White River Manor Luxury Wellness Centre, Jatinga Road, Plaston, White River (2026)

20/01/2026

You may have heard the term CBT before, but what does it actually involve?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, or CBT, is a structured, evidence-based form of therapy that looks at how our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and behaviours are connected. When certain thought patterns become rigid or distorted, they can quietly shape how we feel and act, often in ways that keep us stuck.

CBT works in the present. Rather than focusing only on the past, it helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns as they show up in daily life, understand how those patterns influence behaviour, and learn practical ways to respond differently. Over time, this can reduce emotional distress and support more balanced, resilient ways of coping.

At White River Manor, CBT is used as part of a personalised therapeutic programme and is often combined with other approaches, depending on the individual. It can be effective in treating anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma responses, sleep difficulties, and more.

One of the strengths of CBT is that it equips people with tools they can continue to use long after therapy ends, supporting lasting change rather than short-term relief.

To learn more about how CBT works and how it is applied at White River Manor, you can read the full overview on our website or contact our team for a confidential conversation.

Read more: https://whiterivermanor.com/dependency-program/cognitive-behaviour-therapy

19/01/2026

Burnout doesn’t usually arrive with a dramatic crash. More often, it shows up quietly. You feel flatter than you used to. Less sharp. A little less like yourself.

Rebuilding after burnout isn’t about pushing harder to “getting back to normal”. It’s about slowing down enough to notice, gain awareness, and then rebuild with intention.

At White River Manor, burnout recovery is treated with the same seriousness as any other health condition. We work step by step, combining clinical insight with space to reset, reflect, and regain clarity. No rushing. No pressure to perform. Just careful, supported rebuilding.

Learn more on our blog, or by reaching out to our team for a confidential conversation about support options.

https://www.whiterivermanor.com/news/rebuilding-your-life-after-burnout-step-by-step-recovery-guide/

15/01/2026

Life at White River Manor moves at a different pace.

Days are structured, but never rushed. Therapy sessions are balanced with time to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Mornings might begin quietly, with light filtering through the trees.

Afternoons could include one-to-one work, group sessions, or time outdoors. Sometimes that looks like walking the grounds, sitting in the garden, or spending time with the horses and dogs.

There is space here. Space to think clearly. Space to rest without pressure. Space to do the work that matters, supported by a clinical team who understand both the science of recovery and the human experience behind it.

Life at White River Manor is not about escape. It’s about creating the conditions where real change can take place, in an environment that feels calm, private, and considered.

If you’re exploring treatment options and want to understand what the day-to-day experience looks like, we’re here to talk.

https://www.whiterivermanor.com/

13/01/2026

“One of the most therapeutic five-star establishments we have in South Africa. A must, at least once a year, for any business leader.” - Affluence Magazine

We remain ever grateful for feedback like this. White River Manor was created as a place where leaders can step out of constant demand, slow the pace, and restore clarity in a setting that is both clinically grounded and deeply restorative.

09/01/2026

When life feels overwhelming, your surroundings matters more than you might realise.

Being in open space, near wildlife, and bathed in the quiet allows the nervous system to soften. Thoughts slow down. Perspective returns. It becomes easier to reflect, rather than react.

Since White River Manor is located so close to South Africa's famous Kruger National Park, time in nature can form part of the wider therapeutic experience here - when clinically appropriate. These trips are not about escape or entertainment. They are about grounding. About presence. About reconnecting with something steady and real beyond the noise of everyday life.

Clinical treatment remains at the centre of everything we do. Therapy, structure, and professional care are non-negotiable. But recovery is not just an intellectual process. For many people, healing also happens when the body begins to feel safe again. Nature can support that process in a quiet but powerful way.

If you would like to learn more about treatment at White River Manor, our team is here to talk.

📞 +27 67 389 4020
📧 info@whiterivermanor.com

08/01/2026

With a new year underway, we’ve been reflecting on what 2025 brought to White River Manor.

✨ In 2025, we celebrated turning 10 years old - an entire decade of lives changed, hope restored, and future rebuilt.
✨ Early in the year, we launched our Family programme in Sweden.
✨ A short while later, our new Admissions Manager was hired.
✨ In May, we held a Family Weekend in central London.
✨ Our Co-Owner, Co-Founder, and Director Giles Fourie celebrated his 50th birthday in June, appeared on the cover of the Humans of Globe magazine in August, and marked 20 years in recovery in September!
✨ We released a podcast hosted by our very own Michele Morphitis in discussion with Dr William Shanahan.
✨ Throughout the year, we attended a number of extremely important conferences, including the UKESAD conference in London, the Recovery.com symposium in the USA, the Lee Fitzgerald Annual Workshop on Addiction and Mental Health, and, of course, the Transform Trauma event in Oxford.
✨ We also has the privilege of sponsoring the Transform Trauma event, working with the amazing tenor Innocent Masuku, and also sponsoring the Huis Betlehem Golf Day fundraiser, and hosting a dinner event in Nairobi, Kenya.
✨We also made a huge amount of progress on our new, fully licensed, luxury mental health facility… but more on that very soon!

