Priory Hospital Ticehurst House, Sussex
- Highly trained mental health specialists
- Evidence-based treatment
- A range of therapeutic approaches
About this location
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is a nine-bedded acute mental health unit, providing person-centred assessment, treatment and support for adults.
Highlands is situated in a character building, within our extensive main grounds, in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. We accept patients 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.
As a mental health patient 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 key working sessions with your allocated staff member
- Focused weekly 1:1 therapy sessions with a member of the therapy team
- Daily group sessions using a range of therapy types
- Sessions focusing on healthy body and mind integration, including yoga, Tai Chi and mindfulness
- Fitness sessions with an instructor in our on-site gym
- Opportunities for group recreational activities, such as creative writing, arts and crafts and games/quiz nights
- Walks within our beautiful grounds
As well as inpatient treatment, we can also deliver outpatient mental health treatment to adults and young people.
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:
Mental health treatment at Ticehurst House consists of a range of treatment methods, all of which are evidence-based and have been found to be highly effective in the treatment of mental health conditions. We can provide:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (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 people to start their recovery.
The hospital provides:
- Modern en-suite bedrooms, complete with a TV
- Beautiful private grounds, including landscaped gardens where people 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 - private healthcare
Online appointments offered
Dr Anne Perry
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House - private healthcare
Dr Chaudhry Rehman
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House - private healthcare
Online appointments offered
Dr Chrisvan Koen
Consultant psychiatrist
Priory Hospital Hayes Grove - private healthcare
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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). We request that you have visitors outside of your programme and mealtimes, to assist recovery. If you inform staff prior to visits, they will ensure that this is accommodated.
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 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 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 are 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. 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.
