Drug Addiction Treatment & Recovery Support
Drug addiction affects not just the individual but their entire family. The Meeting Matters provides specialist, confidential support for substance abuse and dependency, led by a dedicated drug addiction specialist using evidence-based approaches to support long-term recovery.
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Understanding Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a chronic condition involving compulsive drug-seeking and use despite harmful consequences. It often develops alongside anxiety, depression or trauma, and effective treatment needs to address both the addiction itself and what's underneath it.
Our Approach to Recovery
We use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and relapse-prevention strategies to help clients understand their triggers, build healthier coping mechanisms, and develop a realistic, sustainable path to recovery — at a pace that respects where you are.
Support for Families
Addiction affects the whole family system. We offer guidance and family sessions to help loved ones understand what's happening and how to support recovery without enabling harmful patterns.
Meet the Specialist
Ayesha Tariq
Clinical Psychologist — Relationship, Couples & Marriage Counselor
Drug addiction and rehabilitation is one of Ayesha Tariq's core specialist areas, alongside relapse prevention, trauma recovery and couples counselling.
What Ayesha helps with:
Meet Therapists Who Can Help
Muhammad Naushad Anjum
Founder & Lead Psychologist — Couples, Marriage & Relationship Counselling
Tasmia Asghar
Clinical Psychologist, CBT, DBT & NLP Therapist
Ayesha Tariq
Clinical Psychologist — Relationship, Couples & Marriage Counselor
What Our Clients Say
“I had a really great experience at Meeting Matters Clinic in F-11. The therapists here are highly professional aur unka ravaiya bohat supportive hai. It's not easy to find a safe space for mental health, but yahan ka mahol bohat pur-sakoon…”
Muhammad Subhan Azeem · Google Review
“I am truly grateful to Ms. Tasmiya Asghar and the team at Meeting Matters. I reached out during one of the most difficult periods of my life while dealing with grief and trying to be the best parent I could be for my children. Ms. Tasmiya's…”
Hashir Kiani · Google Review
“I was experiencing gender dysphoria, and my father took me to see Dr. Ayesha Tariq for therapy. So far, I have completed 15 sessions with her. During this time, she has helped me understand and process my emotions in a healthier way and has…”
Muhammad Maaz · Google Review
15+ Years of Experience You Can Trust
The Meeting Matters has been providing professional counseling, therapy and training since 2010 — over fifteen years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and families across Pakistan and around the world. Our psychologists are trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, delivered through confidential online counseling and online therapy as well as in-person sessions at our Islamabad clinic.
Explore Our Full Range of Services
Alongside specialist support for this concern, you have access to our full range of services — the same experienced team, available online or in person:
Individual Therapy
One-to-one online counseling and therapy for anxiety, depression, stress and personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Online relationship counseling for communication, conflict and rebuilding trust.
Marriage Counseling
Online marriage counseling for couples working through distress or disconnection.
Premarital Counseling
Guided conversations before marriage, available online.
Family Therapy
Family counseling for communication, parenting and conflict resolution.
Child Psychology
Child and adolescent therapy with parent guidance.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions from anywhere.
Corporate Mental Health Workshops
Workplace wellbeing programs for organisations.
Career Counseling
Support for career transitions and workplace stress.
Key Benefits
- Dedicated drug addiction specialist
- Confidential, non-judgemental support
- Evidence-based relapse-prevention strategies
- Support for families alongside the individual
- Online and in-person sessions available
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Take the first step toward better mental health. Our compassionate team is here to support you.