Business Details
Residential Addiction Treatment Centre
Western Counselling has been delivering residential treatment for alcohol and drug dependency in England for over 35 years. Our specialist team of counsellors and support workers is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for clients with addiction issues, including those with co-occurring mental health conditions. We offer structured detoxification programmes, 12-step recovery frameworks, and individualised therapy to equip clients with tools for sustained abstinence. Our multidisciplinary team combines professional expertise with lived experience to create a client-focused environment that prioritises personal growth and societal reintegration. We accept both private and funded clients and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers to ensure holistic treatment. Our facility in Weston-Super-Mare provides modern accommodation, therapeutic spaces, and aftercare support to facilitate long-term recovery.We operate a free annual treatment placement for individuals unable to access funded care, reflecting our commitment to accessibility. With decades of collective experience, our leadership team oversees daily operations while maintaining clinical excellence. Our structured programme includes medical assessments, group therapy, relapse prevention workshops, and community reintegration support. We measure success through client outcomes, including a 100% detox completion rate for alcohol/stimulant users in 2014. Our approach integrates evidence-based practices with compassionate care to address the complex needs of individuals seeking recovery.
Services
Detoxification
Counselling
Relapse Prevention
Aftercare
Addiction Treatment
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years' experience in residential addiction treatment
- Our team includes qualified counsellors and recovery workers with lived experience
- We offer structured detoxification programmes with 100% completion rates for alcohol users
- Our treatment integrates medical, psychological, and social reintegration approaches
- We provide free aftercare support for all programme completers
Services
Detoxification
Our medically supervised detoxification programmes provide specialist prescription plans for alcohol and drug withdrawal. We offer 24/7 medical support with tailored treatment plans reviewed weekly. Our 2014 data shows 100% completion rates for alcohol/stimulant users, demonstrating our effective approach to managing withdrawal symptoms in a safe environment.
Counselling
We deliver comprehensive counselling services including individual sessions, group therapy, and specialist workshops. Our qualified team provides evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT, alongside 12-step facilitation. Clients receive weekly one-to-one sessions and participate in structured group activities to address psychological aspects of addiction.
Relapse Prevention
Our relapse prevention programme includes weekly workshops focusing on identifying triggers and developing coping strategies. We teach practical skills for managing high-risk situations and maintaining sobriety. The programme integrates personal development planning and community reintegration strategies to support long-term recovery success.
Aftercare
We provide free ongoing aftercare support including individual counselling and access to recovery housing. Our aftercare programme connects clients with local support networks and maintains engagement through regular check-ins. This continued support helps sustain recovery achievements post-treatment completion.
Addiction Treatment
Our comprehensive addiction treatment programme combines medical, psychological, and social approaches to recovery. The structured 10-week primary care phase includes detoxification, therapy, and life skills development. We address co-occurring mental health conditions and provide tailored care plans reviewed every four weeks to track client progress.
People
Dave Mott
Registered Manager
With 15 years at Western Counselling, Dave oversees daily service delivery. He has developed our structured treatment approach that combines professional expertise with lived experience to create effective recovery pathways.
Tracy Mott
Registered Manager
As co-manager, Tracy focuses on client care standards and programme development. She works closely with the team to maintain our unique approach that integrates clinical excellence with compassionate support.
Sarah
Lead Counsellor
Sarah provides expert therapy sessions with her BSc in Forensic Psychology and MSc in Integrative Counselling. She delivers weekly workshops and individual sessions, combining academic knowledge with practical recovery support.
Leigh
Counsellor
A qualified counsellor with specialist training in CBT and DBT, Leigh delivers evidence-based therapy sessions. She contributes to our relapse prevention workshops and provides both group and individual support.
Mark
Medical Liaison Manager
With over a decade of service, Mark coordinates medical care and connects clients with healthcare services. He ensures our detox programmes meet clinical standards while maintaining holistic treatment approaches.
Questions
What treatment duration options are available?
Our core programme requires minimum 10 weeks' commitment, with detox packages starting at 4 weeks. Treatment phases are structured to ensure comprehensive recovery support.
Do you accept NHS-funded clients?
Yes, we accept both private and funded clients. Our admissions team can discuss funding options and help arrange appropriate treatment access.
What aftercare support do you provide?
We offer free ongoing aftercare including individual counselling and recovery housing options. Clients also receive support connecting with local community services.
How do you handle medical needs during treatment?
Our medical team provides daily assessments and prescription management. We coordinate with GPs and specialists to ensure comprehensive healthcare during your stay.
Can family members visit during treatment?
Visits are permitted after week 4-5 with staff approval. We help arrange visitation schedules to support recovery while maintaining treatment boundaries.
Reviews (5)
Steven Hutchings
Sep 28, 2021
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Western counselling is a great place if u want to get clean and sober its hard but fair.if you really want recovery and a better life there is no better treatment centre as far as Im concerned the place saved my life.the 12 step program educated me and made me aware of why I used drugs for most of my life.my life is so good positive today and thats down to working a 12 step program.group therapy,1to 1s and having structure and doing meetings have shown me the way forward to a better life. All the staff are selfless and caring and really know there stuff very professional. Im so grateful
Sean Tucker
Aug 26, 2021
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My name is Sean I was in this rehab 2 and a half year ago this place is brilliant really helped with my recovery and I'm still clean and sobar to this day big thank you to Jackie and dave
Rob Bell
Jul 31, 2021
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Excellent 2 week detox programme. Thank you too second too none professional staff and owners David and Tracy. Highly recommended
Sarah-Jane Dennison
Jun 04, 2021
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I had a Life changing experience here at Western. They offered support, safety, compassion, understanding and gave me tools and skills I need to be myself. The staff are all spot on and know exactly what they are doing. I feel privileged to have been able to do my treatment here. A time in my life that I will never forget
Jason Bedborough
May 26, 2021
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What a dive owners have run this place into the ground sold off two of the main properties slimlined staff no night staff on just one who lives on site and only works Wed & Fri and checks everyone is asleep lots of unwritten rules and no empathy got taken to hospital on the Monday discharge papers advised Dr's appointment ASAP waited a whole week staff did not action anything Dave the owner told me Nowt wrong with ya if you don't like it leave his Wife Tracy is just money orientated Stacy is the best support worker theremail Sian is ok but I fear she's going to follow the same bad practices as
