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Individual and Group Counselling in Bhopal
Certified addiction counsellors help you understand the roots of addiction, spot your triggers and build coping skills that last.
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- Certified addiction counsellors
- CBT-based therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- 1:1Private individual sessions
- GroupSessions for shared healing
- CBTCognitive behavioural therapy
- SafeTrauma-informed care
About this service
How does addiction counselling help?
Addiction is rarely only about the substance. Stress, trauma, relationships, mental health and habits all play a part. Counselling helps a person understand why they use, what sets off cravings and how to respond differently, so that recovery rests on more than willpower.
At Nidaan Nasha Mukti Kendra in Bhopal, certified addiction counsellors work with each patient one to one and in groups to identify triggers, change unhelpful thinking and develop healthy coping strategies. Group sessions add community support and the comfort of knowing you are not alone.
नशा मुक्ति परामर्श: लत की जड़ को समझें, ट्रिगर पहचानें और स्वस्थ तरीके अपनाएं।
- One-to-one counselling with certified counsellors
- Group sessions with peer support
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Trigger identification
- Relapse prevention strategies
- Trauma-informed care
If you are in distress: if you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm or suicide, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital straight away. You can also call Tele-MANAS, India’s free 24/7 mental health helpline, on 14416.
What’s included
What our counselling programme includes
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🗨️ One-to-One Counselling
Private sessions with a certified addiction counsellor, focused on your own history, goals and challenges.
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👥 Group Counselling Sessions
Guided groups where patients share experiences, learn from each other and feel less alone.
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🧠 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Helps patients notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviours linked to substance use and replace them with healthier responses.
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🔍 Trigger Identification
The people, places, emotions and situations that set off cravings are mapped, with a plan for handling each one.
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🛡️ Relapse Prevention Strategies
Practical skills and plans for high-risk moments, so that a craving does not turn into a relapse.
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🫶 Trauma-Informed Care
Many people with addiction carry painful experiences. Care is delivered with sensitivity, safety and respect.
Your journey
How counselling works at Nidaan
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Assessment
Your counsellor listens to your story and learns about your substance use, health, family and goals, without judgement.
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Setting goals
Together you agree what recovery looks like for you and how the sessions will help you get there.
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Regular sessions
Individual and group sessions build insight, coping skills and confidence, one step at a time.
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Review and plan ahead
Progress is reviewed regularly and a relapse-prevention plan is prepared for life after treatment.
The number and mix of sessions depend on each patient’s needs.
FAQ
Addiction counselling: frequently asked questions
Clear answers to what patients and families ask us most about counselling.
What is addiction counselling?
Addiction counselling is a talking therapy in which a trained counsellor helps a person understand why they use alcohol or drugs, recognise what triggers cravings and develop healthier ways of coping. It is a core part of lasting recovery.
What is CBT and how does it help with addiction?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. In addiction treatment it helps people spot unhelpful thinking, manage cravings and replace substance use with healthier responses. It is one of the most widely used therapies for addiction.
What happens in the first counselling session?
The counsellor listens to your story, asks about your substance use, health and family, and discusses your goals. There is no judgement. Together you agree how to work, and the counsellor explains what to expect from the sessions that follow.
What is the difference between individual and group counselling?
Individual sessions are private, one-to-one conversations focused on your own history and goals. Group sessions bring patients together with a counsellor to share experiences, learn from each other and feel less alone. Most people benefit from both.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. We understand how sensitive addiction is. Communications, records and treatment are strictly protected, and we do not share information without your explicit consent.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no standard number. It depends on the person, the substance and how recovery is going. Your counsellor reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan, and counselling can continue through aftercare.
Can counselling help if I also feel anxious, low or have past trauma?
Often, yes. Many people with addiction also struggle with anxiety, low mood or painful past experiences. Our counsellors use trauma-informed care and look at the whole person. Where needed, our doctors can advise on the medical side of your care.
Can my family join counselling?
Yes. Family counselling is part of our programme because relatives are an important part of recovery. See our family therapy page, or call us to arrange it.
In a medical emergency (unconsciousness, seizures, severe confusion or breathing trouble), call 112 first, then contact us.
Ask a question
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Learn more
Helpful guides and next steps
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Nidaan Nasha Mukti Kendra, Shri Gokul Green Farms, Plot No. 29, Nathubarkheda Road, Bhopal, MP 462044