Why these services are included
THE BALANCE and COGNIFUL offer different residential models abroad and belong to the same group. The Cottage provides a UK comparison. Ask how privacy, work contact and clinical treatment are balanced within the assessed plan.
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 |
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 questionsQuestions that change this comparison
- How are work contact, confidentiality and family communication agreed?
- What supports a sustainable return home and to work?
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.