Depression treatment in Manchester
- Evidence-based treatment programmes
- Highly qualified team
- Inpatient, outpatient and online therapy
Depression is a complex mental health condition that can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Unlike temporary sadness, depression can cloud your thoughts, affect your relationships, and make it difficult to cope with daily life.
If you’re experiencing depression, it’s important to remember that effective treatment is available, and you don’t have to manage it alone. At Priory Hospital Altrincham, in Manchester, we’re committed to helping you understand the root causes of your depression and working alongside you to find practical steps towards recovery.
Our dedicated team of Manchester-based specialists will develop a treatment plan unique to you, incorporating a blend of therapeutic approaches, medications and wellness techniques designed to support your journey back to a fulfilling life.
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, please click the links below:
Our experts have a wealth of experience in delivering a wide range of therapy services, including:
We also offer a range of therapeutic methods to tackle your mental health problems, including:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT)
- Emotion focused therapy (EFT)
- Compassion focused therapy (CFT)
- Integrative therapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
There are a number of ways to access treatment with us, including:
- Visiting your GP, who will be able to make a referral
- Contacting Priory 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 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
Experts in depression treatment
For patients and GPs, finding appropriate specialists can be difficult. When referring to Priory, all parties can be assured that our specialists are up to date with best practice treatment methods, qualifications, training and national guidelines.
- We employ and work with leading consultants, psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists
- We offer evidence-based treatment to help manage all types of mental health conditions and addictions
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Frequently asked questions
Discover some frequently asked questions about the services at Priory Hospital Altrincham.
How much does treatment cost at Priory Hospital Altrincham?
The cost of treatment at Priory can vary according to a number of factors. These include:
- The condition you need treatment for
- The length of treatment you need
- Whether you’re receiving inpatient, day care our outpatient treatment
All of the private services that we offer at Priory Hospital Altrincham can be funded either by yourself (self-funding) or through private medical insurance.
We are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK’s leading private medical insurers, which include Aviva, AXA Health, Bupa, Cigna, Healix, Vitality and WPA.
Whether you're looking to self-fund your treatment at Altrincham or access this through your private medical insurance policy, our specialist referrals team are on-hand to guide you through the whole process. You can also find more information on our fees and funding page.
How much does treatment cost at Priory Hospital Altrincham?
The following figures aim to give you an indication of the various treatment costs at Priory Hospital Altrincham.
Inpatient mental health treatment
- Our overnight bed fee is £1,149 per night. This includes:
- Consultant fees
- Additional fees for doctors, nursing, therapy, medication and pathology services
- Hotel services
2. For people who need additional 1:1 nursing care, this is charged at £68 per hour
Day care and outpatient treatment
- Our day care programme starts at £309 for a half day and £586 for a full day
- Outpatient 1:1 therapy costs £150 per hour
- Outpatient group therapy costs £120 per hour (DBT Group priced separately)
- Outpatient 1:1 sessions with a psychologist cost £170 per hour
What specialists work at Priory Hospital Altrincham?
Priory boasts a diverse team of practitioners. Committed to providing the best treatment to each and every one of our patients, they pride themselves on placing patients at the heart of the treatment journey. This approach ensures that you are allocated to the best expert for your needs and benefit from a tailored treatment programme.
Will I get my own bedroom?
Yes, if you receive inpatient treatment for any condition at Altrincham, you'll have your own en-suite bedroom.
How does visiting work?
Visiting is allowed at all Priory hospitals, and this is something that your team of carers will put in place.
Visiting times can vary depending on your treatment plan, and whether you're undergoing our medically assisted detox programme. This is something staff will discuss with you prior to your visit.
From Monday to Friday, friends or family are welcome to visit the ward at certain times. When you're ready for someone to visit, you can confirm these times with your ward team.
On the weekends, therapy sessions and wellness activities are less frequent, which means that visiting times can be more flexible.
Children are allowed to visit, but we respectfully ask that they stay with an adult at all times. They can visit you in your private room, or there are options to book out therapy rooms outside of therapy hours. A member of staff will be able to assist you with those details when you arrive.
When are meal times?
At Priory Hospital Altrincham, there are set meal times.
These are:
- Breakfast - 8am to 9am
- Lunch - 12pm to 1pm
- Dinner - 5pm to 6pm
All of your meals will be prepared for you by our team and you will receive a different menu to choose from each day.
We can cater for any dietary requirements or allergies; just tell a member of staff when you arrive and we can sort out everything else for you.
Are there any NHS services available at Priory Hospital Altrincham?
We offer inpatient child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) eating disorder and adult acute mental health treatment at Altrincham, both in partnership with the NHS.
NHS services become available when someone has a referral from their GP, a clinical commissioner or a hospital they may have had treatment from before.
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 those in need of immediate assistance, including providing access to medically assisted detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, where required.
How to find us
Our address is: Priory Hospital Altrincham, Rappax Road, Hale, WA15 0NU.
You can reach us:
By car
We are close to junction 6 of the M56 motorway. If you enter our postcode into a sat nav, this will bring you to us.
By bus
The numbers 283, 284, 762, 768, 88 bus lines stop near to Priory Hospital Altrincham. The nearest bus stop to us is Whitehouse Drive which is a 5-minute walk away.
By train
The closest train stations to us are Ashley, Hale and Altrincham on the Northern Line. All three are a short taxi ride away.
Private medical insurance
We are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK's leading private medical insurers. All of 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.