Grief is not a clinical condition. It is one of the most human experiences there is, and most people move through it with the support of family, community, and time. Sometimes, though, grief becomes something else: a depression that doesn’t lift, anxiety that no longer feels manageable, sleep that won’t return, a reliance on alcohol or other substances to take the edge off, or a sense of being stuck in the early acuteness of loss months or years after others have expected things to ease.
The Banyans offers private, one-on-one residential and day programs for people experiencing complicated grief, prolonged grief, or loss that has become entangled with depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use. Care is delivered by a coordinated clinical team across our Brisbane hinterland residence and Brisbane day program facility. Our grief and loss treatment programs are designed for people whose experience of loss has become clinically significant, and who need depth of care alongside genuine privacy. Each program is built around your individual circumstances, the nature of your loss, and what you need most, with one-on-one sessions across the clinical team.
There is a difference between mourning, which is something most people navigate without clinical intervention, and grief that has compounded into a clinical presentation. The second is what The Banyans is positioned to treat.
Prolonged grief, complicated grief, and grief that has become entangled with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or substance use often need more than supportive counselling can offer. At The Banyans, your care is delivered by a coordinated multidisciplinary team in one place. Medical and psychiatric review, individual psychological therapy, Dietetics, and exercise physiology are integrated into a single program, with the clinical team meeting regularly to review your progress and adjust your plan.
The clinical work is paced carefully. Grief work is not about moving past the loss or returning to who you were before. It is about finding a way to carry what has happened that allows the rest of your life to continue, and addressing the clinical patterns, including sleep disruption, biochemical depletion, depression, and substance use, that have made that carrying harder than it should be.
The Banyans is a nationally accredited grief and loss treatment centre offering private residential and day programs for complicated grief, prolonged grief, and loss that has become clinically significant. Our model centres on one-on-one care, complete discretion, and recognition that loss reshapes people in ways that take time and clinical depth to navigate.
Many people seeking grief and loss treatment have already engaged with bereavement counsellors, GPs, or psychologists. For most, this is enough. For some, it is not, and the question becomes where to find clinical depth that goes further. Your care at The Banyans is medically led, multidisciplinary, and shaped to your individual presentation rather than a fixed bereavement protocol.
There is no group therapy, no shared rooms, and no waiting list. For some people, the experience of grief is private by nature, or has become tangled with shame, guilt, or circumstances that make group settings difficult. Your sessions are one-on-one, and your environment, particularly in residential care, is genuinely your own.
Loss rarely arrives alone. It often surfaces or amplifies depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, sleep disruption, and substance use that has become a way of getting through. Your clinical team addresses these together rather than separately, with attention to the physical and biochemical impact of prolonged grief alongside the emotional and psychological work.
Each guest is assessed for clinical suitability to ensure the right program is the right fit, whether that’s residential care, a day program, or a combination of the two. The Banyans Health Plus offers our day rehab programs in Brisbane as a structured step-down from residential rehab or standalone option, with continued one-on-one access to the clinical team. Aftercare support is available for up to two years following your program, particularly important for grief where the anniversary cycle and ongoing waves of loss often need continued clinical support over time.
The Banyans’ residential program provides intensive, one-on-one care in a fully private hinterland residence, suited to people whose grief has become clinically significant and who would benefit from time away from environments closely associated with the loss. Time and space are often what grief work most requires, and residential care offers both, alongside coordinated clinical input across medical, psychiatric, psychological, nutritional, and physical disciplines. Program length is shaped to your clinical needs, with options ranging from focused stays to extended engagement for more complex presentations, including grief compounded by depression, trauma, or substance use.
The Banyans Health Plus offers our day programs in Brisbane, providing one-on-one clinical care for people who need clinical depth but cannot step away from family, work, or other responsibilities, including caring for others affected by the same loss. Sessions run weekly over eight weeks with one-on-one access to psychologists, dietitians, and clinical specialists. Day programs can be accessed standalone or as a structured continuation of residential care.
Grief & loss treatment at The Banyans is delivered through an intensive, one-on-one mental health rehab 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.
