Life Works - addiction rehab and eating disorder treatment in Surrey
- Highly qualified specialists
- Free, same-day assessments
- Evidence-based addiction and eating disorder support
- Free addiction assessment
About this location
Life Works is a trusted and welcoming private rehab centre in Surrey, near London, specialising in addiction recovery and eating disorder treatment.
Our expert team - including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, mental health nurses and dietitians - works together closely to provide personalised, evidence-based care. We’re here to make sure every client gets the right support from the right specialist, following the highest standards of treatment recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
We understand that choosing the right place for treatment is a big decision. That’s why, before your admission, you’re welcome to visit Life Works if you’d like to. This gives you the chance to meet some of our friendly team, explore the bedrooms, group rooms and beautiful grounds, and get a feel for the treatment atmosphere. It’s also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, so you can feel as comfortable and informed as possible before starting your journey with us.
At Life Works, you’ll find a compassionate and supportive environment where you can focus on recovery and take steps towards a healthier, happier future.
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Life Works is so unique and extraordinary. We do not feel like a hospital, but like a home.
The Life Works environment is welcoming and friendly, just like our staff, and it is supportive and therapeutic in every way. We offer Priory’s only residential private eating disorders service, including supporting male clients, who often find accessing support challenging. We have an incredible therapy programme for both our addictions and eating disorders clients, and also have our exceptional Cottage, for the exclusive and private treatment of a solo occupant. We pride ourselves on always going above and beyond for each client that comes through our doors, as we know taking the first step on a journey to recovery is the most challenging.
Drug and alcohol rehab in Surrey
Our addiction treatment therapists at Life Works are able to deliver clinically excellent, intensive treatment for a wide range of addictions, including substance addictions such as alcohol and drug addictions, as well as process and behavioural addictions such as gambling, love and sex, internet and gaming addictions.
Our 28-day, residential addiction treatment programme is conducted in a dry environment, free from all temptations. This enables total commitment to your programme of recovery, in a safe and supportive environment.
Our addiction rehabilitation programme includes:
- Free addiction assessment - same day, free assessments are available
- Medically assisted detoxification for alcohol and drug addictions, if this is needed
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Access to both on-site and off-site fellowship meetings
- 28 days of intensive therapy and complementary wellness activities, guided by the 12-step programme
- A dedicated family programme that has been rated as ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Free aftercare for 12 months, for all clients who complete the 28-day addiction treatment programme
- Option for detox and stabilisation (2 weeks)
- Providing a course of high-dose vitamin treatment
- Psychiatric reviews twice a week
- 24-hour nursing staff on hand, and 24-hour doctor if required
As well as our 28-day programme, we also offer a 16-day addiction treatment programme that blends residential support with day care, designed to help you overcome addictive behaviours - whether these are related to substances (such as alcohol or drugs) or behavioural addictions. This structured programme delivers expert-led support in a safe and nurturing environment, equipping you with the tools and strategies needed for long-term recovery. It includes:
- A free, no-obligation addiction assessment
- A 7-day* inpatient detox for substance addictions, followed by 9 days of day care over the following 3 weeks
- For behavioural addictions, the residential stay offers a stabilising and de-risking environment
- A comprehensive assessment on arrival by our consultant and nursing team, to ensure your safety and support throughout
- Regular reviews with a consultant psychiatrist during your stay and after completing day care, to provide ongoing clinical support
- An introduction to the 12-step informed approach, alongside psychoeducation and relapse prevention therapy, to promote long-term independence from addiction
- Weekly one-to-one key working sessions (up to 1 hour per week) with a specialist addictions therapist
- 12 months of free aftercare following your programme, helping you maintain progress
- Access to our weekly family support group for your loved ones
*The programme includes an initial 7-day medically assisted residential detox for those with substance addictions. However, a longer detox may be required depending on clinical assessment.
If your addiction is less complex, our 16-day programme offers a more flexible way to access treatment, allowing you to balance care with work and family commitments.
Free, same-day therapy assessments
At Life Works, we’re pleased to be able to offer free, same-day therapy assessments for potential eating disorder and addiction clients.
