Priory Hospital North London

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

• Mental health conditions, including a specialist unit for OCD and other related disorders
• Addictions

We also have a dedicated young people’s service on-site, which provides high quality mental health treatment for children and young people, between the ages of 12 and 18.

Expert mental health treatment in North London

At Priory Hospital North London we are able to treat a full spectrum of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, at North London, we get to know each member of our team and our patients on a personal and meaningful level, which allows us to assign the most appropriate specialist to each individual according to their unique requirements, and deliver personalised treatment.

It goes without saying that mental health conditions can have a profound impact on your ability to lead a productive life, function effectively on a daily basis, and can also result in a range of long-term psychological, emotional and physical problems if they remain untreated.
If you think that you or someone that you know is struggling with a mental health condition, it is important to recognise that high quality support is available, and you don’t have to suffer alone. At North London, our experts take the time to explore why your symptoms have developed, why they have developed at this point in your life, and the best interventions to prevent them. We provide our patients with every resource that they need, as well as a safe and highly supportive environment, empowering you to address your mental health concerns and achieve long-lasting recovery.

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

Whether you are struggling with a substance addiction such as an addiction to alcohol or drugs, or a broader behavioural addiction such as gambling, shopping, love and sex, or internet addiction, these complex conditions can result in a range of long-term problems, impacting on your physical and psychological health, your general quality of life, and relationships with others. That’s why our addiction treatment experts are dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment for these addictions and addictive behaviours, empowering you to regain control of your life and improve your wellbeing.

The 28-day, residential Addiction Treatment Programme that we offer at North London is based on the well-known 12-Step addiction treatment approach which is used worldwide in addiction treatment and rehabilitation. The 12-Step model, first pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), focuses on your motivation to change your unhealthy addictive behaviours, and also draws upon elements of spirituality within the recovery process, with proven success.

Our flexible and patient-centred approach to addiction treatment is developed by our highly qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and therapists, who work in collaboration with our patients to ensure that you are involved in all decisions regarding your care and benefit from a personalised package of treatment. We draw upon all of the specialists and treatment options that are available, fostering lifelong recovery and the best possible 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
• Group therapy and individual 1:1 therapy
• A family and couples programme
• Day care at new reduced rates, following inpatient treatment
• On-site 12-Step support groups
• Free aftercare for 12 months following treatment
• Free family support for 12 months following treatment

We also offer a specialised trauma reduction programme as part of North London’s addiction treatment, which we are extremely proud of. Our trauma reduction programme is a five-day workshop that focuses on previous trauma that may be contributing to your addiction and addictive behaviours.

As well as benefiting from the unrivalled clinical experience of our addiction consultants and therapists, you will also have access to our dedicated peer supporter network. We are also able to treat multiple presenting issues and co-occurring mental health disorders at North London, tackling the underlying causes and triggers for these problems, as well as the addiction itself.

For further information on how we can help you to overcome your addiction at North London and empower you to achieve lifelong recovery and wellbeing, please click here.

At North London, one of our dedicated and most renowned areas of service is our nationally recognised OCD treatment programme, which is unique to our hospital. This evidence-based programme delivers carefully structured behavioural therapy to both adults and young people who are struggling with OCD and other related disorders such as BDD, health anxiety and specific phobias. Treatment is offered on an inpatient or day care basis, and is personalised according to the individual needs and requirements of each patient.

In addition to this, we are also able to provide a specialised service for severe and treatment-resistant OCD and BDD, in partnerships with the NHS. For more information on our NHS OCD and BDD offering, visit our Priory Hospital North London NHS services page.

Our renowned adolescent unit at Priory Hospital North London delivers specialist young people’s mental health services to children and adolescents between the ages of 12-18 years. We can provide intensive inpatient therapy and day care for the assessment and treatment of young people suffering from acute emotional, behavioural and mental health problems, including:

• Depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Self-harm
• Psychosis
• Issues with abuse
• Social withdrawal

Our young people’s inpatient service is age-appropriate and situated in a secure area of the hospital.

Our specialist team at North London believe that the environment in which treatment takes place is just as important as the treatment programme itself for addressing the symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and OCD, and facilitating a full recovery from addiction. Our magnificent Grade I listed building comprises a total of 49 single-occupancy bedrooms, each with modern en-suite facilities, providing the utmost privacy and comfort for each and every one of our patients.

The hospital also provides:

• Relaxing and welcoming living areas, that provide peaceful and tranquil settings for our patients to unwind
• Beautiful private landscaped gardens
• Close proximity to nearby Grovelands Park, where patients can enjoy peaceful walks and beautiful scenery
• A high quality on-site restaurant that serves delicious and nutritious meals, tailored to suit your dietary requirements (including Kosher and Halal options)
• On-site games room complete with ping pong, table football, board games, and a piano
• Dedicated housekeeping
• Very easy access from the M25 and A406, London’s major airports, and Central London via Southgate tube station (Piccadilly line, zone 4)

Choosing to self-fund

There are many reasons why people choose to pay to receive private treatment for their mental health concerns at Priory Hospital North London. It may be because local NHS providers have insufficient capacity, long waiting times, or do not offer the specific mental health/addiction treatment that you need. Alternatively, you may simply prefer the peace of mind of receiving rapid access to specialist care and treatment 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, with the guarantee that we can deliver the best care with the most positive individual outcomes. For more information on how to commence with expert treatment at North London, contact us today via email or by calling  0800 840 3219.

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.

We are also able to provide a specialised service for severe and treatment-resistant OCD and BDD, in partnership with the NHS. For more information on our NHS OCD and BDD offering, visit our Priory Hospital North London NHS services page.

Priory boasts a diverse team of practitioners. Committed to providing the best treatment to each and every one of our patients, 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