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Tabula Rasa Retreat

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Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Detox

Primary Level of Care

Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms

4.9
(64)
Private Pay

Private Pay

You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.

Tabula Rasa Retreat has rapidly positioned itself as a premier European 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 by ACLS trained medical staff.

While not a magic cure, Ibogaine can interrupt addictions and offer a pain-free withdrawal from opiates. 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 their in-house counsellors. In addition, online aftercare meetings are offered for life.

See for yourself below! The Recovery.com team visited Tabula Rasa to learn more about how ibogaine is used for addiction treatment.

Their specialty programs include:

∙ Ibogaine Treatment - Safe, monitored, and compassionate ibogaine treatments

∙ Pre and Post Care - They help you start your ibogaine journey on the right footing with their expert pre care and help you integrate afterwards.

∙ Holistic Therapies - Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Breathwork, Physical exercise, Healthy food

∙ On/Off Site Counselling - Their expert counsellors will hold space and guide you through your processes. Tabula Rasa Retreat has created a unique and accessible aftercare recovery program which continues post ibogaine treatment. After you leave their inpatient rehab facility, their video aftercare counselling program allows their clients to have 1:1 sessions with their counsellors.

∙ Trauma and Addiction Focus- Nearly all their clients suffer from some degree of underlying trauma or PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Experience and evidence-based approaches have led them to understand the importance of addressing both these co-occurring disorders in parallel. Their team at Tabula Rasa Retreat is not only well versed in Ibogaine treatments and therapy. They are also well trained to be able to help you through these issues and processes.

Personalized Family Program- It has been well documented that addiction does not just affect the user, it is in fact a family disease. Unique to their Ibogaine treatment center, they invite clients’ families to stay in the local vicinity of Tabula Rasa Retreat, and they invite them in to help them understand addiction in more detail. By enhancing their understanding, they will be better equipped to support their loved ones when they return home.

∙ Naikan Therapy- Naikan introspection therapy is a wonderful way to get back in touch with yourself. Their Naikan Retreats promote contemplation, deliberation & exercise. Join their individual & group therapy, release and free yourself. This unique introspective process will help you increase gratitude, self-realization, self-respect, self-control, and promote inner peace. Their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health will improve dramatically.

∙ IRM Free- Lifetime membership to the IRM – Ibogaine Recovery Movement online video group meetings and access to a Ibogaine specific recovery community.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
Alentejo, Portugal View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Typical Program Length
1–4 weeks
Founded in 2018
8 years in business
Occupancy
2-5 beds
Conditions We Treat
Gambling, Gaming
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine, Drug Addiction +4 More
Payment

Pricing and Program Length

Estimated Center Costs

The cost listed here ($5,000 - $7,000+ / Week), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

1–4 weeks
$5,000 - $7,000+ / Week
+351 965 751 649

Luxury rehab centers offer a unique blend of luxurious amenities and high-quality treatment. From private suites to gourmet dining, personal trainers to spa treatments, these facilities provide a high level of comfort and discretion.

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Alvaro de Ferranti

Alvaro de Ferranti

Founder

BA (Hons) in Business Studies

Jade Ziani de Ferranti

Jade Ziani de Ferranti

Co-Founder

EFT level 1 & 2 Practitioner, ABNLP/NLP Practitioner

Rafaela Salvador

Rafaela Salvador

Client Manager

Master's Degree in Sociology

Binod Aryal

Binod Aryal

Counsellor & Naikan Guide

NAIKAN Certified Teacher, TC Model Training

How is Ibogaine effective as an addiction interrupter?
How is Ibogaine effective as an addiction interrupter?
“It’s been said that ibogaine is akin to receiving 10 years of psychotherapy in one night. It's particularly effective because you become your own psychotherapist. With the pre-therapies and after-therapies we do, our clients are much more receptive to receiving counseling, one-to-one therapies, and counseling in group.” - Álvaro de Ferranti, Founder
Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, which affect the majority of individuals diagnosed, integrates care for mental health conditions with primary substance use. Personalized care plans are crafted to effectively address each condition simultaneously, optimizing the healing process.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

Ibogaine Treatment

Ibogaine Treatment

Ibogaine, a psychedelic substance, can naturally reduce withdrawal discomforts and cravings, especially in those seeking treatment for opioid use.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Professionals

Professionals

Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.

Approaches

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Ibogaine-Assisted Therapy

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Acupuncture
Adventure Therapy

Adventure Therapy

This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Animal Therapy

Animal Therapy

Animals can inspire trust and self-worth. In this experiential therapy, guided interactions are used to improve social skills and emotion regulation.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Languages

Dutch
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

Conditions We Treat

Gambling

Gambling

Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.

Gaming

Gaming

Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Aftercare

Drug Screening
Support Meetings
Recovery Coach
Recovery Retreats
Return Visits
Outpatient Treatment
Family Follow-up Counseling
Online Aftercare
Ability to Call a Counselor
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Bathroom Essentials
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Housekeeping
Laundry Service
Outdoor Space
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Amenities

Access to Nature
Gardens
Outdoor Dining
Recreation Room
Volleyball Court
Walking Trails
Luxury

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
COVID-19 Measures
Center Pets

Center Pets

Addiction and mental health facilities with pets allow patients to interact with friendly dogs, cats, horses, and in some cases, even dolphins.