Our eating disorder and addiction therapy assessments will take place over the phone or via video call with a member of our specialist therapy team. The assessment will consist of:
- A discussion around the issues you’re currently facing
- Exploring how you’re feeling on a daily basis
- Exploring whether you have any additional mental or physical health concerns
- An assessment of whether our residential programme would be suitable for you, based on your individual needs
- A chance for you to ask any questions you might have on our treatment programme
Inpatient eating disorder treatment in Surrey
At Life Works, our market-leading eating disorder treatment programme provides effective treatment for a number of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED) and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Our high quality eating disorder treatment team focuses on the psychological, social, behavioural and physical sides of your condition. We'll support you to develop healthier eating habits, learn coping strategies to help you to deal with negative emotions, and prevent relapse. We use a range of tried and tested therapeutic interventions to help achieve these goals, all of which are evidence-based and have been found to be effective in promoting a sustainable recovery from these debilitating conditions.
Our tried and tested eating disorder programme offers flexibility, including 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42-day programmes (longer if needed) and is suitable for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 14.5 and over.
The programme includes:
- A free eating disorder assessment, helping us to understand your symptoms better. This initial assessment consists of dietetic, therapeutic and GP assessments. Same day, free assessments are available
- Inpatient, day care or outpatient treatment options
- A comprehensive family programme for clients who stay with us for 28 days or more
- Free aftercare for 12 months for clients who stay with us for 28 days or more
- Tailored meal plans
- Activities and therapy sessions to help overcome dietary challenges
- Support and therapy for co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression
Treatment options
At Life Works, our world-class specialists have a wealth of experience in delivering a range of therapeutic techniques for a variety of needs, including alcohol rehab and eating disorder treatment.
Therapy can be delivered in groups or on a one-to-one basis. You will usually have two group sessions in the morning and two in the afternoon every weekday. These include:
- Art process group
- Mindfulness
- Drama therapy
- Bespoke exposure work for our eating disorder clients (shopping group, cooking group, café outing)
- Dietetic support for our eating disorder clients
- Psychoeducational workshops
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills
- Therapy dog on-site once a week
- Motivational interviewing
- Stress reduction techniques
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Integrative therapy
- Enhanced CBT (CBT-E) for eating disorders
- Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA) group and individual sessions for our eating disorder clients
Therapy dog
Happy is a 4 year old rescue dog from Egypt. She is a cross breed, although looks very much like a Maltese. Happy loves hugs and a lot of fuss, she enjoys human companionship and she likes to comfort people. Happy comes to site once a week to support our clients in their recovery.
It has been shown that interacting with animals can lower blood pressure and decrease levels of cortisol, which is a stress-related hormone. Studies have also shown that interacting with dogs can reduce feelings of loneliness, increase a sense of social support and improve mood. One study showed that therapy dogs can help clients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focus their attention better and can create a sense of calm.
Dogs are very 'present' creatures and know how to sit with people be loving. Happy provides all of these benefits to our clients at Life Works, increasing their sense of emotional wellbeing.
We also recognise that improving wellbeing plays a large part in facilitating a full and lasting recovery. As such, we provide access to a number of wellbeing activities, enabling our clients to focus on their mind, body and spirit. All of our wellbeing activities form part of your tailored package of care, and include:
Inside Life Works
We understand that it's important for people to feel comfortable when they are in residential treatment, which is why our Grade II listed Georgian manor house, The Grange, is designed to look and feel like a home as opposed to a rehabilitation hospital. Our beautiful centre offers a place of serenity, and comes complete with deluxe, dual-occupancy bedrooms, each with modern en-suite bathrooms, providing the utmost comfort and wellbeing for our clients.
We also provide:
- Peaceful and welcoming living areas
- Beautifully landscaped private gardens to reconnect with nature
- Close proximity to beautiful countryside with plenty of walking routes
- On-site library and basic gym equipment
- A client lounge with a TV
- On-site kitchen with catering to suit dietary needs
- A dry environment, free of alcohol, drugs or any other negative temptations
- Badminton, croquet, football and table-tennis equipment
- High quality housekeeping
We also have a charming and idyllic Grade II listed house on-site, called The Cottage. Treating only one person at a time, it's one of the UK’s most unique and exclusive private treatment centres.
