Since 2003, we have been making a real and lasting difference to the more than 5,500 clients who have completed our program. Today, we are dedicated to helping you improve your mental health and quality of life.
We understand the need for an individually tailored program which will assist people who are committed to overcoming mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance dependencies and trauma.
Our results are achieved by using a range of evidence-based therapies and treatments selected to target a particular mental health condition. Our residential retreat program combines psychological, physical, educational and social strategies along with a focus on nutritional elements to help you combat and eradicate the root cause of your condition.
Palladium Private conforms to the ISO standards and certification:
The duration of our programs varies between one to twelve weeks and are specifically designed to deliver outcomes for a range of mental health conditions. For example, if you have chronic depression, long-term anxiety or substance abuse issues, you will require a longer period than 7 days as you will need more time to eradicate old habits and replace them with new, more positive, sustainable ones.
All talk therapy is delivered on a one-on-one basis with group activities essential for social integration as you transition for going home.
The program cost is determined by the intensity, length, accommodation preferences and travel logistics. During the admissions consultation, we match the nature of your condition to the best program to deliver results. Our admissions process is professional and confidential.
We welcome you to contact our admissions consultants to discuss your needs and start the journey towards full recovery.
To get in touch, simply call 1300 573 095 to speak to an Admissions Consultant.
Program Director
Psychologist
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Program Manager
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Admissions Manager
Paul is passionate about Palladium Private’s holistic approach to mental health and heads up a team of admission consultants who share this passion.
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Operations Manager, Personal Trainer
Mark has been part of our Duty management Team for some time, however he stepped up to take over the role of Operations Manager in June 2022.
Mark works hard to ensure the facilities, grounds, housekeeping and kitchen are well-maintained and running smoothly to ensure the best experience for our guests.
Mark is a qualified personal trainer with over two decades of experience in training clients from all walks of life to improve their fitness, physique and overall sense of wellbeing.
He has also worked in various other professional capacities such as commercial pilot and national company owner and director, however his true passion is helping people improve their lives through fitness, diet and exercise.
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Gestalt Psychotherapist, Group Facilitator
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Josie has undertaken the following specialist courses:
Psychotherapist, Group Facilitator
Gary spent 23 years working as an Electronics Technician on satellite communications, radar, diagnostic ultrasound, nuclear medicine gamma cameras and mobile xray equipment. He also taught meditation for eight years and then trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Family Constellation and Psychodrama. He has been seeing clients and running men’s groups and workshops for the last 20 years.
Gary is currently fulfilling his dream at Palladium Private by making a positive contribution in helping people find that place of greater awareness within themselves that supports a better state of Wellbeing, Love and Happiness.
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Therapist, Group Facilitator
Virginia has over 20 years’ experience as a psychotherapist working with Individuals, couples and adolescents, as well as corporate and organisational coaching and psychology. Virginia feels strongly that clients need to experience a safe and compassionate space in order to express themselves, enabling them to work though their personal challenges whilst assisting them to find ways of enjoying the experience of change and personal growth that occurs during therapy.
Virginia creates a space that is warm, non-judgmental and welcoming. She’s passionate about helping her clients develop strategies, skills and tools they can take away from sessions to implement into their lives and create the positive changes they crave. Virginia understands that painful early childhood, family and other life experiences can shape how we feel about ourselves and the world and she’s skilled in helping clients work through these issues so they can go on to lead fulfilling, rewarding and empowered lives. Virginia’s therapeutic approach focuses on supporting clients to develop self-reflection skills and greater self-awareness so they leave sessions feeling more empowered.
Virginia has extensive training in meditation and mindfulness-based techniques for clients who are interested in learning these to develop a greater sense of inner calm, attention, self-awareness, wellbeing and overall happiness.
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Therapist, Group Facilitator
Tina holds a deep passion for supporting others in addressing issues such as addiction, trauma, relationship & parenting, mental health and wellbeing.
With a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and her experience as a group facilitator in Family Constellation therapy, Tina brings a unique wealth of experience to her therapeutic approach.
Her work has become a fusion of relational, scientific and intuitive therapy modalities, which she has applied and fine-tuned whilst working in private health retreats, not-for-profit organisations, as well as her own private practice over the last 15 years on the Sunshine Coast.
The heart and soul of Tina’s passion resides in the BioPsychoSocial approach, whereby the person is but one element of a much larger environment, constantly interacting, responding and evolving.
Tina has a deep compassion for the human experience and feels incredibly privileged to witness and support others by exploring and resolving the core issues that subsequently create challenges within themselves and their lives.
