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Gate Recovery is a 12-week, non residential, treatment programme designed to help you understand what’s driving your addictive behaviour, steady your life, and rebuild control.
Unlike a typical residential centre there is no need to step away from work, parenting, or day-to-day responsibilities.
If your drinking, drug use, or gambling is starting to cost you your self-respect, your relationships, and your ability to see a reasonable future, the Gate Recovery Programme is is a safe place to begin.
Limerick Clinic
Our Limerick Gate Recovery clinic provides structured addiction counselling for alcohol addiction, drug addiction and gambling while you keep living at home. Weekly sessions help you steady your life and get to the "why"—what’s driving the urges, the patterns, and the relapses—so you can build control without stepping away from work, family, or responsibilities.
Pery Square - V94 EHE6
Online Clinic
Gate Recovery Online is addiction counselling for alcohol addiction and drug addiction with a strong focus on confidentiality and discretion. Attend privately from home, with secure online sessions and clear privacy boundaries. You’ll explore the why behind the addiction and build steady coping tools—without being seen, explained, or stepping away from work, family, or daily life. Click Here - Gate Online
How to Start
1️⃣ Start the Conversation – Call us & speak with our expert & experienced addiction counsellors. They work with and understand Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling addiction. Its a free no-cost call - all we ask is that a family member or a core friend is part of that call.
2️⃣ Complete a Private Assessment – We’ll do a private, confidential addiction assessment to get clarity. It helps us understand the "Why" of your addiction. What’s driving the cycle, what’s keeping it going, and how we tune the programme to your needs.
3️⃣ Begin the 12 Week Programme – You’ll meet several sessions per week with your experienced addiction counsellor for private one-to-one sessions—in our Limerick clinic or by Zoom. These individual sessions with your counsellor are shaped by your assessment. The aim is to reach and address the "Why" of your addiction.
Additional weekly sessions are either compassionate supportive Group Sessions within our Limerick clinic, or addiction focussed education sessions with your counsellor via zoom.
The Gate Recovery Programme – Led by Dr. James Kinane
The programme has been designed and is overseen by Dr. James Kinane. James brings over 30 years of experience in addiction recovery.
He has worked 20 years plus within rehabilitation treatment centres across Ireland, supporting individuals at every stage of their journey toward lasting change. Following the successful rollout of the programme in Limerick City, James now works alongside a team of accredited counsellors and psychotherapists who deliver Gate both in clinic and online to clients across Ireland.
James is also the Programme Director, Lecturer, and Clinical Supervisor at ICHAS, a leading Irish college specialising in all areas of Counselling and Psychotherapy including Addiction Counselling. As such James plays a key role in shaping the next generation of Irish addiction counsellors.
Holding a PhD, MA, and BA in psychology-related fields, his expertise and unique hands-on experience in addiction recovery have come together to create The Gate Recovery Programme, designed to provide real solutions for real recovery.
The Gate Recovery Programme is delivered by experienced and qualified professionals who are here to support you on your recovery journey. Focussing on building real connections and creating a safe space where you can heal and move forward.
Limerick Clinic
Our Limerick Gate Recovery clinic provides structured addiction counselling for alcohol addiction, drug addiction and gambling while you keep living at home. Weekly sessions help you steady your life and get to the "why"—what’s driving the urges, the patterns, and the relapses—so you can build control without stepping away from work, family, or responsibilities.
Pery Square - V94 EHE6
Online Clinic
Gate Recovery Online is addiction counselling for alcohol addiction and drug addiction with a strong focus on confidentiality and discretion. Attend privately from home, with secure online sessions and clear privacy boundaries. You’ll explore the why behind the addiction and build steady coping tools—without being seen, explained, or stepping away from work, family, or daily life.
Click Here - Gate Online
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover my area?
We work with people who live within driving distance of Limerick City. For people outside that range our fully-online option is available.
