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.

A father based in the UK reached out, not in crisis, but with a clear sense that something needed to change. His daughte...
17/04/2026

A father based in the UK reached out, not in crisis, but with a clear sense that something needed to change. His daughter had been spending time in Spain on a gap year. What began as freedom and exploration had slowly shifted into something more concerning, alcohol, then drugs, and a gradual loss of direction.

A father secures discreet addiction treatment in Spain for his daughter. Private rehab with ongoing aftercare for lasting recovery.

In the early development of Alcoholics Anonymous, Dr William Duncan Silkworth introduced a perspective that changed ever...
11/04/2026

In the early development of Alcoholics Anonymous, Dr William Duncan Silkworth introduced a perspective that changed everything.

Dr Silkworth’s medical view of alcoholism explains the mental obsession and physical craving driving addiction and why abstinence is essential.

The Daily Reflections crying for the moon, captures something I now recognise as central to my alcoholism: a persistent,...
08/04/2026

The Daily Reflections crying for the moon, captures something I now recognise as central to my alcoholism: a persistent, restless desire for emotional satisfaction that life simply cannot sustain.

Explore how “crying for the moon” reflects emotional dissatisfaction in alcoholism and how recovery brings acceptance, peace, and lasting sobriety.

Human nature is not simple. Within every person lives both the capacity for good and the capacity for harm. We are capab...
31/03/2026

Human nature is not simple. Within every person lives both the capacity for good and the capacity for harm. We are capable of generosity and selfishness, kindness and cruelty, courage and fear.

A compelling look at human duality, loneliness, addiction and recovery. Discover how our choices shape our character.

I never imagined I’d need a drink to start my day. Addiction doesn’t begin with collapse, it creeps up quietly until one...
30/03/2026

I never imagined I’d need a drink to start my day. Addiction doesn’t begin with collapse, it creeps up quietly until one day you realise you can no longer stop.

A personal, medically informed look at addiction’s progression from social use to tolerance and dependence and why personalised treatment is essential.

When I first discovered alcohol, I believed I had found the missing piece in my personality. With a drink in my hand, I ...
27/03/2026

When I first discovered alcohol, I believed I had found the missing piece in my personality. With a drink in my hand, I felt more confident, more articulate, and more socially at ease. Alcohol seemed to give me a voice.

Alcohol may still intoxicate, but there comes a point when it no longer brings relief, confidence, or pleasure. This is when alcohol stops working.

When I first arrived in Alcoholics Anonymous, my goal was urgent and uncomplicated: stop drinking. I was not searching f...
08/03/2026

When I first arrived in Alcoholics Anonymous, my goal was urgent and uncomplicated: stop drinking. I was not searching for virtue or self-improvement. I wanted relief. Alcohol had narrowed my world to fear, obsession, and self-preservation.

Sobriety is more than abstinence. Learn how gratitude, generosity, and character growth create lasting alcohol recovery and long-term transformation.

Middle East Conflict and the Quiet Surge in Tranquillisers: When Short-Term Relief Risks Long-Term Dependence - When a s...
05/03/2026

Middle East Conflict and the Quiet Surge in Tranquillisers: When Short-Term Relief Risks Long-Term Dependence - When a society is hit by mass trauma, war, attacks, displacement, and ongoing uncertainty, anxiety rarely stays contained inside the individual.

Conflict fuels anxiety and insomnia. Prescriptions can surge. Understand benzodiazepine risks, first time use, and safer time limited prescribing.

Human memory is not a recording device. It is adaptive. The brain did not evolve to preserve perfect recollection of the...
27/02/2026

Human memory is not a recording device. It is adaptive. The brain did not evolve to preserve perfect recollection of the past. It evolved to promote survival and emotional stability in the present.

Why do alcoholics forget the pain of drinking? Understand fading affect bias, alcohol relapse psychology, reinforcement, and how meetings prevent relapse.

How to Choose the Right Alcohol, Drug or Behavioural Addiction Treatment Programme - When someone you love is struggling...
25/02/2026

How to Choose the Right Alcohol, Drug or Behavioural Addiction Treatment Programme - When someone you love is struggling with alcohol misuse, drug dependency or compulsive behavioural addictions, the urgency to act can feel overwhelming.

A senior clinician’s guide to choosing the right alcohol or drug rehab in the UK, Ireland or Spain. What to look for, and what to avoid.

For years, I believed alcohol only became dangerous at the extreme end of the spectrum—where lives were visibly falling ...
20/02/2026

For years, I believed alcohol only became dangerous at the extreme end of the spectrum—where lives were visibly falling apart. If you weren’t drinking in the morning or humiliating yourself in public, you were “fine”.

Grey area drinking can look normal but quietly harms sleep, mood and health. Learn the signs, risks, and how to get confidential, expert help.

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Increased success rates, a proven solution to both addiction and behavioural disorders.

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My name is Chris Spencer and I have worked in the recovery and addiction field for over 25 years, helping clients from all around the world. During that time, I have seen first-hand the misery and destruction that misuse of alcohol and drugs can cause; the untold damage it can do to people’s lives, relationships, health and financial well-being.

Sadly, it is a problem that continues to grow each year, with an ever-increasing number of people finding themselves victim to what can become a progressive and fatal disease. When you need to find the right alcohol or drug rehab program for yourself or a loved one, it can be difficult to tell why one care provider or approach might work better than another. Choosing a treatment program isn't like picking out a new car—this is about life. You are making a big decision—with no guarantees, which is why expertise and integrity matter. All our core team have spent many years’ working within the field of addiction, all are practiced, professional and highly qualified.

We use feedback-informed treatment, known as FIT throughout all our courses and our therapists will continually adjust each patient’s care plan to encourage the best outcomes. Many of our previous patients have achieved 5, 10 and 15 years of sobriety and we can arrange for you to talk with one should you have further questions about Phoenix Programmes. What makes us different from other treatment programmes? Our experience and knowledge. Gained through many years of treating individuals from all over the globe. We have a balance of specialised professionals and therapists; recovery conducive environments and the best available treatment programmes, all aimed at enhancing the recovery process.