One-to-one therapy comes in many different forms. Some examples include psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioural therapy. It is a very important part of drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
In one-to-one therapy, a therapist will go through their therapy on an individual basis with a single person.
In this type of therapy, there is a much closer relationship between the therapist and the addict. This also means that the therapist can completely focus their attention on the patient.
It gives the therapist a good opportunity to build a relationship and understanding with the person who is abusing substances. Over time, this can help them to learn more and more about their specific situation and their personal circumstances.
If you want to find out more about your alcohol addiction or the treatment available to you, get in touch with us today. We can offer you free, confidential advice whenever you need it and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Recovering from an addiction is a lot more than just detoxing from substances. Drug or alcohol detox will only help the physical part of the recovery from substance abuse. Therapy, on the other hand, addresses the psychological and emotional parts of the recovery.
As alcohol and drugs are often used for self-medicating or for dealing with stressful or difficult emotions, there are usually many unique thoughts and emotions that are needed to be worked on once the substances have been removed from the body.
Therapy can help to put everything back together by helping the addict address their challenges. This will then allow them to function properly in life once again.
Ongoing therapy is also important in helping the client avoid relapse. There are a lot of social situations or psychological problems that can play a part in triggering cravings or a relapse. One-to-one therapy can help an addict address many of the potential triggers.
Some of the most common triggers include the following:
It can be difficult to continue a social life with the people you once spent time with if they would also drink drugs or alcohol. This is especially true if they continue to do so.
You may feel under pressure to drink or do drugs again. Therapy can help you understand these challenges and learn ways to have much healthier relationships with the people around you. You will also learn how to approach difficult social situations moving forward.
Stress from things like relationships, work, family, and other stressful life situations can lead to a desire to want to self-medicate. Therapy can help you find some more constructive ways of dealing with these everyday stressors.
When you go back to situations where you used to take drugs or drink alcohol, this can trigger some old thought patterns which may result in some old behaviours returning. This can include things like going to the same bar, restaurant, neighbourhood, or another location that has been tied to your addictive behaviours.
One-to-one therapies can help you to find some coping mechanisms that can help you to deal with these situations.
When in cognitive behavioural therapy, you will learn how to recognise your thoughts and moods that may pop up during your cravings for drugs and alcohol. You will also learn how to identify certain patterns and social situations that may lead to relapses in alcohol rehab.
Cognitive behavioural therapists will work one on one with you to help you learn how to avoid all of the destructive thoughts and behaviours.
When in this type of therapy, you will recognise troublesome thoughts and situations that need to be avoided. However, you will also learn how to replace your negative thoughts with much more productive, constructive, and healthy thoughts and behaviours. Your healthier, positive thoughts will help you to remain sober and resist any temptations.
Cognitive behavioural therapy uses very specific, proven techniques that aim to help people get through their difficult thoughts and emotions. Therapists that are trained in cognitive behavioural therapy will help you by providing you with some powerful tools that are needed for lifelong success in your recovery from your drug addiction.
Below is a list of the main benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy:
Are you struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol? If you’re here reading this today, there’s a good chance that addiction is having a negative effect on your life and you’re ready to make some changes to return to a happier and healthier lifestyle. If that sounds like you, get in touch with us today.
When you attend rehab for addiction recovery, you will receive a personalised treatment plan that is designed to help you personally get through your problems with addiction and move on to a sober, happy lifestyle.
It’s important to reach out for help as soon as you can. Addictions are a progressive disease, meaning they will only get worse and worse over time. That’s why you should never delay your treatment.
If you want to find out more about addictions and the treatments that you may expect in rehab, get in touch with us today. Our team of friendly, helpful staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have and to provide you with the advice you need to get started with your recovery journey today.
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John Gillen
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- Last updated: August 1, 2025
John has travelled extensively around the world, culminating in 19 years’ experience looking at different models. He is the European pioneer of NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) treatment to Europe in 2010; and recently back from the USA bringing state of the art Virtual Reality Relapse Prevention and stress reduction therapy. His passion extends to other metabolic disturbances and neurodegenerative diseases. The journey continues. In recent times, John has travelled to Russia to study and research into a new therapy photobiomudulation or systemic laser therapy working with NAD+ scientists and the very best of the medical professionals in the UK and the USA, together with Nadcell, Bionad Hospitals own select Doctors, nurses, dieticians and therapists. Johns’ passion continues to endeavour to bring to the UK and Europe new developments with NAD+ Therapy in preventive and restorative medicine and Wellness. In 2017 John Gillen was made a visiting Professor at the John Naisbitt university in Belgrade Serbia.
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