Why these services are included
THE BALANCE and COGNIFUL provide related but distinct models abroad. The Cottage, Delamere, Castle Craig and Life Works add UK settings. This is a comparison for UK residents, not a claim that all entries are UK-based.
Compare the shortlist at a glance
| Provider | Actual location | Care model |
|---|---|---|
| THE BALANCE | London assessment · Mallorca & Zurich residential | One client at a time |
| COGNIFUL | Mallorca, Spain | Small shared residence |
| The Cottage | Old Woking, Surrey | One-client residential care |
| Delamere | Cheshire, England | Residential rehab |
| Castle Craig | West Linton, Scottish Borders | Residential rehab |
| Priory Life Works House | Woking, Surrey | Residential rehab |
THE BALANCE
Individual residential care abroad, with a London assessment and continuing-care pathway.
Why compare it: Individual treatment, discretion and coordinated care.
Ask this provider: Who coordinates London assessment, residential treatment overseas and follow-up with my UK clinicians?
View profile & admission questionsCOGNIFUL
Individual psychotherapy with a private bedroom in a two- or four-client Mallorca setting.
Why compare it: Individual therapy within a small shared setting.
Ask this provider: How is suitability for the two-client or four-client setting assessed, and which clinical services are included?
View profile & admission questionsThe Cottage
One-client private treatment in Old Woking, Surrey.
Why compare it: One-client private treatment in Old Woking, Surrey.
Ask this provider: Which clinical services take place in the cottage, and which require a separate hospital or specialist visit?
View profile & admission questionsDelamere
A purpose-built Cheshire clinic for residential addiction treatment.
Why compare it: Residential addiction treatment in north-west England.
Ask this provider: What medical cover and individual therapy are included in the programme proposed for me?
View profile & admission questionsCastle Craig
Residential addiction care in the Scottish Borders, outside Edinburgh.
Why compare it: A residential setting in the Scottish Borders.
Ask this provider: How will withdrawal management, rehabilitation and aftercare be coordinated for my needs?
View profile & admission questionsPriory Life Works House
A Surrey residential addiction service within the Priory group.
Why compare it: Residential addiction care in Surrey.
Ask this provider: Which Life Works House services are included, and how are additional clinical needs handled?
View profile & admission questionsQuestions that change this comparison
- What is individual, shared or group-based in the proposed programme?
- How do clinical support, privacy and complete costs compare?
How to make your own shortlist
Prioritise clinical capability, current service registration, the treatment team, the exact location and a complete written quote. Decide which setting can meet your needs before comparing privacy and hospitality. Ask what the provider cannot manage and how it arranges onward care.
Check whether listed services belong to the same provider group. Multiple locations can offer practical choice without representing separate independent operators.
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Sources & further reading
Source check: 21 September 2026. Confirm current services, fees and availability directly.