Specialists in the treatment of eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, mental health and trauma in teens, young adults and families.
The Leading Specialists in Young People and Families
Welcome to The Wave
The Wave is a dedicated space for the treatment of young people and the families who love them. That’s all we do. We are the leading provider of teen treatment globally. We take pride in forging the way in innovative mental health care for discerning families.
Proud to be a Little Bit Different
Our families travel to us from every corner of the world. Many families feel despondent, often when therapy has not seemed to make a lasting difference or met the needs of the young person. We place special focus on helping young adults regain their self-confidence and self-esteem, learn methods to cope with difficult situations and look towards an optimistic future.
Our team of experts are renowned in their fields and for treating young patients with care and sensitivity. We have helped clients from all over the world, including Australia, the UK, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Our programmes and centres create a safe place for your teenager to get the help that they need and ensure that they achieve their goals in treatment.
Laying the groundwork for a successful, happy life
Why Choose The Wave?
The Wave was created by a team that is passionate about Global Mental Health and determined to make a difference in the lives of teenagers and young adults who have additional needs.
Our programs are designed to create a life experience for young people and their families that connects the highest standards in medical care and psychiatric treatment with education, dynamic therapeutic practice and an international GAP-year experience.
Creating a Future Through Education
Where Therapy Meets Education - Creating opportunity for teens and young adults
The Wave is anything but typical. We believe in getting it right for young people every time. There are no outdated ‘therapeutic boarding’ models; instead, we adopt a trauma-focused vision, rebuilding confidence and a lifelong love of learning. Mental health remains our priority as we gently rebuild the confidence to explore the future.
We can work with your current school or university, or we can create a whole new chapter from GCSE, or High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate, AP’s, undergraduate or postgraduate studies. It’s all part of what we do well.
Making memories that last a lifetime
Experiences at The Wave
At The Wave, we believe that treatment is a learning curve, a life experience and a big part in the process of transitioning from adolescence into adulthood.
Learning through experience, connecting with peers, leading and following instructions are all essential life skills. Acquiring knowledge and expertise allows young people to have a base from which they can approach social situations with increasing ease. Building trust-based friendships sets the scene for a future that is full of connection and social responsibility.
‘Experiences’ is one of the seven treatment elements in The Wave Programmes and all our experiences are chosen to work within our young adult treatment plans.
Empowering parents. Creating Opportunities
Information for Parents and Families
Our families travel to us from worldwide locations to receive specialist interventions for children and young adults with mental health concerns. Our dedicated team of professionals are leading interventionists in eating disorders, BPD, Bipolar Disorder, Emotional dysregulation, PTSD and CPTSD.
Our community of young adults are a diverse bunch, with over 70% travelling from the U.K. and USA, ten percent from GCC countries (Dubai, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi) and a sprinkle from Australia and New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Portugal, Russia, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and The Philippines. Our diversity makes us smile, helping us to connect families worldwide who truly understand each others experience.
Parenting children and young people with additional needs can be challenging. Research shows that parenting and family relations are negatively affected by both the duration and severity of the challenges within the family system. This is often referred to as the ‘bidirectional impact’ on families. In short, we understand that parenting, decision making and options for care become increasingly challenging, often a time when families need the most support.
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The Wave has provided me with the ability to feel calm with the secure feeling that they are a team of professionals who know exact what my daughter needs. It has not been easy and continues to be a challenging journey.
The consistent communication through WhatsApp, phone calls, in-person and virtual family therapy sessions and weekly report have made being halfway across the world feel as if I am as part of my daughter’s treatment as I possibly can.
I had a great experience when I was on The Wave. It was one of the best experiences in my life. I enjoy all the sessions conducted by the team. I never had a chance to speak in group, specially with friends from other countries before.
It opens my eyes and gives me a new knowledge and experience to be a better person.
It opens my eyes and gives me a new knowledge and experience to be a better person.
Thank you all for helping our gorgeous girl find her wonderful self again, for taking such good care of her and all the support and guidance, we are eternally grateful.
Creative solutions to recovery
Designed specifically for teenagers, young adults and their families
The Wave was created for young people and the families who love them. The Wave Programs offer young people the opportunity to combine exceptional medical care, with therapeutic excellence in a trauma-focused environment that offers opportunities for growth and discovery. They provide a creative haven for young people to connect with others, enjoy new experiences and recover. As one of the world’s leading adolescent treatment providers, we take pride in offering programs that are just a little bit different.
The Wave Programs are loved by families from around the world. Our 12-week minimum stay, medium to long-term trauma treatment and therapeutic boarding options, provide young people and families with programs that combine treatment with education and GAP year experiences, global citizenship with community and adventure.
