Priory Hospital Woking

We are able to provide tried and tested treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:

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

Exceptional mental health treatment in Woking

At Priory Hospital Woking we are able to treat a broad array of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We ensure that we get to know each of our patients, which allows us to make sure that every individual receives treatment from the most appropriate mental health specialist for their unique requirements, and benefits from a truly personalised package of care.

Unfortunately, without effective and timely treatment for your mental health challenges, these conditions are unlikely to go away on their own and can continue to have a profoundly damaging impact on your daily functioning, relationships with others and general wellbeing and quality of life. If you are struggling with a mental health condition, it is important to recognise that premium treatment and support is available, and the most crucial first step is to seek help. At Woking, we deliver a comprehensive package of established psychological treatment to each and every one of our patients, allowing you to tackle your mental health concerns and benefit from a truly life-changing experience.

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

At Priory Hospital Woking, we are able to deliver intensive support for a broad range of addictions including alcohol and drug addictions, as well as a number of addictive behaviours such as gambling, love and sex, internet and shopping addictions. Whether you are struggling with a substance addiction or a broader behavioural addiction, these complex conditions have the potential to wreak havoc in all areas of your life including your ability to function and adhere to responsibilities, your relationships and work performance, as well as having a destructive impact on your health, wellbeing and general quality of life. Our addiction treatment experts are dedicated to delivering comprehensive, person-centred treatment for your addiction, empowering you to regain control and achieve lifelong recovery.

Addiction treatment at Woking takes an integrative approach. Integrative therapy, or integrative counselling, is a combined approach to psychotherapy that brings together different elements of specific therapies. Integrative therapists take the view that there is no single approach that can treat each patient in all situations. Each patient needs to be considered as a whole, and counselling techniques must be tailored to their individual needs and personal circumstances. We also draw from the well-known 12-Step addiction treatment approach, which provides a set of guiding principles outlining a pathway to recovery and supporting the ethos of change.

Addiction treatment at Woking is designed and delivered by our multidisciplinary team of addiction psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and other highly qualified mental healthcare professionals. We understand that patients experience addiction in unique ways and as such, we are committed to working in collaboration with each individual who seeks support with us, in order to deliver a personalised and person-centred package of holistic care, and foster the best possible outcomes for you as an individual.

Our addiction treatment and 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 couple’s programme
• Access to 12-Step support groups
• Free aftercare for 12 months following treatment
• Free family support for 12 months following treatment

At Woking, we acknowledge that addiction is often accompanied by other mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety. As such, we are also able to cater for multiple presenting issues and dual diagnosis, tackling the underlying causes and triggers for your challenges, as well as the addiction itself.

For further information on how we can help you to overcome your addiction at Woking and achieve a positive, addiction-free future, please view our brochure.

Eating disorders are complex conditions that can have a hugely detrimental impact on an individual’s psychological and physical health. At Woking, our specialised eating disorder treatment service provides evidence-based eating disorder treatment on an outpatient, day care or inpatient basis, depending on the severity of your eating disorder and the intensity of the support that you require. We are able to deliver personalised treatment for a range of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED) and other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED), which may also be known as ‘eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS)’, all of which is underpinned by the latest clinical research and guidance.

Our eating disorder service at Woking is suitable for adult females with a body mass index (BMI) over 14.

Eating disorder treatment consists of:

• Comprehensive initial assessment
• Range of therapeutic interventions
• Predominantly group-based therapy with 1:1 input as required

For more information on our eating disorder offering at Priory Hospital Woking, you can download our dedicated eating disorders brochure.

Our specialists are able to offer a diverse range of therapeutic techniques, which can be delivered on an individual basis or as part of a group therapy programme. These include:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), including online CBT appointments
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness
• Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
• Psychoeducation
• Equine therapy for patients accessing our Addiction Treatment Programme

You can read more about the type and format of the therapies offered at Woking, on our approach to treatment page.

At Woking, we understand that improving patients’ wellbeing plays an important role in successful recovery and future health. As such, we provide access to a wellbeing adviser who, on request, can provide additional advice on physical wellbeing, including exercise and nutritional care, to keep our patients healthy in mind, body and spirit. Our wellbeing activities at Woking include:

• Yoga and Pilates classes
• Meditation
• Relaxation groups
• Psychodrama
• Art therapy
• Dance and movement psychotherapy
• Self-awareness workshops
• Tennis and other sports
• Personal training
• Massage
• Organised walks
• Menu planning with our in-house dietitian

In addition to our wellbeing activities and facilities, we have also introduced a number of initiatives to help our new patients to feel comfortable and settle in at Woking. One of these initiatives is our tree of hope. The tree of hope is designed for patients who are leaving our care to leave messages of inspiration for new patients to read, reassuring them that there is hope for a positive future.

At Woking, we believe that the environment in which treatment takes place is just as important as the treatment itself for helping to alleviate the symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and PTSD, and facilitating a full recovery from addiction and eating disorders. Our peaceful country house setting offers each patient the privacy of their own comfortable bedroom, complete with TV, telephone and modern en-suite facilities. The hospital is split into two gender-specific wards, made up of 14 male beds, 16 female beds and four beds that can be used for either gender according to demand, thus ensuring a comfortable and private environment.

The hospital also provides:

• Beautiful private gardens complete with communal outdoor seating areas, in which to relax and unwind
• Welcoming living areas, complete with TVs, DVDs, books and games, encouraging relaxing leisure time
• A high quality on-site dining room, with catering to suit your dietary needs
• On-site tennis courts
• Art room
• Mixed and gender-specific lounges
• Very easy access from the M25, M3, London’s major airports and Central London

One of the many reasons why people choose to receive expert treatment at Woking is because we provide an environment that doesn’t feel like a typical, clinical hospital. Instead, we offer a homely and comfortable environment, and many of our patients say that Woking has a ‘family feel’ to it, and that they feel safe, understood and cared for as an individual.

Choosing to self-fund

There are many reasons why people choose to pay to receive specialist private treatment for their mental health challenges at Priory Hospital Woking. It may be because local NHS providers have long waiting times, insufficient capacity, or are unable to provide 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, and can deliver the best care with the most positive individual outcomes. For more information on how to commence with exceptional treatment at Woking, call us today on: 0800 840 3219 or send us an 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.

NHS Services at Priory Hospital Woking

Priory Hospital Woking also provides specialist mental health treatment for adults, on an outpatient, day care and inpatient basis, in partnership with the NHS. For more information on our NHS services, visit our Priory Hospital Woking NHS services page.

The expert, multidisciplinary team at Priory Hospital Woking possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field of mental health and addiction treatment. Our specialist team comprises:

• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Therapists
• Mental health nurses
• Healthcare assistants
• Dietitian

We also have access to an on-site doctor 24 hours a day, to manage any medical issues, and our senior consultant and therapist-led teams are supported by round-the-clock, expert nursing care.

Our specialists 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