Andy Leach is a qualified and highly experienced addiction psychotherapist. His initial training was in psychodynamic therapy, and the skills he now employs with his clients are person-centred. He works with an all addictions model and has a passion for helping clients identify and achieve goals for addiction-free lives. Therapeutic techniques that he employs are CBT, the Minnesota Model, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-informed therapy.
Andy enjoys delivering group therapy as well as individual therapy. He delivers Psycho-education groups as well as Yalom style process groups. In his capacity as Director of Addiction Services for Visions by Promises, he has created & set up the Intensive Outpatient Program. Before joining Visions by Promises, he was Clinical Lead for the Cabin Group in Asia.
Tom has over 20 years of professional experience in addiction treatment provision, predominantly working in government-contracted treatment services in the UK.
This included delivering group and 1-1 therapy in various prisons, and regional community outpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers.
His wealth of knowledge has led him to various responsibilities, including quality checking/inspecting treatment centers, educating medical personnel on treatment methods, and managing regional treatment services involving large multidisciplinary teams.
His clientele most often includes people with very complex needs, and his extensive and diverse experience as a therapist means that he is able to think outside the box, handling highly complex and sensitive situations with confidence.
Tom never gives up on clients and utilises a trauma-informed, neurodiversity friendly, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and compassionate approach.
As an Addictions Therapist, Gowri is passionate about guiding her clients through life’s challenges and helping them transition to healthier and more fulfilling lives. Her approach is defined by warmth and empathy, providing a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Gowri finds deep gratification in creating a mutually beneficial therapeutic experience that fosters exploration, learning, and reflection for both therapist and client. She holds a Masters in Counselling from Monash University, Australia, and is registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
Andrew da Roza is a qualified addictions psychotherapist who specialises in sex addiction. Andrew practices motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy to help clients identify their values, goals and strengths to enact positive change in their lives.
Currently, Andrew is Chairman of We Care Community Services, and sits on the Board of the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association.
Varian Monteiro is a counselling therapist with considerable experience assisting clients with addiction, trauma, and relational challenges. He also assists clients in handling some of life’s toughest decisions. With his client-centered, biopsychosocial approach, Varian continues to lend a compassionate space to his international clientele.
Alexis is a qualified psychotherapist with a special interest in substance use disorder. She has a Masters in Counselling and a Masters in International Addiction Studies. Alexis has substantial experience in addictions, trauma and eating disorders and is passionate about supporting clients in the early stages of recovery to lead healthy, positive and substance-free lives. She is an active member of the Asia recovery community,
Alexis has worked as a COO and CEO in the financial and wellness space in Asia and as such frequently counsels and mentors those who work in these and other high-pressure environments.