Healing begins with self compassion

We create transformative weekend retreats for those seeking healing and renewal. Our trauma-informed approach combines expert therapy with holistic and nurturing experiences.

Your retreat partners

Our retreats are led by four dedicated practitioners, each a leader in their respective field. Together, they create a safe, nurturing, and transformative space for you to heal and reconnect with yourself.

Susan McQuaker

Clinical Director

With over 25 years of experience supporting mental health and wellbeing, Susan brings a wealth of expertise to the retreat's therapeutic sessions. Her dual training in creative arts and psychotherapy allows her to provide a respectful, collaborative, and bespoke therapeutic service. Susan is dedicated to creating a safe, confidential space where you can explore your internal narrative through EMDR and creative expression.

Heather Williams

Clinical Director

Heather’s vision is to create restorative spaces where you can truly reconnect with yourself. With over 18 years of experience as a Creative Psychotherapist specialising in trauma, she integrates EMDR therapy with a deeply compassionate and non-judgemental approach. Heather will guide you through the core therapeutic work, helping you feel empowered to pursue meaningful healing and personal growth.

Natasha Lincoln

Yoga Instructor

Natasha provides the grounding and restorative movement for our retreats. With a naturally gentle and nurturing presence , she intuitively blends the strength of Hatha yoga with the deep surrender of Yin. Trained in India as an Integral Hatha Yoga teacher , her sessions are designed to calm your nervous system and help you reconnect with your inner wisdom.

Hayley North

Retreat Chef

Hayley is our specialist retreat chef who believes food is an integral part of the therapeutic journey. With decades of experience cooking for hundreds of retreats worldwide, she brings an invaluable insider's insight. Her meals are mindfully created to be more than just nourishing, fusing western nutrition with eastern approaches to support your emotional balance and wellbeing throughout the weekend .

Trusted by leading mental health professionals

Your healing journey starts here

Take the first step towards transformation with our carefully crafted therapeutic retreats