Meet The Team
George Patriki
George has over 7 years lived experience as an ex-addict himself and spent over 10 years accessing various treatment and recovery programs to work through the underlying issues. Soon after exiting the drug culture in 1983, George began reaching out to people with substance abuse issues and has 29 years of clinical experience as a counsellor, educator and clinical supervisor.
Since 1992, he has developed this commitment into a full time vocation and career as a Dual Diagnosis Consultant on the Gold Coast and throughout Australia. George has spent countless hours helping thousands of people affected by drug & alcohol issues as well as concurrent mental health concerns.
George is committed to reaching out to people struggling with addictive behaviours, particularly those with severe life controlling problems due to significant trauma. He works in areas of court advocacy, counselling, outreach, running community forums, seminars and recovery groups for drug users (including dual & multiple diagnosis) and their loved ones.
George has been delivering training in Dual Diagnosis since 2000. Since then, he has 22 years of experience as an educator to Government and Non-Government organisations in Australia and in 116 countries worldwide through his online Dual Diagnosis Training.
Areas Of Specialty
George’s areas of specialty include:
- Psycho-Dynamic & Trauma Model Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Brief and Early Intervention
George has Accreditation with Victorian Department of Human Services as a Clinical Drug Assessor. He also conducts basic & advanced training in drug & alcohol and mental health issues and delivers RPL assessment, training & upskilling in Certificate IV and Diploma in Community Services. He also offers clinical supervision for individuals & organisations and lectures in tertiary institutions, government and non-government organisations. George is also accredited with VicRoads in Victoria, Australia as a Clinical Supervisor for agencies that deliver Drink and Drunk Driver Behaviour Change Programs.
George has been approved by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners to deliver CPD Activity training for doctors in Australia.
This training equips workers to be able to deliver brief and early interventions to people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as advanced psychotherapeutic skills.
George has also completed the National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer program to deliver the National Comorbidity Guidelines.
Accreditation
George has Accreditation with Victorian Department of Human Services as a Clinical Drug Assessor. He also conducts basic & advanced training in drug & alcohol and mental health issues and delivers RPL assessment, training & upskilling in Certificate IV and Diploma in Community Services. He also offers clinical supervision for individuals & organisations and lectures in tertiary institutions, government and non-government organisations. George is also accredited with VicRoads in Victoria, Australia as a Clinical Supervisor for agencies that deliver Drink and Drunk Driver Behaviour Change Programs.
George has been approved by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners to deliver CPD Activity training for doctors in Australia (https://www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au/dual-diagnosis-training-for-general-practitioners-racgp/). This training equips workers to be able to deliver brief and early interventions to people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as advanced psychotherapeutic skills.
George has also completed the National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer program to deliver the National Comorbidity Guidelines (https://comorbidityguidelines.org.au/) and is listed on their provider webpage list (https://comorbidityguidelines.org.au/face-to-face-training-program/face-to-face-programs-and-trainers-near-me).
He has also developed an Anger Management Program (www.anger.org.au) that is delivered online.
We will introduce you to the rest of our treatment team at the Gold Coast Addiction & Treatment Rehab when we welcome you into our program.
GOLD COAST ADDICTION & TREATMENT REHAB
For George Patriki to be identified as Clinical Consultant of treatment services on Sabalical website and materials to offer Sabalical credibility as follows:
- 7 years lived experience.
- 10 years as a recipient of treatment to demonstrate to clients an understanding of treatment issues from the perspective of lived experience.
- 30 years of clinical experience as a Dual Diagnosis Consultant.
- 10 qualifications in AOD, Mental Health, Counselling, social services and training as well as training from Bio-balance in Integrative Medicine in 2017.
- 23 years of experience as an educator in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Interventions to Government and Not-For-Profit organisations.
- Training in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Interventions recognised and/or endorsed by the following peak bodies for CPD (Continuing Professional Development);
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
- Australian Medical CPD Standard by Australian Medical Association.
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
- Australian Psychological Society (APS).
- Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).
- Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Aust (PACFA).
- Accredited trainer in National Comorbidity Guidelines (https://comorbidityguidelines.org.au/skillsbased-programs-and-trainers-near-me)
- Educator in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Interventions to 9,000 students in 124 countries
- Presenter at:
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- The Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference (May 2016)
- Australian Holistic Healers & Counsellors Association Conference (August 2016)
- Lifeline Coordinators Conference (September 2016)
- 12th Biennial Asia Pacific International Mental Health Conference (October 2016)
- Australian Holistic Healers & Counsellors Association Conference (Oct 2017)
- The Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation (Nov 17)
- The Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference (Jun 2021)
- The Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference (Jun 2024)
Starting Your Journey to Recovery
Over the past ten years, we have helped hundreds of clients find the right rehab option for their treatment and personal needs, so feel free to contact us if you are considering to begin your treatment in Bali or if you wonder how to get into rehab. Our qualified and understanding counsellors will be happy to assist you.
Why Choose Sabalical?
QUALITY
The components selected for our treatments at Sabalical come from the finest sources. By maintaining close relations with our suppliers, we assure that our infusions are of unparalleled quality.
SAFETY
With a team of qualified medical experts overseeing our procedures, and rigorous infection control standards in place, we prioritize your safety above all.
KINDNESS
Every client at Sabalical receives the utmost attention and care. It’s our ambition to enhance your self-care experience, ensuring every session feels like a VIP treatment.
CLEANLINESS
Our state-of-the-art facilities uphold the highest standards of hygiene, featuring meticulous cleanliness practices, including frequent comprehensive cleanings, to provide a pristine setting for your treatments.
KNOWLEDGE
Our team is well-versed in the ingredients and benefits of our diverse treatment options, empowering our clients with the assurance and trust they seek in their personalized care plans.
COMFORT
Substance Addiction
We not only specialise in treating people with addiction to Alcohol as well as drugs such as: Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamines & Cannabis but work with all mental health issues and burn out and aim to treat the underlying root cause not just the symptoms of these issues.
Behavioural Addiction
If you’re struggling with an addiction to unhealthy habits, including Gambling, Gaming or Pornography, SABALICAL is ready to help you transition to a healthier lifestyle.
Dual Diagnosis
We also treat mental health disorders, such as anxiety or depression which are commonly associated with substance abuse