Therapeutic treatment programme

Residential treatment at Broadway Lodge offers a compassion-focused abstinence-based psychological programme designed to support your mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Our therapeutic approach helps you better understand your addiction, address its root causes and explore other challenges you may have faced. You’ll develop healthier coping mechanisms, new tools to manage emotions and strategies to sustain long-term recovery.

Rehab might feel daunting, but you’ll quickly find a welcoming, compassionate and supportive environment here. From day one, a peer buddy will help you settle in, guiding you through the routine and making sure you feel at home.

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“This is going to be the start of the rest of your life. You will be smiling again. You will learn to like who you are and love yourself again. The tools you’ll gain from Broadway Lodge will remain with you long after you leave.”

Therapeutic treatment programme

What to expect

Based in the main house with up to 32 peers, every day you will be involved in therapeutic, educational and relaxation sessions with support available from both staff and peers day and night.

Helping you get the most out of your time here requires a tailored approach which is why your focal counsellor will work with you early on to create an individualised plan of care with specific treatment goals that will be regularly reviewed.

Your stay

What’s included in the therapeutic treatment programme

One to one counselling
Daily group therapy
Psycho-educational lectures
Community group
Compassion focused therapy
Compassion group
Trauma group
Variety of interactive, educational workshops
Mini groups
Gender groups
12 Step work
Fellowship meetings (e.g. Alcoholics Anonymous)
Relapse prevention exploration
Tailored assignments alongside counselling to help you to heal presenting issues
Family involvement (if required) to aid your recovery and repair relationships
Ex-resident shares
Spirituality workshops and meditation
Hypnotherapy*
EMDR*
rTMS therapy* (available to purchase additionally)
Auricular Acupuncture
Massage & Reflexology
Reiki
Yoga

*dependent on length of stay

We recognise that the journey in rehab can feel intense and emotional so it’s important that you have time to rest. Along with some of the relaxation features on offer, there are breaks within the daily schedule for you to reflect, relax, chat with peers or go for a walk with your new friends. At allocated times, you can also use your mobile phone so you can keep in touch with friends and family.

You can view an example weekly schedule for the Main House (page 3) by clicking the button below.

Example Weekly Schedule

Supporting you into recovery

Counselling at Broadway Lodge

The counsellors at Broadway Lodge are here to guide and support you throughout your recovery. All are highly trained and experienced, with some even bringing personal experience of addiction into their work. They’ll help you plan your treatment from the beginning to the end, providing encouragement, guidance and strategies to help you give your best effort while you’re here.

Alongside the counsellors, our support staff are available to assist with practical needs such as finances, scheduling appointments, or arranging third-stage housing, ensuring your rehab experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Looking after your health

Medical support at Broadway Lodge

Alongside the counsellors and the support team, a team of specialist nurses and health care assistants are here to help if you ever feel poorly, if you have a health concern or if you would like information and advice about your physical or mental health. On occasions when they aren’t able to help themselves they will arrange external appointments if required, such as the dentist or an appointment at the local sexual health clinic.

The medical team is largely based in the Gordon Beard Unit but there is also a medical clinician who is based in the main house every day. In addition, our Consultant Psychiatrist holds a clinic at Broadway Lodge twice a week and is available for you to see if required. We also have a qualified smoking cessation therapist so if you’re a smoker and would like to quit during treatment, they can support you to stop.

A spiritual philosophy

The 12 Steps

At Broadway Lodge, the spiritual 12 Step framework is integrated with our therapeutic approach to support lasting recovery. The 12 Steps provide a practical, results-driven framework that helps individuals make positive behavioural changes during treatment and maintain those changes long after.

Some might feel unsure about the 12 Steps due to its spiritual aspect – that’s completely normal. You’re under no obligation to engage with this approach during your stay, but we encourage you to learn about the principles. With decades of experience and countless success stories from people worldwide in the Fellowships, we’ve seen the profound impact the 12 Step model can have on long-term recovery.

