Counselling Philosophy

• Abstinence based
• Eclectic approach with counsellors having been trained in different theories facilitating different groups. These approaches include psychodynamic, CBT, Person-Centred and Integrative.
• After a non-negotiable first two week full time attendance and a further four weeks full time, individual clients are involved in creating their own programme to suit personal needs
• We adhere to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory policies
• Clients are treated in a respectful manner and encouraged to take responsibility for their own recovery

Relapse

Relapse is a common problem (although not inevitable) and included as part of recovery. Clients who do relapse are welcomed back 24 hours after their last drink or drug and as much as possible is learned from discussion of the context of the relapse. When a client finds it difficult to remain dry, referral to a 'safer' environment is explored (e.g. residential rehab), or sometimes placing the individual on a written contract to attend daily enables the client to feel safer at 1 NE. Written contracts vary in length depending on individual circumstances.