Private Residential Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Hertfordshire

Led by people who’ve lived through addiction and recovery.

By the time someone is thinking about rehab, alcohol or drug use has usually been going on longer than they expected.

Abbington House is a CQC-regulated private residential rehab in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, providing treatment for alcohol addiction, drug addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions in a small, contained setting.

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Built around people, not programmes.

Addiction is rarely just about alcohol or drugs. It’s often tied to what someone has been carrying for a long time: grief, pressure, fear, shame, trauma, exhaustion, or the habit of coping alone.

Often, it’s loved ones who carry that weight too. Worrying, trying to help, and not knowing what to do.

At Abbington House, residential addiction treatment gives us time to understand the whole story, not just the substance. The work is shaped around the person, their family, and what has been happening around the drinking or drug use.

If you’ve reached a point where something needs to change, our treatment is built around giving you enough safety, structure and support to start looking at what has been happening — and what needs to happen next.

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Who we help

People come to Abbington House at different points in their lives. Some have been drinking or using drugs for years and feel worn down by it. Others are still holding careers, families and responsibilities together, but privately know things are becoming harder to sustain. Some have tried to stop more than once and found themselves back where they started.

We support people who recognise themselves in experiences such as:

  • Alcohol use that has gradually worsened over time, often around stress, loss, work pressure, menopause, retirement, relationship strain or other life changes
  • Binge drinking patterns that can seem manageable for a while, until the consequences become harder to ignore
  • Cocaine use that becomes closely tied to drinking, socialising, work pressure or weekend routines
  • Ketamine use that has started causing physical, emotional or relationship problems, including worries about bladder health
  • Growing reliance on prescription medication, illicit drugs or more than one substance at the same time
  • Alcohol or drug use sitting alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health difficulties
  • Neurodivergent adults using alcohol or drugs as a way to manage overwhelm, emotion, sleep, social pressure or daily life

We help people across Hertfordshire, London and surrounding counties, with many travelling from across the UK to access treatment with us.

Recognised independently

Abbington House holds Doctify’s Great Patient Experience Award 2026, awarded to the top 30% of providers based on verified, anonymous reviews from people treated here.

Our Centre

Our centre is a small, home-like residential setting in Stevenage, with private en-suite rooms, gardens, and fresh meals prepared daily. As a residential treatment centre, Abbington House is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The people here

The people here include therapists, medical staff and support workers who understand addiction both personally and professionally.

You don't need to pretend here.

Greg Georghiou

Founder / CEO

Michael Williams

Treatment Manager

Costa Chacholiades

Senior Therapist

Yevheniia Arakielian

Trauma Specialist

I know how difficult it can feel to reach out. I’ve been there myself. My job is to make sure people feel safe, listened to and properly supported as they take the next step.

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Support Beyond the Stay

Leaving residential treatment is not the end of the work.

Abbington House includes one year of aftercare and 16-weeks of family support following completion, along with lifetime access to the Abbington Community and events.

Ongoing connection matters because recovery continues in ordinary life: at home, at work, and in relationships.

Pathway into Abbington House

Assessment

Most people start with a phone call, where the admissions team will listen to what has been happening and ask some questions about the drinking or drug use. There is no obligation to commit and we can arrange a visit to the centre.

Admission

If residential treatment is appropriate and a place is available, admission can often be arranged within 24 to 48 hours. The team will talk through costs, what is included, what to bring, and how privately funded admission works.

Arrival

On arrival, someone from the team will meet you, help you settle in, and explain what the first days will look like. Where detox is needed, it begins as a medically supervised part of the stay, with treatment building around you from there.