Substance Use & Addiction Counselling in Canmore & Across Alberta
Substance use can start as a way to cope—but over time, it may begin to feel harder to manage or step away from. You may find yourself using more than you intended, struggling to cut back, or feeling caught between wanting change and not knowing how.
Counselling offers a space to explore your relationship with substances without judgment and to find practical ways forward.
At Focused Solutions Counselling & Coaching, we provide substance use and addiction counselling for people living in Canmore, Banff, and the Bow Valley, as well as secure online therapy across Alberta.
We also support clients from nearby communities, including Lake Louise and surrounding areas.
What Substance Use Concerns Can Look Like
You might be experiencing:
- Using alcohol or substances to cope with stress or emotions
- Difficulty cutting back or stopping
- Feeling conflicted about your use
- Increased tolerance or reliance
- Impact on relationships, work, or health
- Cycles of stopping and restarting
How Counselling Can Help
Therapy focuses on helping you:
- Understand your relationship with substances
- Identify triggers and patterns
- Develop alternative coping strategies
- Reduce or change use in a way that feels realistic
- Strengthen motivation and follow-through
Change doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. We work at a pace that fits you.
Approaches We May Use
- Harm reduction
- Motivational and behavioural strategies
- Mindfulness and self-compassion approaches
- Attachment-based work
- Somatic approaches
We may also incorporate elements of:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
In-Person & Online Counselling
- In-person counselling in Canmore
- Online counselling across Alberta
When to Reach Out
You might consider counselling if:
- You're curious about 'sober-curious' living or want to re-evaluate your relationship with alcohol without labels
- You feel your substance use is tied to the high-pressure social or professional environment of the Bow Valley
- You’re questioning your substance use
- You’ve tried to cut back without success
- You’re using to cope with stress, anxiety, or mood
- You want to make changes but feel stuck
Start with a Simple Step
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting.
You can book an appointment for substance use and addiction counselling in Canmore or online across Alberta directly online.
If you’d prefer to start with a brief conversation first, a free 15-minute consultation is also available.
Mandarin-Speaking Counselling Available
Jianwen offers culturally sensitive support in both English and Mandarin for clients who prefer to speak in their first language.
