Clinical Leadership

Expertise Driven by Experience.

Jacques Gabriels

Jacques Gabriels

Clinical Director & Interventionist

Jacques is a specialized addiction professional and EARS-certified specialist. He manages high-acuity clinical navigation, ensuring every referral meets stringent medical and ethical standards.

Diane West

Diane West

Chartered and Registered Psychologist

Diane is a Chartered and Registered Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience, trained in South Africa and London. She specialises in the treatment of stress and trauma, delivering calm, non-judgemental therapy in-person or online. Diane’s work is grounded in evidence-based treatment methods, including CBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR. She has a particular clinical interest in resolving complex childhood trauma and its role in underpinning many problematic patterns and addictions.

Jorge Venceslau

Jorge Venceslau

Family Intervention Specialist

With a global career spanning Crossroads in Antigua to Clouds House in England, Jorge is a specialist in structured family interventions. Through his Time to Be You® approach, he combines clinical addiction expertise with mindfulness and spiritual flow to transform lives and break the cycle of addiction within the family unit.

Heinrich Benjamin

Heinrich Benjamin

Counselling Psychologist

Heinrich provides a confidential space for individuals navigating mental health concerns. He offers tailored short and long-term therapy for adults and adolescents, focusing on sustainable well-being.

Micaela Lindholm

Micaela Lindholm

Registered Counsellor

Micaela utilizes CBT, DBT, and somatic techniques to help clients explore emotions and build healthier patterns. She provides compassionate support through life’s most difficult transitions.

Felice Rauch

Felice Rauch AMACCPH

Theracoach & Wellness Specialist

Felice is an Accredited Member of the ACCPH and an 'Eating Freely' specialist. She empowers clients through a supportive, non-judgmental approach to recovery coaching.

The Recovery Practice is proud to be recognized by EARS. This membership ensures international best practices for Interventionists and Recovery Coaches.

Regulatory Compliance

Ethics, Transparency & Accountability.

Our Clinical Standards

At The Recovery Practice, we prioritize patient safety above all else. Every facility we partner with undergoes a rigorous vetting process to ensure they hold valid DSD and Department of Health accreditations.

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Company Reg No. 2026/221109/07
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POPIA Status Fully Compliant
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