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Addiction Counselling
Compassionate, non-judgmental support to help you break the cycle of addiction and reclaim your life
Virtual Addiction Counselling
Addiction rarely announces itself all at once. It creeps into routines, alters your sense of control, and slowly shapes how you feel about yourself and the people around you. Over time, it can strain relationships, erode confidence, and leave you stuck in cycles you never intended to repeat. Whether the struggle involves substances or compulsive behaviors, the impact extends far beyond the person carrying it.
At ProQ Therapy, we help you break these patterns with compassionate, evidence-based treatment that goes deeper than surface level solutions. Our addiction recovery therapists work with you to understand what fuels the behavior, strengthen your resilience, and repair the trust and connection that may have been strained with the people who matter most – your family, friends, and colleagues.
Addiction counselling is more than learning to stop a behavior. It is a structured, supportive process designed to help you understand why the addiction developed, what keeps it going, and how to shift into long-term recovery with confidence. Whether you’re coping with challenges related to alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, technology, or other compulsive patterns, our therapists tailor treatment to your specific needs and experiences. Because addiction often emerges as a way to manage overwhelming emotions, trauma, stress, or underlying mental health conditions, your work in therapy focuses not only on the addiction itself but on the root issues underneath it.
What sets ProQ Therapy apart is our holistic, non-judgmental approach paired with proven therapeutic methods. We view addiction not as a moral failing but as a complex, treatable condition that responds well to professional support. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and other effective modalities, we help you recognize triggers, reduce harmful patterns, and build a life that feels steady, healthy, and meaningful.
Accessing counselling through ProQ Therapy’s online platform also provides unique advantages during recovery. You can meet with your therapist from a private, comfortable environment, free from the fear of stigma or judgment. Sessions can be scheduled around your work, family, and daily commitments, offering flexibility when you need it most. Research consistently shows that online addiction counselling is an effective option for reducing relapse risk and strengthening long-term outcomes.
What to expect with Pro Q Therapy Addiction Counselling
- A compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship focused entirely on your recovery and wellbeing
- Personalized treatment plans addressing your specific substance use or behavioral addiction
- Evidence-based strategies for identifying triggers and managing cravings
- Support for addressing underlying mental health conditions, trauma, or stress
- Relapse prevention planning and crisis support when you need it most
- Complete confidentiality and privacy in a secure online environment
Your first session at ProQ Therapy gives you space to talk about what you’ve been dealing with and what you want to change. Your addiction counsellor listens, asks questions that help clarify your goals, and gets a sense of your history and any past treatment you may have tried. This helps us shape a plan that fits your life rather than forcing you into a rigid program.
As your sessions continue, we look at what sits beneath the addiction. This may include old patterns, stress, trauma, or emotions that have been hard to manage on your own. Together, we build practical coping skills, address any related mental health concerns, and map out a recovery plan that feels steady and doable. The process is collaborative. You decide what matters, and we shape the work around your values and the changes you want to see.
Recovery may feel out of reach at times, but it is possible, and the right support often makes all the difference. Addiction counselling at ProQ Therapy gives you guidance and structure without judgment. It helps you step out of habits that no longer serve you and make room for a healthier, more grounded life. Some people come to us at the very start of their recovery. Others have been working toward sobriety for years and need help staying on track. Both paths are valid, and we meet you where you are.
If you think it might be time for a different kind of support, we’re here to talk. Request your initial consultation today.
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Request your free consult
Find out if we’re the right fit – Complete the form and we’ll reach out to set up a time for us to talk, or give us a call now.
Addiction Counselling Fees & costs
All psychotherapy services at Pro Q Therapy are eligible for reimbursement with many third-party extended health insurance plans (for services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist and/or Certified Nurse Psychotherapist).
- Please check with your benefits provider to confirm your specific coverage.
- Receipts are provided after each session for you to submit to your insurer.
Addiction Counselling Rates
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Initial “Meet-and-Greet” Consult FREE
Phone or video – 15 minutes
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Addiction Counselling Check-In Session - 30 Minutes $95-105.00
Rates vary based on the therapist you work with.
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Standard Addiction Counselling Sessions - 50 Minutes $155-175.00
Rates vary based on the therapist you work with.
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Extended Addiction Counselling Session - 80 Minutes $225.00
Additional Professional Services
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Document Preparation / Letters / Forms $40.00+
Price varies, depending on specific request.
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Report Writing $155–$175.00 Hourly
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Court or Legal Appearance $250.00 Hourly
Cancellation Policy
Appointments cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time, or missed appointments, may be charged up to the full session fee.
How We Treat Addiction
At ProQ Therapy, we use a personalized, evidence-based approach to help you build a solid foundation for recovery. This includes:
Motivational Interviewing
We use this collaborative conversation style to strengthen your own personal motivation and commitment to a specific goal. It helps resolve ambivalence about change, allowing you to find your own "why" for recovery.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you identify the specific triggers and thought patterns that lead to substance use or compulsive behaviors. By changing how you think about stress and cravings, you can change how you react to them.
