What Does Catholic Addiction Psychotherapy Treat?
Substance Use Addictions & Disorders
Substance use addictions, including alcohol, caffeine, opioids, nicotine, cannabis, hallucinogens, sedatives, hypnotics, and stimulants, cause dependency and harmful consequences. Symptoms include tolerance, withdrawal, and compulsive use despite negative impacts.
Behavioural Addictions & Compulsions
Behavioral addictions are compulsive, non-substance-related activities that disrupt daily life and cause harm. Common examples include gambling, internet gaming, shopping, food, exercise, workaholism, and compulsive sexual behaviour.
Recovery is not just about stopping harmful behaviors—it’s about rediscovering your dignity as a beloved child of God and rebuilding a life of peace and freedom. Through personalized therapy that integrates Catholic teaching, the Sacraments, and proven therapeutic techniques, we walk with you on your journey to wholeness.
Key Components of Catholic Addiction Counseling
Grace-Filled Support
Therapy grounded in the Catholic faith recognizes the necessity of God's grace in overcoming addiction. It encourages reliance on God's transformative power to help break the cycle of addiction.
Reconciliation with God and Self
Addictions can lead to deep feelings of guilt, shame, and estrangement from God. Sacramental healing, particularly through Confession, is an essential part of the process, offering you a way to reconcile with God, forgive yourself, and start anew in a state of grace.
Catholic Morality and Dignity
Faith-based therapy emphasizes the inherent dignity of each person, made in the image and likeness of God. Addictions can distort one’s sense of self-worth, but Catholic therapy restores a sense of moral purpose and our identity as children of God.
Why Choose CURA Catholic Counselling?
Holistic Healing of Body, Mind, and Soul
Faith-based therapy addresses addiction on all levels, recognizing the physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of addiction. Addiction is not only a mental health issue but also a spiritual struggle.
Healing Root Causes Through Faith
Addictions often stem from deep-seated wounds, pain, or unmet needs. Catholic therapy seeks to uncover and heal the underlying spiritual and emotional causes of addiction by aligning the healing process with your faith journey and helping you to see yourself as God sees you.
Accountability and Community
Addiction often leads to isolation, but we encourage community and accountability within the Body of Christ. By connecting with others who share similar struggles you can find the encouragement and accountability you need to stay on the path to recovery while growing in holiness.