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Whether you are thinking about cutting back or working to stay in recovery, counselling gives you non-judgmental support to understand your substance use or behaviour and build a life you do not need to escape from.
Registeredclinical social worker
In personor online across Alberta
MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu
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Quick answer
Addiction recovery counselling is support for people who want to change their relationship with alcohol, drugs, gambling or other compulsive behaviours. A counsellor helps you explore your goals, understand triggers and the needs the addiction meets, and build skills to manage cravings, prevent relapse and repair relationships. Common approaches include motivational interviewing, CBT and relapse prevention planning.
Counselling is not a substitute for medical detox or emergency care. If you need help withdrawing from alcohol or certain drugs, please involve a physician, as withdrawal can be dangerous.
Is this right for you?
You do not have to hit rock bottom to benefit from counselling. These are common signs that support could help.
Using more, or for longer, than you meant to, or struggling to cut back.
Strong urges that are hard to resist, especially under stress.
Problems at work, school, home or with money because of use.
Relying on substances or behaviours to manage stress, pain or emotions.
Arguments, secrecy or broken trust with people you care about.
Family or friends expressing concern about your use.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we are the right fit. No referral is needed.
How we help
We start where you are. Whether your goal is to stop completely or reduce harm, we build a plan that respects your choices.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta.
A respectful, collaborative approach that helps you explore mixed feelings about change and strengthen your own reasons for it.
Identify triggers and high-risk situations, manage cravings and plan for setbacks so a slip does not become a relapse.
Address stress, trauma, anxiety or depression that often sit beneath addiction, with skills for handling difficult emotions.
Step by step
A typical path. Your therapist adapts it to you.
A free 15-minute call to share what is going on, ask questions and get matched with the right therapist.
We listen, understand your history and goals, and agree on a plan together.
You build practical skills in session and try them in daily life, at a pace that feels manageable.
We check progress against your goals and adjust, wrap up, or plan follow-up support.
Care from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) who is a Diplomate and Certified in CBT, with EMDR, DBT and Gottman training.
Our office is in South Edmonton, with secure video sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
We direct bill select insurance providers. Eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP.
Respectful, trauma-informed care for people of every background.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Not sure who to choose? Select “No preference” in the form and we will match you.
No. We work with your goals, whether that is abstinence or reducing use and harm. Many people clarify their goals as therapy progresses.
Yes. Addiction affects the whole family. We support partners, parents and family members to cope, set boundaries and support recovery in healthy ways.
For many people counselling is a key part of recovery. Some also need medical support, such as supervised withdrawal or medication, or peer support groups. We can help you think through what fits your situation.
Setbacks are common and are not failures. Counselling helps you learn from a slip and get back on track without shame.
No. You can book directly online or by phone. A doctor’s referral is not required, although some insurance plans ask for one, so check your plan if you plan to claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We direct bill select insurance providers, and eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP. Check your plan for coverage details.
Our office is at 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2, in South Edmonton. We also offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Take the first step
Send a request and we will reply to arrange your first session, or book a time yourself on our secure Jane App portal.
587-372-3143
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
In crisis? Call or text 9-8-8, or dial 911. This form is not monitored around the clock.
