Craig

Mr Craig Duke

Counsellor

Verified

“You may be tired of promising yourself things will be different, then finding yourself back in the same place or worse. I'll support you and family, with if you are struggling with addiction and patterns you may feel ashamed of, understand what keeps drawing you and find ways forward that that you can use in everyday life. ”

About me

You might be keeping things together at work, answering messages, showing up for people, and quietly worrying about what happens when you’re alone. Or things may already have unravelled, and you’re tired of explaining yourself. I’m Craig, an addiction counsellor and recovery coach in Cape Town. You can tell me you want to stop. You can also tell me that part of you doesn’t. That’s something we can work with. In our sessions, we’ll pay attention to what you’re reaching for, what it gives you, and what it’s costing you. There may be painful experiences, loneliness, or feelings you’ve spent years pushing aside. We’ll make room for those while also working out what will help you get through this evening, a difficult conversation, or an urge to use. I bring warmth, honesty, and a willingness to stay with difficult conversations. I’ll ask questions, listen to your answers, and make space for you to disagree with me. Your experience matters in deciding how we work. We can begin wherever you are, even if all you can say is, “I can’t carry on like this.”

Approach

You look successful on the outside, yet find yourself repeating the same pattern in private. Alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling, or behaviours you keep promising yourself you'll change. You've stopped before, sometimes many times. The problem is rarely willpower alone. I help adults struggling with addiction, trauma, and repeated relapse understand what drives the cycle and build recovery that lasts. Drawing on professional training and over 20 years of personal recovery experience, I combine counselling, recovery coaching, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed approaches to support lasting change. The work begins long before relapse. Together we identify the patterns, triggers, and emotional drivers that keep the cycle alive. Using addiction counselling, recovery coaching, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed approaches, we build practical strategies that support lasting change. Many of the people I work with arrive feeling frustrated, exhausted, or discouraged by previous attempts to change. Recovery is rarely a straight line. You do not need to have all the answers before reaching out. The first conversation is simply an opportunity to understand where you are and what comes next.
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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Sliding scale

Online Only

Services

I specialise in addiction counselling, relapse prevention, and recovery coaching. I work with people who are questioning their drinking or substance use, struggling with compulsive behaviours, returning after a relapse, or finding life in recovery harder than they expected. Together, we look closely at the moments when things become difficult , the argument before the craving, the loneliness after work, or the thought that one drink won’t hurt. We develop practical ways to respond, while exploring the pain, shame, and beliefs that may keep these patterns going. My approach is trauma-informed, drawing on Compassionate Inquiry, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and parts work informed by Internal Family Systems. We work at a pace that allows you to explore difficult experiences without feeling pushed to share before you’re ready. I also help people navigate the move from treatment back into everyday life,building routines, finding support, rebuilding trust, and making room for a life that feels worth staying present for.

Services Offered:

  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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  • Addiction Services

    A range of services for addiction that may include counselling, detox support, group programmes, and aftercare planning.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Alcohol Use / Addiction

    A pattern of alcohol consumption that has become harmful to a person's health, relationships, or ability to function day-to-day.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Pornography or Sexual Behaviour Concerns

    Sexual behaviours, including pornography use, that feel compulsive, out of control, or are causing distress or harm to oneself or relationships.

Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

UCT

Addiction Counsellor Training

ACCSA (Addiction Counsellors Cert.)

Compassionate Inquiry

Compassionate Inquiry

Certified Professional Recovery Coach

UACT

Peer Recovery Specialist

UACT

Memberships

Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)

Membership: 10882

Service Areas

Craig Duke Recovery

Online Only

Cape Town

South Africa

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