Behaviour is always purposeful, so let’s find the driving force behind the substance use or behavioural addiction. The reasons why an individual experiences addiction concerns are complex and unique to them and their story.

Intrinsic motivation for change often occurs in accepting, empathetic relationships in which the person discovers that their current behaviours keep them from achieving what is wanted and valued within their lives.

White Horse Counselling Services strives to build an accepting, empathetic therapeutic rapport with individuals to help support and drive the intrinsic motivation for change.

Substance Use/Behavioural Addiction symptoms and behaviors include, among others:

• • Feeling the need to use the substance/engage in undesirable behaviour regularly, which can be daily or multiple times a day
  • Having intense urges for the engagement of undesirable behaviour/substance
  • Over time, needing more of the substance/behaviour to get the same effect
  • Being certain that you maintain a supply of the substance or ability to engage in undesirable behaviours
  • Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities
  • Doing things you wouldn’t normally do to get the substance or engage in undesirable behaviour, such as stealing, lying or manipulating others
  • Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the substance or engaging in undesirable behaviour
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance. Or feelings of an inability to function properly without engaging in undesirable behaviours
  • Failed attempts to quit using the substance or engaging in undesirable behaviour

Types of Substance Addiction Treated through White Horse Counselling Services

• Alcohol
• Cannabis
• Cocaine/Crack
• Meth
• Opioids
• Pharmaceuticals

If the substance (s) is/aren't listed, please call or inquire through email. We may still be able to help you.

If you can relate to any of the above symptoms or behaviours, it may be time to consider addiction counselling.

White Horse Counselling Services will address the symptoms of your addiction and the related areas of impaired functioning, and together, we’ll structure the needs and content of your ongoing recovery.

Contact me today for a free consultation.