Urban Counsellor

Screens & Behaviour

Gaming addiction (adults)

Signs of gaming addiction

  • Playing much longer than planned, most days
  • Irritability when you can't play
  • Falling behind at work or study
  • Spending money you can't afford in games

If you can't stop gaming

Set clear rules before you start a session, not during it.

  • Fixed playing windows and an end alarm
  • Remove saved payment details
  • Fill evenings with other social activity
  • Tell someone you trust about your goal

How counselling helps

We look at what gaming gives you — escape, achievement, connection — and find other ways to meet those needs.

Questions

Good to know.

Is gaming addiction real?

Yes, when gaming is out of control and causing harm over months, it's recognised as a problem worth getting help for.

A first step, at your pace

Ready when you are.

Private, online sessions. No judgement — just practical next steps.

Talk to a counsellor

Confidential · Judgement-free