The Therapy Haven - France
Ile de Ré, france
Profound, personalised therapy retreats with a cleansing diet on a gorgeous island
The Therapy Haven in France, run by Desri and Robin Goodwin, provides private, bespoke retreats in your own cottage in the town of La Flotte on Ile de Ré in Charente-Maritime. These potentially life-changing breaks focus on daily emotional therapy to resolve issues and create profound and long-lasting results. Cleansing, vegan juices and meals can also be part of your programme. Enjoy beach time, swims, walks and bike rides in gorgeous local surroundings too.
our Reviewers Gina and Ben Hayes says:
‘After our stay we are bursting with positivity, fully-charged, ready for anything and completely nurtured from the inside out. And that is entirely down to Desri and Robin Goodwin, their food, company and hospitality, and the conversation and reflection they facilitated’
Queen of Retreats says:
‘Desri and Robin are highly experienced and compassionate practitioners, who give you their undivided attention when you need it and provide a safe space to deal with any issues without judgement. Desri’s vegan food is superb’
Experiences
Your schedule and tailor-made therapeutic programme will be devised after a consultation with you to meet your needs, whether you want to overcome trauma, abandonment, abuse, burnout, a health or relationship issue, need help with recovery or something else. Between sessions, make time for relaxation, deep rest and sleep.
Desri and Robin Goodwin use NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), Satir transformational systemic therapy, psychotherapy, strategic intervention, cognitive behavioural therapy, hypnosis and therapeutic coaching in their work.
Relationship therapy for couples, family members, whole families, blended families and relationships between friends or colleagues is also available.
You’re invited to learn simple and workable techniques to improve the way you eat, with advice on nutrition and healthy eating, alongside the gourmet, vegan diet on offer. You can also be introduced to natural detox methods such as tongue-scraping, oil pulling and dry skin brushing.
Between sessions relax on your terrace, walk or use the bikes provided to explore the island. The nearest beach is good for swimming, while massages, horse riding and surfing and yoga classes can be arranged.
Spaces
Your charming white studio cottage has a private terrace and well-kept garden. There are fruit trees and an outdoor wood burner.
There is an airy sitting room with dining area and large French windows, also leading to the terrace, and various places to eat inside and outside depending on your mood, desire and the time of year.
The back of the cottage opens onto an untamed green common for walks or bike rides. It's a ten-minute walk to the local beach, or 20 minutes by (provided) bike to a surfing beach.
Your bedroom has a comfortable, double brass bed and access to the terrace. The bathroom has a free-standing wooden Japanese soaking tub. Natural organic shampoos, conditioners, cleansers, toners, moisturisers and face masks are provided.
Sustenance
You’ll be served organic, vegan dishes, made by your host Desri, a highly accomplished chef who uses as much home-grown local produce as possible.
Expect delicious dips, bountiful salads, gourmet dishes such as truffled ravioli in a cream sauce and desserts including chocolate ganache and cheesecakes.
Additional smoothies, juices, teas, snacks and filtered water are provided. Coffee is on offer for those who need it. Alcohol isn’t served, but the policy is flexible.
la flotte, Île de Ré, CHARENTE-MARITIME, FRANCE
The Therapy Haven
Husband and wife team Robin and Desri Goodwin offer private, bespoke and potentially life-changing retreats for individuals, couples and families in the town of La Flotte on Ile de Ré in Charente-Maritime, and online for those who can’t or don’t want to travel. Relaxed, supportive and nurturing, Robin is a master NLP practitioner, a certified coach, hypnotherapist and energy healer, while Desri is a clinical nutritionist, raw food chef and life coach. Choose to focus on life changes, your health, relationships, weight management, burnout, or any other challenge life may throw at you.