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Counselling for Codependency
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Codependency often develops when you grow up meeting everyone else’s needs while ignoring your own. You may have been the caretaker, the peacekeeper, the responsible one, or the emotional anchor in your family, and those early roles now show up in adulthood as people-pleasing, over-giving, rescuing, struggling with boundaries, or feeling responsible for other people’s moods and happiness. Many clients notice themselves saying “yes” when they want to say “no,” feeling guilty or anxious about setting boundaries, over-functioning in relationships, or staying in situations that drain them.
You may feel resentful, unseen, or exhausted, yet afraid of disappointing others or being abandoned. You might attract partners who take more than they give, lose yourself in caregiving, or feel empty when you’re not supporting someone else. These patterns can come from attachment wounds, emotional neglect, enmeshment, trauma bonds, or growing up with emotionally immature or unavailable caregivers. Codependency isn’t a flaw — it’s a survival pattern that once kept you safe, and with the right support, it’s absolutely something you can heal.
More Information About Codependency Counselling
Our Approach
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
We explore the parts of you that overgive, rescue, caretake, or avoid conflict.
IFS helps these parts feel safe so you can build healthier patterns.
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Inner Child Healing
Codependency often comes from childhood roles.
We gently support the inner child who learned love was earned, not given.
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Attachment-Informed Therapy
When you stop people-pleasing, your nervous system often panics.
We help you feel safe internally so boundaries no longer feel like danger.
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Empowerment & Boundary Work
We teach you to set limits confidently — without guilt, fear, or shame.
This approach is gentle, deep, and designed for real, long-lasting change.
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What You’ll Gain Through Codependency Counselling​
✓ Healthy, grounded boundaries
✓ Less guilt and overthinking
✓ Feeling comfortable saying “no”
✓ A stronger sense of identity
✓ Freedom from unhealthy relationships
✓ More confidence and emotional clarity
✓ Choosing partners who treat you well
✓ A calmer nervous system
✓ Reduced anxiety and resentment
✓ Feeling whole and connected to yourself
Healing codependency isn’t about becoming selfish — it’s about finally honouring your own needs.
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Signs You Might Be Struggling With Codependency
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Feeling responsible for other people’s happiness
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Avoiding conflict at all costs
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Feeling anxious when someone is upset with you
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Feeling “not yourself” when alone
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Needing reassurance or approval
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Feeling drawn to partners who need “fixing”
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Over-apologizing or over-explaining
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Losing yourself in the relationship dynamic
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Fear of being abandoned or replaced
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If this feels familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.
You learned to survive this way.
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FAQ
Do I have to end my relationship to heal codependency?
No. Healing is about your internal patterns, not forcing decisions.
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Can this help me choose healthier partners?
Yes. As you heal, what you tolerate — and what you’re drawn to — changes.
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What if I have trauma?
This approach is perfect for trauma, especially attachment trauma.
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Will boundaries get easier?
Yes — once your nervous system feels safe enough to set them.
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