Professional Support for Your Gambling Recovery
Break the cycle with specialised online addiction counselling. Gambling Recovery Online offers expert guidance, and proven techniques, to help problem gamblers reclaim their lives and build a sustainable future. Our counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, emotions, and goals. When in active addiction, seeking help is one of the hardest steps to take. We understand that the journey to recovery can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance and support, change is possible.
The Road to Recovery
Addiction is a complex and deeply personal struggle. Therefore, in order to address an addiction, individuals need comprehensive and compassionate support. Our sessions will help you to identify triggers, manage cravings, and develop coping strategies. In addition, we will structure a plan around which your recovery can be maintained in the longer term. The over-riding principle of recovery is change. By addressing your issues, making the necessary changes in your life, and working towards your goals, you can build a future free from the paralysis of addiction.
Gary McCready
I have extensive experience of helping those struggling with problem gambling. Engaging predominantly from a CBT and Person-Centred perspective, lived experience of addiction, and recovery, also informs my counselling. I am a fully accredited member of the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI), and the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Ireland (APCP).
Qualifications
(NFQ) Level 8 – BA(Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Awarded 1st Class Honours
(NFQ) Level 7 - BA in Counselling Skills & Addiction Studies. Awarded a Distinction
(NFQ) Level 9 – Postgraduate Certificate in Addiction Studies (Gambling)
Our Counselling Techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
We work closely together to identify high-risk triggers and dismantle the mental distortions that justify continued gambling behavior.
Motivational Interviewing
This collaborative, person-centered method empowers you to find your own intrinsic reasons for change and strengthens your commitment to recovery.
Strategic Relapse Prevention
Our focus is on building a robust toolkit to manage cravings effectively and navigate the challenges of early and long-term abstinence.
Ready to Begin Your Road to Recovery?
Overcoming gambling addiction starts with a single conversation. Gambling Recovery Online offers expert, compassionate online counselling tailored to the unique challenges of problem gamblers. Reach out today for a confidential consultation and discover how specialised techniques can help you regain control and build a sustainable, addiction-free future.
For a free initial 15 minute consultation, please complete the form provided.
Sessions
Gambling Recovery Online offers 50 minute sessions, which take place exclusively online via Zoom. The cost/session is €65. Scheduling of your first session will take place during the initial consultation.
We aim to make the administrative aspect of your sessions as simple as possible. Payment for counselling sessions is typically handled securely online at the time of booking. Alternatively, payment details and instructions for bank transfers can be shared directly via email following your session confirmation. This ensures a focused, confidential environment for your recovery process.