Addiction Therapy Victoria: Registered Counsellors, Non-Judgmental Support
Honest, Compassionate Support for Addictive Behaviours and Substance Use
Addictions counselling in Victoria BC addresses the behaviours, underlying patterns, and emotional drivers that sustain addictive cycles, not just the surface habit. At Your Path Counselling, our registered counsellors bring a non-judgmental, curiosity-led approach grounded in evidence-based methods including CBT and motivational interviewing. Sessions are available in person at 821 Burdett Ave, Suite 303, Victoria BC and via phone or video for clients anywhere in British Columbia.
Addictive behaviours rarely exist in isolation. They are often connected to unprocessed trauma, anxiety, depression, or relational pain. Our counsellors work with the whole picture, not just the presenting behaviour. For clients whose addictive patterns are deeply rooted, long-term psychotherapy may run alongside addiction-focused sessions. Visit our FAQs for information on session formats and what to expect.
Harm reduction is a central value in how we approach addictions counselling for our Victoria clients. We do not require abstinence as a precondition for support, and we do not impose a single model of recovery. Some clients are working toward abstinence; others are focused on reducing harm and regaining control. Both are valid goals, and both deserve skilled, respectful support. Our counsellors are also trained to recognize when addiction is intertwined with trauma, anxiety, or depression, and to address those threads as part of the same conversation rather than referring you elsewhere for each one.
Our addictions counselling team includes Dr. Scott Kouri (PhD, MA, RCC, Co-Founder and Clinical Director), whose published academic work and clinical practice have focused extensively on addictive behaviours, youth, and the social conditions that shape them. His background in critical psychodynamic therapy and Jungian psychology informs a depth-oriented approach to addictive patterns that goes well beyond surface-level behaviour change.
Addictive Behaviours We Work With
- Alcohol and drug use, including cannabis, prescription medications, and illicit substances
- Gambling and financial risk-taking behaviours
- Technology and social media dependency
- Sex and pornography addiction
- Eating disorders and disordered eating patterns
- Self-harm as a coping behaviour
Our approach to each of these is rooted in understanding, not judgment. Individual counselling sessions provide the space to explore what drives the behaviour and build a sustainable path forward.
Reaching Out Is the First Step
You do not need to have it figured out before you call. Our free 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure way to ask questions and find a counsellor you feel comfortable with. Book online or call us at 250-818-1623. We are located at 821 Burdett Ave, Suite 303, Victoria BC.
