Addictions Counselling for Professionals in Ottawa

Confidential Addiction Counselling for Professionals

Success often comes with pressure. Long hours, constant responsibility, public visibility, and high expectations can quietly lead to coping patterns that no longer serve you. Are you a driven professional finding yourself caught in patterns that are affecting your wellbeing?

At Family-Therapy™, we provide private, discreet addiction counselling for professionals in Ottawa who value confidentiality, competence, and personalized care. Our sessions are designed for individuals in law, medicine, executive leadership, and first-responder roles who want support without compromising their reputation, career, or privacy.

We understand that addiction in professional environments often looks different. It may be hidden behind achievement, responsibility, perfectionism, and control. You may still be functioning well at work, while feeling increasingly disconnected, exhausted, or concerned about unhealthy patterns you can no longer ignore

Does This Sound Like You?

You may recognize some of these experiences:

  • Turning to substances or behaviours such as gambling, food, shopping, or gaming to cope with stress
  • Patterns of overworking, overeating, or emotional avoidance
  • Feeling ashamed or worried about acknowledging a possible dependency
  • Working in a high-stress field such as medicine, law, law enforcement, finance, or leadership
  • Noticing that habits are affecting your relationships, focus, or emotional wellbeing
  • Seeking approval or recognition to the point of exhaustion

If any of these resonate, our registered psychotherapists and social workers are here to support you.

How Family-Therapy™ Can Help

Our therapists understand the unique pressures faced by high-achieving professionals and offer a non-judgmental, confidential space where you can explore challenges without fear of stigma or professional consequences. Each session is designed to support meaningful change while respecting your privacy, reputation, and professional responsibilities.

Through counselling, we work with you to:

  • Identify underlying factors contributing to substance use or compulsive behaviours
  • Reduce harm and regain a sense of control
  • Develop effective, sustainable coping strategies suited to demanding careers
  • Build emotional resilience and manage stress more sustainably
  • Address stress, trauma, relationship dynamics, codependency, or burnout that often coexist with addiction
  • Reduce shame and self-judgment associated with addiction
  • Create meaningful change without disruption to your professional life

Counselling is tailored, thoughtful, and grounded in respect for your autonomy and lived reality. Sessions are conducted with discretion and professionalism, recognizing the importance of privacy for individuals in visible or high-stakes roles.

Take the First Step Toward Change

Seeking support is a strategic, intentional step toward protecting what you’ve worked hard to build Many professionals turn to counselling as a way to regain balance, clarify priorities, and reduce patterns that no longer serve them. We understand that the start to recovery, involves first understanding where it began. At Family-Therapy™ we treat the whole person and offer additional services for co-occurring mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, grief or trauma.

Change does not require dismantling the stability you’ve worked hard to build. Together, we can explore practical strategies that support your well-being while respecting your professional responsibilities.

Book an Appointment

Take the first step by calling us today. If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction, or you suspect there is an addiction issue, our psychotherapists in Ottawa are here to help.

613-287-3799

Frequently Asked Questions About Addiction Counselling for Professionals in Ottawa

Yes. Addiction counselling at Family-Therapy™ is confidential and follows professional and legal standards in Ontario. Information shared during sessions is kept private, with limited exceptions related to safety or legal obligations, which your therapist can explain clearly.

Confidentiality is especially important for professionals who may have concerns about privacy, reputation, or workplace implications

We support individuals experiencing substance-related concerns as well as behavioural patterns such as compulsive gambling, shopping, overeating, excessive gaming, or work-related dependency. Counselling focuses on understanding patterns, reducing harm, and developing healthier coping strategies .

No. Addiction counselling for professionals is not limited to substance use. Many professionals struggle with behaviours that provide short-term relief from stress but create long-term challenges. Counselling helps explore these patterns in a non-judgmental way and supports sustainable change.

Yes. Many professionals experience addiction-related patterns alongside chronic stress or burnout. Counselling can help you better understand how stress, pressure, and expectations influence behaviour and develop strategies to manage these challenges more effectively.

In most cases, no. Counselling is a private healthcare service, and you are not required to disclose participation to your employer or regulatory body. Some professions in Ontario have “Fitness to Practise” or “Incapacity” rules. In these fields, you may have a professional or legal obligation to report mental health issues if they impair your ability to work safely. If you have concerns specific to your profession, your therapist can help you explore these questions safely and thoughtfully.

Your first session is a confidential, low-pressure conversation designed to understand your priorities, concerns, and goals. Together, you and your therapist will explore what has prompted you to seek support and what meaningful change looks like for you. There is no expectation to disclose everything at once. Counselling unfolds at a pace that respects your boundaries, allowing trust and clarity to develop naturally over time.

Yes. Many therapists at Family-Therapy™ offer evening or flexible appointment times to accommodate demanding schedules. Availability varies by therapist and can be discussed when booking your appointment.

You can get started by calling our office, booking online, or requesting a free consultation. This initial step allows you to ask questions, explore availability, and decide whether this service feels like the right fit for your needs.