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About Life Works Rehab
Life Works, part of Priory, is one of the leading private rehabilitation centres in Europe, offering treatment for a wide range of addictions and eating disorders. Life Works can also support individuals with mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, when these co-occur alongside an addiction or eating disorder. Life Works uses evidence-based and holistic care to help each patient on the road to recovery, whether they attend inpatient or outpatient care.
Life Works’ treatment programmes are led by renowned experts in the field of addiction and eating disorder treatment. Their dedicated team possess clinical experience in the treatment of alcohol addiction, drug addiction and behavioural addictions such as gambling and sex addictions. Life Works also treats eating disorders through their inpatient treatment programme. This offers round-the-clock care on a residential basis.
Life Works offers a dedicated family programme to all individuals who are receiving treatment for at least 28 days. The family programme enables therapists, patients and their immediate family or loved ones to heal relationships that may have been damaged, increase trust, and help remove embedded shame. Group and individual therapy connect patients to their peers and help them better understand themselves and the addiction or eating disorder they may be struggling with.
Life Works creates a compassionate and supportive environment during treatment, all whilst guaranteeing the utmost discretion and confidentiality for their clients. Their beautiful Georgian manor house, located in Old Woking, Surrey, boasts a stunning walled garden, library, welcoming and friendly living areas and an on-site gym for the exclusive use of Life Works residents.
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Life Works is committed to making the recovery process as easy as possible, which is why they offer a free, no obligation addiction assessment with one of their treatment experts. This first step helps move patients towards the care they need as quickly and as seamlessly as possible.
Nestled within the tranquil Surrey countryside and set within expansive private grounds, Life Works guarantees discretion, privacy and a much needed retreat from the stresses of everyday life.
As one of Europe’s leading private rehabilitation centres, Life Works is able to deliver clinically excellent treatment that caters exclusively to private clients and those wishing to receive personalised treatment for addiction and eating disorders.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Gambling
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
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Physiotherapy
Also called physical therapy, this approach includes exercise and various medical treatments for injury, pain, and disease.
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Psychodrama Therapy
Patients act out real or imagined scenarios under a therapist's guidance. These exercises foster creative thought, sponteneity, and problem-solving skills.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Pornography Addiction
A person with a porn addiction is emotionally dependent on pornography to the point that it interferes with their daily life and relationships.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Gambling
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Sex Addiction
Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Steve Clark
Clinical & Therapy Services Manager
FdSc Integrative Counselling – Greenwich University, Master of Science (MSc) Addictions Psychology and Counselling, London South Bank University, Master Practitioner for Eating Disorders – National Centre for Eating Disorders
Dr. Sarah Flowers
Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University College London, 2003 | Bachelor of Science 2000 | Masters of Science Degree in the Clinical and Public Health Aspects of Addiction, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London 2009 | Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 2007
Dr Farrukh Alam
Consultant Psychiatrist
BSc University of St Andrews 1986 | MB ChB University of Manchester 1989 | MRCPsych Royal College of Psychiatrists 1993 | Section 12 Approved, Mental Health Act (1983) | Specialist Register for Psychiatry, 1997, certification in Addiction
Dr Eileen Feeney
Consultant Psychiatrist
BA, MB, BCh, BAO, DCH, FRANZCP, MPM, MRCPsych
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