself can be difficult, but every aspect of our lives can be - such as family, friends, extra curricular activities, risk taking, substances, and much more. It is easy to get caught up in issues with those that we are close with, so to work with a fresh set of eyes may be useful. I love learning about people's stories and will work from a non-judgemental frame of mind, because there is nothing to be ashamed of in sharing our stories.
I understand that high school and university can be a particularly tough time in people's lives, and I want to be there for people as an ear to listen. Not only schooling itself can be difficult, but every aspect of our lives can be - such as family, friends, extra curricular activities, risk taking, substances, and much more. It is easy to get caught up in issues with those that we are close with, so to work with a fresh set of eyes may be useful. I love learning about people's stories and will work from a non-judgemental frame of mind, because there is nothing to be ashamed of in sharing our stories.
(08) 7110 0936 View (08) 7110 0936
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Louise Flaherty
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Moana, SA 5169
I work holstically with adults, couples, families & teens who want understand how they can make change in their lives. I can be a neutral person to assist with skills to change or cope better with the situation. I love working with on life direction - Relationship struggles - Addiction - grief & loss - NDIS support - Nature therapy
I work holstically with adults, couples, families & teens who want understand how they can make change in their lives. I can be a neutral person to assist with skills to change or cope better with the situation. I love working with on life direction - Relationship struggles - Addiction - grief & loss - NDIS support - Nature therapy
(08) 7184 0782 View (08) 7184 0782
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Dr Ben Stewart
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goodwood, SA 5034
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with adults and adolescents with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, personality disorders and other longstanding problems. I draw on a range of evidence-based treatments and tailor these to my clients' individual needs.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with adults and adolescents with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, personality disorders and other longstanding problems. I draw on a range of evidence-based treatments and tailor these to my clients' individual needs.
(08) 7008 9274 View (08) 7008 9274
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Richard Browne
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000
I work with men on a variety of issues that affect their lives. In person in Adelaide or online/via phone to fit your needs. Life is complicated. Let's talk.
I work with men on a variety of issues that affect their lives. In person in Adelaide or online/via phone to fit your needs. Life is complicated. Let's talk.
(02) 9100 0668 View (02) 9100 0668
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Way Forward Counselling and Wellbeing Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Somerton Park, SA 5044
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
(08) 7008 9906 View (08) 7008 9906

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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.