If so, you may have a drinking problem!

Drinking alcohol is considered by many as an acceptable behaviour at home or when socialising and often regarded as well-deserved after a hard day’s work. As alcohol is easy to obtain, it can be hard to look at your drinking intake objectively and evaluate whether you or not you have a problem and if it is placing you at risk for problematic drinking.

Alcohol can be addictive, meaning that there is a psychological and physical dependency on alcohol. Not everyone who drinks alcohol will become addicted but If you are dependent on alcohol you can experience symptoms of withdrawal when you stop drinking and continue to drink alcohol to avoid these symptoms.

People who misuse or abuse alcohol are not necessarily addicted to alcohol, but they may continue to drink alcohol, irrespective of the consequences.

Alcohol misuse, abuse or addiction can be stigmatised because of the negative behaviours that are often associated with it, such as lying, verbal abuse, withdrawal, physical aggression, and problematic, unpleasant or obnoxious behaviour in front of others. Or you might find that you engage in risky behaviour and get in trouble with the workplace or the justice system.

How psychological counselling can help with alcohol misuse and dependency

If you are unsure if you have a problem talking to a Mental Health Practitioner can help you to determine if you need help. Therapy can help you to understand the root cause of your drinking problem and identify your triggers, such as ongoing unmanaged stress, relationship difficulties, past trauma, depression or anxiety. You will gain new strategies for behavioural change as well as relapse prevention planning. Therapy can help with exploring the impact of addiction on you as well as on your family, friends and work colleagues.

How Telehealth Psychology Services can help you

At Telehealth Psychology Services, our Mental Health Practitioners have had extensive experience working with people who have issues with their alcohol use and related problems and we want you to get back on track.

Therapy can help you to delve into, work on, and navigate through your personal struggles and address your difficulties with alcohol misuse.

In collaboration with you, your practitioner will use their knowledge of several psychological therapies and counselling techniques to develop your therapy plan to overcome and manage your alcohol use. 

Telehealth Psychology Services are accessible and convenient

As well as the benefits of accessibility, convenience and feeling safe in connecting with one of our Mental Health Practitioners, Telehealth sessions can help you to overcome some of the difficulties that may have been a barrier to you seeking help. This may include: taking that first step to make an appointment, which can be daunting and anxiety provoking, or being up against time pressures in just getting to schedule in an appointment.

With our Telehealth sessions, you can have your consultation in your own comfortable, safe space rather than facing the hassle of getting to a busy clinic. So, with the convenience and accessibility of a Telehealth appointment, it can be easier to fit therapy sessions into your busy schedule, whatever your location.

Contact us today to learn more about how Telehealth Psychology Services can help you to address your alcohol use and any related issues.