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Kate Ritchie has been spotted entering an exclusive private mental health clinic in Sydney after a difficult year.
The 44-year-old Home and Away star announced in October she was leaving her afternoon drive radio show on Nova for the remainder of 2022 - just two months after she was charged with drink driving on a Monday evening in August.
Nova announced her departure in a pre-recorded clip rather than it being read live on air, suggesting management might have wanted Ritchie to stick firmly to a prepared script.
'Everyone on radio was going: "Wow, that was weird, she ain't coming back",' one radio insider told Daily Mail Australia at the time, with speculation mounting she will never return to the show.
On Sunday, Ritchie was seen carrying bags as she entered The Sydney Clinic in Bronte, where patients are offered a 'recovery program in mental health or addictions'.
Daily Mail Australia made multiple attempts to seek comment from Ritchie's management.
Kate Ritchie was spotted entering a private mental health clinic in Sydney on Sunday after a difficult year
The mother-of-one was seen carrying several bags into The Sydney Clinic in Bronte, where patients are offered a 'recovery program in mental health or addictions'. Daily Mail Australia does not suggest Ritchie is being treated for these conditions
Ritchie took one of the family help books she's written, Everyday Play, which includes recipes and activities for children and their parents.
She was dropped off at the clinic by her mother, Heather.
The following Monday afternoon, Ritchie - dressed casually in blue jeans with matching denim shirt and a handbag over her shoulder - was picked up from the clinic by her mum.
The Sydney Clinic runs inpatient and day programs for the 'assessment and treatment of mental health conditions' and to assist those who 'experience problems with alcohol and other drugs'.
Daily Mail Australia does not suggest Ritchie is being treated for these conditions.
The clinic has a 'multidisciplinary team including consultant psychiatrists and addictions specialists, nurses, exercise physiologists, social workers, psychologists and psychotherapists'.
Ritchie arrived to the clinic with her mother Heather in a SUV, before collecting her items out of the car and entering the facility
Ritchie was carrying several shopping bags and a woven bag
She took one of the family help books she's written, Everyday Play, which includes recipes and activities for children and their parents
The Sydney Clinic run inpatient and day programs for the 'assessment and treatment of mental health conditions' and to assist those who 'experience problems with alcohol and other drugs' . Daily Mail Australia does not suggest Ritchie is being treated for these conditions
An industry insider said The Sydney Clinic was popular with on-air talent as it was relatively discreet.
'They have a good strike rate and day programs allow patients to come and go and continue to see family and work while getting help,' the insider said.
'This time of year is perfect also as its non-ratings period, most people are out of the city holidaying and networks are winding down'.
Ritchie surprised listeners in October when she announced she was leaving her hit Nova drive show for the rest of the year due to stress.
Shortly after the announcement, a radio insider claimed she may not return to the Nova drive program and could be replaced by substitute co-host Ricki-Lee Coulter.
Ritchie is said to have lost the support of fellow presenter Tim Blackwell, who is keen to have popular singer Coulter on the
