Therapy & Program Delivery
Therapeutic Environment
Our inpatient setting is calm, respectful, and trauma-informed. Daily structure, professional boundaries, and predictability underpin emotional safety.
Staff model therapeutic behaviours and provide consistent emotional support, while patients are encouraged to engage in shared responsibilities and daily routines.
Inpatient Programs
The core therapeutic program includes:
- Daily group sessions based on CBT, Mindfulness, ACT, DBT principles
- Psychoeducation and skills-based interventions
- Weekly goal setting and MDT reviews
- Individual therapy as clinically indicated
- Physical wellness and creative therapy streams
All content is evidence-informed and recovery-oriented.
Outpatient Day Programs
The day program offers step-up / step-down care for those who do not require admission, but would benefit from intensive support. It may include:
- Short-term group therapy blocks
- Maintenance therapy after discharge
- Skills-based modules (e.g. emotion regulation, relapse prevention)
- Community based, evidence-based treatment for conditions such as Depression, PTSD, and Personality Disorders
Psychological and Expressive Therapies
Psychologists and therapists deliver:
- Individual trauma-focused therapy
- ACT and schema-informed approaches
- Art therapy and music therapy groups
- Movement, mindfulness, and body-based recovery strategies
These modalities support emotional regulation, insight, and self-expression.
Comprehensive Private Mental Health Care in Melbourne’s West
Sunshine Clinic offers psychiatry consulting services, as well as inpatient and outpatient programs tailored to support recovery, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.