Find an ACI member who meets your needs
Connecting you with us
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What are you looking for?
During your initial meeting you’ll be asked a few questions to help us tailor your needs.
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Personalised suggestions.
We’ll share who from our team is the best fit for your needs and preferences.
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Find the right pathway.
Arrange with your recovery therapist the best pathway for your current needs to see what you feel is the right fit for you at this time.
"sessions are a space to have an open discussion that is met with kindness and understanding while giving practical strategies."
— CRAFT Family Member, ACI
FAQs
HOW DOES ADDICTION COUNSELLING THERAPY WORK?
Counselling Therapy is a one-on-one talking therapy for individuals focused on developing our understanding of why addictive behaviour takes hold of our life. Our relationship with substances like alcohol, drugs, medications or addictive behaviours develop out of a need to manage difficult situations, people and feelings, but these behaviours often grow out of old coping mechanisms learned when we were young, before these adult substances and behaviours were even an option
HOW LONG DOES ADDICTION COUNSELLING THERAPY TAKE?
Managing or abstaining from addictive behaviours takes time, and while Addiction Counselling Therapy isn't for everyone and is not the only way to treat the problem, it's a good way. If you choose Counselling Therapy for your addiction concerns, it generally takes between 6 to 12 months to effectively to make the changes needed to start living a happier and more fulfilling life.
We begin with one session once a week for a few months or so, and then move to fortnightly or monthly as life improves. Each session is approx 50 minutes.
HOW DO I NEED TO PREPARE FOR ADDICTION THERAPY COUNSELLING?
You don't need to bring anything to your first appointment except your willingness and commitment to begin this new chapter of your life story. But you might want to start thinking about how your preconceived ideas about addiction is informing your attitude to change and you are ready to move from contemplating change to action.