Mental Health

Addiction and mental health concerns often go hand-in-hand. Our experienced team provides evidence-based treatment and programs to help you on the road to recovery.

Inpatient Treatment

Our hospital offers treatment of addiction and mental health issues that often go hand-in-hand.

We provide relapse prevention and lifestyle management strategies, and discuss the skills, techniques and strategies needed to understand and manage dependency disorders. Our program also targets associated mood and anxiety disorders which commonly co-occur with substance misuse.

Our specialised treatment for addiction addresses the root causes of the disease and the inpatient program includes content like:

• Why do people become addicted?
• Cognitive Models of Addiction
• Understanding Triggers
• Relapse Prevention: Warning Signs
• Personal Strengths
• Changing Thoughts
• Urges and Cravings

To access this program individuals will need a referral to a Psychiatrist with admission rights to our hospital. Individuals must complete this program to access our Day Programs.

Day Programs

Visit Day Programs for updated information on our current programs.

Dual Diagnosis

This group program focuses on the cycle of addition and depression/anxiety, providing strategies for both disorders at the same time. this help people to work on their underlying problems as well as preventing relapse from addiction. It offers advanced strategies to monitor cravings, improve well being, set goals and implement changes.

We provide evidence-based treatment to help you manage your anxiety, and get well.

Inpatient Treatment

Our Mood & Anxiety program provides a deeper understanding of mood and anxiety disorders while additionally exploring management methods for behaviour and thoughts. Based on the CBT model, individuals will attend group therapy sessions and assigned homework.

To access this program individuals will need a referral to a Psychiatrist with admission rights to our hospital.

Day Programs

Visit Day Programs for updated information on our current programs.

Introduction to Mood and Anxiety program

This program helps you to understand and change unhelpful thinking that may be negatively affecting your day-to-day life. CBT deals with the ‘here and now’ - how your current thoughts and behaviour affects you, now.

Depression Management Masterclass

After you complete the Introduction to Mood and Anxiety Program you can further your development with the Depression Management Masterclass. You will practice CBT and will be taught how to assertively address symptoms of depression in their everyday lives, through targeted skills development and a homework program.

Anxiety Management Masterclass

After you complete the Introduction to Mood and Anxiety Program you can further your development with the Anxiety Management Masterclass. You will practice CBT skills, both in sessions and with homework exercises, to regularly start using these skills in everyday life.

Creative Therapies

This half-day group program is designed to provide a way to express oneself through a range of different art activities and mediums. Creative Therapies engages a range of senses rather than relying solely on talking therapies. Art therapy can lead to enhanced well-being and increased self-awareness as well as discovering new perspectives and improve problem solving.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a proven treatment for depression and possibly other psychiatric disorders. Studies have clearly shown that rTMS is an effective treatment for patients with depression.

Access our in-hospital and day patient treatment for Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Trauma-informed care and practice means understanding the past and current experiences of violence and trauma in all aspects of service delivery.

Treatment Options

South Coast Private Hospital provides comprehensive suite of trauma-informed programs to treat PTSD and cPTSD. Our treatment options include a two-phased blended approach:

Phase 1

The Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) Phase 1 is an evidence based program that provides psycho-educative format by which patients develop insight into the nature of PTSD and cPTSD, symptoms and skills to cope effectively.

Phase 2

The Trauma Recovery Program (TRP) Phase 2 program is a trauma focused individual therapy program. The program uses a blended approach of evidence based best practice principles of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, based on Phoenix Australia's Guidelines for the Treatment of PTSD.

The Trauma Recovery Program Phase 2 Group Program is trauma focused. The program uses a blended approach of evidence based best practice principles of cognitive processing therapy and imaginable exposure.

Visit Day Programs for updated information on our current programs.

We provide evidence-based treatment in a safe and supportive environment for current and retired defence personnel and first responders.

Inpatient Program

South Coast Private has adopted an innovative approach to the management of PTSD in accordance with the National Treatment of PTSD Guidelines. Eligible patients are provided with intensive inpatient one-to-one treatment using trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (for PTSD). Please note; Health fund approval is required to participate in these programs.

