Clinical care

Clinical Treatments

A compassionate, evidence-based and integrative programme of inpatient care tailored by the clinical team.

Our Therapeutic Approach

Cardinal Clinic draws on established modalities including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy and therapeutic community practice. Your programme is shaped around your presentation, goals and clinical recommendations.

Daily Therapeutic Programme

Planning Group

A gentle start to the day with emotional check-in, personal goal setting, the schedule and gratitude.

09:00-10:00 daily Included

Process Group

Therapist-led group therapy for expression, insight, connection, feedback and emotional regulation.

10:00-11:15 daily Included

Psycho-education

Structured sessions covering emotional regulation, CBT and DBT skills, communication, self-care, recovery and mental health education.

12:00-13:00 daily Included

Experiential Therapy

Therapist-led activities such as sport, gardening, art or board games to access emotions and build trust.

14:00-15:45 daily Included

1:1 Therapy

Individual support focused on assessment, personal goals, active therapeutic work and practical coping strategies.

Allocated daily Care team

Reflection Group

A supported review of the day, goal review, preparation for tomorrow, gratitude sharing and journaling time.

17:00-18:00 daily Included

Specialist Clinical Options

Myogenes Testing

A non-invasive cheek swab pharmacogenetic test that analyses how DNA may affect medication response.

Additional cost: GBP 786 Consultant approval

ExoMind

A non-invasive, drug-free brain stimulation treatment designed to support focus, mood regulation, stress resilience and sleep.

Additional cost: GBP 350 per session Assessment required

Flow tDCS

A medically approved, non-invasive tDCS headset used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for depression.

Psychiatrist approval 10-week programme