by Tracy Mott | Jul 20, 2018 | Addiction
Why we do what we do and how…? Western Counselling deploys an Integrative Approach to supporting people who suffer from various addictions, incorporating 12 Step solution focussed philosophy, with a whole range of traditional and innovative counselling approaches. We...
by Tracy Mott | May 2, 2018 | Addiction
Why am I an addict, when my friends use drugs too? Understanding drug addiction. Drug use in the UK is extremely common, almost considered a rite of passage for our youth. With drug use evident on our streets, and drug-related deaths in the UK higher than...
by Tracy Mott | Apr 20, 2018 | addiction recovery
A lesson in letting go When we were approached by a Portuguese hotel chain to deliver addiction treatment from their gorgeous tiny hotel in rural Alentejo, we were both incredibly proud and excited. To be able to deliver services in Portugal where so many of...
by Tracy Mott | Feb 6, 2018 | alcohol
Alcohol is no laughing matter Alcohol, legal, sociable and currently the third leading cause of preventable death. Quite a shocking statistic isn’t it? Alcohol will kill 1 in 10 Americans aged 20-64 this year and someone somewhere will die every 10 seconds...
by Tracy Mott | Dec 14, 2017 | addiction recovery
Staying Sober This Christmas and New Year Christmas is a wonderfully joyful time for many people, it can also induce fear and terror in others. A period when everyone is meant to be happy and perfect creates a pressure that can be hard to fulfil. The holiday...
by Tracy Mott | Jun 11, 2017 | Addiction
Rehabilitation in Portugal An exciting collaboration between a boutique hotel situated in the tranquil region of the Alentejo, Portugal and an internationally acclaimed UK treatment centre, Western Counselling. The staff team includes a Psychiatrist, Psychologist and...