The Bay

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Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

4.8
(17)
Private Pay

Private Pay

You pay directly for treatment out of pocket. This approach can offer enhanced privacy and flexibility, without involving insurance. Exact costs vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for specific details.

The Bay, located in Byron Bay, Australia, treats one client at a time in exclusive homes throughout the Bay area. They treat primary mental health conditions, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. The Bay staff specializes in treating executive burnout, grief and loss, trauma, and eating disorders. Each exclusive client receives the full care and attention of a general practitioner, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, therapist, and a host of support staff.

Personalized And Comprehensive Treatment

The Bay treats mental health and trauma with a personalized blend of evidence-based, holistic, and experiential therapies. Their evidence-based practices include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement therapy (EMDR), equine therapy, and neurofeedback. The Bay’s holistic opportunities include art therapy, Wim Hof breathing practices, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, and Qi Gong. After the day’s treatments, or during the weekend, clients can enjoy adventure therapies like scuba diving, exploring Byron Bay, golfing, and horseback riding.

All Individual Treatment

Clients have 20 hours of individual therapy each week with their therapist, personal trainer, massage therapist, psychologist, and more. The Bay also prioritizes physical health and wellness, with diagnostic services and post-op care for those who require it. Their on-site detox services include 24/7 medical oversight and holistic services for greater comfort. These include massage, acupuncture, and meditation. The Bay provides only individual therapy for greater discretion.

Treating Addiction at Its Roots

The Bay aims to heal what lies behind addiction and mental health disorders. They focus on trauma treatment and help clients rewrite unhelpful thoughts and beliefs through CBT. Rather than seeing addiction as a disease, The Bay views it as an impermanent coping tool. With personalized treatments, The Bay aims to provide new coping tools and help heal the root causes of addiction. They can also provide relief from insomnia and counsel clients through grief and loss. The Bay treats co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). Their eating disorder treatment helps clients restore positive body image and their relationship with food and exercise.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Typical Program Length
14+ days
Founded in 2008
18 years in business
Occupancy
1 bed
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +19 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +9 More
Payment

Pricing and Program Length

Estimated Center Costs

The cost listed here ($45,000 per week), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

Per Week
$45,000
+61-3-4427-7495

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

David Godden

David Godden

Founder and Psychologist

PsyD

Dr Peter Siefkin

Dr Peter Siefkin

Psychiatrist

PsyD

Tom Rolley

Tom Rolley

General Practitioner

BSc, MBBS, FRACGP, Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture

Gina O'Neill

Gina O'Neill

Therapist

LPC

Private, Exclusive Treatment
Private, Exclusive Treatment
The Bay treats just one client at a time. This approach offers complete privacy and exclusivity, with personal needs met swiftly. The Bay can cater their approach and therapies to the needs of each client, with opportunities for medical care, mental health care, addiction treatment, and a combination of all 3.
A Focus on Trauma And Mental Health
A Focus on Trauma And Mental Health
The Bay treats trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as primary conditions and as they co-occur with addiction. They offer virtual reality as an innovative treatment tool for PTSD. The Bay treats mental health as a primary or co-occurring condition too, healing conditions like depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
Balancing Recovery And Adventure
Balancing Recovery And Adventure
Clients at The Bay can enjoy adventurous weekends and relaxing evenings–or a mix of both. The Bay provides a chauffeur service to their client. With this, clients can attend to any work or family commitments they may have, or explore Byron Bay in their free time. Other weekend activities include tennis, surfing, deep sea fishing, and scuba diving.
Family Involvement And Extensive Aftercare
Family Involvement And Extensive Aftercare
The Bay welcomes families on site, offering family therapy sessions for clients and their loved ones. They aim to educate families on addiction and mental health to strengthen clients’ support system. After treatment at The Bay, clients have access to 12 months of virtual or in-person aftercare. This includes therapy sessions with their same therapist, medical check-ins, and any other support or referrals clients may need to succeed in their recovery.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Detox
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.

Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Midlife Adults

Midlife Adults

For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.

Mild Disabilities

Mild Disabilities

Adults with mild physical or intellectual disabilities receive treatment catered to their specific needs in a safe and clinically supportive environment.

Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Non 12 Step

Non 12 Step

Non-12-Step philosophies veer from the spiritual focus of the 12-Steps and instead treat the disease of addiction with holistic or secular modalities.

One-to-One

One-to-One

Patients work with their treatment team members on a 1-on-1 basis, keeping their journey and treatment fully private and personalized.

One-to-One

One-to-One

Patients work with their treatment team members on a 1-on-1 basis, keeping their journey and treatment fully private and personalized.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Acupuncture
Adventure Therapy

Adventure Therapy

This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Burnout

Burnout

Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.

Chronic Pain Management

Chronic Pain Management

Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Aftercare

Recovery Coach
Return Visits
Family Follow-up Counseling
Online Aftercare
Ability to Call a Counselor
Professional Re-entry Support
Support Meetings (on-site)
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Internet Access
Bathroom Essentials
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Laundry Service
Personal Butler
Personal Chef
Personal Concierge

Amenities

Beach Access
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Walking Trails
Pool
Luxury
Hot Tub
Business Center, Computers
Ocean View

Special Considerations

Dietary Accommodations
Pet Friendly

Pet Friendly

For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.

Vegan
Gluten-Free
Clients can bring their own pet(s)

Clients can bring their own pet(s)

For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.

Vegetarian
Family Member Stays

Family Member Stays

Treatment providers welcome family members to stay on-site to better the experience and success of patients and their families as a whole.

Kosher
Executive Program

Executive Program

Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Beach Fitness
Beach Walks
Biking
Massage
Physical Fitness
Swimming

Off-Site Activities

Beach Fitness
Beach Walks
Swimming
Waterfalls
Biking
Horseback Riding
Martial Arts
Dance Classes
Movies

Off-Site Amenities

Airport Transfers
Basketball Court
Gardens
Library
Salon
Sauna
Walking Trails
Pool
Bowling Alley
Reviews

What people are saying

4.8
Average of 17 reviews

Treatment

4.8

Accommodations

4.6

Food & Nutrition

4.8

Value

4.8

Pros

  • Beautiful Location (2)
L

LB

Treatment in 2022 • (30 days) • Reviewed 02/13/23

5.0

Former Client

Professional

Australia

Alcohol
Prescription Drugs
Anxiety
Depression
The program the bay provided was life changing. From the moment I arrived I was in safe hands, my therapist, doctor and carers were there for me and have helped me to get myself back. I am forever grateful.
R

RC

Treatment in 2019 • (45 days) • Reviewed 02/11/23

4.0

Loved One of a Former Client

Personised attention and after care
P

PT

Treatment in 2022 • (60 days) • Reviewed 01/30/23

5.0

Loved One of a Former Client

We chose The Bay for two reasons, the ongoing support aftercare program and they did exactly what they said they would do. Our family member was in such a dark place and they are now thriving, back at work and although he still has challenges, the bay team has always been there to support when needed, usually it's just a phone call or a therapy session, but they are always there. Thank you to your amazing team.
J

JC

Treatment in 2020 • (45 days) • Reviewed 02/16/23

5.0

Loved One of a Former Client

NSW Australia

Alcohol
We spoke with a lot of different progams and the Bay stood out. They keep me up to speed with everything that was happening and the family therapy was beyond reproach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $45,000 per week.
The following therapies are included: acupuncture, physiotherapy and more.
Byron Bay, NSW, Australia.
The typical length is 14+ days.
Yes, they offer detox.
The Bay provides residential, detox and more.
The Bay: Treatment Options, Amenities & Photos (Byron Bay, NSW, Australia)