Spain is a magickal country.
In my opinion, there’s no better place to come to ditch the black dog of depression and unleash your passion for life!
I moved here for the sunshine and got way more than I bargained for!
Blue oceans, majestic mountains, great food, culture and a relaxed, laid back attitude to life helped me to heal my wounded soul.
And now I want to share the magick of Spain with you.
I’m creating the kind of retreats and live gatherings that I wish had existed when I was fighting depression.
I felt so alone and I really needed to be around people who could understand what I was going through.
I also knew I didn’t want to leave an event feeling all fired up, but then ending up deflated and lonely once I got home.
So I’ve made it so that it’s not over when the live event finishes!
The group gatherings are powerfully therapeutic, but I want you to be able to access support after they end.
All of my retreats and live gatherings in Spain come with access to their own online community (NOT Facebook) where you can connect with me and the people who shared your journey.
The community is open 24/7 and gives you a whole toolkit of extras to help you when you need it.
No more feeling alone and struggling in the darkest hours of the night when everything feels bleakest.
My greatest wish is that you create a community of friendship and support around you to help nurture and nourish you when you need a helping hand.
My retreats and live gatherings in Spain aren’t just healing sessions, they’re
so much more!
We’re creating a movement – the Gaian REVOLution, where we bring sacred activism into the healing journey!
Sessions may include conservation activities, fundraisers, special projects designed to make the planet a better place for us all.
I told you I’m not your typical therapist!
Upcoming Retreats and Live Gatherings in Spain
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Ditch the Black Dog Retreats and Live Gatherings a Substitute for Therapy?
As a certified coach, counsellor, energy and Soul healer and nature therapist, I’m professionally bound to tell you that your first port of call when you feel depressed should be your doctor or a licensed medical professional who can prescribe medication.
But I have a caveat.
If for some reason you can’t get access to therapy, (maybe you’re on a long waiting list) or you’ve tried traditional therapy and counseling but just didn’t benefit from it the way you hoped, the Ditch the Black Dog Retreats and live gatherings could be for you.
You could use the resources in the Retreats and Circles in conjunction with therapy, to fill in the gaps between sessions or to help you fast track your recovery.
Your experience with depression is personal to you and it’s entirely your choice how you choose to help yourself.
You know yourself better than anyone and you know what your personal challenges are.
If what you’ve been doing isn’t working for you, it’s ok to try something different.
My advice is to take what works for you and leave the rest behind.
Where Do Your Retreats and Live Gatherings Take Place?
Currently, I offer retreats and live gatherings in and around the Costa Blanca area of Spain – expanding throughout the Valencian Community.
Ocean Therapy and Energy Healing Sessions take place in the Playa de San Juan area. I am also organising boat trips from various ports.
Forest Therapy and Energy Healing Sessions will be in the Sierra de Mariola area, Petrer, Xixona or anywhere there are trees!
Animal Assisted Therapy and Energy Healing Sessions will take place at various animal facilities to be confirmed. Check each event listing.
Check each event listing for details of Sacred Circle Packages. If enough people want to arrange a Sacred Circle locally, I’m willing to come to a specific area.
Details of retreats and their locations will be available as soon as I’ve chosen and booked suitable accomodation. I’m in the process of purchasing my own nature reserve and retreat centre, so look out for details of that! It will be amazing!
How Much Does it Cost? Do You Have Payment Plans?
I believe in a fair, just, inclusive and equal society. This means that I aim to make my products and services accessible to all. The price of each retreat or live gathering is different, depending on the offer.
Some events will take place within other organisations and I cannot do much about their fees, but I can try to put payment plans in place. Check each program for full details and any payment plans that might be available.
I use Klarna to pay in three for many things and I highly recommend it. Paypal may offer the opportunity to pay in 3 instalments or more depending on your circumstances. But this is a company that I prefer not to use if at all possible.
If you need financial help to access my paid programs, there will be an application form attached to each event where you can request a discount or scholarship.
Please visit my Giving Back page if you want to know more about how I give back and pay forward.
I'd Like to Talk to A Real Person Before I Book? How Can I Do That?
You can contact me via email at
Or you can call me or chat with me on Whatsapp at: +34 558 536 323
There’s a button on the bottom right of this page that you can use to chat directly with me.
Just bear in mind that I am on Central European Time – Madrid. If I don’t answer immediately, I may be asleep!
I Can't Make It, Can I Have a Refund?
All payments for retreats and live gatherings must be paid in full in advance.
If for some reason, you cannot make it, you MUST let me know as soon as possible.
RETREATS POLICY – retreats are residential stays of several days.
This is only a brief guideline.
Deposits are NOT refundable less than a month before the date of the retreat.
You can transfer your place to someone else.
It may be possible to change the date of your retreat for a more suitable one.
The best thing to do is contact me, so we can come up with the best plan to suit your circumstances.
LIVE GATHERINGS POLICY
All bookings must be made in advance and paid in full prior to attendance, unless previously agreed.
For one off events and gatherings, refunds will NOT be available if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
However, if I cancel the gathering, you will receive a FULL refund without quibble.
If you purchased a package and are not available to attend, no refund will be given. This is because you are paying for your space in the group as a whole and not each individual weekly session. You will still be able to access the online community and resources etc even if you don’t attend the live session.
Not able to come to Spain to heal the wounds that keep you trapped in depression?
Why not join the Ditch the Black Dog Virtual Retreat?
I know it’s not possible for you to hop on a plane and join me in Spain every time you need support, so I created a virtual therapeutic retreat.
You might not get to actually dip your toes in the Mediterranean Sea, but you can access this experiential space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
This is typically the space where most peopIe ask you to sign up for their newsletter.
But I know that when you're feeling depressed the last thing you need is loads of emails you'll never read clogging up your inbox.
Yes, you need tips, tools, and suggestions, but you also need to feel seen and heard by people who understand you.
This is my invitation to you to come join me in the Black Dog Café for a chat. All you have to do is bring yourself and your favourite drink!
The café is a little bit different than the typical online groups you might have seen before, and it's perfectly ok if you only want to lurk at first!
