About We Do Recover

WeDoRecover was started in 2008 by Gareth Carter as an independent advisory service for people and their families to gain access the most appropriate care addiction and mental health services available.

Our intent is driven by the last step – to carrying the message to others in need.

1. Help is available
2. Recovery is possible

Since 1995 Gareth has worked in the addiction and mental health field in South Africa and the United Kingdom. He is an internationally accredited addiction counsellor and interventionist.

Gareth presently leads a dedicated counselling team that helps manage and align better outcomes for people seeking treatment for addictions and mental health issues.

We Do Recover’s approach has been centred on matching the right support and treatment for each individual.

Addiction is progressive condition, which means that without appropriate treatment, it get’s worse and can be fatal.

We understand you’re looking for a lifeline – a trustworthy place that can genuinely help the person you care about. It’s a confusing landscape out there. That’s why we want you to know exactly how We Do Recover works to protect and support your loved one. We are formally recognized and operate under a practice number, meaning we are accountable and adhere to strict professional guidelines in South Africa. What this means for your family is that a qualified, certified counsellor will always conduct a proper clinical evaluation before any treatment options are even discussed.

This ensures the advice you receive is based on your loved one’s unique circumstances. Our commitment to excellence is supported by ongoing oversight from a multidisciplinary team connected to the respected Changes Rehab group – think of it as an extra layer of experienced professionals ensuring the highest standard of care.

For over 16 years we have facilitated the appropriate screening and intake coordination services for thousands of patients admitted to many of the best treatment clinics in the UK, South Africa and Thailand.

Thousands of patients in South Africa, United Kingdom, Middle East and Europe have trusted WeDoRecover to find the best treatment services for their loved ones.

In 2019, WeDoRecover merged with Changes Addiction Rehab in Johannesburg, renowned as one of the best rehabilitation centres in South Africa. The dedicated clinical team provides evidence-based treatment. We Do Recover has handled over 5000 successful interventions. Changes has treated over 9,000 people addicted to alcohol and other drugs via inpatient and outpatient rehab since 2011.

We Do Recover’s addiction treatment and recovery projects operate some of the largest volenteer based non-profit recovery communities in South Africa including Relapse Prevention, Recovery Direct and Anxiety SA and Addiction Treatment communities and consults with innumerate independent businesses, organisations, councellors and practitioners from all walks of life and a wide spectrum of topics.

Our private addiction treatment centres provide you with the best clinical practice, individualised medical care, therapy and counselling to make sure that you or your loved one gets the help they need specific to their physical, mental and social state.

Gareth Carter is a compassionate addiction counsellor, the only qualified interventionist in Africa and a keen recovery advocate for over three decades. He has dedicated his career to helping individuals overcome addiction and build meaningful lives in recovery. As an avid traveller, Gareth Carter finds inspiration in exploring diverse cultures, immersing himself in nature and documenting his adventures through landscape and portrait photography.