Private addiction rehab refers to the comprehensive treatment process designed to help people overcome substance misuse or behavioural addictions. At Priory, we offer private treatment for substance and behavioural addictions at our specialist rehab centres across the UK.
Addiction can impact all aspects of a person’s life, from their mental and physical health to their professional and personal life. Private rehab involves expert multidisciplinary teams, such as therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists, bringing together a variety of specialisms to create a holistic and individually tailored support plan, to address your personal needs and goals.
Private rehab is either self-funded, or covered by private health insurance. Compared with free treatment, private treatments offer many unique benefits such as no waiting lists and faster access to treatment, holistic, top-quality treatment, an environment designed to best support recovery, along with an extensive aftercare programme following your rehab.
You’ll be able to access private addiction rehab without having to join a long waiting list. Many treatment centres offer an initial assessment within a few days of your enquiry, with some offering same-day assessments. That means you can begin your recovery journey as soon as possible.
For inpatient rehab, admission can take place on the same day as an assessment.
For free services, high demand means that only a small number of people will receive inpatient care, and this is can often be after joining a long waiting list.
Everyone’s personal circumstances and experiences are different. Therefore, in private rehab you’ll receive an evidence-based treatment plan that’s tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Priory's private addiction rehab offers a personal approach to support your unique recovery journey. You’ll engage in the treatments that are relevant to your long-term recovery, such as a detox, therapy and other wellbeing activities like yoga or exercises regimes.
Private addiction rehab can also involve your family within your recovery journey, with ongoing support offered through our aftercare programme. You’ll also have access to 12-step support groups, recovery meetings, and family support meetings.
People opting for private rehab can expect to receive the very best available treatment, delivered by a highly qualified team of addiction experts. You’ll be treated as an individual in a safe, secure and completely confidential space.
Our team consists of highly trained experts including therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and wellbeing practitioners. Many of our therapists are in recovery themselves, meaning they have a deep understanding of addiction and recovery.
We use a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness and transactional analysis (TA). In addition, our addiction treatment programmes are underpinned by the 12-step approach, which is used worldwide to treat all kinds of addiction.
As well as therapy, you’ll also have access to wellbeing activities, helping you stay healthy in mind, body and spirit while you’re with us.
All treatment adheres to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. All our services are regularly inspected by independent regulators, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring that the support we provide is of the highest quality.
Priory offers a free aftercare programme for 12 months to everyone who stays with us for 28 days or more. This means you’ll have ongoing access to our valuable network of peers and clinicians to support your ongoing recovery and help prevent relapse.
Private addiction rehab will often take place in world-class treatment centres, complete with beautiful surroundings, helping you to feel relaxed and cared for.
At Priory, we have a network of UK based hospitals that provide the perfect environment for recovery.
While you’re staying with us, you’ll have a well-appointed, en-suite bedroom, ensuring you have the appropriate personal space you need to rest and reflect.
When you opt for private rehab, you have more choice over the type of treatment you’ll receive. Treatment options include inpatient, outpatient or online support. You can also choose the location of the centre where you’ll receive treatment, based on your personal circumstances and preferences.
When choosing a private rehab treatment centre, there are various factors to consider, including:
High quality private rehabs have a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals such as doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and support staff. They will have up-to-date training and professional experience that allows them to provide the highest standard of care.
You should also look out for specialists who are registered and accredited with professional bodies. Such organisations include the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych).
Our addiction treatment specialists at Priory have their profiles featured on our website, so you can take a look at the team that will be supporting you.
When choosing a healthcare provider, it’s important to explore their treatment approach. You should look out for evidence-based interventions, individualised treatment plans, NICE guidelines and a holistic approach. Also, ensure they offer aftercare planning and programmes to reduce the risk of relapse.
It’s important that a treatment centre also offers support for the underlying causes of addiction, such as co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, and environmental or social circumstances. The best rehab centres will help you learn coping strategies and relationship management skills to support your overall recovery.
Consider whether you prefer to complete your treatment close to home or in a different location. Many private rehab providers, such as Priory, have multiple locations across the UK so you can choose which location suits your needs best. You might prefer distance and being away from your usual environment, or you might prefer to be close to your home and support network.
Before you make a decision, it’s usually a good idea to visit the rehab centre. That way, you’ll get a feel for the place and have the chance to view the accommodation and environment.
It can also be a good idea to research a provider’s client reviews, recovery success rates and CQC ratings. Also check independent review forums or communities, as this should give you a more balanced insight into the private rehab provider.
Private rehab can usually be self-funded (meaning that you pay for this yourself) or funded through private medical insurance (PMI). Many private rehabs, such as Priory, are registered and approved providers of UK private medical insurers.
Determine your budget and/or explore your insurance policy and look into payment options.
Consider what’s important to you when it comes to addiction rehab and ask questions accordingly. Here are some examples of questions you could ask to ensure it’s a good fit:
All of our private addiction hospitals and rehabs offer a free initial addiction assessment to people struggling with addiction. The assessment is an opportunity to discuss your addiction symptoms, triggers, and anything else that could be contributing to your addiction, such as an underlying mental health condition.
Once you've been assessed and choose Priory as your care provider, you'll be introduced to our established addiction treatment programmes. To get started call 0330 056 6023.
Private rehab offers faster access, personalised treatment plans, and top class facilities and amenities, but comes with upfront cost. In the NHS, rehab treatment is free, but often comes with longer waiting times, more standardised care, and facilities that may not always match those in private treatment.
The length of treatment you receive during private rehab at Priory will depend on your circumstances, but an inpatient addiction treatment usually takes place as part of a 28-day programme. Once you’ve finished the 28-day programme, you’ll have access to 12 months of free aftercare at Priory.
Family and friends can visit during designated visiting times, and they may also be involved in treatment more broadly through family therapy support sessions.
We are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK's leading private medical insurers. All of the services we offer at Priory can be funded through private medical insurance. This includes:
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're committed to working with you to get your life back on track.
We have private rehab centres located throughout the country, ensuring that you can access the support you need in a location that's convenient for you. To find your nearest private rehab centre, please use the search form below.
