Family Addiction Counselling for Zimbabweans
Support for the people who love someone with an addiction, online or in Cape Town.
Addiction affects the whole family. Parents, partners and children often live with fear, anger, guilt and exhaustion for years, usually without support of their own.
Our family programme gives Zimbabwean families a place to understand addiction, be honest about what they have been through, and learn how to support recovery without losing themselves.
- Online sessions for relatives in Zimbabwe
- Understanding addiction as an illness
- Setting healthy boundaries
- Rebuilding trust and communication
- Preparing for your loved one's return
- Support for relatives, whatever the outcome
Why families need their own support
Families often adapt around addiction without realising it: covering up, taking over responsibilities or walking on eggshells. Counselling helps you see these patterns and choose what to change.
How the family programme works
While a loved one is in treatment, relatives join structured sessions with our therapists. Joint sessions are arranged when the timing is right.
Before treatment
If your loved one is not yet in treatment, we can still talk with you about next steps, an assessment or an intervention.
Editorial standards & clinical review
Author
Jeroen Decker
Founder, Hillhouse Clinics
Founder of Hillhouse Clinics with 15+ years building licensed residential addiction treatment in Cape Town. Personal lived experience of recovery.
Reviewed by
David McNamara
Clinical Director
Clinical Director with 20+ years in addiction medicine. Oversees ASAM-aligned treatment protocols, medical detox and the multi-disciplinary clinical team supporting both treatment paths at The Hillhouse and a move to The Re-entry House.
Medically reviewed by
Bryan Hellmann
Clinical Psychologist
Registered Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma, dual diagnosis and evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, EMDR) for substance use disorders.
Last clinically reviewed: May 7, 2026 · Next review scheduled: November 2026 · Hillhouse Clinics is licensed by the South African Department of Social Development. Content is informational and does not replace medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can we take part from Zimbabwe?+
Yes. Family sessions are available online.
Is family counselling included in treatment?+
Yes. The family programme is part of residential treatment.
Can we get help if our loved one refuses treatment?+
Yes. Call us to talk through support and intervention options.
Are sessions confidential?+
Yes.
A confidential conversation — on your terms
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Last reviewed: October 2026. Admissions: +263 8612 882006. Hillhouse Clinics is licensed by the South African Department of Social Development. Outcomes vary; no treatment guarantees recovery. For emergencies in Zimbabwe call 994 (ambulance) or your nearest hospital.