Addiction Counselling
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Counselling
Counselling provides a supportive, confidential space for individuals to explore emotions, behaviors, and challenges through empathetic dialogue, rooted in Carl Rogers' person-centered theory from the mid-20th century, which emphasizes unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence to foster self-actualization.
Addiction Counselling
Addiction counselling builds on this foundation by targeting substance use and behavioral dependencies—like gambling or impulsivity-linked patterns—using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing to address root causes, build coping skills, and promote sustained recovery.
Untreated addiction profoundly disrupts day-to-day life, leading to impulsive behaviors, strained relationships, job loss or underperformance, heightened road traffic accident risks from impaired judgment, and severe financial burdens from escalating costs.
MindBridge Medical's counseling addresses these through targeted therapy, restoring control, repairing relationships, enhancing occupational stability, reducing impulsivity—especially vital for ADHD-linked cases—and preventing further harm for a healthier, sustainable life.
Counselling targets substance addictions like alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, opioids/heroin, benzodiazepines, ecstasy, and other drugs, plus behavioral ones including pornography/sexual issues, gambling (crypto/stocks, casinos, sports), gaming, shopping, internet, food (binge eating), work, and exercise.
ADHD & Addiction: The Dopamine-Impulsivity Link
ADHD significantly elevates addiction risk due to dopamine dysregulation and impulsivity, with Irish data showing 1-in-5 people in drug/alcohol treatment displaying ADHD symptoms—rising to over 1-in-3 among benzodiazepine users. ADHD stems from low dopamine activity in brain reward pathways (nucleus accumbens, prefrontal cortex), causing chronic understimulation. Impulsive individuals seek quick dopamine "hits" from substances: cocaine (a stimulant) mimics ADHD meds by blocking dopamine reuptake, temporarily boosting focus/motivation but risking addiction.
Adults with ADHD are 2-3x more likely to develop substance use disorders (25-40% lifetime risk vs. 5-10% general population), starting earlier and progressing faster.
Why Counseling Matters Now
Untreated ADHD triples cocaine abuse risk; stimulants like cocaine provide paradoxical calm but exacerbate impulsivity long-term. Therapy identifies triggers, builds coping, and integrates ADHD management to break self-medication patterns—reducing relapse by 30%+ when combined.
Appointment Structure and Delivery
All sessions are conducted by our Addiction Counsellor, Ms Navina Shaila, who is trained in addiction counselling in Ireland and holds a dual masters in addiction counselling.
Session Details
Format: Secure telepsychology appointments via Zoom
Duration: 50 minutes per session
Provider: Addiction Counsellor, Ms. Navina Shaila
Fee: €800 per session
Number of sessions: Average 6 - 10 sessions
Confidentiality: All appointments are strictly confidential and conducted in accordance with professional and ethical standards
10‑Session Recovery Journey Package
A structured course of therapy designed to build skills, track progress, and support lasting change.
10 individual Counselling sessions (50 minutes each)
Total fee: 725 € (saving 75 € compared with 10 single sessions)
No expiration date – use sessions at any time, based on clinical availability
After booking your first session, you will receive gift‑code vouchers for the remaining 9 sessions.
Overall Benefit From This Service?
Tailored & Flexible: Adjusts to progress, integrating ADHD management for dual issues.
Proven Methods: Uses CBT, motivational tools, relapse prevention—median 12 sessions for strong outcomes.
Accessible: Self-book online, no waitlists via secure platform.