With one in every four Australians suffering from a mental health condition in their lifetime, you are not alone. Accepting that you or a loved one need help with a mental health condition is the first and sometimes the hardest step on the road to recovery and the quality of life you deserve. Over the last twelve years, we have been making a real and lasting difference to the more than 5,000 clients who have completed one of our programs.
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 stress related conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression and mild substance dependencies. Our results are achieved by using a range of evidence based therapies selected to target a particular condition.
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 stress related conditions such as stress, anxiety, depression and mild substance dependencies. Our results are achieved by using a range of evidence based therapies selected to target a particular condition.
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At Fountainhead, we provide custom programs that are based on the most accepted evidence to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and stress. Our approach is all natural and involves Bio (nutrition, exercise, and rest), Psycho (mind) and Social (integration) which is delivered to the client through a mix of one-on-one therapies and group workshops.
Our programs are individually designed to treat people suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, eating issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and drug and/or alcohol dependency.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the normal functions of life or if you are feeling detached from family and friends, we will customize a program to teach you new strategies to combat the condition, to eradicate old habits and replace them with new effective and sustainable habits.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the normal functions of life or if you are feeling detached from family and friends, we will customize a program to teach you new strategies to combat the condition, to eradicate old habits and replace them with new effective and sustainable habits.
An unpleasant mood disorder and feeling that is triggered by an often unidentifiable stimulus which then results in uneasiness, apprehension, fear or worry. Anxiety is a fear-based response that is triggered when we feel confronted with situations in life that appear overwhelming. When anxiety is not addressed it can begin to take hold of your life and can begin to impact on your family, friends and work relationships.
The symptoms of depression can begin at any age and to anyone, they can manifest as mild symptoms at first, but can become serious if not recognised early or help for depression is not provided. Stress itself is a normal human emotion which is usually experienced throughout life at some stage.
At times of deep stress and unwanted events we can all slip into a depressive state, however when we find it difficult to come out the other side, depression can become more than just a stage - and it can take hold of your life.Depression is defined by symptoms of severe despondency, dejection, feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy, often combined with guilt, lack of energy and the inability maintain interest in life.
At times of deep stress and unwanted events we can all slip into a depressive state, however when we find it difficult to come out the other side, depression can become more than just a stage - and it can take hold of your life.Depression is defined by symptoms of severe despondency, dejection, feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy, often combined with guilt, lack of energy and the inability maintain interest in life.
The Fountainhead Retreat's approach to eating problems and body image issues differs to traditional methods and treatments, some of which you may have tried before. We focus on the underlying stress causing the problem, not calorie intake, with our holistic therapy approach.
Through using evidence based approaches, our qualified therapists unravel the mindset that is triggering you and causing the eating problem or body image issue, we then work on the mind-body connection.We never force or control our clients to do anything, rather we nurture and educate - that is why Fountainhead Retreat is so uniquely different and why our holistic therapy has results which are long lasting.
Through using evidence based approaches, our qualified therapists unravel the mindset that is triggering you and causing the eating problem or body image issue, we then work on the mind-body connection.We never force or control our clients to do anything, rather we nurture and educate - that is why Fountainhead Retreat is so uniquely different and why our holistic therapy has results which are long lasting.
Reviews (9)
Tilly
Mar 21, 2021
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I stayed here for 3 weeks and completed a full program, while they do have good teachings in mindfulness/meditation/self worth - It’s hard if you get paired with a life coach that you don’t get along with or you are too different of people & in saying that it actually makes it a complete waste of time.
There was only one life coach out of 4-5 that you could possibly be paired with, that had actually had life experience similar to the people that go here, and that could relate to you on a more personal level- all of the other life coaches only had text book knowledge from what they’ve read
There was only one life coach out of 4-5 that you could possibly be paired with, that had actually had life experience similar to the people that go here, and that could relate to you on a more personal level- all of the other life coaches only had text book knowledge from what they’ve read
Ian Schell
Nov 16, 2017
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The best money I have ever spent - it changed my life! Good facilities in a retreat style environment. The staff were all first rate and very helpful. I lost 16kg in 3 weeks with the good food, exercise and de-stressing. I would recommend this to anyone considering it.
Conventional medicine wasn't working for me - I had been taking meds for years, and they helped by masking the symptoms, but never fixed the route causes.
