Phoenix Programmes

Phoenix Programmes Phoenix Programmes offer a proven solution to alcohol, drug and behavioural addictions and disorders This awareness led us to conceive Phoenix Programmes.

My name is Chris Spencer and I work alongside my business partner, Anita Cragen. With over 28 years dedicated to addiction recovery, I bring my expertise and experience, while Anita brings 20 years of her own. Over these decades, we've had the privilege of aiding clients worldwide. I have personally witnessed the deep suffering and havoc addiction wreaks on individuals' lives, their well-being, re

lationships, and families. We offer meticulously tailored treatment plans, uniquely designed for each individual's distinct journey to recovery. We have built a foundation rooted in crafting a programme to suit you, addressing the mind, body, and spirituality. Our experience has taught us that addiction is a complex disease and all aspects need addressing for a successful recovery. So as well as physically detoxing and healing the body, our programmes target the psychological and spiritual hole that can’t be filled with drink, drugs, or any behavioural high. We have fine-tuned our approach over the decades, tailoring our treatment to guide you to your own personal solution. Both Anita and myself are certified International Alcohol and Drug Therapists and qualified Recovery Dynamics Counsellors, and members of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals. With a specific focus on aiding mothers with addiction and young children, Anita intimately understands the challenges of motherhood and the pressures addiction places on families. I have a distinguished track record of working with notable clients on an individual basis, including celebrities, politicians, royalty, and high-net worth individuals from a diverse range of nations, accommodated here in Spain or in their home countries. I am also a founding member of the first addiction treatment centre in Dubai, before transitioning my practice to Spain 3 years later. My expertise spans all facets of addiction, with three decades of experience successfully treating a wide range of substance abuse disorders; behavioural addictions such as gambling, social media, and s*x; and psychological problems like ADHD, OCD, anxiety and depression. Through this work, I have guided numerous individuals in rebuilding their lives and embracing prosperous futures, and I have played a pivotal role in crafting addiction recovery programmes and a range of workshops covering compulsive behaviours. As a dedicated addiction therapist, I am deeply committed to each individual’s journey to recovery. This devotion fuels my daily work. I channelled my years of experience into founding a luxury private rehabilitation centre in Southern Spain. Inspired by my work with international clients, I aspired to create a haven for rest, healing, and personalised care.

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When gambling, p**n, shopping, gaming or social media start to control your life, specialised individual treatment can help you regain choice and control.

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tep Ten is a life-changing exercise when it is practised daily. It gives us a regular opportunity to look inside ourselves and ask a simple question: Was I wrong?

Discover how Step Ten supports daily recovery through honest self-reflection, prompt admission of mistakes, sensible amends, and more mindful relationships.

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Prescription medicines can play an important role in helping people manage pain, anxiety, sleep problems, and other health concerns. Yet for some people, a medicine that began as part of treatment can gradually become a source of worry.

Learn about prescription drug misuse, behavioural health and dual diagnosis, including warning signs and why integrated, compassionate support matters.

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Co***ne addiction can stay hidden behind a successful life. Learn the warning signs, health risks and how private, individual treatment at Phoenix Programmes

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Explore how modern abundance, easy access to alcohol and drugs, and powerful reward systems can contribute to addiction and how recovery offers a different path

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We live in a world our brains were never designed for. For most of human history, pleasure was limited by availability. Food had to be found. Gambling required a physical place. Shopping meant leaving the house.

Explore how modern abundance, constant stimulation and instant relief can fuel addiction—and how recovery can restore freedom and balance.

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Discover how the Twelve Steps offer more than sobriety—building honesty, humility, compassion and service for a meaningful life beyond addiction recovery.

There is no standard situation and no one-size-fits-all arrangement. Every person arrives with a different history, diff...
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There is no standard situation and no one-size-fits-all arrangement. Every person arrives with a different history, different needs and different expectations of privacy.

Discover discreet, high-quality recovery accommodation in Marbella, with personalised support, specialist care, nutrition and wellbeing.

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Triay Medical Centre San Pedro De Alacantara
Marbella
29670

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