Ever wondered who undertakes our NAIKAN introspection retreats? Introducing… Mr. Binod Aryal, our wonderful guide and mentor. Read about him below —>

Since 2019, Binod has been working as a Counsellor and NAIKAN psychotherapist at the Tabula Rasa Retreat Ibogaine Center in Portugal. He has more than 25 years of work experience in the social services and addiction rehabilitation fields. He is an expert in conducting the world renowned residential rehabilitation TC model. He was attracted to our unique way of tackling addiction and has much to contribute to our process.

Binod Aryal is the founder and president of the RIC Rose Co-operation Nepal, which has been working on multiple human welfare programmes. This includes addiction treatment and rehabilitation programmes. He was an addiction counsellor at “Aasara Sudhar Kendra” which is managed by the Nepal Police Wives’ Association, from 2002 to 2015 and is regularly a guest lecturer. He completed training on the universal treatment curriculum’s for substance use disorders [UTC 12678] organized by The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Program [DAP] and is supported by Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs [INL], US Department of State.

He completed his TC Model training from the “Daytop foundation“ in New York, USA. He is also specialised in 12 Steps based TC and is a professional expert in the Residential course from “Hazelden Foundation” Minnesota, USA. He also undertook courses and received certification in California, USA on ‘Effective working with mental health issues in residential substance abuse treatment” by Free Life enterprises and Alta Mira recovery centre, in Sausalito and went on further to train with the 12 Steps based TC in a London prison organized by RAPT [Rehabilitation for prisoners trust] London, UK. Furthermore, Binod also worked the 12 steps TC Model for “StreetScene“ in Bournemouth UK and a specialised in a 12 Step treatment programme in Hong-Kong. The list goes on…

His first counselling and rehabilitation training was undertaken at the ‘Kripa Foundation’ in Mumbai, India and in Nepal by the Tri chandra psychology department and Home Ministry Drug Control branch. The remaining TC programs and certifications were achieved in Poland, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Spain and online study on Addiction Psychology from the Ireland ATI institute. Other related symposiums, conferences and short courses were undertaken in the UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Netherlands, France, Spain and in Italy.

Binod is a Vipassana meditation practitioner and teacher [Guide] for NAIKAN [Japanese art of self-reflection]. NAIKAN is part of our psychotherapy offering. He has participated in this unique psychotherapy course in Nepal and China.

Binod achieved the NAIKAN assistant teacher [Guide] certificate from a Japanese and German trainer in 2012 and 2017. In addition, He has completed the full NAIKAN certified teacher course and has certifications for Yoga, Breath-work, Meditation other relaxation therapies.

Tabula Rasa Retreat has rapidly positioned itself as Europe’s premier ibogaine clinic. Located in the Alentejan region of Portugal, its clientele is mainly from the United Kingdom, Northern Europe, UAE and the USA. All treatments undergo medical vetting and are medically monitored and supervised. Our medical staff are ACLS trained. To support ibogaine treatments, expect holistic therapies such as breathwork, bodywork, massage, meditation, kundalini yoga, reiki, gong baths, drumming circles, equine assisted therapy, personal training and nutrition advice. This is further supported by 1:1 counselling and group therapy by our in-house counsellors.

For further information visit www.tabularasaretreat.com or call PT +351 965 751 649 UK +44 7961 355 530