About the Trust

‘As part of my treatment I explored my role as a parent. I was taught how to communicate with my daughter and understand her feelings towards my addiction’.
‘I can’t remember the last time I felt safe – the Nelson Trust has helped me to find myself’.

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Treatment Philosophy

The Nelson Trust believes that with the right amount of care, support and encouragement, every person has the ability to change and to improve the quality of their lives. The Nelson Trust promotes change through timely psychosocial interventions that respond to the complexity of needs presented in our client group.

We believe that every client is different.  That is why a wide range of interventions is made available. Clients with similar needs often require different interventions; our individual care planning system aims to meet those differing needs, through a comprehensive and integrated spectrum of therapeutic, educational and practical responses.

The Nelson Trust’s treatment philosophy is abstinence based. We believe that the emotional and psychological therapeutic work undertaken by the client, in addressing underlying issues, must be worked through during a period of abstinence. Therefore, all clients must commit to being abstinent, at least for the duration of the treatment programme.

Therapy groups and workshops are facilitated by qualified counsellors using an integrative approach. The style of group facilitation is based on the Yalom model of group work, adapted to meet the needs of the addicted population and focuses on interpersonal relationships. Counsellors use Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques and Person Centred (PS) skills to support and challenge as appropriate. We believe that given the opportunity and a safe environment, clients can develop and grow beyond their expectations and the hopes of their families.

Substance misuse and dependence creadingan affect every aspect of a person’s life, as well as the lives of the people around them. Successful recovery therefore involves a holistic approach to treatment. The Nelson Trust offers a comprehensive and integrated programme of treatment, educational and training opportunities, as well as a resettlement and housing initiative.

We believe that by integrating these three components into a complete programme of care and support, The Nelson Trust can offer clients the best possible chance of maintaining the changes made in treatment.  This can then lead to a healthy, independent lifestyle in the long-term future.