If methamphetamine use has started to take more from your life than you expected, or you’re worried about someone close to you, you don’t have to work it out on your own. Holyoake provides free, confidential counselling for methamphetamine 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 methamphetamine addiction is built on the Holyoake Approach, a person-centred, evidence-based model that treats you as a whole person, not a diagnosis.
Methamphetamine is a stimulant that comes in several forms, including powder (often called speed), base and crystal (often called ice). Whatever the form, regular use can affect sleep, mood, appetite and relationships, and cutting back can feel harder than expected. If you’re looking for support with ice specifically, visit our page on counselling for ice addiction.
Methamphetamine is one of the most common concerns people bring to us, so our counsellors understand how it can ripple through every part of life. We’ll focus on what matters most to you, whether that’s sleep, work, family, money or your mental health. Our counsellors are trained in trauma-informed care and harm minimisation, so you’ll always be met with respect, not labels.
Methamphetamine use and mental health are often closely linked. Anxiety, low mood, paranoia and trouble sleeping are common, and they can make it harder to change your use. As one of the few WA organisations offering integrated alcohol, other drug (AOD) and mental health support under one roof, we can support all of it together (sometimes called dual diagnosis or comorbidity).
You don’t need a referral, a diagnosis or a decision to stop before you reach out. There’s no lengthy waitlist process or paperwork hurdle to clear first.
We’ll start with a conversation about what’s been happening and what you’d like to change. From there, your counsellor will work with you on a plan that suits your goals and circumstances, whether that’s reducing harm, cutting back or stopping altogether.
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.
You don’t need to wait until things feel out of control. If methamphetamine use is affecting your wellbeing, your relationships or the things you care about, that’s reason enough to talk to someone.
Some signs that professional support might help include:
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, around 200,000 Australians aged 14 and over used methamphetamine or amphetamine in the past 12 months. At Holyoake, amphetamine and methamphetamine were the main drug of concern for 34% of the people we supported in 2024-25, second only to alcohol. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a sign of strength.
Your first appointment is a relaxed conversation, not an assessment you can pass or fail. Many people arrive feeling unsure, and that’s completely okay.
Your counsellor will ask about what’s been happening, what matters to you, and what kind of support you’re looking for. You don’t need to have stopped using before you come in, you don’t need to bring anything, and you don’t need to have a plan. We’ll work that out together.
We’ve been supporting Western Australians impacted by alcohol and other drugs since 1975. A few things that set us apart:
We also offer a broader range of AOD counselling, alcohol counselling, mental health services, young people’s programs and a Cannabis Intervention 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.
They are different forms of the same drug. Speed is usually a powder, while ice is a crystal form that is generally stronger. Our counsellors support people using any form of methamphetamine, and our ice counselling page has more on ice specifically.
There’s no set number of sessions. Some people find a few sessions are enough to get back on track, while others prefer ongoing support over several months. You can start, pause or return whenever it suits you.
Yes. You can speak with a counsellor by phone or video from anywhere in WA. Everything you share is kept strictly confidential.
Our counsellors use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing and acceptance and commitment therapy. These can help you understand cravings, manage triggers and build routines that support the changes you want to make.
Yes. Watching someone you love struggle with methamphetamine can be exhausting and worrying. Our family support services help families, partners and carers understand what’s happening, look after their own wellbeing and find ways to stay connected.
We work with justice-involved clients and accept referrals from court diversion programs. If WA Police have issued you with an Other Drug Intervention Requirement, you can complete your three counselling sessions at any Holyoake location.
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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