By the time most executives consider treatment, they have already tried to manage it privately. A trusted GP. A psychologist seen between meetings. Medication adjustments. Perhaps a short break that didn’t quite reset what needed resetting.
You may still be performing at a level others admire. But something underneath is no longer sustainable, and the cost of continuing to manage it alone is starting to outweigh the cost of seeking proper support.
The question, often, isn’t whether to seek treatment. It’s whether you can step away to do it.
The Banyans offers two distinct pathways into one-to-one, multidisciplinary care. The right one depends on the clinical picture and on what stepping away from work and family would mean for you. Both pathways share the same clinical philosophy: one-to-one sessions only, a multidisciplinary team working together, and a program built around you rather than a fixed curriculum.
A luxury, private residence with ten suites. You step away from everything else for the duration of your program. Four to six one-to-one clinical sessions per day, Monday to Friday. 24-hour registered nursing, full medical and psychiatric oversight, and a treatment team that meets daily to review your care. From one to four weeks depending on the program. Suited to executives whose clinical presentation, or whose need for full environmental separation, requires it.
A purpose-built day facility in inner Brisbane. One day per week over eight weeks. Psychiatrist-led, one-to-one throughout, with telehealth available where attending in person isn’t workable. Suited to executives who need structured, coordinated clinical support but cannot step away from work or family, or who are stepping down from residential care and want to maintain clinical continuity as they return to everyday life.
Finding a psychiatrist in Australia can take six to twelve months. Coordinating a psychiatrist, psychologist, GP, dietitian, and exercise physiologist privately can take longer. The Banyans brings the clinical team together in one place. Initial appointments are typically available within weeks for day programs, and on a clinical-priority basis for residential admission.
Every clinical session is one-to-one. There is no group therapy. There are no shared therapy rooms, no waiting areas where you’d encounter other guests, no point in the program where you’re asked to disclose anything in front of strangers. For people whose name, face, or position makes group settings untenable, this is how the program is built, not an accommodation added on request.
Your treatment team handles the scheduling, GP communication, medication management, and clinical handovers between sessions. They meet to discuss your care between your appointments. We do the logistics and coordinate your care; you focus on getting healthier.
Most people don’t lose ground in treatment. They lose it in the months after. Aftercare at The Banyans runs for up to two years post-residential, with continued one-to-one access to members of your treatment team, structured check-ins, and a step-down pathway into day programs if that’s clinically appropriate. The return to work is supported, not left to you.
The residential and day programs support adults presenting with:
✓Alcohol and substance use, including medically supervised withdrawal for mild-to-moderate presentations
✓Anxiety, depression, and complex mood presentations
✓Burnout and the cumulative effect of prolonged high-stress responsibility
✓Post-traumatic stress and trauma-related presentations
✓Dual diagnosis (co-occurring mental health and substance use)
✓Disordered eating presentations (assessed for clinical suitability)
✓ADHD assessment and management (day program)
Where presentations require more complex withdrawal management or acute psychiatric stabilisation, the intake team can discuss appropriate pathways before admission.
A residential rehab program for executives at The Banyans combines 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 intake team can work this through with you, but as a starting frame:
Residential is likely the right pathway when clinical presentation requires 24/7 nursing or close medical oversight; medically supervised withdrawal is needed; the home or work environment is itself a barrier to clinical progress; or sustained immersion in a treatment setting is what the clinical picture calls for.
Day programs are likely the right pathway when clinical presentation can be safely managed without residential admission; stepping away from work or family for an extended period isn’t workable; you are stepping down from residential care; or you have been managing on your own and need a more structured, coordinated approach without admission.
Many executives use both pathways sequentially, with residential first, then day program continuity. Your treatment team coordinates the handover directly so progress, history, and medication management carry forward. Funding options can be discussed with our intake team via a confidential, no obligation call.
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.
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.
Is residential or day program treatment better for executives?
There isn’t a single answer, as the right pathway depends on your clinical presentation, what stepping away from work would mean for you, and what your current support structure looks like. Residential treatment provides full immersion in a clinical setting with 24/7 oversight, which is necessary for some presentations and helpful for many others. Outpatient rehab programs provide structured, coordinated clinical care while you continue working and living at home.
The intake team can talk through both pathways with you in confidence before you commit to either.
How is privacy protected during admission and treatment?
Every clinical session at The Banyans is one-to-one. There is no group therapy element in the residential program or in the day programs. Each residential guest has a private suite and ensuite. At The Banyans Health Plus in Bowen Hills, consultations are held in private consultation rooms.
Arrival, departure, and any household-level privacy considerations can be discussed with the intake team before admission. For situations requiring enhanced confidentiality, including public figures or executives with significant media exposure, The Banyans Bespoke offers exclusive use of the residence with additional privacy protocols.
Can I keep working while in treatment?
The day programs at The Banyans Health Plus are designed for this: one day per week over eight weeks, with telehealth available where attending Bowen Hills in person isn’t workable.
For the residential program, you’ll need to fully step away from work for the duration. Where limited professional contact is clinically appropriate, the team can structure access so it supports rather than undermines your program. This is discussed during pre-admission assessment.
What does a typical day in the residential program look like?
Around four to six one-to-one sessions Monday to Friday. Sessions may include psychiatry, psychology, exercise physiology, dietetics, and complementary therapies such as equine-assisted therapy or mindfulness. Your timetable is built around your clinical needs, not a fixed schedule.
Outside of sessions, the residence provides a private, restorative environment for rest and reflection.
What support is available after I leave?
Aftercare support is available for up to two years post-residential program. This can include continued one-to-one sessions with members of your treatment team via telehealth, structured check-ins, and pathways into The Banyans Health Plus day programs if a structured step-down is appropriate.
For day program graduates, a treatment summary is provided to your community treating team. Where you don’t have one in place, the team can connect you with appropriate practitioners.
