✓ One-on-one clinical care
✓ Complete discretion
✓ 14:1 Clinician-to-Guest Ratio
✓ Located in a serene quiet hinterland in Queensland
✓ Private transfer arranged from Melbourne available
✓ One-on-one clinical care
✓ Complete discretion
✓ 14:1 Clinician-to-Guest Ratio
✓ Located in a serene quiet hinterland in Queensland
✓ Private transfer arranged from Melbourne available
There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes from holding a life together in a city like Melbourne. The work, the weather, the people who rely on you. The sense that pausing is not really an option.
It is, though. And the distance can be useful.
The Banyans is a private residence for mental health and addiction treatment in the Brisbane hinterland, which is a short flight north, into warmer air and slower days. Private transfer from Melbourne to the residence can be arranged for you upon request, with the same discretion that defines the rest of your time here. What you find on arrival is not a clinic, and not a retreat. It is a single residence with only ten private suites, where treatment is delivered one-on-one across medical, psychological, nutritional, and physical disciplines. Your days are shaped around your clinical plan – four to six sessions, Monday to Friday with quiet, unscheduled time in between.
No group sessions. No fellow guests to navigate. Just one private residence, and a team focused entirely on you.
We understand that a one-size-fits-all approach to treating complex conditions is ineffective.
From your initial enquiry, our experienced team partners with you to create and continually refine a personalised treatment pathway supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach for sustained recovery.
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Our core program, designed for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and burnout, involves a deeply personalised approach that combines psychological therapy with holistic support helping you to restore emotional balance, reconnect, manage and thrive.
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An individualised path to recovery addressing the psychosocial and physical drivers of addiction. With integrated medical care including psychiatry, SMART Recovery, and an optional hospital-supported detox, we support you in regaining control, stability and meaningful connections.
A compassionate, evidence-based program led by an extensively published GP with a clinical focus in eating disorders. With enhanced medical, nutritional and nursing support, we help restore your relationship with food, body and self-worth.
Every residential program at The Banyans begins with a thorough understanding of you. Your history, your needs, and your goals shape every session, every day.
All programs include one-on-one sessions daily across psychological therapy, physical health, medical support, and wellbeing. Outlined below are the inclusions for our Foundations Program. For guests seeking a deeper level of clinical complexity, our Comprehensive Program builds on this foundation with advanced diagnostics and additional therapeutic inclusions.
Enhance your stay with a curated selection of program upgrades allowing you to target specific needs and deepen your recovery experience – because no journey is the same.
Up to two years of structured aftercare support is available following any residential program, including sessions with your treating clinicians and access to the day program pathway where appropriate.
For guests returning to Melbourne, that continuity is built in. The Banyans Health Plus day programs are available via telehealth, meaning the clinical support you build during your residential stay can follow you home. You do not need to travel again to maintain the progress you have made.
Our Day Programs offer focused, weekly care within our purpose-built recovery facility in Brisbane’s inner city. Benefit from private, tailored one-on-one sessions in a tranquil environment, where practical tools and expert guidance are provided to help you navigate the transition back to daily life.
Building upon your program progress, our aftercare service provides personalised, ongoing support and maintained connection. Through regular Telehealth sessions, we gain a deeper understanding of your evolving needs and tailor guidance accordingly. This collaborative approach to reintegration, ensures you receive the right support for each stage of your journey.
Contact our friendly Intake Team for a caring, confidential discussion about how The Banyans can help you to regain control and reclaim your life.
Our residential treatment program is meticulously designed by a team of world-class professionals, drawing upon the latest research and developments in mental health and addiction recovery to ensure consistent clinical excellence.
Clinical Director/ Clinical Psychologist
Medical Director
Clinical Nutritionist
Founder and Managing Director
The Banyans, along with other Sana Health Group mental health and addiction treatment facilities, adheres to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards – the benchmark for all Australian hospitals
Our initiative to attain this accreditation demonstrates our dedication to an evidence-based approach grounded in best practice clinical governance, ensuring continuous improvement and exceptional client outcomes.
These testimonials, shared with utmost confidentiality, reflect the very real journeys of individuals navigating recovery. Whilst each guest’s journey is unique, these stories offer insights into the transformative potential of The Banyans’ leading mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Do many guests travel from Melbourne to The Banyans?
The Banyans welcomes guests from across Australia, including many from Melbourne and Victoria. Our reputation for one-on-one, clinically rigorous rehabilitation has made us a trusted choice for people seeking a genuinely private and individualised program, regardless of where they are based. For guests travelling from Melbourne, private transfer is available, including by private jet.
How is The Banyans different from a Melbourne-based rehab?
The Banyans offers something that is genuinely difficult to replicate in a Melbourne urban setting. The residence is set in the quiet of the Brisbane hinterland, providing the kind of physical and psychological distance that supports deep, focused rehabilitation. With private suites, a small number of guests at any one time, and no group therapy at any stage, your program belongs entirely to you. For many guests, the separation from their everyday environment is an important part of why it works.
What happens to my care when I return to Melbourne after the program?
Your care does not stop when you leave. Up to two years of structured aftercare support is available following any residential program, including continued sessions with your treating clinicians. Through The Banyans Health Plus day programs, telehealth support is also available, meaning the clinical foundation you build here can continue to support you once you are back in Melbourne.
How do I know if The Banyans is the right choice for me?
The first step is a confidential conversation with our team. There is no obligation involved. We will take time to understand your situation and help you determine whether our program is the right fit. If you are based in Melbourne and have been referred by a GP or specialist, we can also liaise directly with your clinician to make the process as straightforward as possible.
Is it worth travelling from Melbourne for rehabilitation?
For many of our guests, the distance is not an obstacle. It is part of the decision. Stepping away from your everyday environment, the familiar pressures, routines, and surroundings of life in Melbourne, creates the kind of space that supports genuine, focused recovery. The Brisbane hinterland setting offers privacy and seclusion that is difficult to replicate closer to home.
