Addiction Counselling in Subiaco, WA
Through lived experience of addiction, suicide, FDV, narcissism, divorce, and parent alienation combined with expertise in counselling and specialist therapy knowledge, I focus on rebuilding lives and relationships, instilling hope when all seems lost.
Healing emerges through thoughtfully integrated therapy methods carefully tailored to your unique situation. Together, we'll develop lasting life skills and deeper self-understanding through powerful experiential interventions drawn from evidence-based approaches, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, IFS, Gestalt, and Schema Therapy.
Through lived experience of addiction, suicide, FDV, narcissism, divorce, and parent alienation combined with expertise in counselling and specialist therapy knowledge, I focus on rebuilding lives and relationships, instilling hope when all seems lost.
Healing emerges through thoughtfully integrated therapy methods carefully tailored to your unique situation. Together, we'll develop lasting life skills and deeper self-understanding through powerful experiential interventions drawn from evidence-based approaches, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, IFS, Gestalt, and Schema Therapy.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centered counselling to support you through life's challenges. As your therapist, I prioritize understanding your unique needs, fostering a non-judgmental atmosphere, and working with acceptance and respect at all times. I am trained in the psychodynamic approach, but I believe in tailoring therapy to your individual needs. Drawing from a diverse range of theories and practices, my goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard and understood. Together, we can build a foundation of trust, allowing you to make lasting and meaningful changes in your life.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centered counselling to support you through life's challenges. As your therapist, I prioritize understanding your unique needs, fostering a non-judgmental atmosphere, and working with acceptance and respect at all times. I am trained in the psychodynamic approach, but I believe in tailoring therapy to your individual needs. Drawing from a diverse range of theories and practices, my goal is to create a safe environment where you feel heard and understood. Together, we can build a foundation of trust, allowing you to make lasting and meaningful changes in your life.
Ashcliffe provides a range of highly specialised psychological assessments and treatment approaches for :- Addictions - Mood disorders - Anxiety disorders - Post Trauma - Post Critical Incident Support - Parenting issues.
Ashcliffe Psychology is a private clinical psychology practice offering a broad range of psychological services. The Ashcliffe Psychology practice is comprised of a team of Psychologist’s offering a variety of areas of expertise. The Directors, Kerryn Ashford-Hatherly and Michael Tunnecliffe have between them more than 50 years of clinical experience and both have worked in senior management roles within government, non-government agencies and the private sector.
Ashcliffe provides a range of highly specialised psychological assessments and treatment approaches for :- Addictions - Mood disorders - Anxiety disorders - Post Trauma - Post Critical Incident Support - Parenting issues.
Ashcliffe Psychology is a private clinical psychology practice offering a broad range of psychological services. The Ashcliffe Psychology practice is comprised of a team of Psychologist’s offering a variety of areas of expertise. The Directors, Kerryn Ashford-Hatherly and Michael Tunnecliffe have between them more than 50 years of clinical experience and both have worked in senior management roles within government, non-government agencies and the private sector.
I specialise in trauma, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) but this is not exclusive of other mental health issues I can work with.
The way I work is interactive, collaborative, intuitive, and respectful. I work analytically with my clients by investigating how early childhood experiences have shaped current thinking and behaviours. We explore the links between unconscious and conscious thoughts, symbolism, beliefs, emotions, desires, and how they impact daily life. The work lies within the unconscious to conscious links, how one relates to their world, allowing unspoken languages of the body to express deeply felt emotions and thought patterns. As your ‘story’ unfolds, together we work to find meanings, diverse perspectives, and solutions to your concerns.
I specialise in trauma, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) but this is not exclusive of other mental health issues I can work with.
The way I work is interactive, collaborative, intuitive, and respectful. I work analytically with my clients by investigating how early childhood experiences have shaped current thinking and behaviours. We explore the links between unconscious and conscious thoughts, symbolism, beliefs, emotions, desires, and how they impact daily life. The work lies within the unconscious to conscious links, how one relates to their world, allowing unspoken languages of the body to express deeply felt emotions and thought patterns. As your ‘story’ unfolds, together we work to find meanings, diverse perspectives, and solutions to your concerns.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families overcome communication breakdowns, navigate addiction issues, changes in relationships caused by everchanging life and the changes that accompany the antenatal and postnatal journey. My approach is rooted in collaboration and evidence based practice with an emphasis on creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. I understand relationships play a significant role in your overall well-being, and I am committed to helping people strengthen and improve these connections.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families overcome communication breakdowns, navigate addiction issues, changes in relationships caused by everchanging life and the changes that accompany the antenatal and postnatal journey. My approach is rooted in collaboration and evidence based practice with an emphasis on creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. I understand relationships play a significant role in your overall well-being, and I am committed to helping people strengthen and improve these connections.
