Getting sober is step one.
Staying sober is where we stand by you: a dedicated recovery counsellor, with personal experience, who speaks to you weekly. At home, alongside your work, or after a stay in a facility.
What a recovery counselor does for you
We are here for those moments when things aren't going smoothly. No rotating faces: one counsellor who knows your story.
Weekly conversations
A fixed time each week, at your home, in a neutral location, or online.
Relapse prevention
Together, you map out your risk moments (stress, places, people, emotions) and create a concrete plan for when things get rough.
Structure and rhythm
Daily routine, work, exercise, sleep: recovery depends entirely on structure. Your counsellor will help you build this up step by step. Realistically, not rigidly.
Available at difficult times
A difficult moment doesn’t stick to office hours. Between calls, you can ring or text if things get stressful.
A practical approach
Every programme is tailor-made, but this is roughly what it looks like for most people.
Week 1: Introduction and plan
An introductory meeting with your counsellor to assess where you are now and what you want to achieve. Together, you’ll draw up a plan: goals, frequency and arrangements. You’ll start within a few days.
Weeks 2 to 12: building up
Weekly sessions, working on structure and relapse prevention. Where necessary, we involve your family or liaise with your therapist or clinic.
Afterwards: tapering off at your own pace
If things are going well, we'll scale back to contact every fortnight or monthly. The door remains open: many clients maintain periodic review meetings.
Together we take the first step.
And then all the steps that follow, at your own pace.
Your family can join in, if you’d like
Addiction affects everyone around you, and recovery is faster if your environment knows how to help, and what actually hinders.
- Goes well with family counsellingSo that the home front grows with your recovery.
- Scales seamlesslyIf more intensive care is required, we will refer the patient to an admission process.
FAQ
How often do I have contact with my counsellor?
As standard, one scheduled call per week, supplemented by occasional contact by phone or app as and when necessary. We’ll tailor the frequency to your situation: more frequent and intensive at the start, then gradually reduce it later on.
How long does a programme last?
Most programmes last between three and six months, followed by a tapering-off phase at your own pace. However, there is no fixed end point: some clients continue to have regular meetings afterwards for ongoing support.
Is this possible even if I haven’t been admitted to hospital?
Yes. Recovery support can be provided either as a standalone programme, alongside your work and family life, or as a follow-up to a hospital admission. During the initial consultation, we’ll assess honestly whether support alone is sufficient, or whether more is needed.
How much does recovery support cost?
The costs depend on the frequency and duration of the journey. In the initial free and no-obligation consultation, you'll find out exactly where you stand, with no surprises afterwards.
You don’t have to do it on your own
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