Read our posts about Addiction

05Jun

​“I lied, I stole, I hit my wife”: an Alcoholic’s Recovery

Anonymous

addiction, counselling, family, men, self

Mind

One middle-aged man shares an honest account of the ups and downs of his journey from alcoholism to sobriety
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30Oct

Am I Addicted to Gambling?

Rebecca Harris

addiction, counselling, therapy

Therapists

Identifying warning signs for gambling addiction and how gambling addiction therapy can help.
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29Aug

Drugs, Sex and Gay Clubs

Chris Taylor

addiction, counselling, depression, LGBT, sex

Therapists

We are constantly being bombarded by messages telling us we all should expect better sex and we are not getting it right if our social life is not constantly hectic and we're not acquiring Facebook friends exponentially. In other words the pressure is on, to succeed. I first met Matt about eight months ago, and his story was certainly far from unfamiliar to me. I remember asking him what he wanted from counselling and how he felt it would help him? “ I want somebody who will understand me and where I am coming from, I don't want to be judged; just understood”! He...
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18Jun

5 Ways to Cope with Addiction in the Family

Rebecca Harris

addiction, family, relationships, tips

Therapists

There is no miracle cure for addiction, but there are steps you can take to help as a family member. Therapist Rebecca Harris offers some tips for managing the situation
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