Upcoming dates for 2024: Places remaining: 27th - 29th September
25th - 27th October | 22nd - 24th November *
WALKING THERAPY
& PERSONAL COUNSELLING
*Dates subject to sufficient numbers and place availability. In rare instance of retreat cancellation, transfer to another date or full refund will be offered.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Michelle
NHS Mental Health Practitioner
"When I stumbled on the site, my instant reaction was that I needed to do this. I was right! Thank you, beyond words for seeing, believing and recharging me."
Peter
July 2024 Programme
"To have a heart-to-heart in-person with nature and to feel I was listened to was great.
The content was great. Nothing too overwhelming."
Gary
Personal therapy with John
"The experience was so rich in the content of discussion and ventured into territory that was at first unknown but have highlighted so many important points of reference for me to remember and take with me on my journey."
PERSONAL THERAPY & COUNSELLING
WHAT WE OFFER
Our unique three-day programme includes a mixture of individual counselling, mindfulness and group reflection activities, most of which take place outdoors. These can take place over a weekend or during the week. Longer programmes can also be provided for more specific needs.
Please visit our video section for more information on how time with us would be structured. Here you will find a more comprehensive overview of what we offer, alongside getting a feel for us individuals.
THE BENEFITS
Physical and mental well-being are closely linked entities, with one greatly influencing the other.
A group walking holiday, combined with thought-provoking activities, amidst the stunning scenery of the Lake District, can help to restore the mind, develop perspective and order your thoughts and priorities.
Our programme also allows a strong connection to be made with us - something that can give real traction to subsequent therapy sessions, should you feel they would be helpful.
SURROUNDINGS
Our sessions are based at the impressive Rydal Hall Estate - a 34-acre World Heritage Site near Ambleside. We use this location for indoor sessions, as well as our breakfasts and evening meals.
We use a variety of gentle guided walks tailored to the group's physical needs. The walks take in stunning locations such as Buttermere Lake - with its dramatic fells, farms and woodland - or the Langdale Valley, with its dramatic skyline and cascading waterfalls.
Our aim with outdoor therapy is to showcase the very best that the Lake District has to offer in order to complement your therapeutic experience.
CHANGING OUR DEFAULT
Being away from daily pressures with a Lake District walking holiday can really help a person focus on what they want from personal counselling. When stuck on the merry-go-round of life, we are often too busy hanging on to give ourselves this time to reflect. Our three-day mindfulness retreat, allows for a strong connection to be made with us which can give real traction to your subsequent therapy sessions.
Sometimes we need to have dedicated time, in order to move away from our default mode of existence. If you have a particular challenge, it can be very beneficial to be part of a group sharing similar issues. It helps us to recognise we are not alone whilst providing a platform for strength and direction. Those who take the opportunity to join us can share if they want, but equally, issues can remain totally confidential.
