Please meet our team
Villa Paradiso is run by a team of dedicated professionals who can help you overcome addiction because they have the right skills, experience and personal strength to guide you through this difficult period in your life.

Matthew Idle
Lead TherapistMatthew has over 12 years experience supporting people with addiction and obsessive compulsions. He has qualifications in NLP therapy as well as CBT and personal development and coping skills. Matthew has worked at the most prestigious rehabilitation centres in the UK as well as being a director of a recovery-focused initiative with a 96% success rate helping people to maintain recovery by being involved in the project and then moving on to maintaining their own recovery.

Borga Rivera
Lead legal and Financial department
Efisio
Chef Mediterranean foodOur experienced chef prepares specialist meals, which are healthy, nutritious and tailored to specific dietary requirements.

Kyra
Support workerKyra is the youngest of our team but we like to call her our little ray of sunshine. Kyra supports the clients' needs and always has a smiling face. She is someone to talk to and who will listen. Kyra enjoys spending time with the clients, taking them on walks, joining them on excursions and supporting them through their recovery process. Kyra is studying to be an addiction therapist and has gained much experience in this field in the UK and in Spain.

Dr Ruth Arenas Mata
Psychiatrist/Emdr
Samantha Idle
Operation managerAs operations manager Samantha makes sure all aspects of Villa Paradiso run smoothly, from the clients' needs and support to the management of our staff and logistics. Samantha has over 10 years of experience working in the customer service industry, providing a very high standard to all clients requirements. Samantha has also worked and gained qualifications in health and social care which gives her a good understanding around personal centred support and the importance of care and clear communication, making your stay at Villa Paradiso as comfortable as possible to support your treatment and wellbeing.

Willy
Chef Oriental foodOur experienced chef prepares specialist meals, which are healthy, nutritious and tailored to specific dietary requirements.

Sergio
Support worker
Milton
Psychologist/Sexologist
Barbara
Manual therapist
Jose
Support worker
Chica
Recovery DogChica, herself rescued as a puppy and given a home of love and care at Villa Paradiso and offers support for those who have entered addiction recovery. Animals have a lot to offer those struggling from addiction. Chica seems to "know" and becomes a loyal friend and companion to our patients during their stay with us.