Addiction counselling is professional, evidence-based therapy that helps you make sense of your relationship with substances or compulsive behaviours and build a real, lasting path forward. It's not about willpower or hitting rock bottom. It's about understanding what's driving the pattern and developing the tools to change it.
At Supporting Wellness in Calgary, our addiction therapists work from a place of genuine care. We know that addiction is complex, shaped by trauma, mental health, environment, relationships, and biology. That's why we take the time to understand your full story before we talk about solutions.
Whether you're dealing with alcohol use, drug dependency, prescription misuse, or a behavioural addiction, addictions counselling offers a safe, confidential space to work through it without shame and without judgment.
For many Calgary residents, counselling is the single most effective step they take toward recovery. It's where insight becomes action, and action becomes change.
Our Calgary addiction counsellors support individuals across a broad spectrum of substance use and compulsive behaviours. Whatever you're facing, we have the experience to help.
Alcohol Addiction Counselling
Alcohol is the most common addiction in Canada and one of the most misunderstood. Our Calgary therapists help you explore the emotional and situational triggers behind your drinking, set meaningful goals, and create a sustainable plan, whether that's sobriety, harm reduction, or something in between.
Drug & Substance Abuse Counselling
From cannabis and opioids to stimulants and prescription medications, our substance abuse counselling in Calgary is tailored to your specific situation. We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Your treatment plan reflects your life, your history, and your goals.
Gambling Addiction Counselling
Compulsive gambling can quietly unravel finances, relationships, and self-esteem. Our therapists help you understand what's underneath the urge to gamble and develop healthier ways to manage risk, excitement, and stress.
Behavioural & Process Addictions
Social media, pornography, gaming, shopping, food. Behavioural addictions are just as real as substance-based ones. If a behaviour is causing distress or interfering with your daily life, our Calgary counsellors can help.
Family & Loved One Support
Addiction affects everyone in its orbit. We work with partners, parents, adult children, and other family members who are trying to navigate a loved one's addiction, offering both practical tools and emotional support, including co-dependency counselling.
Dual Diagnosis & Co-Occurring Disorders
Addiction and mental health rarely travel alone. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or another mental health challenge alongside addiction, our Calgary therapists are trained to address both at the same time rather than treating them in isolation.
If it’s your first time coming to Supporting Wellness, give us a call so that we can identify the best therapist for your situation. If you know the person you would like to speak with, you can give us a call or book an appointment through their online portal.
The number of sessions we recommend changes with each individual. We can advise a certain number of sessions during the initial consultation, but the number may change as the sessions progress.
The cost of a 50 minute therapy session is $200. Other costs may vary based on the type of therapy offered and the therapist providing the counselling. Give us a call for more information or click here to view the recommended fee schedule determined by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.
We accept credit card, e-transfer, cash, and debit.
Payment is made at the end of each session and you will be provided with a receipt to submit for reimbursement from your insurance provider.
Depending on your current health insurance provider, it is possible for services to be covered in full or in part. Please contact your provider to verify what your coverage is for psychological services.
When a session is booked, that time has been reserved for you. If you are unable to attend, please cancel 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged for the full rate of the session.
