direct line
Portugal: +351968983515
Portugal: +351926126505
UK: +447784176179
UK: +442077241557
experienced and accredited counselling
Procounselling’s staff includes psychologists, counselors and psychotherapists who are qualified and accredited members of various professional bodies, including the EATA - European Association for the Treatment of Addiction and FDAP - Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals.
|
mission statement
Procounselling has been formed to create and maintain a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment in secure accomodations, whereby both clients, their families and loved ones affected by the trauma, dysfunction and despair of substance misuse can explore, recognize and rectify, therefore allowing long term recovery and freedom from active addiction to be realized.
Procounselling is committed to equality at all times and does not discriminate against age, gender or creed.
Our mission is to provide the very best in structured 12 Step training, which enables individuals to live their lives fully, free from stress and the effects of drugs, alcohol and addiction.
Procounselling offers a life changing structured programme of intensive training of the 12 Steps to offer individuals the ability to maintain daily life free from their problematic past. A programme that combines a unique 12 Step lecture system with an activities based and holistic approach to life.
Our staff are in recovery from these problems and professionally help individuals by sharing their first hand knowledge and experience of how they stay in sobriety, free from the effects of addiction and stress.
Offering a unique whole-person holistic approach as part of a small group, the environment at Procounselling is unique and unlike anything you will find in the UK, Spain, Germany or rest of Europe. By treating all our clients as individuals, we significantly enhance our extremely high success rate.
Procounselling is situated in a very private, tranquil and picturesque area of Portugal surrounded by a safe and secure environment. It was chosen specifically to be away from population centres and the distractions and strains of everyday life.
Our residents work their programme starting from the beginning, learning about their individuality and developing the ability to continue their lives in sobriety and free from the effects of addiction and stress.
Many people travel from all over Europe, including the Middle and Far East to Procounselling, as it removes them from the environment where their problems have existed. This is the beginning of a process of change, retraining and coaching the character to lead a fulfilling and positive life in the future.
Addiction doesn't take a holiday break
Addiction doesn't take a holiday break
Why getting help for a loved one really matters now
"It just wouldn't be Christmas without my wife.”
"We'll get through the holidays first ... it's not so bad.”
"What will the in-laws think when he's not there for Hanukkah?"
"She can't miss work and all of the holiday functions; that would not send a good message."
This time of year, relatives of an using addict or drinking alcoholic are accustomed to hearing all kinds of objections to sending a family member to treatment during the holidays.
It is amazing how many people believe that asking a family member to go to treatment during the holidays is somehow wrong or cruel or too disruptive.
What they don't recognize is that addiction is a family disease. Just like the addicted individual, the family system is sick. Family members become enmeshed and unable to separate right from wrong or truth from lie. And their own denial and codependency issues can become even more pronounced during the holidays when there are so many perceived reasons not to take action.
Families who are at the eye of the storm--living in the midst of active addiction--have a very difficult time knowing what to do. Too often, they resort to enabling behaviors that result in keeping everyone sick.
There is no doubt that many families are experiencing additional stress and strain in these tough economic times. And the coming holidays can compound this stress. But by not confronting the active addiction, the family only adds to its burdens.
As with the family, the holiday season can give a person with addiction extra ammunition for avoiding treatment. Some of the more common objections are:
"My family needs me and expects me to be here for the holidays.”
"There are too many coworkers on vacation; I couldn't possibly leave the office now.”
"I'm going to wait until after the holidays and get help then.”
Especially during the holidays, other factors come into play that can compound problems associated with substance abuse and addiction. For many, the season is one of great joy and happiness. For others, the holidays bring high stress or feelings of loss or depression. Sometimes family gatherings can exacerbate difficult or unhealthy relationships and cause additional anxiety. Intense end-of-the-year workplace demands combined with must-show holiday parties can place additional pressure to drink or use. There are also many opportunities to celebrate in excess, which can create tremendous challenges for those with addiction and trying to hold it together. On top of all this, the family struggles valiantly to present the image that all is well.
Treatment matters as much during the holiday season as it does throughout the year.
Despite the research, stubborn myths around addiction prevail and are a major factor in keeping people sick by promoting the belief that this is a disease of choice or will.
Five of the most common myths about addiction:
1. Addicts and alcoholics need to reach rock bottom before they can accept help.
2. Addiction is a willpower problem. People can stop, if they put their mind to it.
3. People don't need treatment. They can stop using if they are really motivated.
4. Treatment just doesn't work.
5. People must want treatment in order for it to be effective.
Every day we are faced with the challenge of debunking these myths and carrying the message that addiction is a chronic illness that can and must be treated.
During the holiday season, we too often encounter yet another dangerous myth: that it is wrong or inappropriate or cruel to go to treatment during the holiday season. Like the other addiction myths, this simply isn't true.
In fact, the holidays may be the best time of the year for people to get healthy and reclaim their lives from addiction.
Homes that play host to active addiction are not filled with joy and happiness during the holidays; they are decked with dysfunction, stress, fear, and shame.
For families besieged by addiction, the greatest gift they could give their addicted loved one--and themselves--is the gift of recovery.
philosophy
 The Procounselling day and extended day care programmes were designed specifically to accommodate all client groups wishing to seek recovery from substance misuse. Accommodating a client’s needs can be both a complex and expensive process when seeking the appropriate package for them. We have recognized the above difficulties that do take place on a frequent basis and thus have developed a programme with the aim of reducing this to a minimal. Where client care should never be compromised, the costs attached to purchasing services and budgets available often dictate and limit the choices offered.
The costs of placing a client in a residential setting can vary, however once a client who initially required detoxification has completed this phase of their care-plan, realistically the funding rate should revert to a residential care rate as the majority of clients no longer require that level of medical care. Alas, this is not always the case in the majority of the providers of treatment in residential settings. The operational costs of running these projects have a knock-on effect, which stop at the service purchasers.
Given the set-up and structure of the Procounselling programmes, we are in a position to offer a comprehensive and cost effective service to both client and service purchaser. Accommodation, when required is available and open to clients accessing our services. Medical and legal services are also available when required.
We do hope that the enclosed information explains our project and services in more detail, however should you require any further information, then please feel free to contact our admissions department UK: +447784176179
|
services
Addiction Treatment
Adult Male & Female
Drug Rehabilitation
Alcoholism Treatment
Drug Rehabilitation
Counselling Provided
After Care
Grief Counselling
Group Therapy
One-to-One Counselling
Educational Sessions
Meditation
Self Help Meetings Attendance
Emotional Freedom Technique
Qigong
Languages Used
English
|