I found Fountainhead retreat on a google search for 'suicide help' (or similar), so we rang them for more info. It seemed very expensive, but they were confident of a positive
Conventional medicine wasn't working for me - I had been taking meds for years, and they helped by masking the symptoms, but never fixed the route causes.
I found Fountainhead retreat on a google search for 'suicide help' (or similar), so we rang them for more info. It seemed very expensive, but they were confident of a positive
Shark Fin
Dec 20, 2016
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I don't think I have ever come across an organsiation that is as badly run as Fountainhead. For a start, the grounds and facilities at this so called "retreat" are extremely badly maintained; over-run with weeds, black mould growing in the pools, cheap furniture that has seen better days, cockroaches in the dining hall...I could go on. It is clear that this is a business that cares about one thing only - cashing in on other people's suffering. They have a good sales pitch to rope in people seeking help....and that's it. The so called "program" itself leaves more than a lot to be desired. There
Atik Shah
Dec 13, 2016
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I went up to the retreat for a weekend workshop on stress and anxiety as well as to understand the fountainhead method.
This workshop was a real eye opener. The fountainhead method allowed me to go deep in your thoughts and helped you find and understand the causes of stress, anxiety and depression.
I cannot explain this amazing experience without an essay on it, but this retreat and the method is a real life changing experience.
This workshop was a real eye opener. The fountainhead method allowed me to go deep in your thoughts and helped you find and understand the causes of stress, anxiety and depression.
I cannot explain this amazing experience without an essay on it, but this retreat and the method is a real life changing experience.
Debbie Williams
Jun 11, 2015
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I have just completed a 24 day stay at Fountainhead Retreat in October 2015 after being diagnosed as suffering PTSD earlier in the same year. I can say with certainty that the experience has definitely changed my life forever! The accommodation was beautiful (I stayed in the Casablanca, Neds Shed and Starlight Cabins) and the food unbelievable. The staff are all wonderful and extremely passionate about helping you to help yourself progress. I found the method to be very easy to learn and has helped me in such a significant way in my return to normal life. I am now free of all medications, and have
Suze Smith
May 27, 2015
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I loved the accomodation, the setting, (beautiful tropical mountain setting), the food (it was exceptional at the time), and I loved the theory I received over 2 days at the weekend 'intensive'.
Unexpectedly for me, I also loved the physical activity including outdoor jogging/exercise track, outdoor gym next to the steam room, therapeutic salt pool and regular swimming pool, plus local rainforest walks.
I was there for 5 days in total.
People stay for a variety of lengths of time, some for a couple of months.
The staff obviously change over time and I had better rapport with some than with
Unexpectedly for me, I also loved the physical activity including outdoor jogging/exercise track, outdoor gym next to the steam room, therapeutic salt pool and regular swimming pool, plus local rainforest walks.
I was there for 5 days in total.
People stay for a variety of lengths of time, some for a couple of months.
The staff obviously change over time and I had better rapport with some than with
Jules M.
Feb 22, 2013
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I spent two weeks at the Fountainhead Retreat. Set on a certified organic farm, the retreat and surrounding townships of Maleny and Montville are idyllic. Whilst the retreat programs are flexible, Fountainhead primarily promotes a 'Fit for Life' program - for fitness and weightloss goals - and a 'Beat the Blues' program - information that offers an alternative perspective on how to best approach life's challenges. The patronage therefore included a diverse group of guests with goals including weightloss, fitness, dealing with substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD, depression
Gary Busey
Dec 16, 2012
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I spent two months at Fountainhead in 2012, the food was excellent , the staff empathic and helpful and the facilities are what you would expect from an organic farm. The pools were wonderful as were the massages.My life coach was wonderful and taught me so much as did the rest of the team. I would recommend that people pop in for a visit, try the food and meet staff because this was a life changing experience for me and my family and any negative reviews about this place I think are being put up by competitors who should be ashamed of themselves.
Ian Jones
Oct 11, 2012
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I agree with Bob. The staff are unhelpful, the buildings and facilities are horrible. If you are needing treatment you will find yourself not in an ideal retreat but a run down ramshackle place, with no one who really cares about you and the price they charge for this service is unbelievable. No no bother with place - avoid it at all costs.
