COUNSELLING

Your Journey Begins Here!

STEP 1

Digital Access, Screening and Triage

Access our digital WhatsApp channel on 076 675 0710 to request a counsellor referral through our 24 hour Counselling Helpline.

You can also directly call us on
0800 006 008

Once connected, our Counsellors conducts a comprehensive triage and screening assessment to evaluate your risk level and determine the correct care path.

(Please note: Immediate crisis intervention is specifically reserved for.

STEP 2

Structured Counselling and Treatment

Once the triage assessment is complete, you are referred to an accredited treatment professional in our national network for structured, outpatient sessions.

Disordered Gamblers:

Receive 8 dedicated, evidence-led therapeutic sessions.

Self-Exclusion Support:

Receive 4 focused sessions to support your transition and commitment

STEP 3

Psychiatric Triage and Specialised Care If your treating therapist identifies underlying mental health conditions, you will be referred for a psychiatric evaluation.

​Based Psychiatric assessment, your path will split:

  • ​You are retained for continued outpatient counselling alongside medical management (if recommended).
  • Inpatient

 

​Rehabilitation: You are admitted into a specialised gambling rehabilitation programme, lasting between 14 to 27 days depending on clinical severity.

STEP 4

Financial Wellness Integration

Because financial strain is a significant driver of gambling distress, you will be referred for specialised Financial Management Counselling while undergoing your clinical treatment.

STEP 5

Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support

The journey does not end when your sessions do. Upon completing your treatment, you are transitioned to the Gambling Recovery Support Group.

This vital community space is designed to prevent relapse,

offer peer-to-peer encouragement, and safeguard your long-term wellness.

Chat to us on WhatsApp

 

• A message will pop out and if you need to be referred press 1 to take a self-check quiz.

• Once the self-quiz is complete, you will chat with a qualified professional counsellor.

• The counsellor will refer you to your nearest Treatment Professional for further treatment.

Self–Screening Tool

The below is a self-assessment and screening questionnaire that can
be utilised to assess your problem gambling risk levels.

Welcome to your
Self–screening tool

Disclaimer for Self-Screening Tool This self-assessment is based on the Canadian Problem Gambling Index widely used to assess the severity of gambling problems. The voluntary act of taking the self-screening tool is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, or referral services; however, to assist individuals in identifying if they may be at risk. The higher your score, the greater the risk that your gambling may be a problem. There are options available to get Free help through our Toll-Free counselling line 0800 006 008, or WhatsApp 076 675 0710.

Gambling Continuum


The gambling continuum represents the range of gambling behaviours from non-gambling to problem gambling. It helps in understanding the progression and severity of gambling habits. The gambling continuum represents the spectrum of gambling behaviours, highlighting that individuals can move along this continuum over time.

NRGP Digital Referral Portal

Take the first step on your terms. Use our secure, confidential online referral system to connect with professional support.

 

​Access the Portal

Click the  button on our website to launch the secure portal.