WELLSPRING COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Substance use and addiction counselling
Explore counsellor profiles and appointment options.
Find your counsellor
Meet counsellors who support substance use
Get to know the people who can help. Explore their experience, working styles and languages, then choose a free 15-minute consultation to discuss fit. Regular counselling sessions are separate, paid appointments. View session fees and insurance information.
Our counsellors offer online appointments throughout the listed provinces and territories. Ontario appointments are with Ontario-registered clinicians. In-person appointments are in Vancouver with select counsellors.
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Language, approach & designation
If your benefits plan requires an RCC or RP, confirm the designation and coverage with your insurer before booking.
Check current availability through each profile’s booking link. Preferences help you explore the team; a consultation is a chance to discuss whether a counsellor is right for you.
Booking links for the profiles shown below open Ontario services.
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A compassionate conversation about alcohol or drug use can be a starting point for deciding what you want to change and what kind of help you need.
Talk about what is happening without a label
You may be questioning how substance use affects your mood, relationships, work or sense of control. You do not need to decide on a label before asking for help. In a consultation, you can discuss your concerns, the changes you are considering and whether individual counselling is an appropriate part of your care.
The conversation can include triggers, coping patterns, relationships, emotional difficulties and practical sources of support. Your counsellor can discuss the scope of their service and whether additional care is needed.
Meet counsellors for substance use concerns
Dr. Przemyslaw Kaczmarek (Dr. K)
Grounded, compassionate and collaborative. Dr. K offers counselling for substance use and addiction concerns in English and Polish.
Read Dr. K’s profile and booking options
Ashi Tomar
Calm, warm and collaborative. Ashi draws on CBT, DBT and other approaches, offering individual counselling in English and Hindi.
Read Ashi Tomar’s profile and booking optionsDr. K and Ashi offer counselling for substance use and addiction concerns. Compare their profiles and speak with a counsellor about their experience with the substance and circumstances relevant to you.
Ashi has experience with addiction-related concerns and draws on a range of approaches, including CBT and DBT. Her calm, collaborative style offers space to talk about difficult experiences. She provides individual counselling in English and Hindi. Ask about her experience with the substance and circumstances relevant to you.
Choosing the right level of care
These appointments provide counselling support. Medical withdrawal management, residential treatment and medication services are not included. You can discuss how counselling might fit alongside any medical care, specialist treatment or peer support you use.
Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. If you may be physically dependent or have had withdrawal symptoms, speak with a medical professional before reducing or stopping use. Seek urgent medical care for severe symptoms. A consultation with a counsellor is not a medical detoxification assessment.
Questions before you book
Do I need to know my treatment goal before contacting you?
No. You can start by discussing what concerns you and what you want help understanding. The counsellor can explain whether their service fits your needs.
Can counselling replace medical withdrawal care?
No. Counselling and medical withdrawal care serve different purposes. Ask a healthcare professional about medical needs and discuss any existing treatment with your counsellor.
Approach background: CAMH: alcohol and withdrawal.
Choose the right person and location
Meet online across our Canadian service locations. In-person appointments are available with select counsellors in Vancouver.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see how you feel speaking with the counsellor. View session fees and insurance information.
About Wellspring
Founded in 2016 by Alistair Gordon, MA, RCC, UBC Adjunct Professor, published author and developer of CorMorphosis™ Psychotherapy, Wellspring brings together clinicians with different approaches and areas of practice. Explore our free articles and YouTube resources.