Resources for Clients
Stand Tall Again.
Recover From Addiction.
Reaching out for support around substance use or addiction can feel heavy, especially when shame or fear have kept you silent for a long time. You don’t have to face that alone. Our therapists understand how addiction develops and how trauma, stress, and coping patterns can make change feel complicated.
At The Canadian Recovery Collective, you’ll find a non-judgmental space to talk openly, explore what’s driving your substance use, and build strategies that feel realistic. Using approaches like cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based tools, and trauma-informed care, we help you work toward the goals that matter to you, whether that’s reducing use, rebuilding stability, or pursuing sobriety.
No matter where you are in Canada from British Columbia to Newfoundland, our virtual counselling services bring expert addiction support directly to you.
Virtual Sessions
A team of experienced professionals is ready to help you get on the path to recovery and wellness.
Recovery Resources
A growing library of helpful resources to manage your habits and chart a course towards sustained recovery.
Common Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions from the perspective of our practitioners and other patients.
Your Recovery Team
Cory Goodine
Ontario & Nova Scotia
Helping clients break patterns and build lasting change.
Holly Zacharias
British Columbia
A friendly voice to guide you along the path and maybe enjoy a laugh.
You will be able to choose your practitioner on the next screen.
Resources & Products
Below you’ll find a growing collection of resources designed to support your recovery work at any stage. Whether you’re exploring your relationship with substances, preparing to make changes, or maintaining progress, these tools offer practical guidance you can use right away. From checklists to templates to self-awareness assessments, each resource is created to help you understand your patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and stay connected to your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book an appointment with a clinician?
You can browse our team of professionals below, read their bios, and then use the “Book Now” button, which links directly to our Jane platform at canadianrecoverycollective.janeapp.com
How do I pay for my sessions?
When you click the link to ‘Book An Appointment‘ you will be asked to create a profile in our software Jane. There is an area in your profile where you can securely store a credit card for billing purposes. Once your session fee has gone through, you will be provided a receipt for insurance reimbursement.
What types of resources are available for clients?
We provide digital downloads such as worksheets, journal logs, and emotion tracking sheets that are designed to support your recovery journey between sessions.
Is counselling available across Canada?
Yes! The Canadian Recovery Collective provides virtual addiction counselling to clients throughout all Canadian provinces and territories. Our therapists are licensed to practice in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and we’re continuously expanding coverage. Because our services are delivered online, you can access compassionate, trauma-informed care from anywhere in Canada—whether you’re in a major city or a rural community. Virtual sessions eliminate travel barriers and provide the privacy and convenience you need to focus on recovery.
Is counselling through The Canadian Recovery Collective covered through the government?
Unfortunately, no. Most individuals that have extended health benefits through their workplace have counselling coverage. We would encourage any individual interested in booking an appointment, look into their benefits to see which clinicians they are covered to see. Additionally, if you have First Nations or Inuit status, you may be eligible for coverage through the NIHB program.
What if I'm not comfortable discussing certain aspects of my life with my counsellor right now?
That’s totally fine! There is never any pressure or forced agenda for counselling. Our counsellors are trained to honor your specific goals in treatment. It often takes time to build a therapeutic alliance and that’s ok. Take all the time you need.
I don't want to quit drinking and/or using substances entirely. Will this be helpful for me?
As mental health professionals, we are called to this work for a mix of reasons and passions. Whatever you want to accomplish in sessions we can support you. Our counsellors use a harm-reduction approach so you never have to work towards complete sobriety – unless of course you want to.
What types of addictions do you treat?
We support clients dealing with both behavioural addictions and substance addictions. Behavioural addictions can include gambling, shopping, pornography, and compulsive gaming or phone use. Substance addictions may involve alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, cocaine, or opiates.
Do I need to be completely sober before starting therapy?
No. We follow a harm reduction framework. Clients do not need to be abstinent to begin. Therapy can help you reduce risks, use more safely, or work toward sobriety if that becomes your goal.
How does therapy help with addiction?
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and relapse-prevention planning. These tools help you understand triggers, shift patterns, and build healthier ways to cope.
What if my addiction is connected to trauma or past experiences?
Many people struggling with addiction have a history of trauma or difficult life events. Our work is trauma-informed, meaning we address the underlying experiences that shape coping behaviours while prioritizing emotional safety and stability. Therapy moves at your pace.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how The Canadian Recovery Collective can help you, or any other questions, please ask. We’ll get right back to you.
- The Canadian Recovery Collective
- Support Available Canada-Wide
- 1-613-451-1865
- katie@recoverycollective.ca
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“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Confucius