Last Updated:
August 11th, 2025
When the well-being of yourself or a loved one is at play, choosing the right rehab clinic can feel like one of the most important decisions you’ve ever made. You may have been struggling for years, or decades, and you feel as though this is it. I must choose the right treatment provider for the sake of my future.
If you feel like you’re alone in the darkness of addiction, please know: we have been there, and we know how to help you get out.
How does UKAT stand out from other UK rehab clinics?
With so many treatment providers across the country, it’s hard to know who you can trust or what sets one clinic apart from the rest. Rest assured, UK Addiction Treatment Groups (UKAT) is your best choice to step into the sober future you dream of.
We are UKAT, one of the most well-known and well-trusted rehab providers in the UK. We pride ourselves on more than a decade of experience, we’ve learned the intricacies of the drivers of addiction and we live for helping those who feel like all hope is lost.
If you or a loved one is struggling, please take a moment to learn what sets us apart. We want nothing more than to put your mind at rest and instill you with the confidence needed to break from the chains of addiction.
Immediate access to care with locations across the UK
One of the biggest barriers to recovery is the wait time. We all know that addictions won’t wait; they are merciless forces that can convince you that one day is as long as an eternity of torture. We emphasise the importance of immediate access to care, often within 24 hours of your first call. We are tireless in keeping a wait list to a minimum and our referral processes are simple.
We operate a network of eight CWC-registered rehab clinics across the country, stretching as wide as London to Yorkshire. We’re ready to help find a location that suits you, whether you need somewhere close to home or a clean break in treatment further afield.
Key benefits include:
- Fast-track admissions so you or your loved one can begin recovery today
- Nationwide locations, offering flexibility and choice
- Private and confidential support, away from everyday pressures
- Discrete transport arrangements are available if needed
When time is critical and you’re ready to take that step, UKAT ensures you’re never left in the lurch.
A wider range of therapy options
No two people’s addictions are ever identical, and neither should the recovery be to help them. That’s why UKAT provides a wide array of therapy options designed to support every person’s history. We know whether evidence-based or more expressive therapies will meet you where you are, and bring you to peace within recovery.
Therapies include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) help you reframe your immediate responses to the stimuli that trigger urges and cravings. Connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are slowly and gently reworked.
- Group therapy can become a cornerstone of healing, built on accountability and peer support. Many clients describe this as the most powerful aspect of their healing.
- One-to-one counselling provides a confidential space to work through personal trauma or explore the roots of addiction more deeply. We understand the devastating impact of childhood trauma on addiction formation and help you process trauma to start healing.
- Family therapy can be given to those with intricate family dynamics that place strain on relationships and often fuel addictions.
- Holistic treatments lean more into expressive recreation, with art and music therapy, mindfulness and fitness programmes that can help you completely rebuild the way you think about your free time and your innermost thoughts.
The breadth of our therapies means we can tailor your treatment plan to match your needs and set the stage for sustained, lasting sobriety.
Medical care with qualified backing
Recovering from a long-term addiction will almost always need more than willpower alone. Breaking free and spreading your wings will be better supported with clinical expertise. Our medical care is grounded in safe, evidence-based experience, overseen by qualified professionals.
- Medically assisted detox is available at all residential clinics. Clients are meticulously supported throughout withdrawal for the highest levels of comfort and safety.
- Each clinic has access to a team of doctors, nurses and clinical practitioners, many of whom have direct experience working in addiction care.
- Treatment includes psychiatric assessments where needed, addressing underlying mental health issues that may contribute to addiction.
- All medications used during detox or recovery are prescribed and managed responsibly, following UK guidelines for addiction treatment.
Aftercare that sustains your recovery journey
The final aspect that we never lose sight of in recovery is the critical importance of aftercare services. Recovery cannot and will not end the moment you leave our centre. In many ways, this is where the most significant work begins. UKAT recognises the importance of recovery integration into your everyday life. We stand ready to give you structured, long-term support through a comprehensive aftercare programme designed to help prevent relapse.
- Every UKAT client receives one year of free aftercare upon completing their residential treatment.
- Aftercare includes weekly group therapy sessions, providing a consistent place to check in and reflect with your support group.
- Where needed, you can be signposted to ongoing therapy, support groups, or mental health services in your local area.
A key part of UKAT’s aftercare offering is UKAT connections, a nationwide alumni network that keeps our clients connected long after rehab. The experiences you share and absorb from others will be essential to a life free from the confines of addiction. Start your journey today.
What do former clients say about UKAT?
While professional credentials and clinical offerings matter, sometimes the most compelling measure of success comes from the people who’ve lived through it.
- IG, Oasis Bradford Centre
“The service I received whilst being in treatment at Linwood House was excellent and it has continued from the Alumni team and also with the ongoing support through the aftercare. I would definitely recommend UKAT to anyone who feels the need to place themselves into treatment provided they are at the point in their lives where drinking and using is no longer a viable option, sick and tired of being sick and tired and willing to accept help and willing to put in the action required on their own part. This stuff works, but only if you’re ready to be honest, open-minded and willing. Thank you, UKAT and especially Maggie at Linwood House.”
- MH, Linwood House
“I’m two years clean and sober thanks to this treatment centre. The staff were amazing and I got introduced to a programme that, through putting a lot of hard work into daily life and doing the suggested things, I no longer need a drink or drug to deal with life. I know that as long as I continue to do the suggested things daily, to the best of my ability, I will not ever need to use again! One day at a time, with my God’s guidance, I am free and can help others with an illness like mine.”
- BB, Primrose Lodge
Ready to start your recovery with UKAT?
When addiction takes hold, it can feel like your choices are slipping away. Yet, the decision to seek help is still yours to make.
At UKAT, we’re here to guide you through every stage of the recovery process. With clinics across the UK, same-day admission options, and a wide range of therapies, we tailor treatment to what you need most.
Our promise is simple: compassionate, evidence-based care that helps you heal.
No matter where you are right now, there’s a path forward and we’ll walk it with you. Reach out today and take the first step toward a healthier, sober life.