About Abbington House
Abbington House is a private residential rehab in Hertfordshire, built around the idea that addiction treatment works better when people are met as people, by a team that understands recovery personally as well as professionally.
Why Abbington House exists
Abbington House was founded by Greg Georghiou in 2023. He’d seen too many people pass through large, impersonal treatment centres and come out no closer to recovery than when they arrived.
He wanted to build something smaller. A place in Hertfordshire where treatment stays personal and where the work doesn’t end at discharge.
That intention still shapes how Abbington House works today: smaller numbers, long-term support and treatment that stays personal.
How we work
How we work
Addiction is often only part of the picture. Many people who come for treatment are also dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma or ADHD. The work at Abbington House addresses both together, because addressing one without the other rarely holds.
The work is structured but not rigid. Treatment adapts to how each person actually processes things, with space for the individual rather than a fixed approach.
Family members often make the first call. The 16-week family support that runs alongside treatment recognises that addiction rarely affects only one person.
You can read more about how we think about treatment.
The team around you
The team around you
Treatment at Abbington House is led day-to-day by Michael Williams, our Treatment Manager, alongside a team that includes BACP-registered therapists, support workers, on-site nursing staff and a head chef. Many team members are in long-term recovery themselves.
Abbington House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (Provider ID 1-17917671768). You can read more about the team or learn about care quality and regulation.
Why people choose Abbington House
Why people choose Abbington House
Most people who come to Abbington House have already tried other options. What brings them here usually comes down to a few things working together.
Treatment is built around 28 days as standard, with detox, therapy, family support and daily structure delivered together. One year of structured aftercare follows discharge. Beyond aftercare, people have lifetime access to the Abbington Community — events, gatherings, and ongoing connection.
Abbington House received the Doctify Patient Experience Award for 2026, reflecting feedback from people who’ve been through treatment here.
You can read more about how residential rehab works or see life at the centre.