Aurora Belmont Private Clinic
About Aurora Belmont Private Clinic
Aurora Belmont Private Clinic, also known as Belmont Private Hospital, is a long-established private mental health facility in Carina, Brisbane. Open since 1973, the hospital provides residential, day and outpatient support for adults facing addiction, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, neurodiversity and other complex mental health concerns. Care is delivered by psychiatrists, mental health nurses and allied health professionals using an individualised, evidence-based approach. Treatment may combine one-to-one counselling, group therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychoeducation, creative therapies and practical recovery skills. Family and carer involvement may also be incorporated where appropriate, supporting continuity beyond the hospital setting. The clinic offers specialised pathways for young adults, older adults, women, veterans and people experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Its programmes include addiction recovery, trauma and dissociation care, ADHD management, bipolar and depression support, perinatal mental health services and neurostimulation options. Set within Brisbane's leafy eastern suburbs, Belmont aims to create a calm and supportive environment for recovery. Patients may have access to private rooms, gardens, recreational spaces, nature-based activities and adventure outings, alongside structured clinical care. Admission generally requires referral to a psychiatrist with admitting rights, followed by an assessment with the admissions team.
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Adventure Outings
Organised outings give patients opportunities to step beyond the clinical environment, practise recovery skills and build confidence through shared experiences.
Project Art
This structured creative programme uses visual art and reflective processes to support emotional regulation, self-connection and new ways of expressing difficult experiences.
Creative and Expressive Therapies
Creative therapy groups encourage patients to explore emotions in a supportive format. Options may be incorporated into programmes for mood disorders, young adults and older adults.
Exercise for Mental Health
Guided sessions connect physical movement with psychological wellbeing, covering exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, motivation and the development of a balanced routine.
Reviews from Guests
Real experiences from people who've been there.
I don't usually leave negative reviews, but I feel I should share my experience for anyone considering Belmont Private Hospital. If you're going through a difficult time and looking for support, please do your research before choosing this facility. I personally found many of the staff to be dismissive and lacking the compassion I expected from a mental health service. Instead of feeling supported and understood, I often felt judged and unheard. Sadly, I left feeling worse than when I arrived. Mental health treatment is a significant investment, both emotionally and financially, and I don't feel the care I received reflected that. I hope others have a better experience than I did, but based on my own experience, I would look elsewhere. Men’s mental health does matter!
My husband was very apprehensive recently having to be admitted to BPH after a 10 year gap. It turned out to be a very good experience for him thanks to the efforts of the incredible Dr Mark Spelman and his team. All care was given to him being elderly and a falls risk and the positive outcome of the admission was well worth the time spent there. Special thanks to everyone that took part in that admission from Vicki, Lyndell and Kylie, Jazz, Nicole, Georgette, Milka, Eric, Mandekka and last but not least the little pocket rocket Yvonne. The Catering Unit also did a great job looking after his dietary needs and the hospital pharmacy was able to liaise with our local chemist to have the Webster Roll updated and ready for his continuity of care at home. He even had a call from the Clinical Care Team a few days after discharge to make sure that his recovery was on track with the new medication which was very comforting and reassuring. Happy to recommend the Belmont Private Hospital and the caring attentive staff they have on duty.
Extremely concerning experience with Heidi Reichhold. After one appointment, I was diagnosed with BPD and bipolar, and my concerns were repeatedly dismissed as “mania” without what I felt was a proper assessment. I was prescribed lithium and olanzapine but was never clearly told to stop taking my existing medication (Lexapro). This combination left me in a severe state and I ended up requiring hospitalisation, which I believe could have been avoided with proper guidance. Given my history of overdose, I was also distressed by the amount of medication prescribed without clear safeguards. I did not feel listened to, safely managed, or properly informed at any point. I strongly recommend seeking a practitioner who communicates clearly and prioritises patient safety.
Incredibly unsafe environment with zero accountability from management. Staff turn a blind eye to deeply concerning behaviour, and if you dare to speak up about it or advocate for your own safety, you are immediately discharged. I lasted less than a day before being shown the door for refusing to accept their abysmal standards. Avoid at all costs.
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Admissions FAQs
Prospective patients and families can contact the admissions team to discuss referrals, programme suitability, insurance and current availability.
While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs Call for Rates.