At East Side Recovery,  — just a stone’s throw away from Melbourne — our rehabilitation counselling program recognises that no two roads to recovery look the same. By pairing therapy with practical life skills coaching, our counsellors provide people struggling with a personalised path back to living life on their own terms.

We work in an intensive day programme format to swap destructive coping habits for resilience, purpose to repair and to build healthier relationships with loved ones, without putting life on hold.

What Makes Our Counselling Different?

Addiction and mental health challenges rarely stem from a single cause, and people who add structured counselling to medical or residential care are up to 40% more likely to maintain sobriety for a year or longer.

Counselling creates a safe space to unpack trauma, family dynamics and co-occurring disorders while learning healthier coping strategies. Each session is packed with building trust, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques to help conquer the moment when cravings hit.

Layer On Intensive Support – When You Need It Most

Through trading honest recovery stories, the house shifts from “rehab” to comradeship. Shared experiences spark belonging, fuel real-world tips and keep every win — or wobble — safe in a judgment-free circle.

Some clients jump straight into our flagship 5-week intensive recovery program. Running five days a week, it surrounds you with group therapy, gym/pool/sauna sessions and peer mentoring. Others start with the shorter stabilisation program to steady the ship before diving deeper. No matter what you choose, you are one step closer to your destined life.

Practical life skills

From budgeting and meal planning to conflict resolution, every appointment translates insight into action. Graduates leave with a personalised relapse-prevention plan and ongoing access to exclusive recovery groups and telehealth check-ins, so support continues long after discharge.

Removing The Financial Roadblocks

Worried about paying for rehab? Ask us about rehabilitation funding options which include Private Health Insurance or Release My Super. We are an NDIS-registered provider & liaise with Support Coordinators & Plan Managers. Our admissions team speaks fluent paperwork and will guide you through claims so you can focus on healing rather than invoices.

Why Choose A Melbourne-Based Clinic?

Situated two minutes from Boronia Station, our light-filled centre is close enough for daily commuters yet far enough from CBD triggers.  Flexible scheduling means counselling fits around work, study and family. We help  identify triggers, rebuild confidence and prevent relapse.

Your story may include setbacks, but your next chapter of clarity and comebacks starts today.

Are you ready to stand up for yourself and live the life you were always worthy of living? Book in now for rehabilitation counselling in Melbourne and its surrounding areas now.