Our Therapies
At Ocean Recovery we offer a range of traditional and holistic therapies to address the mental impact addiction has on users. Our in-house team of expert therapists provides clients at the clinic with the coping methods that are needed to overcome addiction. Request a Callback
By John Gillen - Last Updated: June 8, 2022
Clinically Reviewed on by Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist). All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.

Clients are encouraged to attend therapy and counselling services to address the psychological effects of substance drug and/or alcohol addiction. Ocean Recovery employs an in-house team of therapists who aim to treat the mental aspect of substance addiction and provide patients with coping mechanisms and ways to fight relapse following the completion of rehab. It is an important aspect of the recovery process and is necessary to provide patients with the tools needed to stay sober.
Ocean Recovery offers a wide range of therapies designed to make sure patients achieve their recovery goals. Therapy options include one-to-one therapy, group therapy, and family/couples therapy dependent on each client’s unique needs and requirements. Therapy techniques are tailored to each individual as different methods of therapy work well for different types of patients.
Therapy helps each client gain an understanding of their addiction and prepares the person to work through the addiction, help achieve personal recovery goals and provides each client with freedom from alcohol and drug addiction. The team at Ocean Recovery Centre combine advice, education and guidance into therapy sessions to benefit the client’s mind, body and soul.
Alternative therapies can be available at an additional cost and upon request. Contact the clinic on 01253 847 553 to find out more.
Psychological Therapies
Psychological therapies are sometimes referred to as ‘talking therapies’. They involve exploring the psychological difficulties that are getting in the way of how we would like to feel and are typically used for mental and emotional problems such as depression, stress, and anxiety, all of which fall under the umbrella of addiction.
All types of psychological therapies involve a trained therapist to help the patient understand the problems that they are experiencing and provide the tools needed to cope with them. Each client is monitored and taught strategies to address their mental health problems.
Some of the psychological therapies available at Ocean Recovery are:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Bereavement Counselling
- Trauma & Abuse Counselling
- Addiction Counselling
- Motivational Interviewing
- 1-1 Recovery Planning
- Stress Management
- Relapse Prevention
- Family Intervention & Mediation Therapy
- Reflections & Hope Group Therapy
- Mental Health
- Creative Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Drama Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Goal Setting
- Psychoeducation
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Landline: 01253 847 553
Email: info@oceanrecoverycentre.com
Start your Recovery - Call us nowWell-Being Therapies
In addition to psychological therapies, wellbeing therapies can be used to increase the level of psychological wellbeing of patients and decrease vulnerability to depression. Some wellbeing therapies available at Ocean Recovery are:
- Music Therapies
- Yoga
- Full Body Massage
- Relaxation & Sleep Management Therapy
- Acupuncture & Acu-Detox
- Mindfulness & Body Scan
- Diet & Nutritional Supplement Therapy
- Low Level Laser Therapy
Holistic Therapies
Ocean Therapy also offer Holistic Therapies which are available upon request at an additional cost. These therapeutic techniques involve applying different amounts of pressure to different body parts such as the feet and hands to relieve tension and reduce stress and anxiety. These holistic methods are reported to improve general wellbeing and relax the body. Options available upon request at Ocean Recovery include:
- Massage
- Reflexology
The combination of these therapies is extremely important and will help recovery. The addiction sufferer will be required to engage in the core aspects of the programme to ensure recovery. Each therapy will be discussed during a pre-admission assessment. The intensity and choice of therapy method can vary depending on the programme.
Social Activities
Social activities are a key element to recovery and general wellbeing. Sharing experiences and talking about personal journeys with others who are experiencing similar problems can encourage clients to persevere with rehab treatment. At Ocean Recovery engagement in social activities are encouraged, including some of the below:
- Daily Group Walks or Beach Runs
- Leisure & Group Outings
- Quiz Nights, Team Games & Film Nights
- Fellowship Events
- Family Visits
Keeping active and maintaining social interactions during rehab treatment is an incredibly important part of recovery. Addiction can often be isolating so it is a necessary step to reintegrate with people and to bond with others who have shared similar experiences. Social exclusion which has resulted from drug addiction can make leaving rehab a daunting process which is why social interactions are encouraged during every clients stay.
Additional Treatment Services
Ocean Recovery supports each client on an individual basis. During a residential drug and alcohol rehab treatment programme, specific additional (chargeable) services can also be arranged upon request. These include, but are not limited to:
- Hair & Beauty Sessions
- Nail Services, Manicure & Pedicure
- Chiropody
- Dentistry
- Optician
- Podiatry
- Pabrinex Injections
These services are open for request but please note that some options may require confirmation from a Doctor at Ocean Recovery Clinic, especially during the first stages of detox to ensure client physical and mental safety. See our 12 Steps of Addiction page for more info on addiction and therapy.
For more information about our available programmes and packages at Ocean Recovery, visit our treatment package page. Our admissions team are available on 01253 847 553 and will be happy to discuss all options before any decision is made.
Areas We Cover
See below list of just some of the locations our leading alcohol rehab service covers in the United Kingdom.
- Rehab in Liverpool
- Rehab in Manchester
- Rehab in Birmingham
- Rehab in Nottingham
- Rehab in Glasgow
- Rehab in Cardiff
- Rehab in Bristol
- Rehab in Blackpool
- Rehab in Cumbria
- Rehab in Lancashire
- Rehab in Merseyside
- Rehab in Cheshire
- Rehab in Yorkshire
- Rehab in West Midlands
- Rehab in North East
- Rehab in Surrey
- Rehab in Essex
- Rehab in London
John Gillen
- Author
- Last updated: June 8, 2022
John is one UK’s leading professionals in the addiction recovery industry. Pioneering new treatment techniques such as NAD+ and ongoing research into new therapy techniques such as systematic laser therapy, John is committed to providing the very best treatment for people throughout the UK and Europe. During his extremely busy schedule, John likes to regularly update our blog section with the latest news and trends in the industry to keep visitors to our site as well informed as possible on everything related to addiction treatment.

Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist)
- Clinical Reviewer
- Last reviewed:
MBBS, PG Dip Clin Ed, OA Dip CBT, OA Dip Psychology, SCOPE Certified
Dr Lapa graduated in Medicine in 2000 and since this time has accrued much experience working in the widest range of psychiatric settings with differing illness presentations and backgrounds in inpatient, community and secure settings. This has been aligned to continuation of professional development at postgraduate level in clinical research which has been very closely related to the everyday clinical practice conducted by this practitioner as a NHS and Private Psychiatrist.
He is fully indemnified by the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) and MIAB Expert Insurance for Psychiatric and Private Medical practice. He is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK with a licence to practice.
Dr Lapa is approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
Member of Independent Doctors Federation (IDF), British Association for Psychopharmacology (BMA) and The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)
Dr Lapa’s extensive experience has also concentrated on the following areas of clinical practice:
– Assessment, Diagnosis and Pharmacological Treatment for Adults with ADHD.
– Drug and Alcohol Dependency and maintaining abstinence and continued recovery
– Intravenous and Intramuscular Vitamin and Mineral Infusion Therapy
– Dietary and Weight Management and thorough care from assessment to treatment to end goals and maintenance
– Aesthetic Practice and Procedures
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