Priory Hospital Ticehurst House, Sussex
- Highly trained mental health specialists
- A range of therapeutic approaches
- Mental health assessment from just £75
About this location
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is a welcoming, nine-bed facility, offering person-centred care, treatment and support for adults facing mental health challenges.
Highlands is situated in a character building, within our extensive main grounds, in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. We can support people with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Priory Hospital Ticehurst House Ticehurst Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 7HU
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Mental health treatment
Residential mental health treatment at Ticehurst House takes place in our Highlands Unit, a dedicated nine-bedded ward designed within a character building and nestled in beautiful surroundings.
While you're with us at Ticehurst House, you’ll benefit from:
- A treatment and therapy programme designed to meet your needs
- 24-hour support from nursing staff
- Regular multidisciplinary meetings, led by your consultant psychiatrist, with representatives from the clinical and therapy teams
- Medication reviews and changes (if required)
- 1:1 sessions with your dedicated key worker
- Focused weekly 1:1 therapy sessions with a member of the therapy team
- Daily group sessions using a range of therapy types, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills
- Sessions focusing on healthy body and mind integration, relaxation, music therapy and mindfulness
- Fitness sessions with an instructor in our on-site gym
- Opportunities to participate in ward-based recreational activities, including games and quiz nights, creative writing, and arts and crafts
- Walks within our beautiful grounds
As well as inpatient treatment, we can also deliver outpatient mental health treatment to adults and young people.
Additional London-based services
Treatment options
At Priory, we are able to 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 Ticehurst House, please click the links below:
At Ticehurst House, our experts have a wealth of experience in delivering a wide range of therapy services, including:
At Ticehurst House, we offer a range of mental health treatment methods, designed to support your recovery. Our approach is based on effective, evidence-based techniques, which include:
- CBT
- DBT
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Person-centred therapy (PCT)
- Psychoeducational sessions
- Systemic therapy
- Transactional analysis (TA)
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
At Ticehurst House, The Lodge Therapy Centre offers:
- Rapid and convenient access to treatment
- Direct access into therapy
- A highly skilled multidisciplinary team
- Recovery-focused care which addresses the needs of each person, centred around evidence-based practice
There are a number of ways to access treatment with us, including:
- Contacting Priory Hospital Ticehurst House directly
- Visiting your GP, who will be able to make a referral
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.
Inside Priory Hospital Ticehurst House
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House is set within 48 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, in a small and tranquil village in East Sussex. Located just outside of Tunbridge Wells, our calm and reflective location allows us to provide a therapeutic environment, making us the perfect place for you to start your recovery.
We provide:
- Modern en-suite bedrooms, complete with a TV
- Beautiful private grounds, including landscaped gardens where you can relax and unwind
- Comfortable therapy and consultation rooms
- Welcoming living areas, including a female-only lounge
- An attractive dining room that looks out over the garden and the East Sussex countryside
- Close proximity to the village of Ticehurst, offering access to local amenities
- Close proximity to the A21 and the town of Wadhurst
- Easy access to Central London and the Home Counties
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Our psychiatrists and therapists in Sussex
At Priory Hospital Ticehurst House, 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 and anxiety, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Dr Adina Parkes
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House
Online appointments offered
Dr Anne Perry
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House
Dr Chaudhry Rehman
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House
Online appointments offered
Dr Chrisvan Koen
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Hayes Grove
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Frequently asked questions
Here, you will find some commonly asked questions about Priory Hospital Ticehurst House.
Will I get my own bedroom?
If you're receiving inpatient treatment for any condition, you'll have your own en-suite bedroom.
Bedrooms include a TV, DVD player, a small safety deposit box and a nurse call button.
We also have regular housekeeping.
How do mealtimes work?
During your stay, we'll provide you with all of the meals you need.
Mealtimes are:
- Breakfast - 8.15am to 9.15am
- Lunch - 12.15pm to 1.15pm
- Dinner - 5.15pm to 6.15pm
Outside of these times, there are biscuits, toast and fresh fruit available. There are also hot and cold drinks available throughout your stay. We are able to cater for all dietary needs/allergies; please inform staff on arrival.
Are visitors allowed?
During your treatment programme, we'll encourage you to keep in touch with loved ones (your family and friends). To support your recovery, we ask that visits take place outside of your therapy programme and mealtimes. Letting staff know in advance will help us to accommodate your visitors.
How much does treatment cost?
There are two ways you can pay to receive expert treatment at Priory Hospital Ticehurst House:
- Self-paying – this means 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 098 4816 or via email
You can also visit our fees and funding page.
Who makes up the expert team?
Our dedicated team comprises:
- Consultant psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Therapists
- Mental health nurses
- Registered general nurses
Priory has a diverse team of practitioners. Committed to providing the best treatment to everyone we support, we pride ourselves on placing patients at the heart of the treatment journey. This approach ensures that you're allocated to the best expert for your needs and benefit from a tailored treatment programme.
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. 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 needed. Visit our crisis support page for more information.
How is Priory Hospital Ticehurst House regulated?
You can be assured that the treatment we deliver at Priory Hospital Ticehurst House is driven by robust clinical governance and adheres to the highest standards in mental health care.
We are continually monitored by our independent regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), in order to ensure that we're delivering the highest standards of care to everyone we support.
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.
