Most people arrive not really knowing what to expect. What we often hear later is that they felt safe sooner than they thought they would, and properly supported, sometimes for the first time in years.
A Safe and Welcoming Environment
Abbington House is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, and intentionally kept small so care can stay personal and responsive within a calm residential setting. It doesn’t feel clinical or detached; it feels safe and accommodating.
We are trauma-informed and neurodivergent-friendly, and we adapt how we work to meet people where they are.
You don’t have to pretend here.
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 holding careers and responsibilities together, but privately know things aren’t sustainable. 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:
- Drinking that has gradually become harder to control
- Binge patterns that feel manageable, until they’re not
- High-functioning careers hiding private struggles
- Growing reliance on cocaine, cannabis or prescription medication
- Living with anxiety, trauma, ADHD or depression alongside substance use
- A family member watching someone they love struggle and not knowing where to turn
We support people across Hertfordshire, London and surrounding counties, with many travelling from across the UK to access private residential rehab at Abbington House.
Drug Rehab
Residential drug rehab for people whose drug use has become difficult to control, including cocaine, ketamine, cannabis and prescriptions.
Alcohol Rehab
Residential alcohol rehab for people whose drinking has begun to affect their health, relationships or daily life. Space to step back and begin recovery.
Dual Diagnosis
Residential treatment for addiction alongside anxiety, depression, ADHD or other mental health concerns, with both addressed together.
What Recovery Looks Like Here
What Recovery Looks Like Here
Recovery at Abbington House takes place within a structured residential rehabilitation programme designed to support people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Each stay begins with an assessment and a treatment plan built around the individual.
Most people stay for a minimum of 28 days, taking part in daily therapeutic groups, one-to-one counselling, recovery education and holistic wellbeing support, with medically supported detox available where needed.
Recovery Beyond Your Stay
Recovery doesn’t end at discharge.
We offer one year of aftercare following residential treatment, along with lifetime access to the Abbington Community. Through regular events and ongoing connection, people remain supported as they move back into daily life.
Meet our Team
Abbington House is led by people who understand addiction and recovery personally, not just professionally.
Many of our team have lived through it themselves. They know how hard change can feel, and what steady, long-term recovery really takes.
From the moment someone arrives, they’re met by people who listen properly, take time, and work alongside them to build something that lasts.
“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.”
Michael Williams
Treatment Manager
Michael Williams
Treatment Manager
Getting Started
Reaching out can feel like the hardest part. Most people begin with a phone call. We’ll listen to what’s been happening and talk through whether residential treatment is the right next step.
Abbington House is a private, self-funded residential rehab, meaning treatment can usually begin quickly. Admissions can often be arranged within 24–48 hours.
If treatment feels right, we’ll explain costs and how private rehab works at Abbington House.