Family & Loved-ones Support

Support for Those Affected by a Loved One’s Addiction

Supporting someone through addiction can feel overwhelming and confusing. You may worry about saying the wrong thing or feel unsure how to help, these feelings are completely natural.

Addiction affects the whole family, and while your loved one’s recovery matters, so does your own wellbeing. A key part of recovery is maintaining connection without pushing your loved one away or enabling harmful behaviours. I can help you explore ways to support them while also looking after yourself.

Alongside our sessions, I can signpost you to additional resources such as local peer support groups and fellowships like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and eating disorder fellowship groups which you can even attend with your loved one, helping you both to feel less alone and more supported.

Family support offers a space for you — separate from the person struggling with addiction — where your experiences, needs, and boundaries matter.

You may be supporting someone who is:

Actively using substances or addicitive behaviours
In treatment, rehab or recovery
Relapsing or ambivalent about change

You don’t need to have all the answers - your care and presence already make a meaningful difference.

Family support can help you:

Understand addiction and its impact on relationships
Understand addiction and recovery
Process the emotional impact of addiction
Explore boundaries, codependency, and responsibility
Process grief, anger, fear, or guilt
Reduce burnout and emotional overload
Reconnect with your own needs and wellbeing

This work is not about blame or fixing anyone. It is about supporting you, strengthening emotional resilience, and helping you navigate complex situations with greater clarity and self-compassion.