Testimonials

"Charter has helped me to achieve something I never thought possible: being able to love and accept myself for who I am today.

Before my journey reached Charter I had been in another rehab centre where I had gained knowledge and insight about my addictions, yet I could not seem to control my behaviour, feelings or find honesty at any level, including what I needed from myself, life and others. Mandy, Tony and their team were able to give me hope that I could change my life around, helping me to feel more comfortable in the world without needing to hide or isolate anymore. I learnt tools to ease my social anxiety and work on the core of my problems, low self esteem and an inability to be myself. I feel so lucky to have met such wonderful people through Charter, and to have finally met and found myself. A year on I am still learning about who I am but I no longer want to run away and I enjoy my journey.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Laura T, London

"I would like to express my appreciation for what you have established with your vision, courage, faith and love.

Taking the responsibility to look after and restore health to so many beings offering them the knowledge, appreciation and commitment which are the tools back to freedom.

The work achieved at Charter is an invaluable contribution.

My daughter now has new foundations and is on a completely different path of awareness and responsibility for her precious health and the invaluable essence of life.

I thank God for allowing our paths to cross.

Wishing you continued progress and success.

Thank you again and all the staff as well".

A Mother. Athens, Greece

I've been addicted to alcohol for most of my adult life and i have tried numerous therapies, most of them without success, the reason being that i am a rebel at heart and i don't like being told off. Charter is kind and caring (they can be tough too) and they helped me a lot, which was a first. They also manage to attract interesting addicts who really want to make an effort, so it's never boring. Highly recommended.

Jochen. German male, 59 years 

"I can't thank you enough for the work you have done with me – you have absolutely changed my core. You rock!"

Louise P, Deal, London

"Charter has simply been the turning point in my life so far. It's an amazing place, quite exceptional. I came in extremely unwell with sex, love, work, internet, money and drug issues even after years in recovery. I committed to both day care and Primrose Hill and this total immersion made all the difference. Charter is totally unique in what it does. I was made to feel like an individual, not just a number, like the team absolutely knew that my life was at stake, and that I wasn't going to be abandoned after only getting half-well. It offered me a chance to get a rock solid foundation for recovery not just in one area but in the whole of my addictive cycle and indeed the whole of my life. In this sense I would say it offers a new and innovative kind of highly flexible, total treatment. I suddenly felt safe enough, as soon as I met Mandy, to really explore everything that had been holding me back. Mandy is the most lovingly rigorous addiction therapist imaginable. She has piercing honesty, absolute kindness when needed, and most importantly a kind of infectious but completely wise-eyed interest in you as a human being. I soon realised working with her was a unique chance to get real psychic change, not just short-term detox. What makes Charter so special is the way Mandy works with the rest of the team, especially Clare in Tertiary, to create a complete picture of what you need and where you're at on an almost second by second basis. I felt seen and heard. This made me feel safe enough to get on with the painful risks I needed to take in group to get properly well; the risks I'd spent a whole life avoiding. Part of my addictive cycle was a kind of emotional or social anorexia. Being in group and then sharing a room in Tertiary (though there are single rooms as well!) was decisive as a kind of experiential withdrawal from that anorexia. Mandy, Clare, Tom and Tony actually care, and this has made me care too. For the first time I wanted not just to get clean in all areas but to live a full and real life. I came in on the verge of death, unemployed for years, terrified to love and be loved, completely powerless, with severe sleep problems. I am now leaving with a job, no sleep problems, real substance and emotional sobriety, and a zest for life. For me what worked was to stay until the underlying feelings, and not just addictive symptoms, had been dealt with. As I got better I was trusted to trust myself again, going back to real life but still using the odd one or two days in day-care to check my progress. Mandy's team works brilliantly from day one to help you close off those emotional loopholes which otherwise might overwhelm you later on in the rooms and in life. Nothing less, in a sense, than about as much life insurance as an addict can expect! I recommend Charter Day Care and Tertiary without reservations".

J.T, London

"I just want to thank you so much for your guidance. It helps me so much! I really feel very fortunate to have you, Mandy as my counsellor and feel so grateful that I have people like you and Tony being part of my journey. I can see how much I have grown in confidence and I can see all the challenges I am facing are continuing to allow me to grow. I shudder to think that I almost died of my anorexia and addiction and now here I am beginning to look at myself as an equal in the world and loving life. You and Tony give me hope, and are fantastic at what you do. Thank you!"

Claire, London

"Charter has changed my life. It is so good to go to a daily rehab and have the support to get well in the real world. I can't thank Mandy and Tony enough, they really care about me. I will continue to use Charter as and when I need support"

Annie, Kent

"Ever since meeting you I have felt enormous care, support and love form you by which I am incredibly moved as 'it does not happen to me.' You have created one of the most special places in London and it really saved me...I have tears in my eyes and I'm not sure how to express how much I want to thank you. You have a place in my heart."

MC, London

"A huge thank you for all you have done for me. I appreciate it more than you can ever know."

"Charter Day Care... provides first class treatment to those who suffer from these problems and to members of their families who often bear the brunt of them. Mandy Saligari and Anthony McLellan head up a formidable team. They provide an excellent service, based on a combined pool of great experience and expertise, in a field where standards are variable."

J.W. Senior Barrister

"I could not recommend Charter Day Care more highly...it has the advantage of not being as disruptive as residential care. It is, of course, also cheaper, and perhaps does not give rise to the same embarrassing questions from colleagues that a prolonged absence in residential care does."

A, leading QC