Priory Hospital Bristol - mental health treatment and addiction rehab
- Highly qualified specialists
- Evidence-based support
- Free addiction assessment
- Mental health assessment from just £75
About this location
Priory Hospital Bristol is one of the UK's leading centres for the treatment of individuals, families and couples facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
We offer fast access to treatment for a number of mental health concerns and addictions.
Bristol is an ideal place for treating people with complex disorders, including people who may not have responded to previous treatment. We can guarantee that our comprehensive treatment programmes are guided by current evidence-based research.
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Priory Hospital Bristol Heath House Lane Stapleton Bristol BS16 1EQ
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Our services
At Priory Hospital Bristol, we ensure that you have access to every resource you need in order to achieve recovery, regain control of your life and enjoy the healthy future you deserve.
We are able to provide support for a range of conditions, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- OCD
- PTSD
- Specialist old age psychiatry
Mental health problems, can have a detrimental impact on your quality of life. Without expert support, these problems can eventually lead to a range of long-term, negative consequences such as relationship breakdowns, problems at work and other co-occurring mental health challenges.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, it's important to recognise that you’re not alone, and that treatment is available. At Bristol, our highly qualified team can deliver comprehensive treatment for all of your mental health concerns, helping you to tackle your symptoms, address the underlying causes and triggers for your problems, and support you to return to a happy and enjoyable life.
At Bristol, we provide evidence-based treatment for a wide range of addictions, including alcohol and drug addictions, as well as behavioural addictions such as gambling, internet and shopping addictions, all delivered as part of our dedicated inpatient counselling service.
Our addiction treatment programme includes:
- Free, no obligation addiction assessment
- A structured group therapy programme, with access to 1:1 therapy if required
- Family involvement throughout the process
- A range of established therapeutic techniques and addiction workshops
Addiction treatment at Priory takes place as part of our intensive 28-day residential treatment programme. During your stay with us, you’ll be able to address the physical side of your addiction, via our detox process, before commencing with a structured programme of group and individual therapy. Ultimately, our aim is to help you to become physically stable, address the underlying causes and triggers for your addiction, improve your self-esteem and take steps towards a full and sustainable recovery.
Autism assessments and diagnosis
Priory autism assessments explained
We are able to offer fast access private autism assessments for adults who are showing signs of autism at our neighbouring wellbeing centre, Bristol Park Clinic.
- Assessments conducted by experts specifically trained in autism
- Autism assessment available from £2,150
- Detailed and comprehensive outcome report provided
- Discussion of next steps and additional support if required
- No formal GP referral necessary
Treatment options
At Priory, we offer a range of treatment programmes to our patients, which can either be scaled up or scaled down depending on the nature of your condition and the intensity of the support you need.
For more information on the treatment programmes we offer throughout our wider Priory network, including at Priory Hospital Bristol, please click the links below:
Our clinical experts have extensive experience in delivering a range of therapy types, which are offered on an individual basis or as part of a group therapy programme. Individual therapy can be face-to-face or can take place remotely via an online digital platform.
Our therapies include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychodynamic counselling
- Integrative therapy
- Compassion focused therapy (CFT)
- Psychoeducational workshops
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT)
Our group therapy programme has been designed to give you as much insight and awareness into underlying issues as possible. This helps you recognise the behavioural changes that will be necessary to build and develop a healthy, contented and sustainable lifestyle. You'll also have a one-to-one therapy session each week.
In addition, your nursing team will produce four individual care plans for you. These are:
- Keeping healthy - managing your physical health
- Keeping well - managing your mental health
- Keeping safe - managing any risks
- Keeping connected - managing your social health
Also, if you're struggling to sleep, we can support you to find helpful ways of tackling this. We believe that good sleep hygiene is very important in helping ‘wind down’ the day and we have a wealth of information and tips to help you devise a pattern that works for you.
You can access high quality treatment at Priory Hospital Bristol by:
- Visiting your GP, who will be able to refer you to us
- Contacting Priory Hospital Bristol directly
Our admissions team respond to all enquiries as promptly as possible, to ensure that people can access the best possible support, when they need it.
An initial phone call can help us to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for you, and may consist of:
- An informal discussion about the services that we offer, and your individual needs
- A more formal triage assessment by one of our senior clinicians, to determine the level of treatment that you need
- The call may lead to a recommendation for a consultant assessment, outpatient, day care or inpatient treatment
For further information on how Priory Hospital Bristol can help you to overcome your mental health concerns, call us today and our dedicated experts will be able to advise on the next steps to receiving treatment.
Inside Priory Hospital Bristol
At Priory Hospital Bristol, we believe the treatment environment you stay in is just as important as the treatment itself when it comes to mental health and addiction recovery. Our lovely Grade II listed building, located within a secluded area of Bristol, provides an excellent setting where you can focus on your health, wellbeing and recovery journey. Our private ward provides modern en-suite bedrooms, ensuring you feel relaxed and welcome.
