Cassiobury Court is a private residential drug and alcohol rehab located in Richmond Drive, Watford, just 20 minutes from central London. We are part of Step 1 Recovery Group, whose mission is to create the best possible healing environments and staffed by expert professionals in every field of addiction and recovery.
Since we opened in 2011, we have supported more than 3,000 people through structured, evidence-based treatment programmes. Our clients include individuals, their families, and people referred by employers, GPs, and other healthcare providers. Whether you are looking for help for the first time or have struggled through previous attempts at recovery, our approach is the same. Personalised, compassionate, and focused entirely on change that will last.
Our 22 bed facility offers a calm, confidential residential environment where individuals can focus fully on recovery. We are able to accept self referrals, family referrals and employer referrals, and our admissions team is available 7 days a week.
Our team includes experienced counsellors, psychologists, and medical professionals specialising in addiction treatment and mental health. We are passionate about helping people overcome addiction and achieve their goals for a healthier and happier life.
We hold the highest professional standards here at our CQC-registered rehab centre. Our fully trained GPs, Physchiatristes, Support Workers, Counsellors and Mental Health Nurses can deliver a comprehensive rehabilitation programme.
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Cassiobury is a registered residential substance misuse service, independently inspected and rated by the CQC, England’s healthcare regulator. We’re proud to say that we were rated “Good” across all five domains in our recent assessment.
We were rated highly in all areas that the CQC investigate, which are the following categories:
Take a look inside Cassiobury Court with our interactive VR tour. Explore our private residential rehab centre in Watford, including our bedrooms, therapy spaces, communal areas and peaceful outdoor surroundings.
The tour is designed to help you or a loved one feel more familiar with our environment before admission, giving you a clearer idea of the calm, comfortable and supportive setting we provide throughout treatment.
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We work closely with all of our clients and oversee all programmes to ensure that recovery from addiction is effective and long-lasting. Each rehabilitation programme is tailor-made for the client to ensure maximum chances of recovery.
Independently inspected and rated “Good” across all 5 CQC areas for inspection, including Safe, Effective, and Caring, giving you verified confidence in our standards of care
No two people experience addiction in the same way, so every treatment plan provided is individually designed and tailored to the persons history, any co occuring conditions and personal recovery goals.
Our team includes onsite consultant psychiatrists, GPs, specialising in addiction medicine, clinical leads, counsellors, mental health nurses and support workers with real, lived experience of recovery.
Every 28 day programme includes a comprehensive 12 month aftercare package supporting relapse prevention and sustained recoery long after leaving our residential centre.
Open since 2011, our programmes are continuously refined through research, reviewing clinical outcomes, and the experience of our specialists.
Our Watford clinic provides a calm, private and well-maintained environment with en suite bedrooms, therapy rooms, gardens, and nutritious, chef-prepared meals included.
We work with health insurers including Aviva, AXA, Cigna, Standard Life and Vitality.
We treat the whole person, not just the addiction. Our programmes address the psychological, emotional, physical and social factors that contribute to and sustain dependency.
Our Private Treatment Services combine comfortable, quality accommodation; with outstanding therapy programmes that are proven to support your recovery from addiction.
At Cassiobury Court, we offer a residential drug rehab service for addiction to drugs at our London rehab centre. We provide comprehensive treatment programmes, expert medical and psychiatric staff, and a way forward for those seeking sobriety. Our treatment programmes are directed by medical professionals who ensure a completely safe and therapeutic environment for our […]
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You can trust us to provide you with the very best care to get you back on the road to sobriety. To discuss treatment options available to you at our alcohol rehab centre, contact a member of our admissions team by filling out our contact form or by calling us on 01923 369 161. Personalised Alcohol Rehab […]
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Our cannabis drug rehab programme can dramatically increase the chances of recovering from cannabis addiction. You may have heard that cannabis is not addictive. This is a myth. Most cannabis users may be able to consume the drug irregularly, but some cannabis users will develop an addiction to the drug. Research suggests that 22% to […]
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Prescription drug addiction is an escalating issue in the UK, with millions of patients receiving dependency-forming medications each year. In the last few years alone, over 7.1 million people in England were prescribed medications that can lead to addiction – a growing concern that demands effective treatment and support. At Cassiobury Court, we offer expert, compassionate […]
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Our cocaine rehab programmes have helped many people recover from cocaine addiction. Recent figures from the ONS show there were 1,279 deaths involving cocaine in England and Wales in 2024. This is the highest number of deaths since records began in 1993. Experts say this is due to the increase in cocaine purity that’s now […]
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I spent 2 weeks at Cassiobury, really think it might have saved my life, Jane walked me in on the first day and told me I wouldn't want to leave by the end of it, she wasn't wrong. Every member of staff were amazing and so supportive. Having had two not so good experiences at other rehabs I was very nervous and in a really bad way, at my worst point in drinking ever and thinking there was no way out, but now I feel better than I have in 4 years 🙂 so apprecitive to literally everyone there, so welcoming and understanding. The food is amazing too, and will cater to your needs, felt so looked after and genuinely cared for, will forever be grateful for this experience x
Cassiobury Court has given me the hope of another chance to live again a sober life that I once had about two decades ago. I was drinking alcohol heavily in recent years that led to so many problems in my life that I can't state here. I wasn't even aware that it is an illness, rather than a habit that I could get rid of just on my willpower before I walked through the doors here. Realization of how much damage this illness has done to my life and my loved ones wouldn't have come to me without the help I have received here.
