Therapies offered at Priory Hospital Chelmsford

At Chelmsford, our specialists possess a wealth of expertise in delivering a broad range of therapeutic techniques, which can be delivered in groups or on a one-to-one basis. These include:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness
• Transactional analysis (TA)
• Psychoeducation
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Motivational interviewing

Our flexible treatment programmes include outpatient therapy and day care, which are personalised and designed to fit around your existing commitments, as well as inpatient (residential) treatment, for those who require more intensive, ongoing support for their mental health challenges.

DBT is the most widely accessed of our group therapies, and we have a long-standing DBT therapy programme available to both inpatients and day care patients. This form of therapy supports patients who are having difficulty managing their emotions, including those with self-harming behaviours, relationship problems and suicidal thoughts, or those who have tried other therapeutic techniques unsuccessfully. Our renowned DBT course runs for up to 12 weeks and contains elements of distress tolerance, emotional effectiveness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and mindfulness.

We also have strong clinical links with our outpatient services at Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street and Priory Wellbeing Centre Fenchurch Street, making effective and convenient mental health treatment accessible to all.

You can read more about the type and format of the therapies offered at Chelmsford, on our approach to treatment page.

Our experts at Chelmsford recognise that improving wellbeing plays a large part in successful recovery and future health. As such, we provide access to a number of wellbeing activities and facilities, to help to keep our patients healthy in mind, body and spirit. All of our wellbeing activities form part of your tailored package of care, and include:

• Yoga and Tai Chi classes
• Drama therapy
• Relaxation, walking and gardening groups
• Movie afternoons
• Occupational therapy programme

We are also able to hold group therapy sessions outdoors in our beautiful grounds, during the warmer summer months.