The Banyans offers a private, residential program for people whose gaming or internet use has begun to affect their wellbeing, relationships, or daily life, delivered one-on-one in the serene Brisbane hinterland.
Gaming and internet use can shift from recreation to dependence gradually, often masked by routine. What begins as a way to relax, connect, or unwind can become the primary way someone manages stress, low mood, or difficult emotions. By the time the pattern is recognised — by you, or by someone close to you — sleep, work, and personal relationships are often already affected.
Our program supports adults and, where clinically suitable, adolescents from 15 navigating compulsive gaming, internet overuse, and related patterns including social media and online content dependence. Each program is built around your individual presentation, history, and goals, not a fixed protocol.
Behavioural addictions like gaming rarely sit in isolation. They often accompany anxiety, low mood, attention difficulties, or unresolved trauma, and the underlying drivers matter as much as the behaviour itself.
Your care is shaped by a multidisciplinary team working together across your stay. Medical and psychiatric review, one-on-one psychological therapy, SMART Recovery delivered as a 1:1 curriculum, Dietetics, and exercise physiology are integrated into a single program. Comprehensive blood work and, where clinically indicated, pharmacogenomic testing help inform medication decisions and nutritional support grounded in your individual biology rather than a standard plan.
Aftercare support is available for up to two years following your residential program, helping you maintain the changes you’ve made once you return home.
We offer one of Australia’s only private, nationally accredited residential recovery programs, built on a wrap-around one-on-one therapy model that ensures individualised, distraction-free care in a private and supportive setting.
Gaming addiction programs at The Banyans are personally customised to help guests identify the underlying drivers of their experience with video games, and how best to manage their recreational behaviour in the future. This is achieved through strong therapeutic relationships with a variety of professionals and collaborative treatment modalities spanning medical support, emotional and psychological therapies, nutrition and physical exercise.
In addition to identifying and resolving underlying drivers of addictive video game behaviours, treating professionals will also equip guests with the practical tools required for long-term management and recovery. Skills can be learnt from cognitive-behaviour therapy, brainspotting, meditation, yoga and more.
A very effective method to relieve addictive urges is to divert attention towards other, physically active behaviours. Building regular physical therapies like personal training, yoga, swimming and massage therapy can assist in recovery and create more positive habits.
A therapeutic program at The Banyans aims to help guests achieve long-lasting change that can be maintained once they return to everyday life. The post-program support component of each bespoke program assists guests by providing ongoing support and encouragement as they continue their recovery journey at home.
The Banyans’ residential rehab program provides intensive, one-on-one treatment through our wrap-around care model, combining medical, psychological, nutritional, and physical therapies in a fully private setting. It places you at the centre of your recovery, with each day shaped around your clinical needs rather than a fixed schedule. Through psychiatric and medical review, individual psychological therapy, SMART Recovery delivered as a 1:1 curriculum, and integrated nutritional and physical health support, this approach addresses the patterns of compulsive gaming alongside the underlying drivers, supporting emotional regulation, healthier daily structure, and the ability to step away from gaming when you choose to.
Flexible and personalised, The Banyans’ Day Program can be accessed independently, or after residential care for further transitional support. Delivered at our purpose-built Brisbane facility, it offers ongoing therapeutic structure within the rhythm of daily life. Through continued one-on-one access to psychologists, dietitians, and clinical specialists, the day rehab program reinforces emotional regulation, healthier digital habits, and relapse prevention to support long-term stability.
Gaming addiction treatment at The Banyans is delivered through an intensive, one-on-one residential program combining medical, psychological, and physical care in a fully private setting. Each day includes multiple individual sessions across the clinical team, with your program assessed and refined as you progress. Program length and inclusions are shaped around your clinical needs and goals, with options ranging from a focused one-week stay to a longer engagement incorporating deeper diagnostic work and additional therapies. Explore the inclusions in our Foundations program below.
The Banyans offers two distinct residential locations, each set amongst the natural beauty of the Brisbane Hinterland. Designed for privacy, comfort and focused care, both provide a tranquil environment where expert clinical treatment meets the ease of home.
Private accommodation
Dedicated therapy rooms
Infinity magnesium pool
Industry-equipped gym
Yoga studio
Private cinema
Indoor and Outdoor relaxation areas
Private accommodation
Dedicated therapy rooms
Magnesium pool
Industry-equipped gym
Yoga studio
Private cinema
Indoor and outdoor relaxation areas
Accessible exclusively to guests who reserve the entire Estate for a fully private experience.
To support your sustained recovery beyond residential treatment, our program includes aftercare services. Additionally, we can choose to engaged in an 8-week series of structured programs, one day a week, to provide ongoing support and practical assistance to build back strongly once you return to day to day life.
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.
