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Andrew Sangster, Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor at The Support Hub
Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Online · In-Person Upon Request

THE SUPPORT HUB · MEET ANDREW

Andrew
Sangster

Counsellor · Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor

Build on your strengths.
Find your next step.

Andrew supports individuals, couples and families with personalised counselling that connects self-understanding with practical steps for everyday life.

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ANDREW’S APPROACH

Your strengths.
Your circumstances.
Your way forward.

Andrew works with individuals, couples and families, bringing experience from diverse clinical settings, including hospitals, colleges and addiction treatment centres. He supports clients facing challenges related to addiction, mental health, grief, pain and life transitions.

A Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor, Andrew specialises in video game addiction counselling and is credentialed to provide mental health counselling related to video gaming and gambling.

His practice uses a strength-based model, with personalised daily plans that can include goal-setting, routine building, accountability check-ins and progress tracking. He integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), resilience training, conflict resolution strategies and solution-focused approaches to help clients explore challenges and develop practical ways forward.

Andrew is passionate about providing care that honours not only the individual, but also the broader systems and context in which they live. He believes that struggle can present a powerful opportunity for growth and considers it an honour to support others as they navigate life’s challenges.

COUNSELLING & EVERYDAY LIFE

Turning reflection
into practical steps.

Andrew’s personalised daily plans bring structure to the work clients do between sessions, with steps shaped around their goals, strengths and circumstances.

01

Goal-setting

Identify meaningful goals and the steps you want to work towards.

02

Routine building

Develop daily structure that fits your needs and circumstances.

03

Accountability

Use check-ins to reflect on challenges and follow through on your plan.

04

Progress tracking

Review what is working and where your next steps may need adjusting.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Accreditations & Memberships

  • Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
  • Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor
  • Credentialed to provide mental health counselling related to video gaming and gambling

HOW WE CONNECT

Session Formats

Online

Connect through secure video sessions.

In-Person Upon Request

Ask our team about arranging an in-person session.

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AREAS OF SUPPORT

Support for the challenges
you’re navigating.

ADDICTION COUNSELLING

Gaming, gambling
& addiction

  • Addiction
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Gambling-related Concerns

Andrew combines his addiction counselling background with practical planning and a strength-based approach.

PERSONAL WELL-BEING

Change, loss
& personal growth

  • Mental Health Challenges
  • Grief
  • Pain-related Challenges
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Improvement

PEOPLE & CONNECTION

Support in
your wider context

  • Individuals
  • Couples and Families
  • Teens and Children
  • Christian Counselling

Care that considers the individual alongside the relationships, systems and circumstances that shape their daily life.

THERAPY STYLES

An approach built
around your needs.

Andrew integrates several approaches into his practice. Select a heading to explore a brief introduction.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Explores connections between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, supporting reflection and practical responses to everyday challenges.

Strength-based Therapy

Recognises existing strengths and resources, using them as a foundation for personalised goals and daily plans.

Solution-focused Therapy

Focuses on the changes clients want to make, existing resources, and manageable steps towards their preferred future.

Resilience Training & Conflict Resolution

Supports the development of coping skills and strategies for navigating challenges and interpersonal conflict.

PTSD Therapy

Contact our team to discuss PTSD-related concerns and learn more about Andrew’s approach and whether his support fits your needs.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Start where you are.
Explore what comes next.

Interested in working with Andrew? Connect with The Support Hub to ask about sessions and discuss the support you’re looking for.