sandgirl

I'm thinking of getting some counselling to help deal with some of the issues& help fight my addiction. I was just wondering if anyone has any advice of what type can be the most effective please?

llastchance8

My addiction was alcohol.I took help from a counselor, who specializes in addiction. It was quite helpful because he had a complete knowledge and experience in dealing with all kind of addictions.

LadyinBC

I went to see a drug and alcohol counsellor and it was the best thing I ever did. He was able to get me into daytox and it really helped talking to him. I totally ended up with someone I wouldn't think I would have picked, but he was awesome!

If you see one and you don't care for them, find another one. Don't let it deter you from getting help or seeking someone else. Every counsellor is different. You need to find someone that you trust and can be honest with.

least

I've been seeing an addiction counselor for the last four years (been sober for three) and she's been a tremendous help. Not just for my addiction to drinking, but for every aspect of my life. I highly recommend counseling.

TorontoGuy28

He/She has to specialize in addictions, as others have said.

I went through 4 different ones, before finding the perfect one.

soberclover

CBT means Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This type of therapy connects the way we think to our behaviors. I think having a therapist with a strong knowledge base of addictions and related issues is key if that is a chunk of what you are wanting to work on. If you find a counselor and it doesn't work, you could always find another until you find a better fit. There are great counselors and others not so much. As a clinician myself, I too am in counseling and it has made a BIG difference for me.

hypochondriac

I think it depends on what sort of person you are and what works well with you. I work well with more active types of therapy like CBT. I am very impatient and like to do things rather than talk about them so person centred therapy is a bit too long winded for me. Ideally if you get a good therapist they should refer to you to what will help you the most x

sandgirl

Thanks for that I've found a few that specialise in addiction and CBT it's affordable too. I think I'll try that this week if they can fit me in. It might give me some tools and help me find some coping mechanisms.

2granddaughters

I find everything I need at the tables of Alcoholics Anonymous.

All the best.

Bob R

sandgirl

Appointment booked for Monday 12:30. She specialises in addiction and berievement using cognative behavioural therapy. I think it will help a lot. Thanks for the advice all.

Change4good

I am glad this works for you granddaughters. But maybe it is best to honor the specific requests. She is looking for a counselor.

As a former counselor, I always recommend that you be an "informed consumer" of services, and do exactly what you are doing. Ask for recommendations, learn about different therapeutic approaches, and ultimately find someone that you connect with. And most certainly, a requirement should be someone who specializes in addictions. IMO, this is key.

Good look, and I think you are making a very wise decision!