Addiction counselling in Vancouver is a specialized form of therapy that supports individuals in overcoming process addictions, alcohol, and substance use disorders. At Metric Addiction Services, our trained addiction counsellors work closely with clients to uncover the root causes of addiction, build healthier coping mechanisms, and create personalized recovery plans.
Through individual addiction therapy, clients gain the tools, guidance, and emotional support needed to break free from destructive patterns and work toward a more balanced, fulfilling life. Our approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in proven recovery strategies.
We offer in-person counselling at 2813 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, and also provide online addiction counselling across Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and all of British Columbia.
If you're ready to take the first step toward recovery, Metric Addiction Services is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about how addiction counselling in Vancouver can support your healing journey.
What do Addictions Counsellors do?
Addiction counsellors work with clients from diverse backgrounds who have various addiction disorders such as drug, alcohol and gambling addictions. Through information sessions and therapy groups, addictions counsellors work with affected individuals, using suitable intervention strategies and treatment approaches to counsel clients through all stages of recovery. Throughout this process, counsellors continually review, assess and document their clients’ progress and follow up post-treatment.
Before counseling, they evaluate client strengths, possible problems, extent of addictions and the client’s potential to change. Taking the client’s history into consideration they create research and experience-based treatment plans. Counsellors will inform their clients about addiction issues and the programs and services available, as well as refer clients to other experts when necessary.
What are the benefits of Addiction counselling?
1. New perspective
Drug addiction counseling allows for a new perspective, which helps the addicted identify any of the behaviors, habits or thoughts that make them want to abuse drugs. A drug addiction counselor will help change these harmful patterns by using therapies that allow those addicted to learn new approaches, such as with the help of cognitive behavioral therapy.
2. Coping strategies
Drug addiction counseling teaches people beneficial coping strategies by helping them to understand the triggers that cause them to use drugs. They will learn how to resist these triggers when they do occur, which will vary from patient to patient.
3. Support
Many people who are addicted to drugs feel like they have no one to turn to and accordingly that no one cares about them or their situation. When they sign up for drug addiction counseling, they are choosing to always have a connection with someone who truly cares about helping them, which means they are never alone.
4. Relapse prevention
When someone feels the urge to once again use drugs, they are encouraged to contact their drug addiction counselor as soon as possible in order to get the help they need to prevent a relapse.
5. Advice on creating, repairing relationships
Drug abuse can often harm or even destroy relationships and a drug addiction counselor can offer the advice necessary to repair any broken relationships. They can also offer advice on creating new and healthy relationships, which is an essential part of a successful recovery.
Different types of addictions
Addictions can come in many forms. A few of the most common addictions include:
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Alcohol Use Disorder: A person regularly consumes alcohol in a way that is compulsive, and has harmful consequences at least some of the time.
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Substance Use Disorders: This category includes addictions to, among other substances: amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs, and opioids. Tobacco addiction falls under this category of addiction.
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Behavioral Addictions: These are addictions to activities, rather than substances. Some common activities that can be addictive include sex, gambling, shopping, working, exercising, overeating, and using the Internet.
How much does this service cost?
Our cost of this service is $120 per session. Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Payment is required in advance. Please ask your extended health provider if this service is covered under your plan. Please contact us for more information.
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