Deputy Director/Head of Continuing Care

Austin Prior

Deputy Director: Austin Prior

Austin Prior is Deputy Director and Head of Continuing Care at Rutland Centre. He completed the Hazelden endorsed Addiction Counsellor Training Programme in 2001 and took up a position as a group counsellor later that year. In 2002 he was appointed Continuing Care Co-ordinator, overseeing the segment of the programme which supports clients and their families in the immediate aftermath of treatment.  Austin is fully Accredited with IAAC and as a clinical supervisor.

He developed a keen interest in the area of Relapse Prevention and in his work with our clients he focuses on the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness, combined with a strong 12-Step ethos.

The devastation caused to families by addiction is also an area of huge concern toAustin, and he helped to develop the day-long workshop for Concerned Persons which is held at theRutlandevery 5/6 weeks. The training and supervision of volunteer facilitators is an important aspect of his work and in 2009 he completed an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision at PCI College.