Luxury Depression & Anxiety Treatment Retreat

Treatment for depression and anxiety

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health issues in the world today. Many people have hard-to-define feelings of discontent that they find difficult to share, even with loved ones. Twenty-first century life has exacerbated even minor mental health disorders, with many believing that excessive screen time, social media, and now Covid, are factors.

Left untreated, such feelings can escalate into clinical depression and often self-medication through substance abuse. If anxiety and depression are affecting you, the Istana Luxury Depression Treatment Program will help you find lasting relief from these burdens.

Please click here to talk with one of our team to discuss the unique, gentle and highly effective Depression Treatment Program at the Istana Luxury Mental Health Retreat in Bali, Ibiza or Barbados.

Successful depression treatment and/or anxiety treatment relies on a skilled and compassionate team and a conducive environment.

At the Istana Luxury Mental Health Retreat you will be cared for by an immensely competent and experienced team, all of whom are renowned experts in their field and some will have gone through what you are experiencing now. You will feel safe, understood and loved.

The chaotic environment and regimented nature of a normal rehab centre is absolutely not an ideal environment for mental wellbeing. Additionally group therapy programs are generally ineffective in the treatment of mental health disorders.

You will be housed in your own 5-star villa, set in large tropical gardens. In addition to your dedicated Istana treating team you’ll have your own chef and discreet domestic staff to take care of all needs in your villa.

At the Istana Luxury Mental Health Retreat all your needs are taken care of, you have nothing to do other than relax and focus on your recovery and restoration to full mental wellbeing.

Istana is not a normal rehab centre in any sense. The treatment you receive is uniquely personalised to you, and tailored to your needs, preferences and experiences. We will collaborate with you to create the most effective depression treatment (and/or anxiety treatment program) to remove the symptoms and unveil and resolve the underlying causes of your mental health disorder.

If you feel that you, or a loved one, may have an issue with depression, anxiety, grief of any other mental health disorders, please click here to arrange a confidential discussion with one of our team or you can contact us here.

What to expect during your stay at Istana Luxury Mental Health Retreat

At the Istana Luxury Depression Treatment Centre of your choice, care begins before you arrive. If the prospect of coming into treatment or traveling is too daunting one of our team can come to you, help you with all arrangements and accompany you on your journey to us.

If you wish we can liaise with any of your current practitioners to ensure seamless care in our hands and a smooth after-care handover for your return
While with us you will feel safe, understood and expertly cared for at all times
You will feel daily momentum and progress in understanding and resolving the issues underlying your distress
Within a few weeks you have glimpses of joy, hope and optimism for your future will become reality
Your fitness levels will increase and you will experience a renewed appreciation of your physicality and pride in your appearance

To begin

A senior member of our team will meet you inside the airport, fast-track you through immigration and customs and take you to your villa
Time to decompress – acclimatisation to your surroundings and introduction to your team and your program
Introduction to our Director of Client Services, who will be your day-to-day point of contact and in charge of all aspects of co-ordinating your team and your program
Medical screens and nutrient deficiency tests will be done after you have settled in

Psychology & Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy sessions take place in your villa and are informally set
Clients normally have 3-4 therapy sessions per week. More if necessary.
During these therapy sessions you will be able to safely explore and resolve all the underlying issues behind your discontent
You will also be able to recognise, examine and discard any unhealthy coping mechanisms you may be using to get through the day
Together you and your psychologist will use some of your therapy sessions to set new life goals. To bring these goals to reality you will learn how to heal yourself by integrating healthy living and mindfulness practices into your new life
Additionally you will become fully armed with real-life coping skills to manage triggers if they arise in your daily personal and professional life
Ultimately you will arrive at a place of resolution so the current state you seek reprieve from and its subsequent behaviours are no longer a part of your life.

Your environment, therapeutic team and support staff

Client confidentiality and a relaxed atmosphere are paramount. Our cars are discreet, client villas are unbranded and we don’t wear uniforms
We hope that you laugh every day and enjoy the company of those around you as much as you respect their professionalism. To this end your team are hand picked for both a cultural and therapeutic fit
They will all be compassionate, empathetic and specialists in resolving the issues the issues that brought you to us. They also have a complete understanding of the nuanced differences and treatment requirements of HNWIs, high level professionals and high performance individuals

