TLC Rehab

TLC Rehab’s dynamic team is dedicated to delivering safe, transformative treatment. Using a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, they provide clients with the skills, tools and confidence they need to remain drug and alcohol free. Detox programmes start at 7 days, with a full rehab programme being 3 months. They recommend, where possible, that clients stay 28 days, to get the maximum benefits of their residential treatment. From their suburban centre in North London, their goal is to inspire people to believe in themselves and motivate them to go out and make a difference in both their lives and the lives of others.

The ABC Model: A Non-12-Step Framework

TLC Rehab uses a non-12-Step model of recovery called the ABC’s model as their main form of treatment. The model walks through 3 main steps: abstain, believe, and change, with a 4th step, sustain, as the key to lasting recovery. During the abstain phase, clients detox from drug and alcohol use, preparing them for the next steps. As clients enter the believe phase, they begin to gain an attitude that they can achieve recovery. The change phase helps clients identify what may have contributed to their substance use and how reframing those experiences could set them up for long term wellness. The sustain phase takes place during aftercare, both in person and online. To accomplish the ABC model, TLC Rehab offers a range of psychotherapeutic interventions: two 1:1 counselling sessions per week, group therapy, and several evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), as well as eye movement desensitization and reconditioning (EMDR).

Well-Rounded Range of Therapies

TLC Rehab uses schema therapy at the core of its programme to address and replace negative coping behaviours with healthy strategies for satisfying unmet needs, focussing specifically on looking inward to uncover how trauma, emotional pain, and unmet needs contribute to addiction. This therapeutic approach targets specific ‘schemas’ common in addiction, such as mistrust, emotional inhibition, social isolation, and escapism. Their family support programme helps build a strong therapeutic alliance with families. They also utilise creative approaches such as art therapy and music therapy alongside holistic activities such as nutrition and yoga. TLC additionally offers introductory courses to the 12-Step programme, as they consider it a positive programme and seek to provide education about this method.

Daily, Weekly and On-Call Aftercare

As part of sustaining recovery, TLC Rehab is committed to aftercare, including daily support calls with graduates of their programme for 28 days following completion of treatment, as well as access to a free weekly aftercare group. Online or face-to-face 1:1 counselling can also be provided. Their aim when discharge planning is to equip clients with all of the necessary tools to maintain recovery, by providing information and advice relating to the myriad offerings available both in the community and online. Their team is on call 24/7 for support, so clients know that if they are having a bad day, they can always pick up the phone and speak to someone they know and trust.

A Serene Setting to Rehab, Rest, Repeat

Located in Finchley in the Borough of Barnet, TLC Rehab is easily accessible by rail and road, to residents in and around the City of London. The 10-bed facility has 6 single occupancy and 2 double occupancy rooms, all with en-suite bathroom facilities. Their centre is immaculately clean and decorated to a high standard by an interior designer. An on-site chef prepares nutritious meals, complemented by healthy snacks. Their period property is both luxurious and homey, boasting a beautiful garden, which provides a tranquil place for clients to relax and unwind in nature, as well as a space for outdoor yoga and exercise classes. The whole group goes for a daily ‘wellbeing walk’. Streaming services include Amazon Prime, Netflix, and BBC iPlayer.