THE RENEW and RECONNECT RETREAT Anxiety and Depression Recovery Reconnect with yourself, the present, and with your values to find peace of mind. 30th January-1st February 2026 Peace of mind comes from belief that change is possible. We provide you with the clarity of how to move forward to become happier again.
Drawing on skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Radical Acceptance and her book "The REBEL Method" Vanessa will take you on a journey to move out of your mind and into your heart. Supported by Yoga Therapist and Trauma Informed Coach Susan Lynch, they will nurture and support you with powerful and evidence based techniques to release old and negative thinking patterns, heal stress within your body and connect with your true values, who you are and who you are meant to be. By the end of the retreat you will have gained key skills in managing negative thinking and will have the hope and support once again for a better future.
What will you experience at our retreat?
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Positive Psychology
On the first day of the retreat, we introduce essential, evidence-based tools to support recovery from anxiety and depression. Through a powerful blend of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, mindset work, and Radical Acceptance (from DBT and ACT), you will learn to:
Understand and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns
Build resilience through gratitude, strengths, and positive focus
Develop a growth mindset to navigate setbacks with self-compassion
Practice accepting difficult emotions without being overwhelmed
Day One will equip you with practical strategies to manage your mind, cultivate emotional balance, and begin moving toward a more meaningful, empowered life.
We provide a space where you can talk about your problems with no judgement. Feel normal again
Yoga For Emotional Wellbeing, Anxiety and Depression
Our yoga teachers bring not only professional expertise but also personal experience with anxiety and depression, making them deeply attuned to your emotional and physical needs. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to support mental health and is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
What to Expect:
Gentle, adaptable yoga suitable for all physical abilities
A compassionate, non-judgmental space that honours your emotional experience
Practices that promote calm, balance, and emotional grounding
Our yoga sessions are not about pushing the body—they are about nurturing it. Through mindful movement, breathwork, and deep relaxation, yoga can help you reconnect with your body, build self-esteem and confidence, and gently support mood regulation.
You’ll leave each session feeling rested, centred, and more at ease—carrying that sense of wellbeing with you beyond the retreat.
Exploring Values, Self-Care, Self-Compassion & Life Purpose
As part of your retreat journey, we’ll take time to gently explore what truly matters to you. Understanding your core values—the things that give your life meaning and direction—can be a powerful guide through recovery and beyond.
When we reconnect with our values, we can start to make choices that feel aligned and authentic, even in the midst of challenges.
In these sessions, you will:
Clarify what’s most important to you.
Explore what self-care looks like for you—not just routines, but meaningful ways of tending to your emotional, physical, and mental well-being
Develop self-compassion practices that help you soften harsh inner criticism and respond to yourself with kindness
Reflect on your sense of life purpose—what gives you a feeling of contribution, connection, or fulfillment
By anchoring into your values and practicing self-care from a place of self-compassion (rather than obligation), you can begin to create a life that feels purposeful, sustainable, and deeply yours.
The Power of Connection
One of the most transformative parts of this retreat is the opportunity to connect with like-minded people who truly understand. Anxiety and depression can often feel isolating, but when we come together in a supportive space, we realise we are not alone.
By sharing your story and listening to others, you can begin to release the weight of isolation and the false belief that you have to face this on your own. Together, we create a space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted—just as you are.
You’ll be reminded that this is not your fault, and that healing is possible when we lean into community.
Safe, Supportive Group Sessions
Our group sessions are gently facilitated by Vanessa Wallace and her experienced psychotherapeutic team, who bring warmth, compassion, and a genuine ‘family feel’ to the retreat. This creates a safe, nurturing environment where you can be open about your feelings, negative thoughts, and personal experiences without fear of judgment.
When you’re with us, you don’t have to wear a mask.
You can simply be yourself—and that is more than enough.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
During the retreat, you’ll be introduced to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as "tapping" — a simple yet powerful practice that helps reduce anxiety, release emotional blocks, and bring calm to the body and mind.
EFT combines gentle tapping on specific acupressure points with mindful attention to difficult thoughts, feelings, or memories. This process helps to regulate the nervous system, ease emotional intensity, and create space for new, more empowering perspectives.
