Addiction Issues
(dependence)

Book An Appointment

Substance use or dependence can develop for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, trauma, coping, or habit. If alcohol or other substances are starting to affect your health, relationships, work, or sense of control, support can provide a structured way forward.

Signs Dependence May Be Affecting You

You might notice:

  • Using more than you intended, or finding it hard to cut down

  • Cravings or preoccupation with using

  • Using to cope with stress, sleep, emotions, or social situations

  • Needing more to get the same effect

  • Feeling guilt, shame, or secrecy around use

  • Relationship conflict linked to substance use

  • Neglecting responsibilities or interests

  • Withdrawal symptoms or feeling unwell without it

  • Repeated attempts to stop that don’t last

  • Feeling stuck in a cycle you can’t easily break

How Therapy Can Help

We offer calm, confidential, evidence-based therapy tailored to you. Together we can:

  • Understand triggers, patterns, and what maintains the cycle

  • Build coping strategies that don’t rely on substances

  • Strengthen relapse prevention and support planning

  • Work with underlying stress, anxiety, trauma, or low mood

  • Support steadier change over time

Appointments in Spring Hill & Wynnum

We offer counselling at our Spring Hill and Wynnum rooms, as well as via telehealth.

Book An Appointment