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Gaming Addiction Counselling in Gladesville, Sydney

Gaming can be enjoyable and social, but it can also become overwhelming when it disrupts sleep, study, work, relationships, or emotional wellbeing. At iflow Psychology in Gladesville, our registered psychologists provide confidential, evidence-based gaming addiction counselling to help you regain balance, reduce compulsive gaming, and restore healthy daily routines.

Sessions are available in-person and via secure telehealth across NSW.

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What We Help With

Gaming addiction counselling can support individuals with:

  • Difficulty reducing or stopping gaming

  • Excessive time spent gaming at the cost of sleep, work or study

  • Mood changes, irritability, or anxiety when not gaming

  • Loss of interest in offline activities

  • Social withdrawal or isolation

  • Conflict with family or partners about gaming

  • Using gaming to cope with stress, loneliness, depression, or boredom

  • Shame, secrecy, or hiding screen-time habits

What’s Included

Your psychologist may provide:

  • A comprehensive assessment of gaming habits and triggers

  • A structured plan to reduce, manage, or balance gaming

  • CBT strategies for compulsive cycles and cravings

  • Habit-building and time-management planning

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) to strengthen change readiness

  • Emotion regulation and stress-management strategies

  • Support with co-occurring issues (anxiety, low mood, social withdrawal)

  • Optional family involvement to improve communication and routines

What to Expect from Therapy

During therapy, you’ll be supported to:

  • Understand the psychological and behavioural drivers behind gaming

  • Identify triggers such as boredom, stress, escape, or social pressures

  • Build healthier coping mechanisms

  • Establish boundaries around screen time

  • Improve sleep, structure, and daily routines

  • Strengthen motivation and long-term behavioural change

  • Improve communication and family relationships

Therapy is practical, collaborative, and free of judgement.

Benefits

Gaming addiction counselling may help with:

  • Improved focus, sleep, and emotional regulation

  • Greater balance between online and offline activities

  • Reduced gaming urges and compulsive patterns

  • Better communication and family or partner relationships

  • Enhanced confidence and motivation

  • Increased time for hobbies, study, work and wellbeing

Why Choose iflow Psychology?

  • Experienced psychologists in behavioural and technology addictions

  • AHPRA-registered team using evidence-based treatments

  • Warm, confidential, culturally inclusive care

  • Established Gladesville practice supporting Sydney since 2015

  • Medicare rebates with a Mental Health Treatment Plan

  • Telehealth available across NSW

  • NDIS (self/plan-managed), WorkCover (with approval) and EAP supported

Fees / Funding

Sessions are billed at standard consultation rates.

Eligible clients may access:

  • Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan

  • NDIS (self- or plan-managed) funding

  • WorkCover NSW (with insurer approval)

  • EAP referrals

  • Private health insurance rebates (where applicable)

How to Access Support

You do not need a referral to start therapy.

Our team can guide you through appointment availability, rebates and referral pathways.

Additional Information

Understanding Gaming Addiction

Gaming addiction often develops as a way to manage stress, escape difficult emotions, or seek connection. Therapy helps individuals understand these underlying needs and build healthier coping strategies.

Finding iflow Psychology in Gladesville

iflow Psychology is located on Victoria Road in the heart of Gladesville, close to The Guitar Factory and easily accessible by public transport. Free and timed parking options are available in the surrounding streets, and major bus routes stop only a short walk from the clinic.

We also offer secure telehealth appointments for employees across NSW.

📍 Get directions on Google Maps — Suite 2, 260–274 Victoria Road, Gladesville NSW 2111

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Reaching out for support is a meaningful first step.


Contact us today to arrange a confidential appointment.

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