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Blogs
Alcohol and Drug Counsellor Profiles: Kathleen
At Counselling Online, we know it can be intimidating to approach a total stranger about what’s going on in your life. Meet one of our alcohol and other drug counsellors - Kathleen - and learn more about why she become a counsellor.
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You’ve got this: 10 tips to overcome nerves about seeing a counsellor about alcohol or drugs
We often hear from people who are ambivalent or nervous about seeing a face-to-face counsellor for the first time. It’s actually something we hear all the time — from a little apprehension to full-on freaking out.
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Alcohol and sleep: friend or foe?
Many people associate alcohol with relaxation but what does it really do to your sleep? Dr Rowan Ogeil talks about the affects alcohol has on your sleep.
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