Treatment for PTSD, depression & anxiety
Anxiety, depression and PTSD are the most common behavioural 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 PTSD, anxiety, depression are affecting you, the Istana Luxury Behavioural Health 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 Treatment Program at the Istana Luxury Behavioural Health Retreat in Bali, Ibiza or Barbados.
Istana is not a normal treatment centre in any sense. We only take one client at a time and the treatment you experience is uniquely personalised to your needs, preferences and experiences to resolve your issues in a gentle and peaceful manner.
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.
All your needs are taken care of. You have nothing to worry about and nothing to do other than relax and allow us to guide you on the path of recovery and restoration to full mental wellbeing and a happy life ahead.
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 Behavioural Health Retreat
- 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
- Behavioural 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.
Contact us or arrange a free telephone consult to discuss how we can help you.
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.
Contact us or arrange a free telephone consult to discuss how we can help you.
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