Addiction Psychotherapy Zielona Góra

Addiction psychotherapy in Zielona Góra is a key element of the recovery process, without which medical procedures and pharmacotherapy alone rarely produce lasting results. Addiction has its roots not only in biology but primarily in the psyche - in the way of coping with emotions, stress and difficult life experiences.

At Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra, addiction therapy is conducted by experienced psychotherapists who combine clinical knowledge with an empathetic approach. Each Patient receives an individual therapy plan, tailored to the type of addiction, stage of treatment and personal needs.

Psychotherapy helps the Patient:

• understand the reasons for reaching for the substance or addictive behaviour,
• recognise triggering situations and emotions for substance craving,
• build new strategies for coping with stress without alcohol and drugs,
• rebuild relationships with family and the social environment,
• prevent relapses - develop an action plan for difficult moments.

Addiction therapy in Zielona Góra is an integral part of comprehensive treatment at our clinic at al. Wojska Polskiego 11. It complements alcohol addiction treatment and drug addiction treatment.

At Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra we use scientifically validated psychotherapeutic methods that demonstrate high effectiveness in addiction treatment.

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

CBT helps the Patient identify automatic thoughts and beliefs leading to reaching for the substance. It teaches recognition of triggering situations, challenging destructive thinking patterns and replacing them with healthier responses. CBT is one of the most effective methods in addiction therapy.

Motivational interviewing

Motivational interviewing is an approach focused on building internal motivation for change. The therapist does not impose solutions - they help the Patient discover their own reasons for sobriety and strengthen their sense of agency. The method is particularly effective at the early stage of treatment and for people ambivalent about abstinence.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

ACT teaches accepting difficult emotions without resorting to substances. The Patient works on psychological flexibility - the ability to act in accordance with their own values even in the face of discomfort, anxiety or sadness.

Systemic family therapy

The systemic approach treats the family as a whole, in which one person's addiction affects all members. Therapy helps rebuild communication, set healthy boundaries and create an environment supporting recovery.

Individual therapy at Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra is a safe space where the Patient can openly talk about their experiences, emotions and difficulties. Sessions with the therapist take place in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance.

During individual sessions, the therapist helps the Patient:

• identify emotional triggers - situations, people and internal states leading to reaching for the substance,
• work through difficult experiences - traumas, losses, conflicts that may underlie the addiction,
• develop emotion regulation skills - learning to cope with anxiety, anger, loneliness without substances,
• build new habits - replacing destructive patterns with healthy activities.

Within individual therapy, tools such as emotion diary, life skills training, relaxation techniques and exposure to difficult situations in controlled conditions are used.

Individual sessions are available at the clinic at al. Wojska Polskiego 11, 65-077 Zielona Góra and online. Meeting frequency is determined individually - most commonly once a week, with the possibility of intensification during crisis moments.

Group therapy is a form of treatment in which participants work together on the problem of addiction under the guidance of an experienced therapist. At Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra, therapeutic groups create a safe space for sharing experiences, mutual support and learning from each other.

Benefits of group therapy

Group participation brings unique benefits unavailable in individual therapy:

• sense of belonging - awareness that one is not alone with the problem,
• learning through observation - learning coping strategies from other participants,
• developing social skills - assertiveness, empathy, communication,
• feedback - honest perspective from people going through similar experiences,
• motivation - other participants' progress inspires further work.

Group meeting programme

Group meetings within addiction therapy in Zielona Góra include role-playing, communication exercises, modelling constructive behaviours and working on trigger recognition. Sessions last 90 minutes and take place at regular intervals.

One person's addiction affects the functioning of the entire family. Close ones often unconsciously take on roles that enable the addiction - hiding the problem, making excuses for the addicted person's behaviour or taking over their responsibilities. At Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra we offer professional help for families.

Family therapy

Family sessions are conducted with the participation of the Patient and their close ones. The therapist helps:

• rebuild communication - learning to express needs and emotions constructively,
• set healthy boundaries - clear rules of coexistence supporting sobriety,
• restore trust - a gradual process based on concrete actions,
• create a support plan - jointly determining how the family can help without enabling the addiction.

Therapy for codependent individuals

Individual sessions for partners, parents and adult children of addicted individuals. Therapy helps regain self-esteem, recognise codependency patterns and rebuild emotional autonomy.

Both family therapy and sessions for codependent individuals are available in-person and online. Addiction psychotherapy in Zielona Góra includes not only the addicted person but their entire family system.

