Curl Curl, Australia
24 Beach St
N/A
+61 299053667
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
I was just working as a contractor here, but from my experience working with their staff and attending several sessions, the dedication, sensitivity, care and expertise of everyone there is very clear – they know what they're doing and clients seem to really appreciate it and engage deeply (though I can understand given the nature of the work, even if it's a profoundly transformational experience, not everyone's going to want to leave a review with their name attached!) The food is also amazing, healthy and delicious, with awesome vegan and vegetarian options that don't just feel like an afterthought.
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Great Saturday night BBQ for clients. Especially the gourmet sausages!
Rock solid. Most attentive and engaged therapists, plus a cheerful and generous kitchen staff. Despite my own personal failings, this place genuinely helped me re align life and get back on track.
The last review does not surprise me at all. They do not care about providing a therapeutic environment for individuals, just want people who will fit into their (warped) agenda. The process is not trauma- informed. An example is that you are expected to stand in circles, holding hands and chanting things in unison in certain groups. People who have been through any kind of trauma often don't like being touched by strangers. Ritualistic processes can be upsetting too. SPP's notion of recovery is stuck back in the 90s.
I read the negative reviews nervously before coming here and can honestly say that I find some of them laughable (not near the beach? Come on!) and some of them were just from people who just weren't suited to SPP. I count myself as someone that wasn't suited. I left after two days, but this was a rational decision, taken in consultation with the psychiatrist there, that the program just wasn't suited to my type of trauma. I also didn't bring with me all the meds I should have, because I was ashamed how many I was on. Well, they are not mind readers. They weren't to know that my decision to not bring all my meds would affect me badly. When I said I hadn't slept for 48 hours due to trauma and wanted to discharge they went out of their way to try to help. They immediately made me an appointment for me to see the psychiatrist to get any meds I needed, the nursing manager couldn't have been more caring. I wasn't seen as a problem, I was seen as someone to help. But, it wasn't for me. And that is solely my responsibility, not theirs. The nurses were amazing and caring, the therapists were great (and yes - mine was a former addict turned therapist who wanted to help people, and that makes the best type of therapist in my opinion). Dozens of people (who tended to skew to the younger demographic) raved about how broken they'd been when they'd arrived and were now in an amazing place. Believe me, this place changes lives for the better because I've seen it first hand. Just don't do what I did and come in with serious psychiatric problems without anticipating the meds I needed. As I said, purely my fault. And therapy is all about taking personal responsibility. So: not for me; amazingly good for the dozens of other very happy, animated patients who raved about the place. Listen to their voices, not mine ;)
Kicked me out because a female patient said she was attracted to me. It was all my fault apparently and the course of least resistance was to kick me out. They only care about money.
I attended South Pacific Private in mid 2020 for mental health concerns. My experience at this facility was nothing less then extraordinary. It was a very warm environment, the other people seeking help were all so lovely and inviting of new people coming in it was honestly like one massive family. The nurses, my psychiatrist and my therapist (Luke) were very empathetic and constantly going out of their way to make sure my needs were met taking into consideration the limitations we had due to covid. The food was 5 stars and the kitchen staff were very friendly and able to assist me with my dietary needs. When we were not in classes we were free to roam around, relax on the lounges, play instruments, watch movies, play card/board games, do art etc. My favourite activity was the morning beach walks and yoga, the yoga was taught by Francis (the director) and her daughter. Francis was amazing, very down to earth and genuinely cared, she regularly supplied new art supplies in the art room, which I appreciated very much! I went into SPP lost and terrified and left with extremely valuable knowledge about myself and how my brain works and many life long friends. I am forever greatful for everyone I met in SPP and it is an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime.
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