A Tranquil Escape: Mental Health Retreat in Normandy
5 Nights (includes therapy sessions)
All inclusive
Full consultation on day of arrival.
1hr:30min of One2One Therapy Sessions Per Day
All food and soft drinks provided at meal times.
Full use of facilities.
5 Nights (no therapy sessions)
All inclusive
This option is designed for the accompanying person sharing a bedroom. (2 x single beds)
This option does not include the therapy sessions or mental health support.
All food and soft drinks provided at meal times.
Full use of facilities.
Our mental health retreat in Normandy offers a unique opportunity to escape from the pressures of modern life and invest in emotional well-being.
With its serene landscapes, holistic care, and focus on mindfulness, Normandy serves as the perfect location for personal renewal.
Whether seeking relief from stress, anxiety, PTSD, fears and phobias or burnout, this peaceful corner of France provides the perfect backdrop for reflection, healing, and transformation.
We differ from many other retreats because we do not offer the usual yoga type sessions and meditations. We concentrate on what you want to achieve by getting to the root of the problems you are having. This is not a rainbows and fairies retreat, we offer a realistic goal achieving solution.
John has been working in the care industry for many years including working for the Priory. He is a qualified clinical hypnotherapist, rewind trauma therapist, NLP practitioner, weight management specialist and smoking cessation specialist. He has helped many people suffering from PTSD, fears and phobias, anxiety and general well being.
Some of his clients had been suffering for 30 plus years having undergone years of counselling and other therapies without success until now.
types of therapy available
Clinical hypnotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses hypnosis to create a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility. In this relaxed and trance-like state, individuals are more open to suggestions, which can be used to help modify behaviours, feelings, or perceptions. Clinical hypnotherapy is often used as an adjunct treatment for various psychological and physical issues.
Rewind Trauma Therapy, also known as the Rewind Technique, is a form of treatment primarily used to help individuals overcome symptoms of trauma, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s based on principles of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and involves a non-intrusive method for reprocessing traumatic memories without requiring the person to relive or re-experience them in detail.
When someone has a phobia, they experience intense fear of a certain object or situation. Phobias are different than regular fears because they cause significant distress, possibly interfering with life at home, work, or school.
People with phobias actively avoid the phobic object or situation, or endure it within intense fear or anxiety.
Hypnotherapists are trained to treat anxiety disorders through a variety of means.This often includes cognitive behavioural therapy or some of the natural therapy.Working with a professional can help you manage your anxiety and reduce your symptoms as quickly and safely as possible.
Nestled in the lush countryside of northern France, Normandy is known for its rolling green hills, historic towns, and scenic coastline.
But beyond its famous landmarks, Normandy offers a sanctuary for those seeking to improve their mental health and well-being through retreats that blend serenity, self-care, and natural beauty.
With the growing demand for mindful escapes, our mental health retreat in Normandy could be the perfect opportunity for rejuvenation and healing.
Located just 1hr 20min from Rennes Airport and just a 1.5hr drive from Caen ferry port in the beautiful Normandy countryside
A fEw previous clients
Mr D asked me to stop him drinking alcohol completely due to him not knowing when to stop.
Needless to say this caused him social problems around friends and family.
After the initial consultation I suggested that creating a cut off point would be a realistic goal.
Mr F had an eating problem. He would awake in the early hours, walk to his kitchen and start eating whatever was available in the fridge.
After a few sessions of hypnotherapy we changed this pattern so he became aware of his actions rather than sleep eating.
Miss M was traumatised by an incident 20 years ago.
She was only 8 years old when she was abused. She suffered from PTSD and struggled with everyday living.
She had received therapy for many years but came to see me to simply be able to wear a mask for protection against Covid.
After two sessions of Rewind Therapy not only could she wear a mask but her PTSD was gone.
Trauma/PTSD
MR G used to be a confident driver but after a small incident his confidence and fears grew rapidly.
10 years passed before he came to me and his fear was gone after just one session.
His confidence grew and within days he was back to his former self enjoying a drive out wherever he wanted to go rather than planning routes to avoid higher ground.
The above statements are taken from a small selection of typical clients that come for help.
John is qualified in NLP, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Weight Management, Rewind Trauma Therapy and Smoking Cessation.