And no, you don’t need to be religious to follow the 12 Steps. The framework is flexible and inclusive, adaptable for anyone. To learn more about this effective recovery tool, visit our 12 Steps page here.

Broadway Lodge Rehab

Duration of stay

The ideal duration for a solid foundation in recovery is 12 weeks, but we also offer flexible treatment packages, with or without detox, to suit your circumstances. Shorter stays are supported by online counselling sessions post-treatment (excluding the two week detox only stay), ensuring you continue receiving professional guidance during early recovery. If you’re unsure how long you should stay, our clinicians will assess your needs during the application process.

If you’re dependent on substances, prescribed medication, or alcohol, detoxification may be a crucial first step to overcome physical dependence before transitioning to the therapeutic programme.

For more details on our packages, pricing, or detox options, contact us or visit our inpatient detox page.

Rehab life

A typical day

A typical day at Broadway Lodge is designed to provide structure, support and opportunities for growth in your recovery.

Your morning begins at 7 am with a nourishing breakfast. Choose from fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereal or toast to fuel your day ahead. After breakfast, you’ll attend a lecture on a topic related to addiction, followed by a 60-minute group therapy session and time to work on a personalised assignment tailored by your focal counsellor. This might involve exploring areas like shame, trauma or fear to support your healing. You also have the option to experience the calming benefits of auricular acupuncture.

After lunch, you can enjoy a yoga class, take a peaceful coastal walk with peers, relax with a book or engage in another assigned activity. The afternoon typically includes another group session, such as gender-specific or trauma-focused therapy. There may also be time to watch a therapeutic video or listen to a life story.

Evenings are a time to unwind and connect. You might enjoy a film, attend a Fellowship meeting, or hear from a former resident sharing their experiences. Special ceremonies, like our medallion ceremonies to celebrate peers’ progress, highlight the communal spirit. Before bedtime, you can play games like table tennis or board games with others.

Throughout the week, you’ll meet one-on-one with your focal counsellor and participate in interactive workshops to explore new perspectives in a supportive group setting. Our dedicated counsellors and support staff are available 24/7 to assist you and make sure you’re never alone in your recovery.

Can I have my own room?
We have a mixture of single (some of which are en-suite), twin and four-bed rooms so you may be asked to share with up to three others of the same sex for part or all of your stay at Broadway Lodge. We understand the reservations that can be felt about the prospect of sharing a room but we often find that these feelings soon disappear as highly supportive relationships with peers are built.
Can I bring my phone?
Yes. You will be able to use your phone at allocated times to keep in touch with friends and family.
Are there lockers?
Yes, all clients have access to their own personal locker in order to store any valuables.
If I want to come to Broadway Lodge, how do I proceed?
If you’d like to book in as a private client, please call our admissions team on 01934 815515. A member of the team will ask you some questions over the phone and once a deposit payment is made, your admission date will be secured. Prior to admission, you will have a face-to-face or video-call assessment with one of our clinicians to ensure that Broadway Lodge is a suitable treatment centre for you.
Do you provide any support after I leave treatment at Broadway Lodge?
After your treatment you’ll be welcome to join any of our weekly complimentary aftercare sessions to keep a connection with Broadway Lodge, focus on your recovery and get support for anything troubling you.

We can support you to smoothly transition to your next home if you choose to re-locate to third stage accommodation after treatment completion at Broadway Lodge. There are benefits of moving away from your home environment and network of contacts so that you can concentrate on the early stages of your recovery. Typically, people live in third stage from 6 months – 2 years and payment is covered by housing benefit (some providers may charge a weekly top-up). We have links with many third stage providers locally and nationally, and also have our own third stage houses located in the vibrant city of Bristol.

Speak to us in confidence

How to contact us

If you’re thinking about addiction treatment for yourself or a loved one and have some questions or would like to request information about our treatment packages and prices, we’d love to help you. Our enquiries team are available to speak with 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and can be contacted directly by calling 01934 815515.

Alternatively, please email hello@broadwaylodge.org.uk or send us a message and we’ll reply as soon as we can.

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