Behavioural addictions - to gambling, computer games, pornography, compulsive shopping or social media - follow similar mechanisms to substance addictions. The brain responds to these activities like a drug, producing dopamine and building the need to repeat the behaviour.

At Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra, the behavioural addiction therapy programme includes:

• recognition of addiction mechanisms - identification of stimuli triggering compulsive behaviour,
• behaviour monitoring - keeping a diary, analysing patterns and frequency,
• behavioural contracts - establishing clear rules and boundaries with the therapist,
• impulse control training - learning to delay reactions and develop alternative coping methods,
• building healthy habits - replacing destructive patterns with constructive activities.

Behavioural addiction therapy is conducted individually, using cognitive-behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. Sessions are available in-person and online.

Combining psychotherapy with pharmacotherapy produces the best results in addiction treatment in Zielona Góra. Medications stabilise the body and reduce substance craving, while therapy helps work through the causes of addiction and build new behavioural patterns.

How pharmacotherapy supports psychotherapy

The Esperal implant or oral medications (naltrexone, acamprosate) protect the Patient from impulsive reaching for the substance. This allows the Patient to fully focus on therapeutic work without simultaneously fighting physical alcohol craving.

How psychotherapy strengthens pharmacotherapy

Medications do not resolve the emotional problems underlying the addiction. Psychotherapy helps the Patient understand why they reached for the substance and develop alternative coping strategies. Without this work, the risk of relapse after completing pharmacotherapy is significantly higher.

Integrated approach at Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra

At our clinic, alcohol addiction treatment and drug addiction treatment always include both elements - pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy - integrated in one treatment plan, under the care of one team of specialists.

Relapses are a natural part of the recovery process from addiction. The key is not whether they happen, but how the Patient responds to them. Within addiction psychotherapy in Zielona Góra, a significant portion of work is devoted to preparing the Patient for high-risk situations.

Recognising early warning signals

The therapist helps the Patient identify personal warning signals - changes in mood, behaviour and thinking that precede relapse. These may include increasing stress, isolation from close ones, neglecting routines or idealising memories associated with drinking.

Crisis response plan

Each Patient develops an individual crisis plan with the therapist:

• contact list - therapist, sponsor, trusted close person,
• alternative activities - what to do instead of reaching for the substance,
• rapid calming techniques - breathing, grounding, mindfulness,
• plan for the first 24 hours after an episode of increased craving.

Aftercare programme

Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra offers support after completing intensive therapy - regular check-up sessions, online therapy and the possibility of quick contact with the therapist in crisis situations. Long-term support significantly reduces relapse risk.

Online therapy is a full form of addiction treatment available at Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra for Patients who cannot regularly travel to the clinic. Sessions take place via a secure video connection, ensuring the same level of professionalism and confidentiality as in-person meetings.

Who is online therapy for

Remote sessions work particularly well for people who:

• live outside Zielona Góra and commuting would be burdensome,
• work irregular hours and need flexibility,
• are continuing therapy after completing the outpatient stage,
• feel a psychological barrier to visiting the clinic.

How an online session works

The Patient connects with the therapist at the agreed time via a dedicated platform. The session lasts the same as an in-person meeting - 50 minutes individually, 90 minutes in a group. The therapist uses the same methods and tools as during clinic meetings.

Addiction psychotherapy online is a convenient solution that does not reduce treatment effectiveness. At Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra we combine in-person and online sessions in a flexible therapy model tailored to the Patient's lifestyle. To schedule a session, call 880 808 880 or use the online registration.

Starting addiction psychotherapy in Zielona Góra does not require complicated formalities. At Nasz Gabinet the process is simple and immediately accessible.

Step 1. Contact

Call 880 808 880 or use the online registration. During the call, staff will collect preliminary information and suggest a date for the first meeting.

Step 2. First session

The first meeting with the therapist is an orientation session. The therapist learns about the Patient's history, type of addiction, previous treatment attempts and current difficulties. Based on this, they jointly set therapy goals and the format of meetings.

Step 3. Individual therapy plan

The therapist develops a treatment plan including session frequency, selected therapeutic methods and short- and long-term goals. The plan is modified during therapy depending on progress.

Step 4. Regular therapy

Sessions take place at the clinic at al. Wojska Polskiego 11, 65-077 Zielona Góra or online. Meeting regularity is key to effectiveness - most commonly once a week.

Addiction therapy is an investment in health, relationships and quality of life. You do not need to wait for the "perfect moment" - every day without the substance is a step in the right direction. Nasz Gabinet Zielona Góra is ready to help.