Addiction Counselling
I provide confidential online addiction counselling for adults across Ontario. Asking for help with alcohol, drugs, addictive behaviours, or concerns about substance use can be difficult. Counselling provides a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental place to explore what is happening and consider practical next steps.
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I provide a supportive and non-judgmental place to begin.
Understanding Substance Use and Addiction
I can help you explore how substance use or addictive behaviours fit into your life and what you want to change. My focus is on understanding your experience without judgment and supporting steps that reflect your goals, needs, and circumstances.
Alcohol and Drug Use
I work with adults who are concerned about alcohol or drug use, including the effects on mood, relationships, work, health, finances, or daily life. You do not need to wait for a crisis or use a particular label before reaching out.
Recognizing Triggers and Cravings
I can help you identify situations, thoughts, emotions, people, routines, or environments that may increase cravings or urges. Recognizing these patterns can make it easier to plan for difficult moments.
Understanding Patterns of Substance Use
You Don’t Have to Wait Until Things Get Worse
You do not have to wait until substance use has caused a major crisis before seeking support. I can provide a confidential place to talk when you first notice concern, want to understand your substance use, or feel ready to consider a change.
Developing Healthier Coping Strategies
I work with you to understand what substance use may be helping you manage, such as stress, difficult emotions, trauma-related experiences, loneliness, or other life circumstances. Together, we can consider coping strategies that are practical and meaningful for you.
Managing Cravings and Urges
I can help you practise ways to pause, notice cravings, delay action, shift attention, contact support, and make choices that fit your goals. We can focus on strategies that feel realistic for your current circumstances.
Relapse Prevention
I can help you identify high-risk situations, early warning signs, and supports that may be useful if substance use or addictive behaviours return. A setback can be explored as information for future planning, without shame or judgment.
Making Changes at Your Own Pace
My Experience
I have over 40 years of experience in mental health, addictions, social services, counselling, and crisis intervention. My relevant addiction credentials and training include Certified Canadian Alcohol & Drug Counsellor (CCAC), Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (MATS), Addiction Studies (ADS), Opiate Dependence Treatment training, and Concurrent Disorders training.
My professional credentials are Greg Clarke, B.Ed., RSSW, MATS, CPGC, ADS. I am a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) who provides psychotherapy services within my professional scope of practice.
What to Expect
I provide confidential online counselling for adults across Ontario. Counselling is individualized and based on your goals, needs, and circumstances. I work at a pace that supports open conversation, practical reflection, and meaningful next steps.
My Approach
I use a practical, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach. I work with clients to understand their goals, identify patterns and triggers, develop coping strategies, and support meaningful change. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches.
Building Healthier Routines and Supports
I can help you consider routines, relationships, activities, and supports that strengthen your well-being. We can focus on manageable steps that respect your experience and support the changes you want to make.
My Counselling Approaches
I may draw on CBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches. I adapt my work to your goals, needs, and circumstances rather than using the same approach for everyone.