Priory Hospital Chelmsford

We are able to provide established treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:

• Mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and stress
• Addictions

High quality mental health treatment in Chelmsford

At Priory Hospital Chelmsford we are able to treat a comprehensive range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At Chelmsford, we ensure that we assign our highly experienced specialists in a way that is flexible around the needs of each individual, enabling us to deliver personalised, individually tailored treatment.

Without expert psychological treatment and therapy, it is unlikely that your mental health problems will go away on their own; they can continue to have a detrimental impact on many areas of your life, and cause a range of long term emotional and physical problems. If you think that you or someone that you know is suffering with mental health difficulties, it is important to understand that these conditions are treatable, and the most crucial first step is to seek expert help. At Chelmsford, our highly trained team are committed to providing you with every resource that you need, enabling you to tackle your mental health challenges within a compassionate and highly supportive environment, and ultimately return to a positive way of life.

For further information on our specialist mental health offering, please visit our mental health treatment section.

Addictions, whether these are addictions to substances such as alcohol or drugs, or broader behavioural addictions, can have a devastating impact on all areas of your life, including your general health and wellbeing, your ability to function effectively in daily life, as well as your professional and personal relationships. That’s why our addiction treatment experts at Chelmsford are dedicated to providing intensive treatment for a range of addictions such as alcohol and drug addictions, including addiction to new psychoactive and illicit substances (legal highs), as well as addictive behaviours such as gambling, love and sex, porn, exercise, work, internet and gaming addictions.

Chelmsford is the only Priory site that offers its own standalone addiction treatment unit. Our 28-day, residential Addiction Treatment Programme is based in its own dedicated building on-site, known as The Lodge. Here, the emphasis is on total commitment to your programme of recovery, in a safe and supportive environment.

Addiction treatment at Chelmsford is based on the renowned 12-Step addiction treatment model, which was first popularised by the organisation Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This approach has an abstinence-based philosophy, and focuses on your motivation to change, whilst incorporating a spiritual element within the treatment process, with proven, worldwide success.

Our flexible and patient-centred Addiction Treatment Programme has been developed by our expert team of psychiatrists, addiction psychologists, addiction therapists and mental health nurses, and is designed to meet the specific needs of each patient. We work in close collaboration with you and ensure that you are involved in all decisions regarding your care and treatment, whilst drawing upon all of the available specialists in our diverse team. This approach ensures that treatment is personalised and produces the most positive outcomes for you as an individual.

Our addiction rehabilitation programme includes:

• Free, no obligation addiction assessment - book your appointment today
• 7-day medically assisted withdrawal detoxification for alcohol and drug addictions, if this is required
• Individual 1:1 therapy and group therapy
• A family and couples programme
• Access to 12-Step support groups, specifically selected according to your needs
• Free aftercare for 12 months following treatment
• Free family support for 12 months following treatment

We also deliver specialised treatment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community, who are struggling with addiction and recovery issues.

For further information on how we can help you to tackle your addiction at Chelmsford and empower you to achieve a strong and lasting recovery, please view our brochure.

The people that we help at Chelmsford take a lot of reassurance from the beautiful and tranquil hospital environment that we have to offer. We believe that the setting for mental health treatment is just as important in the recovery process as the treatment programme itself. Our striking Grade II listed building comprises luxurious single-occupancy bedrooms, each with modern en-suite bathrooms, providing the utmost comfort and wellbeing for our patients.

The hospital also provides:

• Welcoming living areas and communal lounges, that provide peaceful and comfortable settings in which to relax and unwind
• A fully equipped art room
• Beautiful private grounds including landscaped gardens
• Multi-faith room along with a pastoral lead
• On-site restaurant with waiter service, and catering to suit dietary needs
• Laundry facilities
• Very easy access from the A12, Stansted Airport, Central London, and close to excellent transport links to other neighbouring areas including Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk
• Close proximity to Chelmsford’s town centre offering easy walking to local shops and cafes

Choosing to self-fund

There are many reasons why people may choose to pay privately to receive expert mental health treatment at Priory Hospital Chelmsford. It may be due to local NHS providers not being able to offer the specific mental health/addiction treatment that you need, or having insufficient capacity and long waiting times. Alternatively, you may simply prefer the peace of mind of receiving early access to highly specialised care from the UK’s leading independent provider of mental healthcare and addiction services.

We are able to book appointments at a time that is 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 Chelmsford, contact us today on 0800 840 3219 or via email

Using your private medical insurance for mental health and addiction treatment

The Priory Group is a registered and approved provider for all of the UK’s leading private medical insurers, including Bupa, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna, WPA and AXA PPP.

If you have access to private medical insurance, either personally or through your workplace, your policy will usually require you to obtain a GP referral before undergoing treatment with Priory, and you will be requested to provide your insurance policy details at the time of booking the initial consultation, so that pre-authorisation may be agreed with the insurance provider.

In addition, different policies cover different levels of care, so for any queries, it is advisable to contact your insurer, or our dedicated admissions team on 0800 840 3219, who will be delighted to assist you with any questions that you may have.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford also provides a specialist adult eating disorder service, adult acute mental health, as well as a dedicated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) offering in partnership with the NHS. For more information on our NHS services, visit our Priory Hospital Chelmsford NHS services page.

Our specialist team at Priory Hospital Chelmsford comprises:

• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Therapists
• Mental health nurses

Our expert team are also able to speak multiple languages including Russian, Arabic, Hindu, Urdu and Bengali.

Our diverse team of practitioners are committed to providing the best treatment to each and every one of our patients, and they pride themselves on placing patients at the heart of the treatment journey. This approach ensures that you are allocated to the best expert for your needs and benefit from a truly bespoke treatment programme.

For detailed biographies on individual experts, including their backgrounds, specialisms and qualifications: Please click here to view our specialists