Priory Hospital North London - addiction rehab and mental health treatment
- Evidence-based treatment programmes
- Highly qualified team
- Mental health assessment from just £75
About this location
Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.
It's one of the UK’s leading centres for the treatment of a range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We also offer private autism assessments for adults.
Since North London first opened its doors in 1986, we have worked tirelessly to establish our excellent reputation as a specialist provider of mental health care.
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Priory Hospital North London Grovelands House The Bourne Southgate London N14 6RA
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Our services
At Priory, we specialise in providing drug and alcohol rehab in London, as well as behavioural addictions. Our skilled team of addiction specialists delivers tailored treatment programmes designed to facilitate recovery and help you regain control of your life.
Our 28-day addiction treatment programme is developed by expert psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and therapists. The treatment we provide is based on best practice national guidelines and is guided by the latest psychological research on addiction treatment. We also guarantee a tailored treatment journey for each of our patients, resulting in long-lasting recovery, and the best individual outcomes.
At North London, inpatient addiction treatment includes:
- Free, no-obligation addiction assessment
- 10 to 14-day medically assisted detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, if this is needed
- Individual 1:1 therapy and a structured group therapy programme
- A family and couples programme
- Access to both on and off-site 12-step support groups
- Free aftercare for 12 months following treatment
- Free family support for 12 months following treatment
Our expert mental health programmes in London offer comprehensive support for a range of conditions, including anxiety, stress, OCD, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With a dedicated focus on depression treatment in London, we ensure personalised care to help individuals manage their symptoms and improve their overall wellbeing.
Our specialist OCD and BDD programme offers intensive treatment across an inpatient, day patient, or outpatient basis and follows the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. It is delivered in a mix of one-to-one and group sessions and each patient will receive up to two one-to-one therapy sessions per week, with a BABCP accredited therapist. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) primarily focuses on exposure and response prevention (ERP) and elements of compassion-focussed therapy.
We deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to treat all of your mental health concerns. The therapy you receive is individually tailored according to your unique needs, as part of your package of care.
Our team works together develop and deliver person-centred treatment that's tailored to you. This approach helps you to develop skills and coping mechanisms to improve your wellbeing, relieve your symptoms and resume the fulfilling life you deserve.
Learn more about the conditions treated at Priory North London
Treatment options
At Priory, we are able to offer a range of treatment programmes to our patients, which can either be scaled up or scaled down depending on the nature of your condition and the intensity of the support you need.
For more information on the treatment programmes we offer throughout our wider Priory network, including at Priory Hospital North London, please click the links below:
At North London, our experts have a wealth of experience in delivering a wide range of therapy services, including:
We also offer a range of therapeutic methods to tackle your mental health problems, including:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT)
- Emotion focused therapy (EFT)
- Compassion focused therapy (CFT)
- Integrative therapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
- Psychodrama
- Equine therapy for people on the addiction treatment programme
As well as the therapies above, we also offer a number of targeted group sessions for the people we support. These include:
- Healthy anger
- Critical thoughts
- Men's/women's support groups
- Trauma education
- Managing emotions
- Daily goals
- Sleep hygiene
There are a number of ways to access treatment with us, including:
- Visiting your GP, who will be able to make a referral
- Contacting Priory Hospital North London directly
Our admissions team respond to all enquiries as promptly as possible, to ensure that people can access the best possible support, when they need it.
An initial phone call can help us to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for you, and may consist of:
- An informal discussion about the services we offer, and your individual needs
- A more formal triage assessment by one of our senior clinicians, to determine the level of treatment that you need
- The call may lead to a recommendation for a consultant assessment, outpatient, day care or inpatient treatment
For further information on how Priory Hospital North London can help you to overcome your mental health challenges, call us today on: 0800 086 1621, and our dedicated team will be able to advise on the next steps to receiving treatment.
Inside Priory Hospital North London
At Priory Hospital North London, we believe the treatment environment is just as important as the treatment itself when it comes to recovery. Our welcoming and peaceful hospital provides the perfect setting for you to focus on your health and wellbeing. Our private wards offer modern en-suite bedrooms, ensuring you feel comfortable and supported throughout your journey to recovery.
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Importance of peer support
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Our psychiatrists and therapists in London
At Priory Hospital North London, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists and therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans for a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and addiction, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Frequently asked questions
Here, you will find some commonly asked questions about Priory Hospital North London.
Are visitors allowed?
Yes, you will be allowed to have visitors while you’re receiving treatment with us. Depending on your treatment programme and schedule, your ward staff will be able to arrange appropriate visiting times with you.
Visiting times are as follows:
General mental health programme:
Monday to Friday – 4.30pm to 9pm
Saturday – 3.30pm to 9pm
Sunday – all day
Addiction treatment programme:
Sundays only – 1pm to 5.30pm
Will I get my own bedroom?
Yes, you will have your own private, en-suite bedroom, which is comfortably furnished and equipped with a television and nurse call button.
We also have a housekeeping team who can frequently change bed linen and towels, as well as clean daily.
When are mealtimes?
We provide high quality, nutritious food. This is all prepared daily by our team of on-site chefs, using fresh produce. We offer a daily choice of:
- Breakfast
- Continental breakfast, weekdays (7.45am to 8.30am)
- English breakfast, weekends (8am to 8.30am)
- Lunch – meat, fish or vegetarian hot meal option, cold buffet, dessert (12.45pm to 1.30pm)
- Dinner – meat, fish or vegetarian hot meal option, cold buffet, dessert (5.45pm to 6.30pm)
We also have a kitchen where hot drinks, toast and snacks can be made all day.
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know, and we will be able to cater to them.
How much does treatment cost?
The cost of treatment can vary depending on the condition that's being treated, the kind of treatment you receive and how long the condition needs to be treated.
Inpatient treatment, where you stay with us, can cost more than outpatient treatment, which is where you come to the hospital for treatment but then go home afterwards.
Paying for treatment
There are two ways you can pay to receive expert treatment at Priory Hospital North London:
- 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 Aviva, AXA Health, Bupa, Cigna, Healix, Vitality and WPA
For more information on self-funding your treatment or using your private medical insurance to pay for our services, call us today on 0800 078 3058 or visit our fees and funding page.
Who makes up the expert team?
Priory boasts a diverse team of practitioners. Committed to providing the best treatment to everyone we support, we pride ourselves on placing people at the heart of their treatment journey. This approach ensures that you're allocated to the best expert for your needs and benefit from a tailored treatment programme.
All patients will be under the care of a consultant psychiatrist and a therapy key worker, and will have a key nurse, who will act as your link between you, your doctors and your therapy team. You will meet with your consultant psychiatrist at least twice a week, but can request to see them anytime. You'll also have a weekly individual therapy session with your therapy key worker.
In addition, renowned and published experts form part of the team at North London. Amongst our team is the prominent academic figure, Professor Marc Serfaty, who is affiliated with University College London (UCL). Another member of our team is Dr Leon Rozewicz, who is a recognised expert in treating adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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. The specialist teams at our residential facilities can help to stabilise people in need of immediate assistance, including providing access to medically assisted detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, where needed. Visit our crisis support page for more information.
How is Priory Hospital North London regulated?
Everyone who seeks support at Priory Hospital North London can be reassured that the treatment they receive is of the highest standards, due to ongoing monitoring by our independent regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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.
