Rehab Testimonials

“The staff were very supportive and each of them helped me in an individual way”

“Superb place, would highly recommend to anyone having a hard time with addiction. Great place, great people and support, food lovely, very clean and met every need for myself.”

“Everyone was very helpful and understanding and was able to call home after my settlement. Food was absolutely amazing, healthy and had so many choices. Everyone was understanding, helpful and dealt with any concerns I had, loved the whole team”

“Keeping busy and made comfortable is vital to detox. Being well fed is even better, loved that there are fewer clients for a more personal level of care”

“New Leaf was recommended by a trusted friend/ex-client of New Leaf and was over the moon at how fast everything progressed”

“The information on the website is very clear and informative, nice pics and friendly conversation. The information exchange was excellent, and home assessments provided. Given encouragement for admission and very welcoming”

“Overall a pleasant, informative experience that I have taken a lot from and would recommend to anyone in need”

“After 21 days I feel that I am ready to go out and face the world, I could not ask for more, thank you!”

“Every single member of staff has been excellent in my time here, there is a really good mix of experience and approaches and I will take something away with me from each staff member”

“The New Leaf home is great, my room felt lovely, warm, cosy and clean, maintenance and the garden are absolutely spotless”

“I feel New Leaf saved my life. I had some real tests in here, and everyone has had a contribution to my growth in here. I am excited for the aftercare programme, wish I could stay longer, but life awaits.”

“I learned a lot more about myself at New Leaf than I have at any other rehab. Within a short time of arriving here, I felt at home. I firmly believe that New Leaf provides a much needed service, and does so in an excellent way”

“I was impressed with the standards which were high; and very professional”

“All the staff and volunteers are amazing. The group sessions were fantastic – I learnt so much even in a short space of time. New Leaf literally saved my life – thank you from the bottom of my heart”

“I’m so glad I chose New Leaf to start my recovery journey. There was no mollycoddling; they were direct and straight talking but caring – exactly what I needed”

“New Leaf felt like a home from home – I feel blessed. During my time here I felt listened to, respected and above all, safe”

“New Leaf is an outstanding treatment facility; all the staff were extremely helpful and supportive. I found the counselling and group sessions excellent”

“Today I am 14 months sober! When I came to New Leaf on 06/09/21 I couldn’t have imagined even getting through one day without a drink. I still think about New Leaf regularly because even though I was only there for 10 days, the things I learnt and support I received changed my life.

New Leaf gave me the light bulb moment that I was not alone and brought me to AA. I have been a part of the fellowship since and it has offered me so much more than I could have imagined. I still work for the NHS as a Radiotherapist but I have started addiction recovery coaching in my spare time.

In the last year, I have been able to watch my brother get married and was a “best man” for my best friend (and managed to do a speech). I couldn’t have imagined doing any of these things without a drink. Me and my boyfriend are better than ever and have found a new love for travel. I’ve realised I never even enjoyed holidays when I was drinking because all I thought about was the next drink.

I just want to send a heartfelt thank you to John and all the staff. You all helped me in ways you will never know. I hope I get to see you all again sometime if you do another reunion!”

“My time at New Leaf changed my outlook on life. I went into treatment feeling completely lost, trapped in the cycle of what had become my day. Over the course of my stay, waking up in the safe environment of a recovery centre became less about my immediate situation and more about setting up a foundation for an attainable, healthier future. The in-depth, person-centred care that I received gave me the tools I use today to face a world that I had previously given up on both mentally and physically.

The team are an absolute powerhouse of recovery professionals and each bring their own specific set of skills to the table; as I spent time within the centre, I learned to appreciate each individual’s understanding of life in recovery and how their professional practice was nuanced by their personality. Listening to experienced staff members who truly care about the people who they look after and work alongside has altered my perception of the future and I simply cannot put into words the gratitude I feel towards the individuals that helped me see reality for what it truly is.”

Dear all at New Leaf,

Thank You

For helping so many people, including myself, begin a new journey towards finding peace. The kindness, patience, tolerance and compassion I was shown here will not be forgotten. 

I can only hope that I will one day be able to give back even a fraction of the gift I was freely given here – the gift of hope for a new life.

Gratefully yours,

I’ve been in rehabs before, but New Leaf is the only one that made me feel positive about myself, and I was able to lay a strong enough foundation to move on and stay clean. I still feel supported by them even after completing my treatment, which is vitally important.

I really liked the fact that New Leaf introduced me to recovery meetings within the community – it made it easier for me to carry this on when I got home and I now have a network of support that I didn’t have before which makes all the difference

I really didn’t think I was going to like New Leaf but it is a friendly, comforting and knowledgeable place where my understanding of my addiction was clearly and sympathetically explained – I never felt judged. I learnt so much while I was there and would have really like to have stayed longer.

I have been in and out of rehab during my life, and I can honestly say New Leaf is the best I have experienced. Staff were incredibly considerate of my needs and both chefs took great care with my dietary requirements. The environment is friendly and homely yet extremely professional. Superb facility.