Alcohol counselling
in Nanaimo
Online therapy for alcohol for adults in Nanaimo, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach.
No labels. No lectures. You choose the goal: cut back or stop.
Email me three lines; I’ll reply today
Alcohol counselling
in Nanaimo
Online therapy for alcohol for adults in Nanaimo, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach.
No labels. No lectures. You choose the goal: cut back or stop.
Email me three lines; I’ll reply today
Anxiety
Stress
Burnout
Alcohol
Professionals
Anxiety
Stress
Burnout
Alcohol
Professionals
Anxiety
Stress
Burnout
Alcohol
Professionals
Does this sound familiar?
- You plan two drinks; it often becomes three or four.
- “Switching off” helps at first; sleep is lighter and more broken.
- Weekends start clear; rules slip by Saturday.
- 3 a.m. wake-ups and foggy mornings are becoming more common.
- You’re minimizing, hiding, or negotiating with yourself.
- 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.
Email me three lines; I’ll reply today
Make It Stick.
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Small weekly experiments, with a short follow-up email so the plan is easy to keep.
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Within 1–3 sessions, many people feel evenings a bit steadier and less driven by “I just need a drink now.”
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We’re not rewriting your whole drinking story at once — we start with this week and one small change.
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Small weekly experiments, with a short follow-up email so the plan is easy to keep.
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Within 1–3 sessions, many people feel evenings a bit steadier and less driven by “I just need a drink now.”
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We’re not rewriting your whole drinking story at once — we start with this week and one small change.
Email me three lines; I’ll reply today
When this holds
- 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.
Answers you might be looking for 
(Mini-FAQ)
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.
$175 / full 60 minutes. Many plans reimburse RSW. BCCSW Reg. #11158.
$175 / full 60 minutes. Many plans reimburse RSW. BCCSW Reg. #11158.
$175 / full 60 minutes. Many plans reimburse RSW. BCCSW Reg. #11158.
$175 / full 60 minutes. Many plans reimburse RSW. BCCSW Reg. #11158.
Sessions are a full 60 minutes, online, with a clear plan each time and a short follow‑up email. See the Fees page for details.
Ready to start?
Feel steadier fast. Then make it stick.
It’s okay to feel unsure about changing your drinking — the consult is a quiet place to talk it through.
You don’t have to decide between cutting back or stopping before we talk — we can sort that out together.
Email me three lines; I’ll reply today
