Help with Alcohol Addiction.
There’s another door to freedom.
Not a physical door, but a doorway to a different way of living. A place where recovery is built on understanding, not judgment. Where change happens through connection, not shame. Where people are seen for who they are, not defined by their struggles.
At The Freedom Room Wellness and Recovery, we know that overcoming alcohol and other drug addiction isn’t just about stopping drinking or using. It’s about healing what lies beneath. Our approach is both clinically informed and deeply compassionate. Where change happens through connection, not shame. Where lasting transformation comes from within. Welcome to The Freedom Room.
Meet Rachel Acres & Discover The Freedom Room Difference
My name is Rachel Acres. Fourteen years ago, I made a decision that changed my life forever. I got clean and sober.
What followed wasn’t just recovery from alcohol addiction. It was a journey of rebuilding my life, discovering who I was, and learning that lasting change is about far more than simply putting down a drink or a drug.
Today, I am the CEO and Founder of The Freedom Room and The Freedom Room Foundation. My mission is simple: to bridge the gap between the people who need help and the help they can actually afford.
Over the years, I’ve seen too many people fall through the cracks. Some don’t need residential rehab. Some can’t afford it. Some don’t connect with traditional recovery pathways. Many are left feeling judged, misunderstood, or convinced they should be able to do it alone.
That’s why I created a different approach. A recovery program that focuses on the person, not just the substance.
Stopping drinking or using isn’t usually the hardest part. Most people can stop for a day, a week, or even a month. The challenge is staying stopped. The challenge is learning how to live without needing to escape. The challenge is understanding why the addiction was there in the first place.
What We Offer
We bring together professional expertise, lived experience, education, community, and evidence-based therapies to support every part of recovery. Combining clinical knowledge with a genuine understanding of the challenges people face, we help individuals move beyond simply stopping alcohol or drugs and focus on the deeper healing, personal growth, and meaningful, lasting change that make long-term recovery possible.
- 1-on-1 counselling sessions tailored to your goals
- Therapeutic & Educational workshops to build insight and skills
- Supportive recovery group meetings with others on the same path
- Family involvement to heal relationships and rebuild trust
- Self-care practices that promote emotional balance
- Evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and EFT (tapping)
- Twelve Step facilitation, with secular options available (secular meaning no reference to God or a higher power)
- Twelve foundations to freedom
- Relapse prevention planning and alcohol risk minimisation strategies
- Guided workbooks and journaling to keep your growth going between sessions
- Clean and Sober events
- Support 7 days a week
- Monthly Breathworks – Meditation – Sound Healing
- Relaxation space
How to get sober without going to rehab
Our 12-week program is designed to fit into your life, so you can keep working, stay at home, and take care of your daily responsibilities while you break free from unhealthy drinking patterns and build a life that feels worth staying clean and sober for. We focus on the real reasons behind alcohol use, emotional pain, trauma, mental health, stress and help you build practical tools to handle life without turning to substances.
This is not a one-size-fits-all program—it’s a personalised, hands-on approach built to help you find freedom and stay on track for the long haul.
It’s More Than Just Sobriety
Getting clean and sober is an important first step, but lasting recovery is about so much more than simply putting down a drink or a drug.
At The Freedom Room, we say that recovery is 10% about the substance and 90% about everything else. While alcohol or drugs may be the visible problem, they are rarely the root cause. True recovery is about understanding what was driving the need to escape in the first place and learning healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges.
This is where emotional sobriety becomes so important.
Emotional sobriety is the ability to experience life on life’s terms without needing to numb, avoid, control, or escape difficult emotions. It’s learning how to manage stress, anxiety, anger, shame, disappointment, fear, and uncertainty in healthy and productive ways. It’s developing resilience, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the confidence to navigate life’s ups and downs without turning to alcohol, drugs, or other unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Getting sober can change your circumstances. Emotional sobriety changes your life.
At The Freedom Room, we help you uncover and address the underlying causes of addiction while developing the tools, mindset, and support needed for long-term recovery. Through education, community, professional expertise, lived experience, and evidence-based therapies, we walk alongside you every step of the way.
Because recovery isn’t just about stopping drinking or using drugs. It’s about becoming emotionally stronger, more connected, and more self-aware, and creating a life you no longer feel the need to escape.
That’s where real freedom begins.
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There’s no pressure—just a genuine, supportive conversation. Book a free 15-minute phone chat with one of our team members to discuss what’s going on for you and explore how we can help.
This is your space to ask questions and get a feel for how The Freedom Room works. Whether you’re just starting to think about changing your relationship with alcohol and other drugs or you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to walk beside you, at your pace, on your terms
Donate
Addiction doesn’t discriminate—but unfortunately, access to treatment often does. Through The Freedom Room Foundation, we’re working to make high-quality support available to everyone, regardless of income.
Your donations help us provide real help with alcohol addiction to people who would otherwise go without. Every contribution gives someone’s parent, child, friend, or neighbour a chance at lasting recovery.
Meet the team
Our counsellors, meeting facilitators, and workshop leaders are all recovering. Their lived experiences bring authenticity, empathy, and unwavering support to your journey.
Imagine sitting across from someone who knows firsthand the challenges you face. At The Freedom Room, we’re not just professionals but friends on your journey to sobriety. Our mutual support will provide real help with alcohol addiction.
“Don’t take our word for it. Hear it from our clients! Their testimonials and success stories speak volumes about our services.
See what Sean had to say below and discover the difference we can make.
I cannot express enough gratitude for The Freedom Room and its incredible impact on my life. This place is a sanctuary for individuals struggling with addiction and alcoholism, providing them with the support and guidance they need to turn their lives around.
Before finding The Freedom Room, I was on a destructive path that was slowly ruining my life. I felt lost, hopeless, and trapped in a cycle of addiction. But from the moment I walked through the doors of The Freedom Room, I knew I had found a place that would change everything.
Rachel at the Freedom Room is truly exceptional. She is compassionate, understanding, and dedicated to helping each individual on their journey to recovery. She has created a safe and nurturing environment where everyone feels supported and encouraged to be the best version of themselves.
The program at The Freedom Room is comprehensive and provides a holistic approach to recovery that addresses not only the physical aspects of addiction but also the emotional and psychological factors.
Through the guidance and support of The Freedom Room, I have been able to rediscover my true self. Recovery has become the foundation of my identity, and I am now living a life that I never thought possible. I have learned valuable tools and coping strategies that have empowered me to overcome challenges and maintain my sobriety.
The Freedom Room is more than just a treatment centre; it is a community of individuals who understand and support each other. We celebrate each other’s victories, offer a shoulder to lean on during difficult times and inspire one another to keep pushing forward.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or alcoholism, I wholeheartedly recommend The Freedom Room. It is a place of hope, healing, and transformation.
Thank you, The Freedom Room, for saving my life and helping me become the person I was always meant to be.