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Space to learn and reflect. Zero pressure. Lasting impact.
Cutting edge, evidence based practices that support nervous system regulation, mental clarity and emotional steadiness.
In luxurious, eco conscious accommodation set in 6 acres of beautiful countryside.
Fresh seasonal delicious food and high end surroundings.
From a gentle flexible structure including one to one and group sessions led by expert facilitators.
Friday 4th September 2026 –
Sunday 6th September 2026
The Deerstone Luxury Eco Hideaway, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, A98 KX599.
Early bird rate: €995 (until 31st March 2026)
Full rate: €1250
This retreat aimed at anyone who is thinking proactively about their own self-care. Perhaps you are a busy professional who sometimes struggles with work life balance. You might be navigating specific challenges in your life at the moment and feel the need to resource yourself. Or you might be someone who already knows the value of deep intentional rest.
This retreat is for you if you:
A person centred approach to burnout prevention.
We understand that each person is different and choice is an important component of this retreat.
You will be able to choose from a gentle flexible structure including small group and one to one sessions.
Some of the key themes which you will be invited to explore with us are:
Barry, Erica and Rachel are directors of the Mindfulness & Compassion Therapy Centre, the leading centre for evidence-based mindfulness approaches in Ireland for over 15 years. They are all expert group facilitators and collectively they bring a range of complementary skills and experience to this retreat, including evidence informed mindfulness practices and psychological tools from a variety of modalities.
Certified Mindfulness Teacher (MBSR / MBCT) (Institute For Mindfulness Based Approaches); MSC Teacher (Centre for Mindful Self Compassion); MBCL Teacher; Psychotherapist (MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy University of Northampton)
Barry is a psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher and yoga instructor. He brings a warm, clear and compassionate presence to all of his work. He has many years of experience working in corporate settings with leadership teams from a variety of sectors including big law, healthcare and tech. He previously worked as a corporate lawyer for 10 + years and currently works closely with a number of Irish and UK based law firms on their in-house resilience and wellbeing programmes. He also teaches mindfulness meditation and compassion for leaders as part of the Leadership Development Diploma at UCD Smurfit Graduate Business School. He loves nature and the outdoors and is a dad to Robin, aged 18 months!
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Certified Mindfulness Teacher (MBSR / MBCT) (Institute For Mindfulness Based Approaches); MSC Teacher (Centre for Mindful Self Compassion); MBCL Teacher (Mindfulness Based Compassionate Living); Yoga teacher (Senior Teacher, Yoga Alliance); Psychotherapist (MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy University of Northampton)
Barry has trained in a variety of complementary techniques – Mindfulness and Compassion (MBSR, MBCL, MSC and Awakening Joy), Psychotherapy and Yoga.
He works with groups and with people on a one to one basis.
He has practiced meditation since 2005. He is a member and former chairperson of the Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland and currently sits on the supervision subcommittee of the MTAI. He has trained as a mindfulness supervisor and in the use of MBI:TAC.
Barry worked for over ten years as a corporate lawyer and has significant experience facilitating mindfulness and compassion training for organisations in a variety of contexts.
In 2017, he founded Mindfulness for Law (www.mindfulnessforlaw.ie) with the intention of bringing the benefits of mindfulness training to the legal profession. He has facilitated workshops and courses in many law firms and he works as a facilitator and student counsellor with the Law Society of Ireland.
In 2016, he co-founded Nature in Mind (natureinmind.ie), an educational organisation which aims to help people improve their health and well-being through mindfully connecting with the natural world.
Certified Mindfulness Teacher (MBSR / MBCT) (The Mindfulness Centre for Professional Training); Dip. Mindful Communication (Greenzone Communications); Supervisor for Mindfulness facilitators, Psychotherapist (MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy University of Northampton), Higher Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Counselling Skills, BSc Hons (Environmental Science)
Erica holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and is Co-Director of The Mindfulness Centre for Professional Training. She facilitates trauma-informed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindful Communication courses for the general public, in workplace settings, and for organisations such as AWARE. Erica enjoys her work as a teacher trainer and supervisor, with accreditation in the MBI-TAC framework for assessing and supporting mindfulness-based teaching.
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Erica holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and is Co-Director of The Mindfulness Centre for Professional Training. She facilitates trauma-informed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindful Communication courses for the general public, in workplace settings, and for organisations such as AWARE. Erica enjoys her work as a teacher trainer and supervisor, with accreditation in the MBI-TAC framework for assessing and supporting mindfulness-based teaching.
Erica supports clients navigating a range of challenges including anxiety, stress, depression, abuse, grief, and difficulties in family and relationships. She has particular experience and interest in working with trauma, ADHD, autism (including AuDHD), eco-anxiety, and eco-grief.
Her approach is integrative and flexible, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other modalities to meet the unique needs of each individual. Erica believes that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and works collaboratively to find an approach that feels supportive and effective for each client.
MSc Mindfulness Based Intervention, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, CORU Registered Occupational Therapist
Rachel is a Senior Occupational Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher, specialising in mental health. Her work focuses on the practical architecture of daily life — including sleep, routines, habits, boundaries and nervous system capacity — and how these shape psychological steadiness, peak performance, life satisfaction, and long-term wellbeing.
Sometimes practical solutions are what’s needed. Occupational therapy offers a particularly effective, evidence-based approach for people in high-pressure roles, especially in the areas of burnout prevention, recovery and resilience building. Rachel works from a whole-life perspective, supporting people to translate reflection into sustainable, real-world change. Her work is particularly valued by those in demanding professional environments who need grounded, practical strategies that fit complex lives. She also has a special interest in neurodiversity.
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Mindfulness Teacher with The Mindfulness and Compassion Centre:
Rachel began her training in teaching mindfulness in 2017 in Bangor University through their teacher training pathway. In 2020 she completed a Masters in Mindfulness Based Interventions in UCD, and was awarded with the Mindfulness Award for best performance in the Masters from the UCD School of Psychology. She has completed further training in other mindfulness based interventions including Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness. Rachel is a part of the Tutor Team for Trainee Mindfulness Teacher's in The Mindfulness and Compassion Centre. She is a registered member of the The Mindfulness Teacher's Association of Ireland.
In 2020 Rachel set up Insight Out Mindfulness and Therapy, a platform where she provides evidence-based mindfulness courses, retreats and one to one sessions for members of the public, hospitals, members of the LGBTQI+ Community and Direct Provision Centres. She has a special interest in the role of mindfulness and compassion in supporting adults with ADHD, and women experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss.
Mental Health Occupational Therapist with The Mindfulness and Compassion Therapy Centre:
Rachel is a Senior Mental Health Occupational Therapist who graduated from Trinity College in 2007. She now specialises in Occupational Therapy Mental health and neurodiversity. She has worked in various sectors for the past 16 years, including disability, paediatrics, equine assisted therapy, and has specialised in the area of mental health for the past 9 years. Rachel spent 7 years working as a Senior Clinician in the National Centre for Youth Mental Health before moving into OT private practice.
Rachel’s approach to OT is firmly grounded in cultivating more self-compassion and awareness in order to support people to engage meaningfully in what’s important to them in their lives. Rachel has training in various therapeutic approaches which are also woven into her practice, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
She specialises in providing occupational therapy for adults and young people who are neurodivergent, or who are experiencing mental health difficulties. She also has a special interest in supporting people with ADHD. Rachel is CORU Registered and a Member of AOTI