The hospital provides:
- Expansive private grounds
- Peaceful and welcoming living areas
- Excellent housekeeping
- High quality catering
- Complimentary snacks available on the ward, and a small kitchen for refreshments at any time of the day or night
- En-suite bedrooms, complete with a double bed and flat screen TV
- A range of activities available on the ward, for you to use at your leisure. This includes board games, card games, reading materials and a variety of movies
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Our psychiatrists and therapists in Bristol
At Priory Hospital Bristol, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists and therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional care and personalised treatment plans for a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and addiction, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Dr Abdul Aslam Syed
Consultant psychiatrist
Bristol Park Clinic
Online appointments offered
Dr Anand Paranjape
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Bristol
Online appointments offered
Dr Jayaprakash Rajendran
Consultant psychiatrist
Bristol Park Clinic
Online appointments offered
Dr Leanne Hayward
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Bristol
Online appointments offered
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Things that are too painful can be expressed without a word being said! With Chris’ help…there are now glimmers of light - each session giving me a bit more power, willing me to want to continue and fight on. The space in which we talk is an airtight safe space, nothing is off topic and nothing shocks him. He is there to assist, enable, protect and support you. He really is a very special gem in the world of therapy and if you get to work with him, then you are extremely lucky indeed!
FAQs
Discover some frequently asked questions about the services at Priory Hospital Bristol.
Will I get my own bedroom?
Yes, you will get your own bedroom.
All rooms are single, en-suite and are comfortably furnished with a flat screen TV and a nurse call button.
Will I be allowed visitors?
We encourage you to keep in touch with your loved ones during your stay, and they are welcome to visit you outside of therapy hours. When you arrive, you'll be given a therapy timetable and from then, you can liaise with members of staff about arranging visitors.
If you wish to eat with your family/friends, we will require 24 hours’ notice and are able to accommodate this for evening meals served between 5pm and 6pm. If families/friends wish to dine, they are able to do this for a charge and can access our dining facility for a relaxed, sociable meal.
How do mealtimes work?
Meals can be taken either in the main hospital dining room, or in the private ward dining room, and there are a selection dishes available.
- Breakfast is served from 8am to 9am on weekdays and 8.30am to 9.30am at the weekend
- Lunch is served from 12.30pm to 1.15pm
- Dinner is served from 5pm and the kitchen closes at 6.30pm
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know and we can make any appropriate changes for you.
How do I pay for treatment?
There are two ways you can pay to receive expert treatment at Priory Hospital Bristol:
- Self-paying – this means that you pay for your treatment yourself
- Payment via private medical insurance – we are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK’s leading private medical insurers, including Aviva, AXA Health, Bupa, Cigna, Healix, Vitality and WPA
For more information on self-funding your treatment or using your private medical insurance to pay for our services, call us today on 0800 078 3058 or visit our fees and funding page.
Who's there to help me?
The multidisciplinary team at Priory Hospital Bristol bring a diverse skill set and a wealth of expertise to our services. We offer high staffing levels, 24 hours a day, within a safe and highly therapeutic environment. Our dedicated team consists of:
- Psychiatrists
- Specialty doctors
- Psychologists
- Therapists and counsellors
- Mental health nurses
- Occupational therapists
- Occupational therapy assistants
- Activity co-ordinators
- Fitness instructor
We also have access to an on-call doctor, available 24 hours a day.
You'll typically see your consultant twice a week, but you can request additional appointments if needed. You'll also be allocated a named nurse and named therapist while you’re with us. These individuals will co-ordinate your overall plan of care.
We operate an open-door policy and strive to be as accessible as possible to support you whenever you need us. To help you feel more comfortable, we have a picture display on the ward featuring each member of staff, along with their roles, hobbies and interests. This provides a brief introduction to the team, making it easier for you to start conversations and build connections.
Our team is committed to providing the best treatment to each and every one of our patients, and they pride themselves on placing people at the heart of their treatment journey. This approach ensures that you are allocated to the best expert for your needs and benefit from a tailored treatment experience.
Are there any NHS services at Priory Hospital Bristol?
Priory Hospital Bristol also provides mental health services for adults and young people, in partnership with the NHS. Our NHS services include:
- Rehabilitation and recovery (R&R)
- Acute mental health
- Adult eating disorders
- Psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU)
Find out more about Priory Hospital Bristol's NHS services.
What if I'm in crisis?
Priory’s customer service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that people in crisis can be signposted to the best possible support, as quickly as possible. For immediate crisis support, they may direct you to your local NHS facilities. The specialist teams at our residential facilities can help to stabilise people in need of immediate assistance, including providing access to medically assisted detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, where required.
Why Priory?
Private medical insurance
We are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK's leading private medical insurers. The services that we offer at Priory can be funded through private medical insurance. This includes:
- Mental health treatment
- Addiction treatment
- Eating disorder treatment
All clients will have access to our highly skilled and accredited clinicians, many of whom are published experts in their fields of treatment. Whatever your requirements, we are committed to working with you to get your life back on track.
