Evidence-based treatment programmes

Life Works is a highly respected, private rehabilitation centre situated in Woking, Surrey, providing expert treatment for a range of addictions, eating disorders and co-occurring mental health problems. We pride ourselves on delivering evidence-based treatment programmes, that are tailored to your individual needs, ensuring that you are empowered to address your unique challenges, tackle the underlying causes and triggers for your difficulties, and achieve the most positive outcomes.

For more information on the process for entering rehab treatment with us, please click here.

Our expert team is comprised of highly qualified and experienced specialists, all of whom are passionate about delivering person-centred care. Our dedicated team consists of:

• Consultant psychiatrists
• Therapists
• Therapy assistant
• Registered nurses
• Healthcare assistants
• Dietitian
• Complementary therapists

In addition, each and every one of our specialists are committed to remaining up to date with the latest thinking in the fields of addiction and eating disorder treatment, in order to ensure that their practice is guided by the latest research, and follows robust National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

We are also supported by a team of local GPs to further assist with clients’ physical health needs.

Treatment programmes at Life Works

At Life Works, we are able to offer different treatment options to our clients depending on your condition and the level of support that you need. For more information on our different treatment programmes, please click on the links below:

• Inpatient (residential) treatment programme
• Outpatient and day care treatment programmes 

Therapy formats at Life Works

As well as offering specific treatment programmes, we are also able to deliver treatment and therapy in a range of different formats at Life Works. These include:

• 1:1 therapy
• Group therapy
• Family therapy

For more detailed information on these treatment approaches and formats, please visit our treatment methods page.

Therapy types at Life Works

Our expert team of addiction, eating disorder and mental health specialists possess a wealth of experience in using a wide array of tried and tested therapeutic techniques. The type and combination of therapeutic methods that are used depend on your unique needs, and the nature of the problems that you’re facing. These include:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) informed groups
• Art informed therapy
• Mindfulness
• Drama therapy
• Shiatsu

We also offer a range of interventions, designed specifically for our eating disorder clients:

• The Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA)
• Body image/acceptance groups
• Drama and movement groups
• Understanding emotions groups
• Relapse prevention groups
• Meal and post-meal support
• Weekly shopping groups
• Weekly cooking groups
• Weekly psycho-educational groups
• Cognitive remedial therapy

We also provide access to various support groups, as well as offering free aftercare for 12 months following treatment, and a high quality family programme.