I have advanced training in trauma-informed care, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment, shame, and addiction, and I engage in ongoing professional development and supervision.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck, unsettled, or weighed down by patterns they do not fully understand, often linked to childhood wounds, trauma, or shame. They may function well on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, reactivity, relationship difficulties, or a lack of inner authority. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and lasting change, not just coping strategies. Above all, they are seeking a safe, trustworthy space to speak honestly and be understood without judgement.
I have advanced training in trauma-informed care, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment, shame, and addiction, and I engage in ongoing professional development and supervision.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck, unsettled, or weighed down by patterns they do not fully understand, often linked to childhood wounds, trauma, or shame. They may function well on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, reactivity, relationship difficulties, or a lack of inner authority. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and lasting change, not just coping strategies. Above all, they are seeking a safe, trustworthy space to speak honestly and be understood without judgement.
I am working in private practice and welcome anyone who has concerns of the following nature to reach out to me: men's mental health, OCD, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma, mood difficulties, perfectionism, and performance-related difficulties.
My experience spans across the lifespan, working with clients of all ages across acute mental health and community settings in Perth. My approach is genuine, practical, and tailored to your needs - I aim to create a space where you can feel safe to explore challenges, understand what's holding you back, and make meaningful, lasting change.
I am working in private practice and welcome anyone who has concerns of the following nature to reach out to me: men's mental health, OCD, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma, mood difficulties, perfectionism, and performance-related difficulties.
My experience spans across the lifespan, working with clients of all ages across acute mental health and community settings in Perth. My approach is genuine, practical, and tailored to your needs - I aim to create a space where you can feel safe to explore challenges, understand what's holding you back, and make meaningful, lasting change.
Due to my experience in the workforce before I pursued my passion for mental health, I have a particular interest in men’s mental health. I encountered men from a variety of backgrounds who struggled with their mental health, but hesitated to seek help.
The challenge for many in starting therapy is sharing parts of themselves, especially parts that may not have been shown before. With this in mind, my focus will always be fostering and maintaining a space where you feel valued and safe to explore your feelings and thoughts.
Due to my experience in the workforce before I pursued my passion for mental health, I have a particular interest in men’s mental health. I encountered men from a variety of backgrounds who struggled with their mental health, but hesitated to seek help.
The challenge for many in starting therapy is sharing parts of themselves, especially parts that may not have been shown before. With this in mind, my focus will always be fostering and maintaining a space where you feel valued and safe to explore your feelings and thoughts.
Life can be hard and it takes courage to seek help and work for change. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, and provide a safe, confidential space to support you with current challenges. I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I have considerable cross-cultural experience, both in Australia and overseas, and really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds.
Life can be hard and it takes courage to seek help and work for change. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, and provide a safe, confidential space to support you with current challenges. I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I have considerable cross-cultural experience, both in Australia and overseas, and really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds.
My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice.
I firmly value creating a trusting ambience with the aim to encourage insight into oneself and one’s emotions, to help understand the power of the subconscious as well as our conscious thoughts, and to tackle barriers impeding one’s progress.
My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice.
I firmly value creating a trusting ambience with the aim to encourage insight into oneself and one’s emotions, to help understand the power of the subconscious as well as our conscious thoughts, and to tackle barriers impeding one’s progress.
I am a clinical psychologist who was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. I have a considerable amount of experience working with trauma, adversity, PTSD and Complex PTSD within adult populations. I also have experience working with mood-related issues, anxiety-related issues, personality issues and relationship issues. I use an individualised and empathic approach to each of my clients to assist in not only resolving symptoms but attaining growth and movement in valued directions.
I am a clinical psychologist who was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. I have a considerable amount of experience working with trauma, adversity, PTSD and Complex PTSD within adult populations. I also have experience working with mood-related issues, anxiety-related issues, personality issues and relationship issues. I use an individualised and empathic approach to each of my clients to assist in not only resolving symptoms but attaining growth and movement in valued directions.
With more than 30 years of experience in working with people, I am confident working with issues around anxiety, depression, trauma, loss/grief, relationships, substance use, work related matters, survivors, family concerns, infertility, illness, addiction/self-medication, stress, mental health, well-being, self-harm, suicide, sexuality and identity.
I take care to create a friendly, welcoming and culturally-safe space where clients feel respected and heard.
My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic - and I am committed to helping people on their path to emotional well-being. I hold authenticity and autonomy in high regard. What is talked about in the counselling room is treated professionally with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
I work within a trauma informed framework, incorporating integrative therapeutic interventions and evidence based therapies.
With more than 30 years of experience in working with people, I am confident working with issues around anxiety, depression, trauma, loss/grief, relationships, substance use, work related matters, survivors, family concerns, infertility, illness, addiction/self-medication, stress, mental health, well-being, self-harm, suicide, sexuality and identity.
I take care to create a friendly, welcoming and culturally-safe space where clients feel respected and heard.
My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic - and I am committed to helping people on their path to emotional well-being. I hold authenticity and autonomy in high regard. What is talked about in the counselling room is treated professionally with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
I work within a trauma informed framework, incorporating integrative therapeutic interventions and evidence based therapies.
