✓ One-on-one clinical care throughout
✓ Complete discretion, from first enquiry to aftercare
✓ 14:1 Clinician-to-Guest Ratio
✓ Located in the Brisbane hinterland, Queensland
✓ Private transfer arranged from Victoria available
✓ One-on-one clinical care throughout
✓ Complete discretion, from first enquiry to aftercare
✓ 14:1 Clinician-to-Guest Ratio
✓ Located in the Brisbane hinterland, Queensland
✓ Private transfer arranged from Victoria available
Each year, a significant number of guests travel from Victoria and Melbourne to receive care at The Banyans. The decision is rarely about geography. It is about finding a facility that offers something that does not exist closer to home: a fully private residence, one-on-one care throughout, and a multidisciplinary clinical team working together around a single person.
The Banyans operates from a private estate in the Brisbane hinterland, which is calm, non-institutional, and removed from the pressures of daily life. For many Victorian guests, that distance is part of what makes the program work.
Arriving from interstate is straightforward. For guests who prefer it, we can facilitate private transport arrangements from Victoria. Your comfort and discretion are managed from the moment you decide to come.
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 Victoria, 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 Victoria to The Banyans?
The Banyans welcomes guests from across Australia, including many from Victoria and Melbourne. Our reputation for one-on-one, clinically rigorous residential care 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 Victoria, private transfer is available, including coordination of private air travel.
How is The Banyans different from a Melbourne-based rehabilitation facility?
The Banyans offers something that is genuinely difficult to replicate in an 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 treatment. 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 Victoria after the program?
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 Victoria.
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 Victoria 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 Victoria for residential mental health treatment?
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 Victoria, 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.
Are there private mental health treatment options in Victoria comparable to The Banyans?
There are private mental health facilities in Victoria, and for some people they are the right choice. The Banyans is distinct in a specific way: every program is delivered entirely one-on-one, within a private residence that accommodates only ten guests, with a multidisciplinary clinical team that includes psychiatry, psychology, dietetics, and exercise physiology working together around a single person. That model is uncommon regardless of location. Many Victorian guests come having already tried other options and found them insufficient for the depth of support they needed.
How do I arrange travel from Victoria to The Banyans?
Travel logistics are straightforward to manage, and we can assist. For guests who prefer a higher level of privacy and discretion from the outset, we are able to arrange private transfer from Victoria, including private air travel where preferred. Our Intake team can discuss options with you as part of the pre-arrival planning process.
Can my GP or specialist in Victoria refer me to The Banyans?
Yes. The Banyans accepts referrals from GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other treating clinicians across Australia, including Victoria. If your clinician has recommended residential treatment, our Intake team is available to speak with them directly and provide clinical information about our programs. Many Victorian guests arrive via a referral from their existing treating team.