Trauma-Informed Care
We recognize that addiction is often a response to past pain or trauma. Our approach prioritizes safety and stabilization, helping you heal the root wounds so you no longer need to numb them.
Relapse Prevention Planning
We work with you to create a concrete, practical plan for high-risk situations. This includes identifying early warning signs and developing healthy coping strategies to use when cravings strike.
How Addiction Counselling Can Shift Your Well-being
Starting recovery counselling at ProQ Therapy is a step toward taking your life back. Many people say the early stages of therapy feel like stepping out of a fog that had settled in without them noticing. As the work unfolds, you begin to see the patterns that keep the addiction in place. You learn what triggers you, why those moments hit so hard, and how to face stress without turning to a substance or a behavior that only offers temporary relief.
Addiction counselling may help you:
- Regain autonomy – moving from a sense of helplessness to a clearer feeling of choice and control.
- Restore trust – repairing strained relationships with family and friends as you show steady, meaningful change.
- Understand root causes – seeing what led you toward addiction in the first place, which appears key in preventing relapse.
- Build emotional regulation – learning to sit with difficult feelings instead of numbing or avoiding them.
- Practice self-forgiveness – releasing guilt and shame that may be fueling the cycle and replacing it with compassion for yourself.
- Gain mental and physical clarity – noticing improvements in energy, focus, and stability as substance use decreases.
Your Recovery, Your Pace: A Collaborative Approach at ProQ Therapy
Recovery rarely unfolds in a straight line. At ProQ Therapy, we respect that. Your goals guide the work, whether you’re focused on abstinence, harm reduction, or simply trying to understand where to begin. We do not view you as a problem to solve. You are a partner in the process, and we help you build a life that feels more livable and grounded.
Our addiction counselling uses approaches like CBT and motivational interviewing to address both substance use and compulsive behaviors. These methods help you understand what’s driving the cycle, recognize early warning signs, and develop strategies that lower the chance of relapse. Because addiction is a treatable condition, the right support may offer a clearer path forward.
If you’re ready to take the next step and see what meaningful change might look like for you, we’re here to help. Request your initial consultation today.
Discover the Impact of Addiction Counselling
Addiction counselling offers a private, structured space where you can look closely at patterns that have started to take control of your life. With guidance from a trained counsellor, you explore what drives the addiction, how it affects your relationships and well-being, and what may help you move toward lasting change. Over time, this work can strengthen your sense of stability, clarity, and autonomy.
How Addiction Counselling Supports Your Recovery:
- Understanding the Addiction Cycle – Counselling helps you see the thoughts, emotions, and situations that feed the addiction. This deeper insight may suggest why certain moments hit harder than others and why change has felt difficult.
- Building Practical Coping Skills – You learn clear, workable tools to manage stress, cravings, and triggering situations without turning to substances or compulsive behaviors.
- Exploring Root Causes – Many people discover the addiction grew from unresolved pain, trauma, or chronic stress. Therapy offers a safe place to process these experiences at a pace that feels manageable.
- Strengthening Emotional Regulation – Through approaches like CBT and mindfulness based strategies, you learn how to recognize and respond to intense emotions in steadier, healthier ways.
- Repairing Relationships – Addiction often strains connections with family, friends, and colleagues. Counselling can help you rebuild trust by understanding past patterns and practicing more grounded communication.
- Challenging Unhelpful Beliefs – Therapy helps you notice the negative thoughts and self-judgments that may be keeping you stuck. You work toward developing more balanced, realistic views of yourself and your future.
- Clarifying Goals That Support Recovery – You and your counsellor identify what matters most to you, set meaningful goals, and create a plan that supports change in real, practical ways.
- Reducing Relapse Risk – By understanding triggers and adopting new coping strategies, you build stronger protection against relapse and increase your sense of stability.
- Building Resilience – As you gain confidence in your ability to handle stress and setbacks, you begin to feel more capable, grounded, and in control of your life.
Your Recovery, Your Voice: Collaborative Therapy at ProQ Therapy
Addiction can take over parts of your life in ways you didn’t expect, leaving you feeling cut off from your own sense of control. That’s why recovery works best when you feel involved in shaping it. At ProQ Therapy, we see you as the expert on your own experiences. You know what has been hard, what hasn’t helped, and what you hope might change. Our role is to help you make sense of these pieces and support you in moving toward steadier ground.
We work with you, not on you. Through open conversation and shared decision making, we create a treatment plan that reflects your values and goals. This partnership may help you understand the patterns behind the addiction, rebuild trust in yourself, and move toward a life that feels more manageable. Whether your aim is full abstinence, harm reduction, or a clearer sense of what recovery could look like, your voice shapes the direction of therapy.
At ProQ Therapy, you’re not just receiving care. You’re an active partner in building a healthier and more stable future, supported by a therapist who respects your pace and your lived experience. If you’re ready to explore what recovery might feel like with steady, compassionate support, we’re here to help. Request your initial consultation today.
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Request your free consult
Find out if we’re the right fit – Complete the form and we’ll reach out to set up a time for us to talk, or give us a call now.