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Best Addiction Counselors in London, ON (2026)

21 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in London: Forest City Healing Centre, RP Score 75/100; 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

  2. 11

    Most-reviewed: Change is Possible Counselling Services, 109 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

21 London addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 21 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in London at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 addiction counselors in London at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Forest City Healing Centre754.4★ (14)London—Overall
2Sarah Montes Recovery & Assoicates755.0★ (7)London——
3Back On Track733.4★ (5)London——
4CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services683.0★ (50)LondonSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Dean Anderson, Addiction Recovery Support665.0★ (22)LondonSat · Evenings—
6London Laser624.8★ (75)LondonSat—
7Holmes House Withdrawal Management623.6★ (22)Simcoe, 76 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8OATC Ingersoll Clinic614.6★ (5)Ingersoll, 29 km away——
9CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services603.3★ (48)London——
10Water Street Clinic593.6★ (17)Simcoe, 78 km awaySat · Sun—

The 21 best addiction counselors in London, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in London

    #1 Forest City Healing Centre

    Based in London

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    534 Queens Ave, London, ON N6B 1Y6
    View profile for Forest City Healing Centre(548) 866-0398

  3. #3 Back On Track

    Based in London

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    200 Queens Ave, London, ON N6A 1J3
    View profile for Back On Track(519) 673-3242

  5. #5 Dean Anderson, Addiction Recovery Support

    Based in London

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 12 PM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    743 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6C 4R5
    View profile for Dean Anderson, Addiction Recovery Support(519) 615-3326

  6. #6 London Laser

    Based in London

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, based in London.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    190 Wortley Rd Ste 206, London, ON N6C 4Y7
    View profile for London Laser(519) 641-3100

  8. #8 OATC Ingersoll Clinic

    Based in Ingersoll, 29 km away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–12 PM · Tue 11 AM–12:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 12 PM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Thames St S, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2S9
    View profile for OATC Ingersoll Clinic(519) 303-0580

  10. #10 Water Street Clinic

    Based in Simcoe, 78 km away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–11 AM
    Address
    25 Water St, Simcoe, ON N3Y 1R2
    View profile for Water Street Clinic(519) 426-1333

  13. #13 Community Addiction and Mental Health Services of Haldimand and Norfolk

    Based in Simcoe, 77 km away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    216 West St #103, Simcoe, ON N3Y 1S8
    View profile for Community Addiction and Mental Health Services of Haldimand and Norfolk(519) 426-8760

  14. #14 CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

    Based in St. Thomas, 23 km away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Mondamin St, St Thomas, ON N5R 2Z9
    View profile for CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services(519) 673-3242

  15. #15 Central Community Health Centre

    Based in St. Thomas, 23 km away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    359 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 1B7
    View profile for Central Community Health Centre(519) 633-7989

  16. #16 Sobriety Center

    Based in Kitchener, 80 km away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.5★ from 45 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.5★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 1 PM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19 Scott St, Kitchener, ON N2H 2P6
    View profile for Sobriety Center(519) 342-6217

  17. #17 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Huron Perth Addiction & Mental Health Services

    Based in Stratford, 48 km away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    380 Hibernia St, Stratford, ON N5A 5W3
    View profile for Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Huron Perth Addiction & Mental Health Services(519) 271-6819

  18. #18 Stratford Connection Centre

    Based in Stratford, 47 km away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Homeless service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 PM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9 Douro St, Stratford, ON N5A 3R2
    View profile for Stratford Connection Centre(519) 271-6819

  20. #20 RBJ Schlegel

    Based in Kitchener, 76 km away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Holding company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    325 Max Becker Dr Ste 201, Kitchener, ON N2E 4H5
    View profile for RBJ Schlegel(519) 571-1873

Also serving London

5 more addiction counselors within 80 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked addiction counselors serving London
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Addiction Services of Thames Valley23 km
Life Recovery Program79 km
Ray of Hope - Youth Support Services5.0★ (1)80 km
Self Reflections64 km
The Annex23 km

How we ranked London addiction counselors

We scored 21 London addiction counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn London data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an addiction counselor

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
  4. Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an addiction counselor

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is addiction counseling?
  • Do you offer individual sessions, groups or an intensive outpatient program?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Addiction counselors in London: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in London?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in London, ON is Forest City Healing Centre with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews. Sarah Montes Recovery & Assoicates (#2) and Back On Track (#3) follow. We ranked 21 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in London?

RankedPsychologists ranks 21 addiction counselors serving London, ON. 7 of them are based in London; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 80 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which addiction counselors in London work on weekends?

6 of 21 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (#4), Dean Anderson, Addiction Recovery Support (#5) and London Laser (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do London addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated addiction counselors in London is 4.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Change is Possible Counselling Services has the most, 109 reviews, and ranks #11. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank addiction counselors?

Each addiction counselor gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do addiction counselors outside London count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 80 km of the London city centre, our service radius for addiction counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can addiction counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are addiction counselors in London ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on addiction counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between outpatient addiction counseling and rehab?

Outpatient counseling means regular sessions while you live at home and keep working; intensive outpatient programs meet several times a week. Residential rehab and medical detox happen in a facility. Withdrawal from alcohol and some drugs can be medically dangerous, so speak to a doctor before stopping if you drink or use heavily every day.

Can I see an addiction counselor online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for London

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 21 addiction counselors serving London.

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