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Therapist, Group Facilitator
Scott brings a warm, non-judgmental style to his practice providing a safe, accepting and containing environment to support clients’ transformation.
His practice is strongly informed by attachment and trauma paradigms. Scott uses a range of treatment modalities to suit individual needs and is experienced in providing evidence-based psychological treatments including:
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Family Systems Workshop Facilitator
Duty Manager, Host and Mindfulness Facilitator
Allison’s mission is to make a positive difference to as many people’s lives as possible. She strives to help people become empowered, self directed and at peace with themselves through mindset management.
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Duty Manager, Host
Karl is a qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a long-term meditation teacher and instructor. He was a monk for ten years, studying philosophy in-depth and practising in Australia, India and Sri Lanka.
Karl brings an integrative approach to therapy through the sharing of poetry, music, philosophy and meditative experiences.
Karl’s interests include: Deep nature connection, poetry, dream observation and analysis, existential psychotherapy, depth psychology, human development, philosophy, music and meditation.
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Duty Manager, Host and Mindfulness Facilitator
Bec began her studies in mental health at USC studying a Bachelor in Health Science. She is now undertaking a Masters in Gestalt Therapy with Gestalt Therapy Brisbane. She facilitates Drum & Dance workshops at Palladium Private and has trained in West African Drum & Dance in Guinea, West Africa.
Bec is co-founder of Rhythm Culture and continues to share rhythm and dance to organisations and schools in South East Queensland. She has a passion for mindfulness, music and all things fun.
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Duty Manager, Host
Thelma is a certified Holistic Counsellor who went through her own self-discovery process and career change from Environmental Science to Counselling.
Thelma takes a client-centred, process-orientated and somatic approach to working with her clients. She is passionate about guiding clients to connect into the body and its innate wisdom, feel emotionally stronger and find the strength to make changes in their life that align with what gives them purpose and fills their cup
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Art Therapist
Mindful Movement Facilitator
Christine has an enduring passion for the healing arts, centred around the power of the mind-body connection.
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Yoga Teacher
After studying and teaching in various disciplines, Shivani found her passion in Yoga, which she has been teaching for 6 years (as at Oct 2022).
After witnessing the transformation that Yoga practice brought to her own life and the lives of others, she firmly believes Yoga has the power to bring people to a more peaceful and integrated state, and ultimately back to their true Self.
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Head Personal Trainer
Matt has over 10 years’ experience as a Personal Trainer. It has been his passion to help others learn the correct training and form principles to achieve the best desired results – which is unique to each client.
Matt was previously the Gym Manager and Head Coach with Eclipse Gym in Kyneton, Victoria. He is currently the PT Leader at Palladium Private.
Matt has an extensive background in strength and conditioning as a former competitive National Champion Powerlifter. He specialises in boxing, group classes and individualised programming for specific health and fitness goals.
Matt consistently receives glowing feedback from our departing guests and is valued for his energy, adaptability and caring approach to each client’s challenges and aspirations.
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Improvisation Therapist
Brendan has practiced yoga for over twenty years, practiced as a Buddhist monk for six years and currently performs as The Mindfulness Poet.
Remedial Massage Therapist
Abbi uses a BioPsychoSocial approach in each massage session with her clients. As such, no two massages are the same. Abbi is compassionate and caring and gets to know her clients individually throughout their stay at Palladium and adapts to their needs – whether it’s a first
massage or one of many.
Abbi works on the mind and body to achieve deep relaxation. She has always had a passion for helping people, and is successful in treating stress-related conditions, injuries, acute and chronic pain with varied techniques, from deep tissue therapy to relaxation techniques.
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Head Chef
Kyle began his culinary journey a little over 20 years ago and it has allowed him to travel all over this beautiful country – a passion of Kyle’s.
He believes in high quality, honest food that brings people together Kyle plans each meal with care and attention to flavour profile, nutrition, balance and satisfaction.
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Personal Trainer
After seeing the profound benefits that a health & fitness lifestyle has brought to her own life, Lee decided to become a Certified Personal Trainer so she could help inspire, motivate and guide others into cultivating the same profound change in their own lives.
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Remedial Massage Therapist
Radhika has had an interest in astrology, yoga, meditation and holistic health for quite some time which has led to her studying many modalities over the years, including massage.
She loves helping others achieve their goals and enjoys sharing her knowledge. Massage therapy allows Radhika to work with the body as a whole, taking a holistic approach to healing – incorporating body, mind, emotions and environment.
Her treatments are tailored to each client’s needs, what will be most beneficial for them and have the greatest impact at this stage of their life experience.
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