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The Cottage
Set within a charming and idyllic Grade II listed house, within the grounds of Life Works, The Cottage is one of the UK’s most unique and exclusive private treatment centres.
The Cottage provides:
- World class addiction, eating disorder and mental health support
- Unparalleled treatment experience
- High-end, confidential therapy
- A private bedroom suite offering contemporary comfort
- Private car and chauffer service, with collection from anywhere in the UK
- Access to a range of luxury activities
- Experienced specialists
Our psychiatrists and therapists in Surrey
At Life Works, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists and therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Frequently asked questions
Here, you will find some commonly asked questions about Life Works.
Can mental health problems be treated too?
At Life Works, we understand that addictions and eating disorders may be triggered and intensified by underlying mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and stress. As such, we are also able to treat dual diagnoses at Life Works, in order to address the root cause of your problems, as well as empowering you to overcome your addiction or eating disorder. If you need more intensive mental health treatment for a primary diagnosis of one of these conditions, we have close clinical links with Priory Hospital Woking, and are able to facilitate a seamless transfer.
How much does treatment cost?
The cost of treatment can vary at Life Works depending on the intensity of treatment you need and how long the treatment is. The cost of treatment will be tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
Paying for treatment
There are two ways you can pay to receive addiction and eating disorder treatment at Life Works:
- Self-paying – this means that you pay for your treatment yourself
- Payment via private medical insurance – we are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK’s leading private medical insurers including Bupa, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna, WPA, AXA Health and Healix
We are able to book appointments at a time that's convenient for you, and are committed to delivering excellent, high quality care with the most positive individual outcomes. For more information on how to commence with expert treatment at Life Works, contact us today on: 0330 056 6020 or via email.
What about my family?
Family members are welcomed into an ‘outstanding' family support programme when their relative enters a 28-day inpatient treatment programme with us. The family programme is specific to each person and will be discussed with your therapist during your stay.
What specialists work at Life Works?
Many of our specialists are published experts in their field and have experience in delivering mental health care all over the world. Our specialist team at Life Works comprises:
- Psychiatrists
- Psychotherapists
- Complementary therapists
- Mental health nurses
- GPs
- Dietitians
- General nurse practitioners
- Counsellors
- Drama therapists
- DBT therapists
While you're with us, you'll be under the care of a consultant psychiatrist, who you'll see twice a week. You'll also meet with your main therapist once a week on a one-to-one basis, as well as in group therapy sessions.
Our experienced team is committed to providing the best and most comprehensive addiction and eating disorder treatment available, offering 24-hour care.
What if I'm in crisis?
Priory’s customer service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that people in crisis can be signposted to the best possible support, as quickly as possible. For immediate crisis support, they may direct you to your local NHS facilities. The specialist teams at our residential facilities can help to stabilise those in need of immediate assistance, including providing access to medically assisted detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, where required.
How is Life Works regulated?
The treatment that we offer at Life Works is governed by robust regulation and the very highest standards in mental health care, ensuring that we consistently deliver high quality inpatient and outpatient treatment. All of our services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is the independent government regulator that oversees the provision of healthcare in the UK. Our clinical teams undergo regular inspections and have demonstrated a strong track record of clinical quality.
Our commitment to quality, compliance, governance and safety ensures that we continue to operate as one of the leading providers of private addiction and eating disorder treatment in Europe, enabling our clients to overcome their concerns and experience lifelong benefits.
How to find us
Life Works rehab clinic is situated on High Street (A247) in Old Woking, Surrey.
We're just under two miles from the nearby centre of Woking, where you can get on the number 34 bus from High Street Link Road, which stops at Vicarage Road, just a short walk away. Alternatively, we're around 10 minutes away in a taxi from Woking train station.
Our alcohol addiction rehab clinic is accessible from most towns in Surrey, including:
- Guildford
- Godalming
- Horley
- Leatherhead
Why Priory?
Private medical insurance
We are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK's leading private medical insurers. The services that we offer at Priory can be funded through private medical insurance. This includes:
- Mental health treatment
- Addiction treatment
- Eating disorder treatment
All clients will have access to our highly skilled and accredited clinicians, many of whom are published experts in their fields of treatment. Whatever your requirements, we are committed to working with you to get your life back on track.
