One of the most common questions I get asked when people are struggling to quit drinking is: "Why do I keep drinking even though I really don't want to? I don't even … [Read More...]
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Trevor’s Story of Addiction and Recovery
We welcome stories from people about how they have overcome struggles with addiction and turned their lives around. This is Trevor's story People become addicts for … [Read More...]
Afraid of Stopping Drinking?
What Are You REALLY Afraid Of ?If you’re reading this post then the chances are you’re contemplating stopping drinking.Maybe alcohol is only just starting to become a problem for … [Read More...]
8 STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING SELF-SABOTAGE
Overcoming Self Sabotage Using The Science of Change You may have made resolutions again this year but did you actually tell your emotional brain about them? No? Then … [Read More...]
How To Avoid Relapse In The Holiday Season
4 Brain-based strategies to prevent relapse during Christmas and New Year It's that time again - the carol singers are already at the door, there's crap Christmas music on a … [Read More...]
Need help with alcohol or drug problems? What’s stopping you?
Alcohol and drug addiction doesn't discriminate. All around the world, there are people from all walks of life trying to get by while abusing drugs or alcohol. In the US alone, … [Read More...]
Our Team
Ruben Bernardo III ICAP 1, CRC – Therapist
I'm Ruben, an internationally certified Substance Misuse Counsellor and Recovery Coach. I have spent the last 20 years working in premier residential addiction treatment centres in both the Philippines and Thailand. I have an experience working with a wide range of treatment methods including the Minnesota 12 step model, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution Therapy and … More
Christine Askew BA, MA, MSc – Therapist
Christine is the Director of Recovery From Addiction and is from Wales, UK . She has spent the last 23 years working around the world, first as a teacher then as a therapist. She has a BA in psychology and two master's degrees - an MSc. in Applied Forensic Psychology and an MA in Counselling. Christine has presented at conferences for the British Association of Counselling and … More
Jennetta Carter BSc, LCDC, COPSD, QCC Therapist
Jennetta has been in the field of addiction science since 2002 and is a licensed chemical dependency counsellor and clinical supervisor. She uses her degree in Human Services and Health Care Management to gain understanding of the social aspect of addiction and the complex role it plays in the family unit and in the clients social structure. Her studies in co-occurring emotional disorders … More
Nerine Strachan BAppSocSc Counselling
Nerine is from Sydney, Australia and has 6 years of experience in the counselling and humanitarian fields. She has a specific passion for working with addictions and trauma and has worked at leading addiction and trauma treatment centres in both Asia and Australia. She continues to expand her qualifications studying a Masters of Science in Medicine (Psychotherapy) at the University of Sydney. … More
Jane Zoega, BSc, MSc, PG Dip Therapist
Jane has an MSc in psychotherapy and counselling from Middlesex University in England and a BSc (hons.) in psychology. Her training is in existential psychotherapy, which is person-centered and focuses on the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness as a way of helping clients to manage psychological and emotional … More
Sheena Connelly Counsellor -In-Training
Sheena has recently joined Recovery From Addiction as our trainee counsellor. She is currently studying for a Masters in Counselling through Monash University, Australia, and aims to have completed her studies by early 2018. Sheena's interests lie in attachment theory and how early childhood experiences create vulnerabilities for addiction, anxiety and depression. Her own experience with … More
