Who designed The Wave Programs?

The Wave Programs were designed by leading adolescent clinicians with extensive experience in providing excellence in mental health care for young people and their families.

What makes The Wave Programs unique?

The Wave Programs are a unique concept that combine exceptional mental health, eating disorder, and addiction treatment programs with education and GAP-year experiences.

How are The Wave Programs ranked in terms of treatment choices for teenagers, young adults, and families?

The Wave Programs consistently rate amongst the top ranked choices for the treatment of teenagers, young adults, and families globally.

What does research indicate about the recovery rates of teenagers and young adults in programs designed for their age group?

Research consistently indicates that teenagers and young adults have a much higher rate of recovery in programs designed for their age group. They not only do better but also stay better, with higher rates of long-term recovery and stability.

Why do teenagers and young adults require treatment created specifically for their age group?

Teenagers and young adults need the safety and security of treatment created to meet the challenges of developing young minds. Research shows that programs designed for their age group result in higher rates of long-term recovery and stability.

What is the focus of The Wave Programs?

The Wave Programs focus on trauma-focused mental health and eating disorder treatment for teenagers and young adults, with an emphasis on experiential and creative approaches that build a strong foundation for lifetime wellness and recovery.

What activities and experiences are encouraged in The Wave Programs?

The Wave Programs encourage active enquiry, involvement in new skills and activities, and participation in a community setting. They provide opportunities for young people to change direction and discover a new path through shared experiences.

Why is a minimum stay of 12 weeks implemented at The Wave Programs?

A minimum stay of 12 weeks is implemented at The Wave Programs to give young people the necessary time, stability, and a safe space to recover from eating disorders, mental illness, and addictions. This ensures a stable community and minimizes disruption during their treatment.

Our Approach - thewaveclinic.com

The specialists in teen and family mental health

Proud to Be a Little Bit Different

We are dedicated to changing the way that young people and families experience mental health care. We understand that well-being and resilience have broad foundations, underpinned by our relationships, sense of purpose, and self-belief.

Through clinical care, collective experiences, education and global citizenship, we build futures founded on hope and mutual understanding.

Designed with young people at heart

Trauma-Focused Care

We understand the importance of past events in shaping how young people think, feel and act today. Carefully addressing experiences of trauma from the start of treatment, we use talk therapies, mind-body approaches and experiential therapies to integrate traumatic memories and transform present experience.

Building life advantage

Collaborative, Family-Centred Support

At The Wave, we centre the family throughout our programs. We believe that:

Families can be a powerful tool in a young person’s recovery
The family system is shaken by family trauma and relations need to be reorganised and transformed for healing to take place

We take time to understand a family and work collaboratively in treatment planning and practice. Our programs include intensive days or weeks of family therapy from our residential and outpatient spaces.

We stay in touch after families have left The Wave and connect families with like-minded others through our community of parents.

The Wave doesn’t just treat symptoms; they see the whole person, and lead with care, compassion, and with an unwavering belief in recovery. There’s a quiet brilliance in how Fiona and her team operate. It isn’t just a clinic — it’s a sanctuary of safety, integrity, and transformation.

Making a difference in the lives of young people

Companionship and Shared Experience

Close and supportive relationships are a key protective factor against mental health challenges and a cornerstone of well-being. Young people have an incredible ability to support one another, especially through shared and mutually understood experiences.

Our programs are opportunities to form life-long friendships, develop social skills and grow in self-confidence, overcoming challenges together. Through collective experiences, adventures, challenges, and group therapy approaches, we prioritise the interpersonal.

A safe space to truly transform and heal from the past

Why Do Young People and Families Choose The Wave?

Our philosophy and treatment methodology set us apart from other mental health spaces. We offer:

A creative and experiential approach to learning and recovery
Tailored treatment plans that emphasise both clinical recovery and positive growth
A safe space for transformation and healing
A community of companionship and support
A process of active inquiry and introspection, discovery and identity exploration
Opportunities to explore new life paths and educational directions
A minimum stay of 12 weeks, providing the time and stability required for meaningful recovery

Trauma-focused, family-centred care

Our Seven Elements of Treatment

Our seven core elements of treatment are the foundation of The Wave’s programs. They express a treatment methodology and philosophy that offers a broad and future-oriented approach to mental health and well-being.

The seven core elements include:

Clinical
Medical
Education
Global Citizenship
Outside-Inside
Experiences

The care, kindness and involvement provided at The Wave Clinic exceeded all my expectations and previous experiences.

I felt our family was deeply involved in the treatment plan carried out by The Wave Clinic in all stages of treatment. And this provided for an extra level of support when my world seemed to be crumbling apart.

Together, we will begin your recovery journey

We are here to help

Have any questions or want to get started with the admissions process? Contact our friendly care team – they’ll be happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have and will walk you through how to prepare for your child’s stay at The Wave.

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.