We run two types of programs for patients with PTSD. The initial three week group therapy program provides a psycho-educative format by which patients develop insight into the nature of PTSD, symptom management, interpersonal sequelae, and relapse prevention. The group program also provides a stepping stone to the more intensive trauma processing program.

Day Programs

Visit Day Programs for updated information on our current programs.

Psychological Injury

This program is designed to provide a safe treatment setting. Sessions implement skills and techniques to help manage the effects of living with a psychological Injury more effectively, understand its impact on one's self and on others as well as encouraging to return to work and life.

Psychological Injury Masterclass

This semi-open group program is designed as a follow on from Psychological Injury. Sessions implement advanced skills and techniques to help manage the effects of living with a psychological injury more effectively, with a focus on enhancing life after trauma, reconnecting in relationships and exploring identity.

Depression does not discriminate. With understanding and the right treatment, we can help you lead a happy, fulfilling life.

Inpatient Programs

Mood & Anxiety

This program is based upon the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) model. Individuals will attend group therapy, complete homework and assist you to learn about your own thoughts, feelings and behaviour patterns.

To access this program individuals will need a referral to a Psychiatrist with admission rights to our hospital.

Day Programs

Introduction to Mood and Anxiety Program

This program helps you to understand and change unhelpful thinking that may be negatively affecting your day-to-day life. CBT deals with the ‘here and now’ - how your current thoughts and behaviour affects you, now.

Depression Management Masterclass

After you complete the Introduction to Mood and Anxiety Program you can further your development with the Depression Management Masterclass. You will practice CBT skills, both in sessions and with homework exercises, to regularly start using these skills in everyday life.

Anxiety Management Masterclass

This program provides individuals proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy processes. Individuals will develop an understanding of their fear responses, how anxiety affects daily life and how to challenge negative thoughts that maintain their symptoms of anxiety.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a proven treatment for depression and possibly other psychiatric disorders. Studies have clearly shown that rTMS is an effective treatment for patients with depression.

Creative Therapies

This half-day group program is designed to provide a way to express oneself through a range of different art activities and mediums. Creative Therapies engages a range of senses rather than relying solely on talking therapies. Art therapy can lead to enhanced well-being and increased self-awareness as well as discovering new perspectives and improve problem solving.

South Coast Private Hospital has accredited Clinicians who administer Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Our highly skilled TMS team consists of three doctors and six nurses. rTMS therapy is now listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).

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TMS Outpatient Clinic

Our multidisciplinary team is compassionate and sensitive to the needs of patients, aged 65 and over.

Inpatient Treatment

We have a qualified team who are attentive and understanding to meet the needs of the elderly and ensure the comfort of all patients. We provide assessment, management and support for people who have a mental illness over the age of 65 years, and we encourage family members and carers to get involved in helping their loved ones plan for their future.

Our assessment includes cognitive and general functioning to provide our patients with the best programs to meet their needs.
Our inpatient programs focus on educational, therapeutic and diversional activities.
Therapeutic interventions are provided on the basis of individual need and evidence-based guidelines depending on the diagnosis of each patient.

To access this program individuals will need a referral to a Psychiatrist with admission rights to our hospital.
Individuals must complete this program to access our Day Programs.

Day Programs

Successful Sleep

This program is designed for people who are experiencing difficulties with sleep at least three nights per week for the past few months. This may include difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, early wakening, nightmares or daytime fatigue and have a diagnosis of a mood disorder, anxiety disorder or trauma-based disorder.

The Psych Home Care service offers 6-12 home visits or visits to community locations (e.g. cafe or walking) delivered by a psychologist, social worker or registered nurse for the purpose of supporting patients after discharge or as an alternative to admission. The aim of these sessions is to offer psychoeducation and support to implement skills for distress tolerance, behavioural activation, self-care and medication management to enhance the patient’s capacity to manage their symptoms at home to reduce the requirement for repeated inpatient admissions.

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Psych Home Care