Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centre in Hertfordshire

Led by people who understand addiction from the inside.

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 the person, not the substance

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, 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.

Treatment runs for a minimum of 28 days, and includes medically-supervised detox on-site, an individualised recovery plan, 16-weeks of online family therapy, 1 year of free aftercare and lifetime access to Abbington Community events. 

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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
  • Growing reliance on illicit or prescription drugs, or more than one substance at the same time
  • Alcohol or drug use sitting alongside mental health difficulties
  • Drug use that becomes closely tied to drinking, socialising, work pressure or weekend routines

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.

A small, calm environment

Abbington House is not a large hospital-style unit. Detox and rehab treatment takes place in a small, home-like setting where people are known personally.

Abbington House is CQC regulated, giving families reassurance that our residential treatment is monitored for safety, care and governance.

The house is designed to feel calm, structured and contained, with support available throughout the day and night. Fresh meals are prepared daily by Chef Marion, with dietary needs discussed and catered for wherever possible.

People come to Abbington House from different backgrounds, families and life experiences. Our aim is to make the house feel safe, respectful and supportive for everyone staying with us.

Your recovery team

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

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 rehab 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.