Testimonials

I had an incredibly well-structured experience. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about going alone, but there was a perfect balance between group activities and personal privacy. One of the highlights for me was the food – we were truly well taken care of. I also appreciated the post-experience support; they checked in with us regularly, and I’ve had individual sessions afterward that have been really valuable for my personal growth. A big thank you to Conscious Growth EU!

Corey

United Kingdom
Accountant

I have long had deep-seated issues in my life that I needed to somehow integrate into my life experience. Talk therapy helped, but it went as far as tiptoeing and dipping into the challenges I needed to face and integrate. Under the excellent and empathic guidance of Michael and Joan, their retreat, which took place in a safe and beautiful setting, has changed me on a deep level – the openness of the experience allowed me to integrate my fears and self-doubt, and the change has stayed with me. Highly recommended!

John

Denmark
Researcher

This experience helped me gain a deeper awareness of my inner conflicts – making space for insight, reflection and self-development. This was made possible through the incredibly compassionate guidance of the facilitators, whom I’m grateful for gently supporting me throughout my process.

Giulia

Italy
Psychologist

An amazing experience! The facilitators created a safe, welcoming space for deep exploration. Their personal attention and constant guidance made each journey incredibly powerful and transformative.

Malcolm

United Kingdom
University lecturer

This experience was profoundly transformative. I could access and transform parts of myself in a new way. I value a lot the safe space and highly respectful and compassionate way of accompanying me during the whole process.

Peter

Spain
Somatic educator

The equivalent of ten years of deep personal development. Well organised and highly recommended on every level.

Mark

United Kingdom
CEO

The retreat space was very safely held to allow me to go into a deep and useful process that echoes still some weeks after the ceremony itself. There was strong facilitation taking all participants’ needs into account in an ideal space for these experiences to unfold.

Daniel

Germany

A transformative experience supervised by extraordinary people in a safe, prepared setting, in a green and peaceful environment. Joan, Michael and Jackie are companions in heart, body and spirit (special mention to Michael’s cooking 🙂 The path that was opened during the retreat is a new chapter that I can’t wait to write! Gracias

Catherine

France
Assistant director

The experience has been deeply transformational for me. For someone who has done more than 10 years of psychotherapy, I was and still am surprised about the effects: It feels like a shift has taken place in how I conceive of, feel, and integrate the hardships and trauma of my life with a much, much higher degree of self-compassion and -affirmation. The facilitators did a marvellous job in preparing and conducting the retreat, they were very thoughtful, caring, supporting and loving. I could have not wished for anything else, it was perfect. I am utterly thankful for the experience.

Patrick

Germany
Manager

I’ve had traumas in my life that I didn’t fully realise were affecting me every day – both with my family and in my work. After a year of therapy, I attended this retreat and I found something incredibly powerful. Instead of just looking back at the past, the retreat opened my mind to the future. That shift has been life-changing for me, giving me clarity in both my personal and professional life. I now feel like I’m riding the wave of life, with my traumas behind me, knowing that while challenges will come, I’m a different person in how I face them. I couldn’t recommend this experience highly enough – it’s been a true game-changer.

Sarah

Netherlands
Business founder

A wonderful experience from start to finish. I was very nervous before joining and Joan and Michael helped to inform and reassure me, and the experience was above and beyond anything I was expecting. Joan and Michael are so kind and conscientious, value you as an individual and are constantly on hand to support, both before, during and after. Everything about the experience was fantastic, from the organisation to the activities and the food. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Conscious Growth if you’re looking to make a change in your life.

Sam

United Kingdom
Manager

I had a transformational experience, one of the most profound of my life. It was extremely complementary to the ongoing regular therapy sessions I have. It felt almost as an accelerator on this path of healing I’m on. The experience helped me melt through psychological and physiological barriers I hadn’t fully been able to unlock in regular therapy. The change is still unfolding, but I’m beginning to build healthier bridges of thought and relationship to both my past and present, as a direct consequence of my experience. I arrived apprehensive, but that feeling quickly dissolved. There was a sense of warmth and professionalism that made it easy to trust the space and the people holding it. The structure was clear and the organisers were incredibly intuitive to both the group, and me as an individual. I often think back and am struck by the compassion and kindness of the organisers for delivering such a space, as well as the other guests.

Luke

Denmark
Account manager

Michael, Joan and Jacky are professional psychotherapists (Gestalt and Integrative Therapy) and work with essential sources of human life – compassion for oneself and compassion for others – through many exercises and preparations.
This retreat made me feel completely safe and compassionate, helped me to realise essential relationships structures, behaviours of my life (parents, romantic relationships, friendships) and see clearer how and why I structured myself the way I did.
Even more than eye opening, it is opening the heart.
If you are looking for a deep – and perhaps life changing – experience, this is a good place. 100% recommended and thank you again for taking so good care of us.

Michael

Austria
Psychotherapist

After years of therapy, this one particular issue haunted me. I decided I wanted to explore it from a different perspective even though I had my reservation about this modality. I discussed my concerns with Michael and Joan. Both were extremely well informed and answered my queries in an honest and comprehensive way removing any doubts and helping me build trust.
The experience was incredibly yet subtly life-changing and the insights and wisdom gained still guide my present day decisions and actions. I felt held and very safe throughout and the integration session the following day helped consolidate the new perspectives and understandings. I look forward to repeating this unique journey in the near future if the need arises. Thanks Conscious Growth for your grounded, safe, presence and for holding me through the difficult moments.

Susan

Malta
Business owner

My experience at the retreat was a truly great one. From beginning to end, I felt safe and well-cared for. Joan, Michael, and Jacky are absolutely trustworthy and professional individuals.
I suffer from negative thoughts that become a downward spiral, dragging down my entire mood. This then affects my quality of life, relationships, and even my physical health. I can’t sleep properly anymore and suffer from restless legs syndrome, which makes it even worse.
The retreat with Conscious Growth helped me to stop these negative patterns. I can sleep properly again, stop negative thoughts before they consume me, and my restless legs are pretty much gone.
The preparation, location, facilitation of the retreat, and integration were all well-prepared, and everything was announced and explained properly.
I will definitely come back when I feel it is needed and can certainly recommend others to do the same.

Tobias

Germany
Project manager