Gender-specific groups

Gender-specific groups

Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.

Young Adults Program

Young Adults Program

Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.

Family Member Stays

Family Member Stays

Treatment providers welcome family members to stay on-site to better the experience and success of patients and their families as a whole.

Executive Program

Executive Program

Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.

Couples program

Couples program

Using gentle clinical care, therapists guide patients and their partner through guided sessions to address issues and work towards lasting solutions.

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Cooking Classes
Farming, Gardening
Alternative Meetings
Games
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Boxing

Off-Site Activities

Alternative Meetings

Off-Site Amenities

Pool
Airport Transfers
Basketball Court
Salon
Walking Trails
Fitness Center
Volleyball Court
Tennis Court
Reviews

What people are saying

4.9
Average of 64 reviews

Treatment

4.8

Accommodations

4.8

Food & Nutrition

4.7

Value

4.5

Pros

  • Excellent & Effective Treatment Programming (39)
  • Friendly & Competent Staff (38)
  • Access to Nature (37)
  • Beautiful Location (37)

Cons

  • Limited Time to Work (3)
  • Shallow Post-Treatment Planning (2)
PS

Paul S.

Treatment in 2024 • (7 days) • Reviewed 03/11/24

5.0

Former Client

Therapist

Tabula Rasa's medical team evaluated me thoroughly, even advising against a specific treatment due to a slight irregularity in my ECG. While disappointed, their genuine concern, not profit, won me over. They tailored a program that took six days, equal in cost to the shorter treatment I initially sought. This attention to detail is unmatched. My journey has been marred by addiction stemming from a traumatic past. Tabula Rasa understood this complexity, evaluating me emotionally, spiritually, physically, and psychologically. Their expertise is undeniable. Plant medicine therapy is unpredictable; trust in the facilitator is paramount. Tabula Rasa's deep spiritual ethos is palpable, fostering trust and allowing for profound healing. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking genuine transformation. The hospitality, accommodations, and intrinsic motivation driving Tabula Rasa set it apart from every other facility that offers these services, which I have researched extensively. While businesses need to be profitable, Tabula Rasa's primary focus is healing, evident in every aspect of its operation. My gratitude goes out to Alvaro and his team. Their care and support have been invaluable on my journey to self-discovery and to recover what has been lost for over 30 years.
BN

Bernard N.

Treatment in 2025 • (7 days) • Reviewed 06/05/25

5.0

Tech

U.K.

Alcohol
Anxiety
Benzodiazepines
Depression
In February 2025 I went to Tabula Rasa Retreat without much hope in myself. I had tried over the years to quit alcohol and benzodiazepines. It was only with the guidance of the wonderful, professional team, and the miraculous way that ibogaine works that I was able to confront the real traumas behind my drinking and my crippling anxiety and depression. Four months later, and I am still sober! Of course, long-term recovery takes work, and ibogaine can't do it all for you...(meaning that we have to put in the work for ourselves, too), but it really does help with the cravings, teaches you how to heal your relationship with yourself, and teaches you how to be your own best healer. This, together with the medical support and holistic guidance from the team about how to navigate sobriety from a place of empowered choice and presence rather than one of pity and pain have truly changed my life! Thank you Tabula Rasa team! I would recommend you all in a hertbeat to anyone battling addiction, anxiety and depression!
M

Milos

Treatment in 2024 • (14 days) • Reviewed 04/04/24

5.0

Former Client

Serbia

Cocaine
Everyone is incredibly kind, accommodating, and polite. Everything they did, they wanted to ensure it was 100% safe because the client's health and safety are their top priorities. If someone decides to do it, they should know they are in safe hands. If someone is skeptical about whether it's the right thing, they can be sure it is. I would recommend it to anyone struggling with addiction, but also to those who aren't but can afford to reach out and start their journey. The food is excellent, the environment is incredible, and every wish was fulfilled, with them ready to go above and beyond, even for things they weren't obligated to do.
M

Maria

Treatment in 2024 • (5 days) • Reviewed 06/23/24

5.0

Former Client

Artist

Portugal

Trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
It was an extremely transformative, healing and enriching experience, that allowed me to heal trauma from my past, and now I feel lighter, happier and more free. The staff is absolutely wonderful and the owner impeccable and extremely sweet. I definitely recommend this place a 100%
A

Anonymous

Treatment in 2024 • (7 days) • Reviewed 06/23/24

5.0

Former Client

Trauma
It is rare to find a center where everyone takes such good care of you all the way through, like Tabula Rasa does. The place is absolutely beautiful, and the people make it even more so. Such skilled and knowledgeable individuals, who see you and take care of your needs. Highly recommended if you either need help with detox, a new perspective on life, more knowledge about the inner mind or traumas, or simply to be around people who want the best for you.

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While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $5,000 - $7,000+ / Week.
The following therapies are included: acupuncture, spiritual care and more.
Alentejo Region, Portugal.
The typical length is 1–4 weeks.
Yes, they offer detox.
Tabula Rasa Retreat provides residential, outpatient therapy and more.

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