Alcohol Counselling
in Nanaimo

You don’t have to be sure this “counts” as a problem — if drinking feels like it’s running more of the show than you’d like, we can sort it out together.

Book a 30-minute consult

A no-cost fit check. Next steps if it feels right.

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What we’ll do:

quick help now + lasting change

Book a 30-minute consult

A no-cost fit check. Next steps if it feels right.

Email me three lines; I’ll reply today

Steady first.

We’ll set a real-life plan for evenings and weekends so drinking fits the goal you choose.
Clarify your goal: cut back or stop (you choose).
Decide limits, nights off, and non-drinking spaces that fit your life
Build a simple plan for cravings and urges that feels doable.

Map the pattern.

We’ll find the drivers of your drinking — contexts, triggers, rewards, thoughts, body cues, and environments — so slips become information, not failure.
We’ll look at what the drink is doing for you (off-switch, comfort, company, reward) and notice when and where it feels hardest to stop.
If you want to, we’ll also spot older “never-enough” or “keep it together” rules underneath.

Make It Stick.

Small weekly experiments, with a short follow-up email so the plan is easy to keep.
Within 1–3 sessions, many people feel evenings a bit steadier and less driven by “I just need a drink now.”
We’re not rewriting your whole drinking story at once — we start with this week and one small change.

Steady first.

We’ll set a real-life plan for evenings and weekends so drinking fits the goal you choose.
Clarify your goal: cut back or stop (you choose).
Decide limits, nights off, and non-drinking spaces that fit your life
Build a simple plan for cravings and urges that feels doable.

Map the pattern.

We’ll find the drivers of your drinking — contexts, triggers, rewards, thoughts, body cues, and environments — so slips become information, not failure.
We’ll look at what the drink is doing for you (off-switch, comfort, company, reward) and notice when and where it feels hardest to stop.
If you want to, we’ll also spot older “never-enough” or “keep it together” rules underneath.

Make It Stick.

Small weekly experiments, with a short follow-up email so the plan is easy to keep.
Within 1–3 sessions, many people feel evenings a bit steadier and less driven by “I just need a drink now.”
We’re not rewriting your whole drinking story at once — we start with this week and one small change.

When you’re back
in charge

Evenings feel calmer — fewer nights end with regret.

Sleep improves — more mornings start clearer and kinder.

Drinking fits your goal — less, none, or not in charge.

You’re more honest with yourself — No labels. No lectures. Shame and secrecy shrink.

There’s more energy for people and projects that matter.

Many people tell me they feel more in charge of drinking — and more like themselves — without white-knuckling it.

Common Questions

You won’t get labels or lectures here — we focus on what works.

Do I have to stop completely?

No. You choose the goal: cut back or stop. I’ll be honest about what I see clinically, and we’ll adjust the plan together if your goal needs to change.

What if I’m not sure it’s “bad enough”?

If you’re worried enough to be reading this, it’s okay to talk. We can map what’s happening, look at risks, and decide together if now is the right time to work on it.

Will you tell me what to do?

We’ll look at options (cut back vs stop, pace, supports) and I’ll share what tends to work. You stay in the driver’s seat.

What if someone else is more worried than I am?

We can start with your view first. If you want, we can also look at their concerns and decide together how to respond.

Could my partner or family join a session?

Sometimes. You would still be my client, and with your consent we can invite someone in for part of a session if it helps the plan.

Can I keep my camera off?

Yes. Camera-off is okay on hard days — we can still do solid work by voice.

Access

You speak to me, you see me. Consult this week; first session next week.
Direct booking. No handoffs. No retelling your story.
We’ll go at a steady pace — you don’t have to tell your whole story at once.