The Sanctuary Lodge team

Dr Durrani believes that people who are alcohol or drug dependent have become neuroadapted to continuous or repeated exposure to a psychoactive substance. A manifestation of neuroadaptation is that a withdrawal syndrome may develop when substance use ceases. There are also underlying precipitating, maintaining and perpetuating factors that need to be addressed alongside detoxification for it to be successful. The primary objective of detoxification is completion of the withdrawal process with safety and comfort. This ensures that the person can cease alcohol or drug use without experiencing an uncomfortable and potentially hazardous withdrawal syndrome and enter into a therapeutic rehabilitation program, for relapse prevention.

Dr Durrani’s expertise includes:

• Inpatient detoxification and management of patients with drug(s) and alcohol dependence. This includes Opioids, Psycho-stimulants including Amphetamine, Crack-Cocaine, Benzodiazepine, legal highs and Cannabis.
• Identification and management of medical and psychosocial problems accompanying substance misuse.
• The use of drugs for preventing relapse or reducing risky behavior/harm (e.g. Methadone maintenance, anti-craving drugs Naltrexone etc.)
• Management of special populations such as women, older adults, prisoners, black and ethnic minority groups.
• Management of dual diagnoses in people with substance misuse, serious mental illness and common mental disorders.

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She enjoys meeting new clients and assisting wherever needed, striving to ensure that Sanctuary Lodge provides a safe environment for all individuals.

Tyrone seeks to always improve patients care and utilize the best evidenced-based practice, ensuring that Nursing care is delivered at the highest standards. Tyrone has completed a higher education certificate in care management and has recently completed a train the trainer course in Anaphylaxis.

“Nursing for me is a passion; my ethos is and will always be about providing the best possible care.”

She began her journey as Head Chef, where she demonstrated a strong commitment to her work, before transitioning to the Recovery Support team and eventually joining the Therapy team, where she has thrived ever since.

Katrina takes great pride in her honesty and her unwavering dedication to supporting clients in their journey to recovery. She is deeply passionate about empowering individuals with the tools they need to break free from the chains of active addiction. Katrina firmly believes that, with the right guidance and motivation, everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve wellness and live their best life.

He qualified as a transpersonal psychotherapist in 2009 and is trained in an integrative approach. He is passionate about supporting clients holistically on the road to recovery through the 12 step approach.

Annie has worked with depression, anxiety, grief and addiction. She is passionate about her work and committed to help the clients to overcome dependency. Annie’s work involves acceptance, empathy and no-judgmental approach.

“I believe in the power of compassion” .

Prior to that, Ray spent many years working within the financial services industry. He is excited to be joining the team at Sanctuary Lodge.

Andrei feels being king, caring and passionate are essential traits in this field, alongside strong boundaries to help people whose lives have become chaotic.

“I get to be a part of helping someone to change their life.

Rosemary joined Sanctuary Lodge in July because she feels the organisation has similar objectives, those of supporting individuals recovering from addiction. Sanctuary Lodge clients are already benefiting from Rosemary’s strengths of being assertive, compassionate and empathic.

Paul volunteered here for a year and then was offered part-time employment. “I believe I was offered this opportunity as I had shown willingness and commitment to the 12 Step Program of Recovery”. After a year of part-time work I was offered a full-time position as a Sober Living Houseworker, this involved supporting the clients in the evening and night times, 2 years later he was promoted to Sober Living House Manager. Unfortunately, after 8 years he was made redundant.

“Since then, I was fortunate enough to be offered a position at Sanctuary Lodge and find the work here both challenging and rewarding. To work alongside a committed team of therapists and support staff is uplifting, inspiring and helps me to continue in my professional and personal development”.

Julie started working at Sanctuary Lodge as an agency support worker and joined the staff team permanently in October 2021. Julie has worked within the care industry for 6 years, she enjoys working with vulnerable adults and using her skills and experience to support individuals in treatment for addiction in their journey of recovery. Julie began her role as Senior Recovery Support Worker in July 2022.

She is kind, polite and always found smiling. Wendy will do her utmost to make sure her housekeeping is to a high standard and takes pride in her work.