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Alcohol and Drug Counselling
Sunshine Coast and Telehealth

Evidence-based, non-judgemental support for adults concerned about their alcohol or other drug use

I’m a registered psychologist with 15 + years experience working specifically in the alcohol and other drug service. 

I  offer in-person sessions in Peregian Springs (Sunshine Coast) and telehealth across Queensland and Australia.

Whether your goal is to stop, cut-back, or have a break, having a thorough understanding of your substance use is vital.

Together we’ll work on understanding triggers and cravings, managing high-risk situations, and building practical strategies you can use in everyday life.

Jay Beckley of Applied Psychology

Jay Beckley - Registered Psychologist 

Master of Educational Psychology (Hons)

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology)

Bachelor of Health Science

Support with Alcohol and Other Drug Use

I provide structured, evidence-based support for adults (18+) who want to change their relationship with alcohol or other drugs — including alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, and prescription medication concerns.

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Together we’ll understand your patterns, identify triggers and cravings, plan for high-risk situations, and build practical relapse-prevention strategies you can use day to day. Many people also want support with stress, anxiety, low mood, or sleep difficulties alongside substance use.

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Even “mild” substance use can have a big impact on health and relationships. The focus is on reducing harm and improving quality of life.

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Who I Work With

I work with adults (18+) who are:

  • Using alcohol or other drugs to cope with stress, anxiety, low mood, chronic pain, or life events

  • Not sure if it’s “bad enough,” but noticing changes in sleep, mood, relationships, work or study

  • Wanting to cut back, take a break, or stop — and stay on track

  • Wanting relapse-prevention support after treatment, detox, or a period of change

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If you’re unsure whether I’m the right person, we can talk this through in an initial appointment.​​

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My Experience with Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

​​I’ve worked in community and inpatient mental health settings since 2006, and have supported people with alcohol and other drug concerns since 2010, including in:

  • Community alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.

  • Inpatient hospital units.

  • Forensic and correctional settings.

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This background helps me understand the medical, psychological, legal and social risks that can come with substance use, and to work safely alongside your GP and other supports when needed.

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How We Can Work Together

​I take a non-judgemental, harm-reduction approach. Goals differ — you might want to:

  • Stop completely

  • Cut back

  • Maintain changes you’ve already made

  • Build relapse-prevention skills and a plan that fits your life

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We’ll clarify your goals together and develop a plan that fits your life.

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Our Work May Include:

  • Exploring and strengthening your own reasons for change.

  • Working with thoughts, emotions and behaviour patterns that influence substance use.

  • Finding the right relapse-prevention strategies by identifying triggers, high-risk situations and warning signs.

  • Support for underlying mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, past experiences, and chronic pain.

Prefer a Private, Self-Paced Alcohol & Drug Course?
The Wagon is a structured 10 module video based psychoeducational program

The Wagon is a good fit if you want structured support privately, in your own time, at your own pace. 

  • For adults who want to cut back, take a break, or stay stopped.

  • Practical tools for everyday triggers, urges, high-risk situations, and relapse prevention.

  • Can be used stand-alone or alongside sessions.

Alcohol and Drug Course

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