Addiction Psychotherapy Gorzów Wielkopolski - what it is and who it helps
Addiction psychotherapy in Gorzów Wielkopolski is systematic work with a therapist aimed at understanding the causes of addiction, changing destructive thinking and behaviour patterns, and building a life in sobriety. It is not a casual conversation or counselling - it is a professional therapeutic intervention conducted by specialists certified in addiction treatment.
Who does addiction therapy help
- People addicted to alcohol - both at the beginning of the path to abstinence and after detox or Esperal implant
- People addicted to drugs - after drug detox, as the foundation of long-term recovery
- People with behavioural addictions - gambling, internet, gaming, shopping, pornography addiction
- Families of addicted individuals - we help understand addiction mechanisms and learn healthy boundaries
At Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski, therapy is conducted on an outpatient basis - the Patient comes for scheduled sessions and returns home. Appointment times are adjusted to the Patient's schedule.
The course of addiction psychotherapy at Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski
Addiction therapy at Nasz Gabinet proceeds in stages to ensure Patients achieve effective and lasting results. The therapeutic process is individual and may vary depending on the type of addiction and the Patient's health.
Stage 1 - diagnosis and qualification
The first step is a medical qualification and diagnostic interview. The therapist learns about the Patient's history, type of addiction, previous treatment attempts, life situation and expectations. Based on this, an individual therapeutic plan is created.
Stage 2 - active therapy phase
Regular therapeutic sessions (usually once a week) covering work on the causes of addiction, recognising relapse triggers, learning new strategies for coping with emotions and stress. In this phase, the Patient also benefits from pharmacotherapy if indicated.
Stage 3 - consolidating changes
Reducing session frequency, working on building a new lifestyle, strengthening relationships, planning a future without addiction.
Stage 4 - maintenance care
Occasional maintenance sessions and check-up visits - the Patient knows that in case of crisis they can return to the clinic in Gorzów Wielkopolski.
Therapeutic methods used in addiction treatment in Gorzów Wielkopolski
At Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski, we use therapeutic methods with proven effectiveness in addiction treatment. The choice of method depends on the type of addiction, the Patient's personality and the stage of therapy.
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
One of the most effective methods in addiction treatment. It helps identify thoughts and beliefs that maintain the addiction, recognise high-risk situations and develop new, healthy responses. The Patient learns to understand the connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Particularly effective at the beginning of treatment when the Patient has doubts about change. The therapist helps find internal motivation for sobriety, not through pressure, but through empathic companionship in the decision-making process.
Schema Therapy
Working with deep emotional patterns formed in childhood that often underlie addiction - feelings of rejection, insufficient care, excessive control.
Psychoeducation
Knowledge about addiction mechanisms, the effect of substances on the brain and the recovery process. It helps the Patient understand their illness and make informed decisions about treatment.
Individual and group therapy - differences and complementarity
At Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski, we offer both individual and group therapy. Both forms have their unique advantages and most often complement each other.
Individual therapy
- Complete confidentiality - the Patient speaks only with the therapist
- Deep work - on personal traumas, schemas, relationships
- Individual pace - sessions tailored to the Patient's needs
- Safety - the Patient can talk about anything without concerns
Group therapy
- Sense of community - knowing that others face a similar problem reduces feelings of isolation
- Learning from others - observing other Patients' progress motivates and inspires
- Social skills training - rebuilding communication abilities damaged by addiction
- Group feedback - feedback from people who understand the situation
Combining both forms
The best results in addiction therapy in Gorzów Wielkopolski are achieved by Patients who combine individual sessions (deep self-work) with group therapy (social support and motivation). The therapist at Nasz Gabinet will help select the optimal combination.
Behavioural addiction therapy in Gorzów Wielkopolski
Behavioural addictions - gambling, internet, computer gaming, pornography, shopping addiction - have a similar neurobiological mechanism to chemical addictions. They activate the brain's reward system, leading to an increasing need to repeat the behaviour despite negative consequences.
Specifics of behavioural addiction therapy
- Identifying triggers - what emotions, situations and circumstances lead to compulsive behaviour
- Learning healthy alternatives - new ways of coping with boredom, stress, loneliness
- Impulse control - techniques for inhibiting automatic reactions
- Working with consequences - finances (gambling, shopping), relationships, health
Gambling addiction
Gambling is one of the most frequently reported behavioural addictions at Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski. Therapy includes work on the illusion of control, magical thinking, financial management and rebuilding relationships destroyed by debts and lies.
Internet and gaming addiction
An increasingly common problem, particularly among younger Patients. Therapy helps build a healthy relationship with technology, regain control over time spent online and develop relationships in the real world.
The role of psychotherapy in preventing addiction relapse
One of the most important goals of addiction psychotherapy in Gorzów Wielkopolski is to teach the Patient to recognise warning signs of relapse and respond effectively before reaching for a substance.
