If ice is affecting your life, or you’re worried about someone you love who is using it, there is support available and you don’t have to face this alone. Holyoake provides free, confidential counselling for ice addiction across Perth and regional Western Australia. No referral. No judgement. Whenever you’re ready.
For: Adults
Available in: North East Metro Perth Metro Wheatbelt
At Holyoake, we believe there’s always a way forward. Our drug counselling for ice addiction is built on the Holyoake Approach, a person-centred, evidence-based model that treats you as a whole person, not a diagnosis.
Ice is a crystal form of methamphetamine, sometimes called crystal meth. It’s generally stronger than other forms, so its impact on sleep, mood, appetite and wellbeing can build quickly. For information on speed and other forms, visit our page on counselling for methamphetamine addiction.
Ice rarely affects just one person. Partners, parents, children and friends often feel the strain too. That’s why our approach looks at your relationships, your history, your mental health and what you want for your future, not just your ice use. Our counsellors are trained in trauma-informed care and harm minimisation, so you’ll be met with respect, never labels.
It’s common for ice use to sit alongside anxiety, low mood, paranoia or past trauma. As one of the few WA organisations offering integrated alcohol, other drug (AOD) and mental health support under one roof, we can help with all of it together (sometimes called dual diagnosis or comorbidity).
Reaching out is the hardest part, so we’ve made the next step simple. There’s no referral needed, no lengthy waitlist process and no paperwork hurdle to clear first.
Whether you’re the person using ice or a family member looking for help, we’ll start by listening. Your counsellor will then work with you on a plan built around your goals, your pace and your circumstances.
Support can start, pause and return at any time. You’re in control.
In this video, Michael shares his experience of coming to Holyoake for support and the difference it made in his life. His story is a reminder that asking for help can be the first step towards hope, confidence and positive change.
There’s no right or wrong time to reach out. If ice is changing how you feel, how you sleep or how you connect with the people around you, talking to a counsellor can help.
Some signs that professional support might help include:
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, crystal or ice was the main form used by people who had used methamphetamine in the past 12 months (43%). At Holyoake, amphetamine and methamphetamine, including ice, are the most common drug of concern after alcohol. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and you’re far from alone.
Your first session is simply a chance to talk. There’s no pressure to share everything at once, and you won’t be judged for where you’re at.
Your counsellor will ask what’s been happening and what you’d like support with. If you’re a family member, the session is about you and your wellbeing too. You don’t need to bring documents, and you don’t need to have made any decisions about ice use beforehand.
We’ve been supporting Western Australians impacted by alcohol and other drugs since 1975. A few things that set us apart:
We also offer counselling for methamphetamine addiction, AOD counselling, alcohol counselling, mental health services, young people’s programs and our parents program if you or someone you know needs support in other areas – Browse all services and programs here.
Holyoake has physical locations across Perth and regional WA:
Telehealth is available statewide, including for people in the Wheatbelt, Kimberley, Goldfields, Midwest, South West and Great Southern regions.
We are committed to culturally safe services. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, our services are designed to be respectful and responsive to your needs and background.
Yes. All of Holyoake’s counselling services are free. There are no session fees, no Medicare requirements, and no referral needed to get started.
Looking after yourself is an important first step. It can help to talk when they’re calm and not affected, and to focus on your concern for them rather than blame. Our family support counsellors can help you plan conversations, set boundaries that work for you and find support for yourself.
Everyone’s timeline is different. Some people engage for a few sessions, while others prefer longer-term support as they rebuild routines, sleep and relationships. You can start, pause or return whenever suits you.
Yes. Telehealth sessions by phone or video are available across WA, which can be helpful if you live regionally or prefer to talk from home. Everything discussed is kept strictly confidential.
Our counsellors draw on evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions are tailored to your needs and to where you’re at with change.
Yes. You don’t need your family member to take part for us to help you. Many families reach out first, and getting support for yourself can make a real difference to your wellbeing and to the relationship. Explore our family support services.
We work with justice-involved clients and accept referrals from court diversion programs, including the Other Drug Intervention Requirement. Get in touch, and we’ll talk through your situation.
Yes, it can happen, and it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Your counsellor can help you recognise early warning signs and plan for difficult moments, and we’re here to help you find your way forward again.
Call us on (08) 9416 4444 or contact us online.
If you need immediate support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, available 24/7.
For further information on mental health in Australia, visit the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare or Beyond Blue.
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