From Overwhelm
to Clarity and Balance
When life feels like too much, sometimes what we need most is space to pause,
breathe and reconnect with ourselves.
23th–25th October 2026
Loreto Centre, Llandudno
WHEN LIFE FEELS LIKE TOO MUCH
Overwhelm isn't always one dramatic crisis.
Sometimes it's one life-changing event. Sometimes several significant pressures arrive together. Often, it's the accumulation of countless small demands, leaving the mind with nowhere to rest.
This retreat offers you the space to pause, breathe and gently rediscover clarity, balance and a renewed sense of direction.
You don't need to arrive with everything figured out.
You simply need to arrive.
WHAT THIS RETREAT IS ABOUT
Awareness. Insight. Clarity.
Rather than trying to "fix" people, we create the conditions in which awareness, insight and lasting change can emerge naturally.
Through reflection, therapeutic exercises, conversation, silence, creativity and time in nature, you'll be invited to explore new ways of relating to yourself and your life.
YOUR WEEKEND
Arrive & Settle
Arrival and welcome
Afternoon tea
Opening circle
Evening meal
Dream incubation
Explore & Discover
Sessions exploring:
Overwhelm → Awareness → Insight → Clarity
Alongside the programme, there will be time for rest, walks and personal reflection.
Integrate & Move Forward
Integration
Practical applications for everyday life
Closing circle
Lunch
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Throughout the weekend, you'll have opportunities to explore yourself through a range of approaches and experiences.
Explore dreams in a safe and supportive environment
An introduction to practical TA concepts and how they can help you understand yourself and your relationships.
Gentle EFT practices supporting emotional regulation and release.
Guided exercises and shared conversations designed to encourage awareness and insight.
Space for silence, rest and personal reflection.
Coastal walks and opportunities to reconnect with the natural surroundings.
Creative activities using images and miniatures to explore thoughts, feelings and perspectives.
WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY
Take something meaningful away with you
By the end of the weekend, you may have:
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A deeper understanding of your own patterns, strengths and challenges
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Greater clarity about what matters most in your life
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Practical tools for responding to stress and overwhelm
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Simple ways to continue reflective practice at home
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Increased self-compassion and emotional resilience
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Fresh perspectives through dreams, TA, EFT and group reflection
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A renewed sense of balance, possibility and direction
MEET YOUR RETREAT FACILITATORS
JO EDWARDS
Psychotherapist · Trainer · Personal Development Facilitator
Jo is a deeply experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years of practice, with formal qualifications in counselling, psychotherapy and supervision.
Her work spans private practice and corporate environments, where she is known for her compassionate, emotionally intelligent approach to supporting people through change and personal growth.
Jo's professional experience is complemented by her own journey through profound grief and healing, experiences that have deepened her understanding of what it means to reconnect with yourself and move forward.
Jo is registered with BACP and UKCP
DENNIS RICHARDS
Personal Development Practitioner · Counsellor · Guide
Dennis has 25 years' experience in personal development and is passionate about helping people explore their inner world, overcome limiting beliefs and create meaningful change.
His background includes a Master's Degree in Creation Spirituality alongside training in hypnotherapy, integrative counselling, person-centred therapy, CBT, NLP, EMDR and shamanism.
His own experience of depression and burnout led him to explore new approaches to emotional wellbeing and nervous system regulation. These experiences now inform the practical and compassionate support he offers to others.
Dennis is a partner in The Awakened Path UK and is registered with BACP and the General Hypnotherapy Register.
A peaceful place to pause
THE LORETO CENTRE, LLANDUDNO
The Loreto Centre provides a peaceful, unpretentious environment overlooking the North Wales coast.
It's approximately a 10-minute walk from the beach and around a 45-minute hike to the summit of the Great Orme, where commanding views stretch along the coastline.
Its simplicity encourages attention to what matters most:
Slowing down. Reconnecting. Making space for new insight.
IS THIS RETREAT FOR YOU?
This retreat is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply in need of space to pause and reconnect with themselves.
You may be looking to:
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Find greater clarity and balance
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Understand yourself and your patterns more deeply
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Let go of what may be holding you back
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Gain fresh perspective and renewed direction
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Make space for personal growth
You don't need to have everything figured out. Come as you are.
THE INVITATION
BRING YOUR QUESTIONS. YOUR HOPES. YOUR UNCERTAINTIES.
You don't need to arrive with everything sorted.
Bring your curiosity.
Together, we'll create a weekend in which awareness deepens, insight grows, and greater clarity and balance begin to emerge.
From overwhelm to clarity.
Are you ready to make space for yourself?
IS THIS RETREAT FOR YOU?
This retreat is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply in need of space to pause and reconnect with themselves.
You may be looking to:
-
Find greater clarity and balance
-
Understand yourself and your patterns more deeply
-
Let go of what may be holding you back
-
Gain fresh perspective and renewed direction
-
Make space for personal growth
You don't need to have everything figured out. Come as you are.
Testimonials
YOUR RETREAT
23–25 October 2026
Loreto Centre, Llandudno
£350 per person
Give yourself a weekend to pause, reflect and reconnect.