A specialist residential gambling rehab
The Retreat by Gordon Moody is an inpatient gambling rehab centre in a discreet location in the West Midlands, UK.
It provides a structured residential environment for adults seeking specialist treatment for gambling-related harm, away from the pressures and triggers of everyday life.
Built on more than 50 years of clinical heritage from Gordon Moody, the UK’s most established gambling treatment charity, the Retreat brings together evidence-led therapy, experienced clinicians, and a calm, purpose-designed setting. It is one of very few residential gambling treatment options in the UK and Ireland, and the only one delivered by a specialist gambling charity.
The Retreat is intentionally designed to support recovery. Every detail of the setting is shaped around the clinical work that happens here.
Inside the Retreat: private ensuite rooms and therapy spaces
- Private ensuite accommodation. Each guest has their own room, giving space for rest, reflection and privacy throughout the programme.
- Calm communal spaces. Shared areas are designed to encourage connection without pressure, with quiet corners for those who need them.
- Dedicated therapy rooms. Group sessions, one-to-one work, and clinical assessments all take place in purpose-built spaces, kept separate from accommodation.
- A professional, not performative, atmosphere. This is not a luxury retreat. It is a clinical setting designed to feel like a home away from home while serious recovery work takes place.
This is not luxury for luxury’s sake. It is a sanctuary for serious recovery.
A specialist clinical team
The Retreat’s multidisciplinary team includes:
- Experienced gambling therapists specialising in gambling-related harm
- Clinical leadership grounded in decades of specialist practice
- Residential staff trained specifically in gambling harm recovery
- Every member of the team reflects Gordon Moody’s values: ethical, professional, and deeply human.
Every member of the team reflects Gordon Moody’s values: ethical, professional, and deeply human.
WHO THE RETREAT IS FOR
The Retreat is designed for adults whose lives have been significantly affected by gambling and who would benefit from time away from their usual environment to focus on recovery. Many of our guests have tried outpatient support or self-directed change without success, and need the structure and intensity of a residential setting to break the cycle.
- Severe gambling harm affecting work, relationships, finances, or mental health
- Repeated relapse despite previous attempts at recovery
- Co-occurring difficulties such as anxiety, depression alongside gambling
Each potential guest is assessed before admission to make sure the Retreat is the right setting for their needs. Where it isn’t, our admis
How admission to the Retreat works
Admission to the Retreat starts with a confidential conversation. You can contact our admissions team directly, or ask a clinician, GP, or family member to make an enquiry on your behalf.
- An initial conversation with the admissions team to understand the situation.
- A clinical assessment to confirm suitability for the residential programme.
- Pre-admission planning, including practical arrangements for time away from work or home.
- Arrival at the Retreat, where exact location details are confirmed.
Confidentiality is protected at every stage. The exact location of the Retreat is shared only on confirmed admission.