Private Inpatient Treatment for Depression, Anxiety in Plettenberg Bay

Decades of experience by a professional team. Hundreds of Lives Changed. Depression, Addictions, Stress, Personality, Trauma and all things emotional and mental health. Events, Retreats, Wellness Centre. Powerful team of professionals.

Inpatient Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Mood Disorders to burnout, trauma, stress and depression

Why Choose Our Mental Health Retreat in South Africa? What if you heal your body, heart and brain once and for all? Our team goes beyond traditional psychiatry and therapy to give you the answers you want and the healing and life transformation results you finally deserve.

• Evidence-Based and Psychiatrist Led and doctor supported interventions
• Holistic Nutrition, Somatic mind, body, heart and spirituality healing balances the professional and ultra modern advances of psychiatry, psychology and medical science. The Center is 50 years ahead in Medical Business with its unparalleled and individualised approach that treats the causes not the symptoms or effect.
• Heal in a safe home away from home in the paradise of Plettenberg Bay and Knysna South Africa. Overlooking the lagoon and Indian Ocean with whales, orcas and dolphins, we are surrounded by forests, the Big 5 animals and wildlife, endless mountains and beaches. This location is the mecca of medical tourism.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes your inpatient treatment different from a psychiatric hospital?

Unlike clinical or punitive psychiatric hospitals, the Center for Healing and Life Transformation offers a boutique, luxury environment. We bridge the gap between clinical science and spiritual mastery. Our focus is on Contemplative Intelligence (CQ), The Paradigm Process Healing model and moving beyond symptom management to address the root causes of “stuckness” in a non-clinical, private sanctuary.

2. Do you treat personality disorders and addiction simultaneously?

Yes. We specialize in Dual Diagnosis and complex cases involving personality disorders (such as BPD), trauma, and process addictions. We believe these issues are often interconnected. Our multidisciplinary team works on the neurobiological and emotional roots of these behaviors to ensure long-term recovery rather than a “quick fix.” We offer no substance abuse treatment for inpatients whatsoever as we don’t believe the symptoms are the problem. Our ultra-modern approach is holistic, psychological and deply scientific, spiritual and integrative.

3. How long is the recommended stay at your Plettenberg Bay center?

While we offer various program lengths, our core “Rewire Your Reality“ intensive typically ranges from 21 to 90 days. Deep neurological and emotional transformation takes time; this duration allows the nervous system to regulate and new CQ (Contemplative Intelligence) habits to take root.

4. Can I use Medical Aid for my treatment at Sanctuary Plett?

Most major International and some South African medical aids do cover a portion of the treatment costs, depending on your specific plan and benefits. They cover all doctors, medications, psychiatric sessions but as we are fully private not the accommodation. Our admissions team can assist you with a benefit check to determine your coverage levels for inpatient mental health or addiction services.

5. What is the “Paradigm Process” method used in your programs?

The Paradigm Process is a proprietary framework that’s psychiatrically supported and developed by Mark L. Lockwood BA(hons)(psy) for over 25 years. It combines modern neuroscience with contemplative and neuroscience practices to help residents move from a state of “survival” to “mastery.” It involves specific personality healing method, removing the 10 masks of personality and restoring sustainable, value driven aspects of the authentic self. It integrates CQ meditation techniques, self-regulation tools, and deep cognitive restructuring designed to change the brain’s default mode network.

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