Through EFT, you will:
Learn a practical, self-soothing technique you can use anytime
Reduce the emotional charge around stress, anxiety, and limiting beliefs
Begin to gently shift emotional patterns that may feel stuck
Support your body’s natural ability to find calm and balance
EFT is a versatile, accessible tool that you can carry with you beyond the retreat, offering immediate support in moments of overwhelm or emotional discomfort.
Personalised One to one Counselling/Psychotherapy or CBT sessions
As part of your retreat experience, we offer individual one-to-one sessions with our highly skilled team of psychotherapists and counsellors. Each therapist is qualified and experienced in counselling, CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches, providing you with personalised, expert support.
Tailored Support for Your Recovery
In your one-to-one sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Develop a personalised recovery plan with your allocated therapist
Receive focused guidance to help you integrate the skills and practices from the retreat into your everyday life
Access continued support after the retreat, if you choose to continue your sessions
Ongoing Support Options
Pre-Retreat Sessions: Available on request to help you prepare, feel supported, and set clear intentions before the retreat begins.
Post-Retreat Sessions: We offer continued one-to-one support for up to three months after your retreat, either in person, via Zoom, or by telephone—whatever works best for you.
Follow-Up with Vanessa
Vanessa personally provides two follow-up one-to-one sessions after the retreat to help you stay accountable, reflect on your progress, and fine-tune the skills you’ve learned. These sessions offer a valuable space to ensure you feel supported as you continue your recovery journey at home.
Our one-to-one sessions are a compassionate, flexible way to help you feel truly held—before, during, and after your retreat.
Deep Tissue Massage
Our Deep Tissue Massages are the perfect way to help you fully relax and settle into your retreat experience. This is pure, indulgent time just for you—a chance to pause, breathe, and let your body be cared for.
The Benefits:
Feel deeply calm, grounded, and revitalised
Experience relief from stress and physical tension
Support the gentle release of stored emotions held within the body
Deep tissue massage not only eases tight muscles—it can also help release the emotional layers we carry, offering you a sense of lightness and freedom as you continue your healing journey.
Allow yourself this beautiful time-out to truly rest, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.
You are never asked to share more than you feel comfortably able to. Accommodation is available at Sedgebrook Hall or locally. To register your interest or book a call follow the link below Yes I am interested
"If you think you are not ready for this kind of thing, you really are... It has changed me totally."
Sarah September 2019
"The Anxiety and Depression retreat meant I met other likeminded people with no judgement and had time to think about myself and my needs without disturbances."
Sharon, March 2019
"This retreat really as been a fantastic experience and truly helped to change my mindset on life. When I did not think there was any hope the retreat has made me realise there is and I will be happy again"
Zara , April 2022
Our Retreats
Bury Villa Hampshire Healing the Motherline Retreat
.
Sedgebrook Hall Northamptonshire The Renew and Reconnect Retreat
.
Samsara Garden Resort Goa, India Soothing Childhood Abandonment Retreat
.
"The retreat offered great support, encouragement, camaraderie, friendship and expertise to help you cope with difficulties in life whatever they may be."
Sara, March 2019
"Really grateful for the experience, life skills, learning about yourself and trying something out of your comfort zone."
Barry, November 2019
"Feel like a new man, I am determined to maintain this inner peace moving forward.
Thank you."
Dan, September 2019
Who is it for?
Men and women who have struggled general struggle with their mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or addictions and would like to really move into gaining peace of mind and putting themselves first for once.
Those who are committed to making changes in their lives and had genuinely had enough of trying to just get by.
People who feel and know that there is something better for them in life and they want to access that as well as finding authenitc meaning in their life.
Individuals in recovery who want a boost to their journey of recovery, build their self esteem, implement more self care, connect with themselves and explore their spirituality.
"You made me see and understand things better, you gave me hope and have shown me skills I can use to help me."
Shannan, March 2019
"I had reservations attending the retreat at first, but I can honestly recommend it to anyone suffering with low mood/depression. I’ve really been on a journey the last three days and I’ve come home feeling motivated, inspired and full of self-love."
Katie, October 2021
"After my stay at the retreat and having nearly completed the Rebel method book I am hand on heart a completely different person. I don’t believe there will ever be enough words to describe how thankful I am to Vanessa for the positive change she has brought to my life and I can honestly say her and her team saved my life."
Alex, September 2022