Our Residential Treatment Programme

A Structured, Compassionate Approach to Addiction and Eating Disorder Recovery 

Recovery begins the moment you feel safe enough to slow down, breathe, and be honest about what you’re going through. At Open Minds Rehab, our residential programme is designed specifically for people struggling with  addictions and eating disorders — conditions that require structure, therapeutic depth, and a supportive community of people on a similar path. 

We are a small, specialist service. This means you’ll be surrounded by people who understand addiction, recovery, and the emotional patterns that come with them — creating a safe, grounded environment where real change can happen. 

A Programme Built Around You (1–12 Weeks) 

Every person arrives with a different history, pattern of use, and emotional landscape. That’s why our residential programme ranges from 1 to 12 weeks, depending on: 

• your addiction or eating‑disorder history 

• your emotional and psychological needs 

• your physical health 

• your goals for recovery 

• clinical recommendations 

Some people need a short period of stabilisation.
Others need deeper therapeutic work.
We build a plan that genuinely fits you. 

Our Therapeutic Philosophy 

We work from the understanding that addiction and eating disorders are chronic, treatable health conditions — not moral failings, not a lack of willpower, and not something you should be expected to “fix” alone. 

Our approach combines: 

• Evidence‑based therapy 

• A disease‑model understanding of addiction 

• A structured, supportive daily routine 

• Wellbeing practices 

• Life Skills 

• A calm, homely environment 

Clients often tell us they feel “seen”, “safe”, and “finally able to breathe again” — because our focus is on connection, clarity, and meaningful therapeutic progress. 

Who our Programme is for

Our residential programme is specifically designed for adults struggling with: 

• Alcohol addiction 

• Cocaine, ketamine, cannabis, or stimulant addiction 

• Prescription drug dependence 

• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating) 

 
We are a specialist service for people who need structured, addiction‑focused or eating‑disorder‑focused treatment. 

This ensures that everyone in the programme shares a similar journey, creating a safe, relatable, and supportive therapeutic community. 

What your Days Look Like

Therapies We Use

Your programme may include: 

• 1:1 counselling 

• Group therapy 

• Motivational work 

• Relapse‑prevention and long‑term planning 

• Emotional regulation and grounding techniques 

• meditation and mindfulness 

• breathwork 

• Healthy recreation, such as:  

• walking and time outdoors 

• swimming 

• Quiz nights 

• Film nights 

• Board games 

Every element is chosen to support your emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing — and to help you build a sustainable recovery. 

Your Environment: Calm, Private, and Supportive 

Healing happens best in a space where you feel safe, respected, and able to breathe again. 

At Open Minds, you’ll stay in a private en‑suite bedroom, giving you the space and privacy you need to rest, reflect, and recover. Our setting is small, calm, and homely — intentionally designed to help you settle, slow down, and feel grounded. 

You’ll have: 

• your own private room 

• peaceful communal spaces 

• access to outdoor areas 

• a supportive, non‑judgemental team available throughout the day 

Clients often tell us the environment feels “safe”, “quiet”, and “like a reset for the nervous system”. 

Family Support and Involvement

Addiction and eating disorders affect the whole family.
We offer: 

• family therapy 

• education and guidance 

• support for loved ones 

• help rebuilding communication and trust 

Families often feel lost, frightened, or unsure how to help.
We support them too. 

Aftercare and Ongoing Support 

Recovery doesn’t end when you leave — it evolves. 

Your aftercare plan may include: 

• weekly aftercare groups 

• ongoing therapy 

• community or peer support 

• relapse‑prevention strategies 

• emotional regulation tools 

• support for returning home or work 

• guidance for rebuilding routines and relationships 

We help you create a plan that feels realistic, supportive, and sustainable.