Self Referrals
The biggest step in recovery is admitting that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol. By starting the process of addiction recovery by self referrals, Ocean Recovery can advice and create a treatment plan which is tailored to your needs. Request a Callback
By John Gillen - Last Updated: May 11, 2022
Clinically Reviewed on by Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist). All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.
The biggest step in recovery is admitting that you have a problem with alcohol or drugs.
It can be difficult to make the decision to seek help for your addiction. On some days you may be motivated to get treatment and others you may doubt that rehab treatment is the right course of action for you. The nature of addiction makes it near impossible to quit without medical support and the withdrawal process can convince you that you are not able to quit. If you have made the decision to start a rehab programme, the admissions team at Ocean Recovery have great experience in advising and treating drug and alcohol addiction and are available to discuss your options on a phone consultation.
Our admissions team will be able to advise you with the right treatment plan to suit you once they have familiarised themselves with your lifestyle, current situation and history with addiction. At the centre, we have different treatment options to suit individuals in all circumstances and the team are able to create tailored plans to suit your personal needs. Although rehab can be one of the hardest steps on the path to recovery from addiction, it is also one of the most important.
Our admissions specialists can:
- Discuss your situation and inform you of the best-suited addiction treatment programme for you.
- Help to organise the right clinic for your recovery. Rehab Clinic Group have multiple centres around the UK.
- Understand your budget and the range of programmes that match your personal needs and finances.
- Advise and offer guidance regarding your alcohol and/or drug problem.
- Answer queries about recovery and the treatments we provide.
- Keep in contact with you on a regular basis before your admission date and offer support for you and your family during this difficult period.
- Keep you motivated for recovery and treatment and ensure that you seek help if you start having any doubts about treatment. Ocean Recovery Centre is here for you!
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Landline: 01253 847 553
Email: info@oceanrecoverycentre.com
Start your Recovery - Call us nowAdmissions to rehab
Ocean Recovery Centre is a private addiction rehab and detox clinic which is a part of the national chain Step One Recovery. Step One Recovery is made up of a collection of drug rehab and alcohol rehab facilities in the UK which lead the way in the supply of private and residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation treatment. We can help support you to ensure your journey to recovery from addiction is a smooth and successful transition.
To start the process just call or email us and have a FREE conversation with one of our admission supervisors. Ocean Recovery Centre will undertake an initial assessment entirely over the phone, and after an initial discussion you can receive a date to enter Ocean Recovery in person if this is deemed your best option. It is as easy as that to start your recovery!
The clinical team at Ocean Recovery will then create a personalised treatment plan which is designed to meet the likely challenges that those struggling with addiction may face during their rehabilitation.
Aftercare
Ocean Recovery also offers a FREE aftercare support package and other extended aftercare services for those who have successfully completed a 28+ day rehab programme which is ideal to help you with your ongoing recovery. This can be discussed before, during or after your stay.
Self referrals at Ocean Recovery
The treatment programme is only the beginning of your journey to recovery. The tough work starts once you have completed the programme and left the comfort and support of the clinic and started your new drug and alcohol-free life. Although the journey to sobriety can be hard, it is worth it. The team at Ocean Recovery will make sure that you receive the best care during this transition stage.
If you would like to learn more about private residential rehab treatment or for self referrals at Step One Recovery, please contact us on 01253 847 553.
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: May 11, 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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