Relapse warning signs - what therapy teaches
- Thoughts about drinking/using - frequent memories of the substance, idealising past experiences
- Mood changes - increasing irritability, isolation, sadness without clear cause
- Abandoning healthy habits - giving up physical activity, neglecting sleep, avoiding therapeutic sessions
- Contact with the environment - returning to former acquaintances, places and rituals associated with addiction
Relapse prevention plan
Every Patient at Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski develops an individual relapse prevention plan together with their therapist, which includes:
- List of personal triggers and ways to avoid or cope with them
- Emergency plan - what to do when substance craving appears (who to call, what techniques to use)
- List of substitute activities - healthy ways of coping with emotions
- Schedule of follow-up visits
Regular maintenance sessions after completing the main therapy phase help maintain vigilance and respond to early warning signs.
Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy - why the combination is most effective
Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy are two pillars of addiction treatment that work best together. Medications stabilise the body and reduce substance craving, while therapy changes the way of thinking and responding to difficulties.
What pharmacotherapy provides
- Reduced substance craving - medications help control the compulsive need to drink or use
- Mood stabilisation - antidepressants and anxiolytics alleviate emotional disorders accompanying addiction
- Pharmacological barrier - the Esperal implant makes safe alcohol consumption impossible, providing time for psychotherapy
What psychotherapy provides
- Understanding causes - why the Patient reaches for the substance, what needs they try to fulfil
- New strategies - alternative ways of coping with emotions, stress and difficult situations
- Lasting change - changing thinking and behaviour patterns that maintained the addiction
At Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski, both elements are coordinated by one team - medical staff and therapists collaborate so that the treatment plan is coherent and effective.
Therapy for families of addicted individuals in Gorzów Wielkopolski
One family member's addiction affects everyone. Loved ones experience chronic stress, anxiety, guilt, helplessness and shame. They often fall into a co-dependency pattern - trying to control the addicted person, protecting them from consequences while neglecting their own needs.
How we help families in Gorzów Wielkopolski
- Psychoeducation - we help understand addiction as a disease, not a moral choice
- Working on co-dependency - identifying and changing behaviours that inadvertently maintain the loved one's addiction
- Learning healthy boundaries - how to say "no", how to stop rescuing, how to take care of yourself
- Family consultations - joint sessions with a therapist help rebuild communication
When a loved one refuses treatment
We accept families even when the addicted person themselves refuses treatment. We help loved ones regain control over their own lives, stop living in constant fear and guilt. Often, a change in the family's attitude becomes the impulse for the addicted person to seek treatment.
To book a consultation at Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski, call: 880 808 880 or use the online booking system.
Online addiction therapy - remote sessions for residents of Gorzów Wielkopolski
For Patients who cannot regularly travel to the clinic at ul. Sikorskiego 107 in Gorzów Wielkopolski, we offer therapeutic sessions via video calls. Online therapy works both as a standalone form of treatment and as a continuation after completing the in-person phase.
Who is online therapy for
- Residents of smaller towns in the Lubuskie region, for whom travel to Gorzów Wielkopolski is difficult
- People working on business trips or with irregular schedules
- Patients after completing the in-person treatment phase - continuing therapy remotely
- People with mobility or health limitations
What online sessions look like
Sessions take place via a secure video call platform. The therapist conducts the session exactly as an in-person meeting - conversation, exercises, homework assignments. Session duration: 50 minutes.
Limitations of online therapy
Online therapy is not suitable for Patients in crisis requiring immediate medical intervention (e.g. alcohol binge, withdrawal symptoms, psychotic states). In such situations, an in-person visit to Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski is necessary.
Why it is worth starting addiction therapy in Gorzów Wielkopolski
Addiction therapy in Gorzów Wielkopolski is an investment in the future - in health, relationships, emotional and financial stability. Many Patients hesitate before the first step, fearing pain, shame or failure. These concerns are natural but should not prevent seeking help.
What you gain through therapy
- Control over your life - instead of the addiction, it is the Patient who makes decisions
- Better relationships - rebuilding trust, learning healthy communication
- Emotional stability - the ability to cope with emotions without substances
- Physical health - the toxin-free body begins to regenerate
- Career prospects - sobriety opens doors that addiction closed
The first step is the hardest
At Nasz Gabinet Gorzów Wielkopolski, we understand how much courage it takes to decide on treatment. That is why the first medical qualification takes place in a calm, confidential atmosphere, without pressure or judgement. You do not need to have a ready plan - the desire to change is enough.
Call: 880 808 880 or use the online booking system. The clinic at ul. Sikorskiego 107 in Gorzów Wielkopolski is open Monday through Sunday, 8:00-20:00.
