Welcome to Perth Gambling Addiction
Gambling is one of the most destructive of human vices, as it presents the illusion of easy money yet can quickly lead to financial ruin.
What is Gambling
Gambling is one of the most destructive of human vices, as it presents the illusion of easy money yet can quickly lead to financial ruin. The odds are never in your favour whether it is sports betting, online gambling, or the casino. Gambling is a successful industry because the house always wins eventually.
- Why Can’t I Just Stop?
- How did this happen? I cant believe all the trouble I'm in.
- If I stop gambling now, Ill have to admit I'm a total loser. There's no way I can pay back all the money I owe.
- If I had the money to invest, I'm sure my luck would change. I just need one more win.
- Even if I had another win, I'd probably just lose it again.
- I can't face this mess alone, but I'm too embarrassed to ask for help.
- I should be able to solve my own problems. How could I be so stupid?
- I never thought it would get this bad.
Do any of those statements sound familiar? Most people with gambling problems say they lost control over how much time and money they spend gambling. Meanwhile, they ignored other responsibilities. They knew they had problems, but only gambling seemed important.
Many people who gamble excessively have mixed feelings about gambling. They know they are causing problems for the people they love. They may become anxious and unhappy, and often hate themselves. But the urge to gamble seems too great to resist. They feel they can’t give up on all the time, money and emotion they have put into gambling. They can’t accept that they will never win back what they have lost. Some people still believe their system will pay off, their luck will change or they are due to win. Others believe that continuing to gamble is the only way out of a situation they are ashamed about.
The aim of Counselling at Perth Gambling Addiction Services is to help you to:
- Understandand identify the nature of your difficulties
- Explore and replace unhealthy coping strategies with healthy ones
- Understand and learn why you do what you do (insight)
- Increase self – acceptance
- Gain a better sense of well being
- Improve the quality of relationships with family and friends
About Jane Grant
Jane is a dedicated professional with many years of experience in all areas of counselling in particular addictions and relationship distress. Since completing her Degree in Counseling and Psychology 16 years ago Jane has dedicated her time and efforts to building knowledge and expertise, keeping up-to-date through professional development, ongoing training and working day to day with addictions.
Jane has built a successful career as a Counsellor through a range of positions in the private and public sector with a particular passion in the area of behaviour addiction. Exposure to various areas of Counseling and working with diverse clients has assisted Jane in establishing a highly regarded private practice where specializing in gambling addiction , porn addiction and social media addiction.
Our counselling services are located:
– Perth Metropolitan area Como
– Regional area Avon Valley, Toodyay
My commitment
“I am here to support you through whatever it is that is keeping you up at night; causing you anxiety and causing you stress. I will work with you to support you to get to the root of your problems; to see if we can define why you are feeling this way; and find ways that you can move on. My clients tell me I’m a good listener and I’ve supported them to find clarity and new ways of thinking about things. My commitment to you is to listen to you and support you to move forward. I offer counselling that focuses on providing you with tools to better deal with life’s stresses and challenges. As your counsellor I can support you to make the change you desire and need. I will endeavour to give you my utmost attention, protection, support, honesty, integrity and respect. I am on your side. I believe that there are many reasons for all behaviour and if understood can lead to improved health and happier relationships.”
Session Charges
- Individuals / Couples: $99.00 per hour long session.
- Concession / Children: $75.00 per hour long session.
The policy of the service is to keep the fees as low as possible to enable individuals and families to access help.
Have a problem with Gambling Addiction? We can help.
Perth Addiction Services
Many people regularly use addictive substances or engage in potentially addictive activities, such as gambling or sex, without having major problems. However, in some people it can cause damaging physical and psychological effects
Pornography / Sex Addiction
This is not an addiction that is usually solved in private. In fact, privacy may be one of the contributing factors feeding the hunger for pornography. We know that this is not easy to talk about and sensitivity is very important
Social Media Addiction
There are several symptoms of social media addiction such as spending over five hours per day on social media sites and becoming distressed and going into withdrawal if a site is not available.
Client Testimonials
"My Gambling was out of control when I first met Jane. I had tried to stop on my own but could not. Jane you helped me to control my urges and showed me how to stop punting. Thanks, and I'm really grateful."
"Jane you helped me to identify my negative patterns and to respect myself more than I had been. Jane also facilitated the space for me to come to these realisations and to really believe them myself. It has also been helpful to have some strategies to combat future mental issues. Thanks again Jane for all your help, it has changed my life"