The Therapy Haven - France
Ile de Ré, france
Profound, personalised therapy retreats 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 for individuals, couples and executives 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, or need help with recovery. Between sessions, make time for relaxation, deep rest and sleep.
Expect to address the root causes of emotional distress—whether they stem from past experiences or present-day challenges. By working at this deeper level, you will build resilience, strengthen emotional wellbeing and create lasting positive change.
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. There is also a programme for executives facing burnout and overwhelm.
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, 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.
For couples undergoing therapy, there is an option of a two-bedroomed house nearby.
Sustenance
You have a choice -= wherever you stay, you can self cater (a cheaper option), or be served organic, vegan dishes, made by your host Desri, a highly accomplished chef who uses as much home-grown local produce as possible.
If you choose not to self cater, 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.