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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Bay
About The Bay
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.
Center Overview
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.
Pricing and Program Length
Estimated Center Costs
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Meet Your Care Team

David Godden
Founder and Psychologist
PsyD

Dr Peter Siefkin
Psychiatrist
PsyD

Tom Rolley
General Practitioner
BSc, MBBS, FRACGP, Graduate Certificate in Medical Acupuncture

Gina O'Neill
Therapist
LPC

Renato Conroy
Therapist
LPC

Dr. Justine Hoey-Thompson
Psychiatrist
PsyD, MBE

Dr Damien Ford
General Practitioner
MD

Lydia Thompson
Client Liason

Peter Morgan
Fitness Consultant

Laura Hollings
Nurse
RN

Bec Farrah
Naturopath

Tania Djipalo
Clinical Support

Lucy Arnott
Art Therapist

Hannah Massey
Massage Therapist

Joel Lliffe
Clinical Support

Richard Francis
Clinical Support

Rachael Carter
Chef

Samantha Welch
Clinical Support




Levels of Care
Your Care Options
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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 is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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
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
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
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+
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 attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
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
Adults with mild physical or intellectual disabilities receive treatment catered to their specific needs in a safe and clinically supportive environment.
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
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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 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
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
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
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)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
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 is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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
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 is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
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
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
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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 is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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 is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
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.
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.
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.
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 is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Off-Site Amenities
What people are saying
Treatment
4.8
Accommodations
4.6
Food & Nutrition
4.8
Value
4.8
Pros
- Beautiful Location (2)
LB
Treatment in 2022 • (30 days) • Reviewed 02/13/23
Former Client
•Professional
•Australia
RC
Treatment in 2019 • (45 days) • Reviewed 02/11/23
Loved One of a Former Client
PT
Treatment in 2022 • (60 days) • Reviewed 01/30/23
Loved One of a Former Client
JC
Treatment in 2020 • (45 days) • Reviewed 02/16/23
Loved One of a Former Client
•NSW Australia