Limerick - Pery Square (V94 EHE6)
How does the programme work each week?
You get regular support each week. You have private sessions with your addiction counsellor. You also take part in practical recovery support (group support or online support).
Do I need to be sober / clean before joining?
No our Programme is based on both an abstinence based model and a harm reduction approach.
Can I attend AA / NA / GA / CA while participating on the Gate Recovery Programme?
Every form of support is a help. The Gate Recovery Programme operates independent or alongside independent meet-ups.
What if I’ve tried addiction recovery before and relapsed?
The Gate Recovery Programme offers dedicated support for individuals who have relapsed. Clients who have completed a residential rehab programme elsewhere can transition directly into our Continuum of Care Support for ongoing recovery.
Does it follow the AA 12-step approach, or is it different?
The Gate Recovery Programme differs from the 12-step approach by integrating at its core mental health. Effectively finding the underlying reasons for addictive behaviours, that includes trauma healing and past life exploration.
Will my participation be confidential?
Our programme maintains strict confidentiality for the individual and also offers strict confidentiality to the family unit who are invited to participate within part of the programe.
What kind of support is available for my family?
A family support programme for those affected by addiction is available - "The Liberty Programme". It features group sessions once per week in Limerick at 8pm.
For "The Liberty" family support programme, should I wait until my loved one is “in recovery” before I seek support for myself?
No. Waiting usually means you carry the strain for longer.
Liberty can help you cope and stabilise now, while you decide what you will and won’t live with
Do you talk to the family too, or only the person with the addiction?
Gate Recovery is focused on the person with the addiction, however there are three sessions when a family member are the core part.
We build the hope in the future but describe the reality of what life and lives were like during addiction.
Why do you recommend a core supporter at the start?
A core supporter helps keep things honest and steady. It also gives the family member clear guidance on what helps and what makes things worse. We see that people with a core supporter at the start are more likely to finish well.
What if I don’t want a core supporter on the assessment call?
You can do the assessment on your own, but it is not the preferred option. A core supporter is strongly recommended because it’s a practical sign you’re ready to take this seriously. If you choose an assessment without a core supporter, there is a €60 assessment fee.
Is Gate Recovery a rehab centre?
Gate Recovery is a non-residential treatment programme. You do not stay overnight. You stay at home. It is built for people who need support but still have work, family, and daily life. See our blog on further differences to residential centres.
Is this addiction counselling or a drug treatment centre?
It is addiction counselling inside a structured 12-week programme. We work with alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and gambling addiction. It is outpatient treatment, not a residential rehab stay.
What if my partner refuses to call you?
You cant force recovery. But you can get support for yourself during addiction.
Consider our Liberty Programme - which helps families through group meetings on how to manage yourself and loved ones when addiction is ongoing.
Can I do the programme fully online?
Yes. You can do your private sessions online from anywhere in the country Gate Recovery Online. Online clients as an option join the group support in Limerick on Fridays at 7pm if they are willing to travel while in the online programme.
Do I need a referral letter from my GP or a doctor?
No. A referral letter is not required. Just contact us directly.
What happens during my addiction assessment?
The addiction assessment happens during our first meeting - before the programme starts. We ask about your alcohol, drugs, or gambling use. We also ask about your stress, mental health, relationships, work, and daily routine. Sometimes the assessment shows you may need a medical detox first. If so, we will talk you through the safest next step.
What is the first step?
Call 1800 832 032.
We’ll have a short talk and plan the next step together.
What if my partner is the one pushing for this and I’m not sure?
Gate works best when you want change. If you are only doing this to keep peace, it usually won’t last.
You don’t need perfect confidence, but you do need a real decision. “I’m done with the chaos. I want a proper life.”
If you’re not there yet, that’s honest. We can still speak with you privately, help you see what’s really happening, and what it will cost if nothing changes. But we can’t do the hard work for you. The effort has to come from you.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. We can discuss a payment plan after the assessment.