My initial thoughts were that I am going to prison but the ideology here is completely different. If you are willing to recover from alcoholism or in general, any addiction then this is the place to be. If you want to walk out, become a quitter and continue your same life then no one will stop you. Such a set-up really worked for me, especially because if it was a military-type rehabilitation then I would have walked out.
All the key workers, counselors, kitchen staff, cleaners, pharmacists, nurses, and fitness & yoga trainers everyone is so accommodating, warm, and helpful beyond my expectations.
If someone is really willing to recover then this is the place. Big big thank you to Cassiobury Court for saving me and I wish myself to be successful on my life-long road of recovery.
My last day of a 28 day programme at Cassio, what can I say? The best decision I ever made, the staff are amazing, kind, considerate, nothing is too much and they always know everyone's name so a very personal touch. The group sessions are so informative and with lots of humour thrown in. Food, fantastic Alan the chef is great.
Therapists and practitioners are top notch! Highly recommend Cassio, and the more you put into your recovery the more you will get out. I am leaving a different person and with tools to work the programme once those gates open!
Thanks Cassio!!!
Well well well… what an experience I have had during my time in Cassiobury Court. 6 months I have spent in the building. I came in as a broken girl not knowing where to turn, I’m leaving here a positive woman, with a totally different outlook on life, I haven’t learnt so much about myself and also about the mind uttering substances that change your life for the worst.
The staff is Cassiobury Court are indescribable, they showed me love when I didn’t love myself, they believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself and most of all they helped shape me into the girl I am today. The house keeping was on point as was the maintenance and also the food.
I cannot recommend this place enough.
This building and the staff have that much of a special place e in my heart I even had a tattoo done.
I’m so grateful for you all and will forever appreciate you❤️
Cassiobury Court is a fantastic, peaceful place to recover. I am leaving today and can’t be more grateful to the staff and fellow residents who have made my stay such a wonderful experience.
All the staff are happily prepared to go the extra mile to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible.
There are a great range of workshops and activities to help you explore how your mind, body and spirit can assist with your recovery.
The kitchen team provide nutritionally balanced food options and if you don’t fancy what is on the menu they are happy to make something to your taste.
The rooms, facilities and grounds are immaculately maintained.
I am positive about the future.
I have recently completed a 28 day stay at Cassiobury Court (CC) Rehabilitation Facility.
I walked up to the gates of CC in total despair. I was a broken man. A man with no purpose in life. I had been drinking for 31 years. I had lost everything – family, friends, job, houses, cars and I hated myself with a passion! I couldn’t even look at myself in the mirror. All because of the dreaded disease called ALCOHOL! I wasn’t living, just merely existing!
I came to realise that I was unable to beat my addiction on my own. I had no choice but to surrender and ask for help. I hadn’t asked anyone for help in all my life – my ego and pride when drinking was just too big!
I needed help from CC and the staff certainly delivered on all levels. My stay at CC was very enlightening – a phenomenal experience! The best decision I have ever made in my life! A very humbling experience.
The staff at CC are all very loving, caring and willing to help their clients to succeed. It’s like they do what they do because they genuinely want to support you and save your life from addiction. They all treat you with the utmost respect and all are willing to meet your specific needs. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I cannot praise the staff at CC enough for all the love, care support and help they give to every client; Management, Therapists, Key Workers, Kitchen Staff, Housekeeping and Maintenance.
The staff all treat you as an equal and I now regard them all as family – “My CC family!”.
The group sessions are taken by Therapists and Key Workers who all conduct themselves in a very professional manner. The daily schedule is very structured. The staff who run these sessions all have great expertise and experience to help you on your journey to recovery. I have certainly left CC with the tools I need to sustain many happy and sober years ahead of me. I am eternally grateful to them for giving me this opportunity!
The setting of CC is one of tranquility. It is in very peaceful surroundings. The is a lovely courtyard/gardens available for clients and staff to use at their leisure. The rooms and communal areas are all well maintained. The food is outstanding and fully trained staff are available for all you medical, dietry and general requirements.
My overall experience of CC is sensational! I highly recommend that if you are suffering from addiction and want the best opportunity to rebuild your life and future, then your journey to recovery should start at CC.
My love and best wishes to all at CC.
Cassiobury Court is operated by Step 1 Recovery, a group dedicated to delivering high quality addiction treatment across the UK. Step 1 Recovery’s vision is to create environments where people can heal and grow, combining expert clinical standards with genuine warmth and compassion. Cassiobury Court is a proud part of this group.
If you would like to know more about drug and alcohol rehab UK with Cassiobury Court please call 0800 001 4070 or contact us here.
Cassiobury Court, Richmond Drive, Watford, Greater London, WD17 3BH
John Gillen is a leading addiction treatment expert with over 15 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment methods for individuals throughout the UK. John also co-authors the book, The Secret Disease of Addiction, which delves into how the addictive mind works and what treatment techniques work best.