Your program

We go at your speed and the scheduling is collaborative, we welcome your suggestions in planning each week’s schedule
Mental health disorders are a malaise of the mind, body and spirit so your program will be holistic to heal these three essential parts of you
Your program will match your interests and will consist of a mutually agreed selection of complementary modalities. We have a huge range to select from with world class instructors of yoga, meditation, personal training, martial arts, art therapy to name just a few
And we want to help you reignite old passions and discover new interests. You are welcome to try out any therapeutically beneficial recreational pursuits you are interested in such as music, cultural experiences, spiritual exploration, writing, photography, diving, snorkelling, surfing, jungle walks or climbing volcanos to name just a few
We provide other many other bodywork therapies such as acupuncture, shiatsu and various forms of physiotherapy. These can all remedy physical ailments brought about by stress and provide ongoing physical and mental wellbeing
Relaxation is a part of every day and naturally massages feature prominently. We also introduce you other relaxation and sleep techniques such as guided Yoga Nidra sessions

It is our hope that you take these practices and activities and make them part of your life. Prior to your departure we will introduce you to the best and most suited practitioners in your home area.

You will be amazed at how quickly your mood changes. The dark clouds will lift, you start to feel physically and mentally strong and look at your future with optimism, hope and confidence.

Accommodation, down time and business/family obligations

You will be housed in your own secluded and private villa. Our villas are all fully staffed (including security) and all have private pools and gardens
You can have plenty of time to yourself to watch TV, read a book or just enjoy the beauty of your surroundings
We can provide as much time as you need to catch up with work and family but recommend that you digitally disconnect as much as possible
The support workers in your team are also experienced in acting as proxy PAs. They can discreetly liaise with whoever you nominate in your office to ensure essential business obligations are met
Your villa is your sanctuary and we would like you to consider it as your home. Please let us know if you have any requirements or preferences.
There will always be a member of your Istana team discreetly on hand. Our support staff know when a client would like company or needs space, so while you will never feel alone you will also never feel crowded by our staff.

The outcome of your Luxury Depression Treatment Program

Within a few weeks your current feelings of depression and/or anxiety will recede, and you will feel a renewed sense of calm. Any brain fog will fade away, racing thoughts and worry will dissipate and your mind will become clear, calm and focused.
Your physical health will have dramatically improved, your fitness levels will be increased and you will feel comfortable in your body and experience renewed pride in your appearance.
You will leave us thinking clearly and moving lightly, free from the burdens of the past and equipped for the happy and healthy life that lies ahead of you

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Improve your life today

I arrived at Istana Barbados in a terrible condition, alcohol had brought me to my knees, I was on the brink of blowing my professional reputation and losing my family. The medical team nursed me through a long detox and the rest of the team put me on the path to recovery. Two of the team flew back to New York with me and stayed for 2 months to help me adjust to this new life. From beginning to end a life changing experience from the best team of people. Just fantastic. Thank you.

Julie, NY

Istana Jiwa is a place for profound and permanent transformation. I found the team to be working at the highest level in their fields. Many have also been on the dark side of addiction and come out the other side; they, if anyone, know the pathway to release. And that’s this brilliantly conceived, bespoke rehab concept which accommodates you in a 5 star private villa with every whim catered for, then drills down with proper therapy for lasting change. Coming through addiction is brutal but here there is shelter from the storm - a beautiful place to rest and get the space to heal, with 24/7 care and love. It’s expensive but what price sanity?

Patricia C, Hong Kong

I started with Istana Jiwa in pretty ordinary shape; marriage had collapsed and I was self medicating with anything I could find to suppress the deep sense of despair and depression. The program transformed me – physically and emotionally. I spent 60 days in the program working on finding myself and I left feeling genuine hope and a real fortitude to tackle life again.

L, Melbourne

I went to Istana Jiwa to reset my mind and change the way I was living. Stress had got the better of me, I was partying too hard and I was close to blowing up my career and losing my family. Amazingly I found some like minded souls in the Istana Jiwa team, people who had lived my life in the corporate arena, who understood me and helped me recalibrate my life. I now feel better than ever before, and I even gave up smoking there!

Simon, Hong Kong

For my sins I have been to a few treatment centres around the world, nothing comes close to Istana Jiwa. I went deeper and achieved more in therapy than I have ever gone before, I made peace with meditation and yoga - both things I have resisted in the past and both I now practise in daily life. I feel transformed, thank you.

David, London

I travelled from Los Angeles to Istana Jiwa on the recommendation of a friend and in my mind, it was a leap into the unknown. I was completely unprepared for how cosmopolitan, competent, professional and caring the staff were. From the moment I was met at the airport to the moment I left I felt cared for and understood. This was an utterly life-changing experience, I never thought I would say I loved going to rehabilitation but I actually did.

Maggie, LA