Mental health day therapy programs at Matilda Nepean
Matilda Nepean is proud to be a leading provider of private mental health care in the Nepean region.
What to expect at our day therapy
Personalised care in a group therapy setting
Our group therapy-based programs deliver comprehensive care and support throughout your mental health journey.
Evidence-based therapies
We use the most up-to-date evidence-based therapies to provide effective tools and techniques for symptom management and optimal wellbeing. You can read more about our therapies here.
Senior and experienced mental health professionals
Our team comprises senior psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses and allied health professionals who are skilled and experienced in providing compassionate, recovery-focused mental health care.
Supportive community
You will meet a supportive community of individuals who understand your experiences and challenges. Through group therapy and shared activities, you can build connections, reduce feelings of isolation, and build your personal support network.
Safe and nurturing environment
Our programs are conducted in a supportive and compassionate environment where you can safely explore and heal.
Continuity of care
Our programs are designed to integrate with other mental health services you may be receiving. We collaborate with your existing healthcare providers to ensure a cohesive treatment approach that addresses all aspects of your mental health care.
Modern, luxury facilities
Our programs are delivered in the mental health unit of Matilda Nepean, a boutique hotel-like private hospital that provides modern ‘five-star’ facilities and amenities.
Central, convenient location
We’re centrally located in the heart of Penrith, in the Penrith Health Precinct opposite Nepean Hospital at Kingswood. Matilda Nepean offers secure onsite car parking and is located a short 5-minute walk from Kingswood railway station.
Prefer to attend as an inpatient?
All mental health programs can be undertaken on either a day therapy basis, where you attend at set session times throughout the week, or on an inpatient basis, where you stay at the hospital for the duration of the program.
Individuals who join a program as an inpatient have access to a range of additional amenities and services. These include:
- accommodation in oversized boutique hotel-like private rooms
- a flexible dietitian-approved menu selection
- in-room entertainment including audio and video services
- an expansive gymnasium and hydrotherapy centre
- in-house wellness services, which include on-site remedial massage therapy, hair salon and nail technician
- well-appointed relaxation and recreation areas which include table tennis, reading areas, an outdoor alfresco and a communal barbeque area
- comfortable open-plan workstations
- in-hospital cafe with comfortable seating areas.
If you’d prefer to attend this program as an inpatient, you can find out more about this option here.
Learn more or enquire about admission
The Matilda Nepean mental health care team is here to support you on your journey to optimal mental health and wellbeing.
For more information or to inquire about admission to one of our day therapy or inpatient programs, please contact our intake coordinator, Jacki Maher, at tel: (02) 8123 6790 or email: mentalhealth@matildanepean.com.au.
Want to learn more about our other programs and therapies?
We offer a range of mental health day therapy programs tailored to specific mental health needs. These include:
- Trauma Day Program
- Veterans and First Responder PTSD Program
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Day Program
- Mood and Anxiety Day Program
- Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Day Program
- Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Day Program
We also offer a range of other therapies including:
- transcranial magnetic stimulation (day therapy and inpatient program)
- electroconvulsive therapy (day therapy and inpatient program)
- approaches for treatment-resistant depression
Everyone’s needs are different. On admission to your program, our clinical team will determine which therapies and treatments are most appropriate for your needs in discussion with you.