Welcome to the Gambling Clinic
I'm Alan Duffy- a counsellor, specialising in the treatment of gambling addiction. I hold a B.A. (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies.
During my time working Extern Problem Gambling, I have worked with many people using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program that is specifically designed for the treatment of gambling addiction. The Program is delivered online, via Zoom call. In my experience, online treatment for gambling addiction works just as well as face-to-face and has several advantages over in person treatment.
The Treatment Program
The Treatment Program starts with 8 weekly sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). During the first 8 weeks, we focus on reducing triggers and opportunities to gamble; Motivational Enhancement; Cognitive Restructuring (around irrational beliefs associated with gambling); and Relapse Prevention. If you have a partner or another loved one who you wish to attend one or more sessions with you, that can be arranged - and is often beneficial in terms of money management.
After 8 weeks, we review your progress and discuss next steps. Some people will choose to finish up at this stage. Many will choose to continue on a weekly; fortnightly or monthly basis, in order to maintain recovery.
Cost
Each counselling session lasts 60 minutes and costs €70
Free Services
There are many free problem gambling treatment services available in Ireland. For details of these services, please go to: www.problemgambling.ie or www.gamblingcare.ie
The Problem Gambling Podcast
This Irish podcast is well worth a listen. It contains over 70 hours of podcast episodes, focusing on problem gambling and recovery. Guests on the podcast include: Oisin McConville, Niall McNamee, Rory O'Connor (Rory's Stories - and many more. They also look at the most common issues that arise for a person in the early stages of recovery from gambling addiction. Please do check out the podcast. Many people have found it to be a beneficial tool in their recovery.
get in touch
If you would like to contact me in complete confidence, please call or text me on 087 238 1466 or email thegamclinic@gmail.com
I am in counselling sessions throughout the day. As such, my phone is off for extended periods. Please leave a voicemail or send a text message and I will get back to you later the same day (business day). I do not reply to calls on weekends.