Programs at The Banyans Residence are based on a biopsychosocial assessment framework where the multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to address issues from medical, emotional, physical, and nutritional perspectives. The retreat welcomes a maximum of 8 guests at a time and programs are individualised for each patient, taking into account his or her presenting concerns, with all therapeutic inclusions delivered entirely one-on-one.

Good For

Those looking to deal with mental health concerns, addiction recovery, relationship breakdown or burn out in a individualized program

Programmes & Offerings

The Banyans Health and Wellness offers individually tailored programs depending on your circumstances and recovery needs. As such, each program will vary in length based on recommendations from our Clinical Director. A program for stress may be five to seven days, whereas longer term depression may be four to six weeks. All guests also receive a post-residential support phase, which can last up to one year.

The Retreat’s core program offerings are:

• Comprehensive Program – The Comprehensive Program is designed for those experiencing complex and co-occurring mental health, dependency, and eating disorder concerns. During this program, guests will receive individualised, one-on-one sessions across the four pillars of treatment: Medical, Psychological, Nutritional, and Physical.
• Recovery Essentials Program – The Recovery Essentials Program is a psychology-focussed program. This program is designed as an effective kickstarter for recovery, equipping guests with the skills and strategies needed to cope with the challenges of everyday life.
• Rest and Refresh Program – The Rest and Refresh Program is aimed at restoring energy and providing a renewed vigour for life to those feeling exhausted or burnt out. Comprising psychological support, stress-relieving activities, and delicious, chef-prepared meals, the Rest and Refresh Program encourages peace, rest, relaxation, and re-calibration of the whole self.
• Building Stronger Relationships Program – The Building Stronger Relationships Program is designed for couples to focus on their relationship and rebuild their foundations. This seven-day program is coordinated by our Family and Relationships Counsellor who uses Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT), and mindfulness strategies.

The Banyans have a full suite of health professionals on staff from General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, and Addiction Medicine Physicians to mental health and emotional therapy experts, as well as a variety of evidence-based and emerging therapies, including psychology, equine-assisted therapy, art therapy, and neurologic music therapy. Exercise physiologists partner with guests throughout their stay to help restore their physical being.