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
• Childhood/Adulthood trauma
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex PTSD
• Anxiety disorders (Panic, GAD, and OCD)
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD and other Mood Disorders)
• Substance dependence
• Low self-esteem and assertiveness issues
• Grief and bereavement
• Meditation and Mindfulness
• Multicultural developmental considerations
Metin’s therapeutic techniques include:
• Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Childhood/Adulthood trauma
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex PTSD
• Anxiety disorders (Panic, GAD, and OCD)
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD and other Mood Disorders)
• Substance dependence
• Low self-esteem and assertiveness issues
• Grief and bereavement
• Meditation and Mindfulness
• Multicultural developmental considerations
Metin’s therapeutic techniques include:
• Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
Rebecca is a psychologist registered under the Australian Health Practitioner's Agency (AHPRA). Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), a Masters of Applied Psychology (Professional), and a Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration). Rebecca works with teens and adults from many walks of life who may come in with a wide range of difficulties. Whether you have seen a psychologist before or you are opening up for the first time, she wants to do her best by you.
Rebecca is a psychologist registered under the Australian Health Practitioner's Agency (AHPRA). Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), a Masters of Applied Psychology (Professional), and a Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration). Rebecca works with teens and adults from many walks of life who may come in with a wide range of difficulties. Whether you have seen a psychologist before or you are opening up for the first time, she wants to do her best by you.
With over 6 years of experience, I support individuals, teens, and couples facing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I help couples improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and deepen emotional connection. My approach is empathetic and tailored to each unique journey, creating a safe space to explore emotions, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies.
With over 6 years of experience, I support individuals, teens, and couples facing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I help couples improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and deepen emotional connection. My approach is empathetic and tailored to each unique journey, creating a safe space to explore emotions, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies.
James is a Registered Psychologist and has experience working in private practice and a hospital setting. He is passionate and trained to support individuals experiencing trauma, addiction or general mental health challenges. James is compassionate and dedicated to this work and believes in the power of empathy, authenticity, and humour in the therapeutic process. James places a high value on establishing a strong connection, trust, and rapport with clients, recognising this as a foundation of therapy.
James is a Registered Psychologist and has experience working in private practice and a hospital setting. He is passionate and trained to support individuals experiencing trauma, addiction or general mental health challenges. James is compassionate and dedicated to this work and believes in the power of empathy, authenticity, and humour in the therapeutic process. James places a high value on establishing a strong connection, trust, and rapport with clients, recognising this as a foundation of therapy.
I am a senior Clinical Psychotherapist/Counsellor 4 Level, a Certified Transactional Analyst (with the European Association for Transactional Analysis), an EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and a qualified Hypnotherapist with ASHWA (Australian Society of Hypnosis Western Australia Branch Inc).
I am a senior Clinical Psychotherapist/Counsellor 4 Level, a Certified Transactional Analyst (with the European Association for Transactional Analysis), an EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and a qualified Hypnotherapist with ASHWA (Australian Society of Hypnosis Western Australia Branch Inc).
I pride myself on being on of the few psychologists who will help you investigate the underlying processes behind your difficulties. If you're prepared to commit to the therapeutic process to create meaningful change, then I hope you will contact me. Achieving sustainable change is not quick process, so if you're in need of immediate tools to alleviate symptoms in the short-term, I encourage you find one of the great professionals who offer more of that service. On the other hand, if you feel there are unconscious processes that you're ready to explore, my psychoanalytic approach might suit you more.
I pride myself on being on of the few psychologists who will help you investigate the underlying processes behind your difficulties. If you're prepared to commit to the therapeutic process to create meaningful change, then I hope you will contact me. Achieving sustainable change is not quick process, so if you're in need of immediate tools to alleviate symptoms in the short-term, I encourage you find one of the great professionals who offer more of that service. On the other hand, if you feel there are unconscious processes that you're ready to explore, my psychoanalytic approach might suit you more.
I am passionate about working with people who are anxious or overwhelmed, experiencing relational conflict, difficulties managing ADHD or life stress, or have endured trauma and addiction.
Looking for a safe, supportive space to move past what's keeping you stuck in life? We'll work collaboratively to break unhelpful patterns and rewrite limiting narratives. While we can't change the past, we can transform how it affects you today. Psychology sessions with me are holistic drawing from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and narrative therapy—grounded in trauma and attachment theory.
I am passionate about working with people who are anxious or overwhelmed, experiencing relational conflict, difficulties managing ADHD or life stress, or have endured trauma and addiction.
Looking for a safe, supportive space to move past what's keeping you stuck in life? We'll work collaboratively to break unhelpful patterns and rewrite limiting narratives. While we can't change the past, we can transform how it affects you today. Psychology sessions with me are holistic drawing from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and narrative therapy—grounded in trauma and attachment theory.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.