Priory Wellbeing Centre - Canterbury

Conveniently situated right in the heart of Canterbury’s city centre, Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury is one of several Priory programmes offering expert treatment for mental health conditions and addictions. They offer personalised treatment, addressing the individual needs of adults, adolescents, children, and couples in an outpatient setting. Expert treatment and aftercare services are available for those struggling with mental health conditions, drug or alcohol addictions, personality disorders, various eating disorders, as well as neurodivergency such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Priory Canterbury provides rapidly accessible treatment for a wide range of individual ages and disorders. They are expertly equipped to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and bereavement, anger management, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction, gender dysphoria, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), schizophrenia, and various personality disorders. They also treat individuals with alcohol and drug addictions, including heroin, cocaine, cannabis, and prescription drugs. Neurodivergent disorders such as ADHD and ASD can also be treated, along with several forms of disordered eating including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder (BED).

Their bespoke outpatient and day care treatment offers individually tailored treatment plans combining evidence-based therapeutic methods with the principles of the 12-step recovery programme. Patients participate in a structured daily programme consisting of 1-on-1, group, and family or couples therapy depending on which is assessed to be most suitable. Compassionate and skilled staff lead sessions that incorporate evidence-based therapies such as talk therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma focused therapy. As part of a holistic program, clients may also participate in experiential methods such as art therapy and mindfulness.Their outpatient programmes provide a relaxed and welcoming environment, discretion and privacy, flexible appointment times including nights and weekends, centralised locations, and access to Priory hospitals for seamless transitions or more intensive care when necessary.

Priory is 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. Priory Healthcare's 24/7 customer service centre provides support for NHS mental health enquiries and referrals.