Testimonials

"My Sanctuary   

I arrived here feeling broken, alone and afraid

Yet with your love, care and devotion

My transformation has been made

 

From out of the dark and into the light

Forever there to remain

I can now appreciate life’s delights

Learned in this blessed domain

 

To each and every Angel

I would like to express here

MY eternal and heartfelt gratitude

For a future without fear

 

Thank You!

With love"..SG 45 years old

"My husband and I would like to express our appreciation to all involved with our daughter’s care in the past two weeks. She has returned Home determined to make the necessary changes in her life to ensure that she achieves her goals and attains some inner peace. Of course we are here to support her in what ever capacity she wishes, along with the back up support that the Sanctuary offers we feel confident that she will achieve her every wish. Thank you again." Parents, QLD

“Our Son has just recently completed 3 weeks on your program for alcohol addiction. Please pass on our heartfelt thanks to all his carers, for all the love, care and help they gave him during that time. The result is nothing short of a miracle, as he had been searching for such as this, for years. You all have given us back the son we knew some 8 years ago. May the wonderful Kharma you all give out, come back to you threefold. Warm regards, J and J.. Q/Land

“I never thought that I would overcome my drug addiction especially as I refused to go to a rehabilitation centre. The last thing I wanted to do was sit around with drug addicts or alcoholics, discussing my personal drug abuse and addiction issues. The Sanctuary offered me a complete inpatient rehabilitation program, that was private and completely confidential, and in a luxury setting. I am forever grateful to the therapeutic team at The Sanctuary and for the respectful and dignified treatment that I received……” JB 43 years old

“I have such loving memories of all the beautiful souls I encountered at the Sanctuary. I have never been so nurtured in all my life. You guys enabled me to get back up and I’ll forever be grateful. Congratulations to you on your life’s work, you really do make a difference.” past client 52 year old female

“….I am thankful that the Sanctuary provides an alcohol rehab centre and rehabilitation program in such a private and luxury setting. Working in a large corporate environment with constant stress lead me to become a daily drinker but it was not until I got to the Sanctuary that I was able to admit that not only was I an alcoholic, but I was addicted to prescription medication as well. Thankfully the Sanctuary provides a rehabilitation program that treated both my addiction to prescription medication (valium) and also my alcoholism. Thank you to all at the Sanctuary……” GK 65 years old

“….I was amazed at the ease of my detox and withdrawal from alcohol at the Sanctuary. I had previously been to numerous detox centres and clinics in Australia and abroad but the Sanctuary’s holistic approach combining both Eastern and Western therapies clearly leads the field. I recommend your approach wholeheartedly as I’ve had fewer side effects and less anxiety and all the staff helped to make me feel more comfortable and positive. I’ve been given a second chance and I know now alcohol will no longer play a part in my new life..” CM 42 years old

“…. I went to the Sanctuary for my anxiety and depression and soon realised that I needed to quit drinking. What a thought! “Quit drinking?” But I’d drunk daily for over 30 years and never imagined that I had a drinking problem, or that alcohol was in any way related to my depression and anxiety. I have quit drinking now for 3 months and I’ve been practicing all that I was taught at The Sanctuary, including maintaining a regular exercise program - and I can’t believe how great I feel! Thank you.…..” MD 51 years old

“…I had been living with my husband and his drug abuse for over five years. Any mention of the topic of drugs, his drug abuse or even treatment at a drug rehab clinic or a drug detox, would spark a major argument. I thank The Sanctuary from the bottom of my heart for assisting in the intervention process and for the dignified and respectful approach evident from the start. From my first phone call, I felt supported and informed and knew there was hope from that moment on…….” Wife of client, 36 years old

“….I found it very difficult to find residential treatment for depression in a setting in which I could be comfortable and where confidentiality could be guaranteed. Top marks to the Sanctuary for providing depression treatment in a luxury setting where the needs of corporate executives can be understood and met. I was able to monitor my business even as I surrendered to the care of the program and my dignity was always respected. …..”SP 60 years old

“…Thank you for providing a drug treatment program for my son that was also able to deal with his bipolar and ADD/ADHD conditions. Your family program was invaluable as I now have better understanding on how to support him. I’ve also gained valuable knowledge on the complexities of dual diagnosis treatment and am more confident on how to help him manage his issues in the future….” Mother of 17 year old client

“….I had suffered from an eating disorder and depression for over 10 years and prior to the Sanctuary I had been to 4 eating disorder programs with short successes only. I really felt I would never be able to overcome my eating disorder. I discovered the Sanctuary through a close friend and from the first phone call I knew it was the right place for me to deal with my anorexia and bulimia issues. I felt so nurtured and cared for by the Sanctuary team. The daily psychotherapy and wonderful eastern therapies was my favourite part of my eating disorder program……” TK 26 years old

“… My father had had an alcohol problem for many years and when he retired his alcohol problem escalated dramatically. Being in his sixties, he walked in and walked out of a private alcohol rehab stating that there was no way he was going to sit with young drug addicts and alcoholics and talk about his problems. Thank you for providing a one on one alcohol rehabilitation program, that is both highly respected, and successful. I know my father has dealt with his alcohol problem and was grateful for the privacy offered…. ” Son of 68 year old client

“ ….I have spent years trying every different type of anxiety treatment available. In the main they were mostly drug and alcohol treatment programs that also dealt with anxiety. This was not appropriate as I was neither an alcoholic nor did I use drugs. I am a mother of four grown children and my anxiety issues have stopped me from living a normal life. I recently spent four weeks at the Sanctuary where I dealt with the underlying issues behind my anxiety and had the pleasure of my family visiting me throughout the program. I feel so blessed to have found such a special place to heal…..” AP 51 years old

“….I had seen a few therapists before I came here but really nothing compared to [Sanctuary psychotherapist]. The depth I was able to get to was just an indication of how experienced and skilled he is as a therapist. He was able to help me gain more awareness and insight and helped to clarify and sort out a lot of confusion that was just messing with my head.  He really helped me name things, structure them in my head, and gave me tools and understanding to move on."  GS 51 years old

"I really feel that being in Byron Bay really helped me regain some perspective about my life and helped instil some hope for a future free of depression.  It was just so therapeutic to be always surrounded by such beauty - the beaches, the birdsong, the hills and even the color of the sky at dawn and dusk - those were the things that reminded me that life was worth living."   AP 38yo woman

"...I had slipped into an addiction to painkillers without even realising that was the case until I tried to stop.  The withdrawals were so awful that I'd always relapse into regular use again.  The Sanctuary really helped me to understand I needed a highly managed detox with calming and restorative therapies to help ease my reliance on the painkillers.  It was the most difficult thing I've ever done but I'm glad the help was there."    56 yo woman

"This is really one of the only places I've ever been to where holistic care has not been a piecemeal, airy fairy load of nonsense. I run multimillion dollar businesses and let me tell you, I'm no pushover for unsubstantiated piffle, but in saying that, I was open to what was on offer here and I admit I was impressed by the experience and skills of the Sanctuary team.  I really do feel better on so many levels - more than just physically."  62 yo businessman

"To be honest, being able to bring my dog was one of the key factors in choosing The Sanctuary for treatment. It's scary enough to go into treatment and be somewhere unfamiliar and then to have to deal with lots of new therapists and staff. Having my dog accompany me just helped me feel like I was at home. I felt more grounded and more at ease. The house couldn't have been more perfect.  [name of dog] really enjoyed the walks on the beach and chasing lizards and I was just so grateful to have him with me."   53yo client