As we look back on the year, what stands out most is not just the milestones themselves, but the people behind them. The clients who trusted us at vulnerable moments. The families who showed up with courage and honesty. The team who continue to do this work with care, consistency, and integrity, day in and day out.

Ten years on, our purpose remains the same. To offer thoughtful, personalised treatment in an environment that supports real, lasting recovery. We move into 2026 with gratitude for what has been built, and quiet confidence in what is still to come.

05/01/2026

At White River Manor, recovery is built on strong clinical foundations. Therapy, medical oversight, and personalised treatment plans are central to everything we do. But we also recognise that healing does not happen in isolation from the environment that surrounds it.

We believe recovery is best supported in a setting that allows the nervous system to settle and the mind to slow down. For many, that means space, quiet, and time in nature. It can also mean simple, grounding moments. Walking outdoors. Sitting in stillness. Connecting with animals, whether that is spending time with dogs or engaging in equine supported work.

These experiences are not a substitute for therapy. They work alongside it, helping people feel more present, regulated, and open to the deeper work of recovery. When the environment feels safe and calm, the therapeutic process can go further.

To speak with us (in full confidence) contact us here:

+27 67 389 4020
info@whiterivermanor.com
www.whiterivermanor.com/contact/

29/12/2025

Oftentimes, meaningful recovery begins by stepping away.

For many people living in fast paced cities like London, stress, burnout, and substance use develop quietly within the noise of daily life. Constant pressure, stimulation, and expectation can make it difficult to pause, reflect, or even recognise when support is needed.

At White River Manor, we see the shift that happens when individuals give themselves permission to leave familiar environments behind. Set within the Lowveld of South Africa, our setting offers physical and psychological distance from daily triggers, alongside expert clinical care delivered with discretion and compassion.

Taking time away is not about escape. It is about creating the space needed to rest, reset, and engage fully in treatment. Surrounded by nature, supported by a multidisciplinary team, and guided by personalised, trauma informed care, clients are able to focus on recovery with clarity and intention.

Read the full article on our website to explore why stepping away can be a powerful part of the healing process and what treatment at White River Manor offers.

https://www.whiterivermanor.com/news/from-london-to-the-lowveld-benefits-of-taking-time-away-for-addiction-treatment/

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all of our social media followers!

To everyone who has been a part of our journey in any way this year, we hope you have a lovely day today and wish you all a very peaceful and restorative festive period.

24/12/2025

“What an amazing facility. They have a very well run, caring, incredible program with staff who truly care about the patients well being and recovery.” – Sarah B.

Thanks so much to Sarah for sharing her thoughts. We were delighted to hear them.

At White River Manor, care is never generic. Every programme is built around the individual, supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team and delivered in an environment designed for focus, safety, and recovery.

We believe lasting change happens when people feel genuinely supported, understood, and treated with respect at every stage of their journey.

23/12/2025

Chronic stress does not switch off when the workday ends. For many high performing professionals, it follows them into the night.

Over time, constant pressure keeps the nervous system in a state of alert. Sleep becomes lighter, shorter, and more fragmented. What begins as a few restless nights can slowly develop into chronic insomnia, affecting mood, concentration, immunity, and long term health.

At White River Manor, we often work with individuals whose success has come at the cost of rest. Chronic stress and sleep disruption are not personal failings. They are physiological responses to prolonged overload.

Understanding the link between overwork, stress hormones, and insomnia is an important first step toward recovery. With the right therapeutic support, it is possible to restore balance, regulate the nervous system, and rebuild healthy sleep patterns.

Read more about this on our website here: https://www.whiterivermanor.com/news/chronic-stress-and-insomnia-how-overwork-is-ruining-your-sleep-and-your-health/

22/12/2025

At White River Manor, recovery is not only about insight and understanding. It is also about finding safe ways to process what cannot always be put into words.

Music and art therapies form part of some of our treatment programmes as structured, evidence based clinical interventions. These expressive therapies support individuals who are working through complex emotions, trauma, or long standing patterns that are difficult to access through conversation alone.

Used alongside psychotherapy and, where appropriate, medical treatment, music and art therapies help regulate emotions, reduce stress, and deepen self awareness. They allow individuals to explore internal experiences in a contained and therapeutic way, without needing any artistic or musical background.

For some clients, these therapies open a different pathway into healing. For others, they strengthen the work already taking place in individual and group therapy. In all cases, they are carefully integrated into a broader, personalised treatment plan.

If you would like to learn more about how music and art therapies are used at White River Manor, take a look here: https://www.whiterivermanor.com/treatment/music-and-art-therapy/

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