Redland Psychology Services
COMPASSION FOR SELF
for therapists
Three restorative nights for therapists on the beautiful North Devon coast
With Dr Deborah Lee
All inclusive - the only thing extra to pay for is your travel
Step away from the demands of everyday clinical practice and give yourself the opportunity to experience compassion from the inside out.
Join Dr Deborah Lee for Compassion for Self, a three-night residential Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) retreat for therapists at Pickwell Manor on the beautiful North Devon coast.
Combining professional CPD with experiential self-compassion training, the retreat offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding and personal practice of compassion through guided exercises, reflection, learning and connection with like-minded therapists.
Three nights of accommodation, meals and retreat activities are included, with only your travel to arrange.
13th - 16th April 2027
Pickwell Manor, North Devon
Booking and Pricing
Early bird until 30 November 2026: shared occupancy £950 and single occupancy £1,100 pp
Advanced rate until 31 December 2026: shared occupancy £1,125 and single occupancy £1,275 pp
£300 deposit secures you place, with the balance due 2 February 2027
View retreat pricing section below, accommodation options and payment information.
Everything included - the only extra thing you pay for is your travel
3 nights - all meals - CFT teaching - Yoga & Breathwork - Sound bath & Massage - CPD certificate - Small Group
Got a question? Get in touch
Please see our FAQs below, or email retreats@redlandpsychology.co.uk if there’s anything else you’d like to ask.
Please read our Retreat Terms & Conditions before booking. By making a payment, you confirm that you agree to these terms.
Why a retreat for therapists?
As therapists, we spend much of our professional lives supporting others through emotional difficulties, self-criticism, shame and distress. Yet our own minds are not immune to these same challenges.
We all have tricky brains. We can find ourselves caught up in self-criticism, the pressure to achieve and the demands of caring for others. Understanding compassion intellectually is one thing; learning how to cultivate it, embody it and turn towards our own difficulties with wisdom, courage and care is another.
Compassion for Self offers an opportunity to slow down, deepen compassionate self-practice and explore what it can feel like to respond to ourselves differently. Our intention is to offer meaningful professional learning alongside space for reflection, rest and connection.
Meet Deborah and Andrea
Dr Deborah Lee is an internationally recognised Consultant Clinical Psychologist, author and leading practitioner of Compassion Focused Therapy and Compassionate Leadership. With over 30 years’ experience, she leads workshops and retreats internationally, bringing warmth and humanity to the practice of compassion.
Dr Andrea Herbert is the host of the retreat and Clinical Psychologist, therapist and practitioner of Compassion Focused Therapy. With over 20 years’ experience, she brings an integrated approach to her work and a particular interest in helping people experience and embody compassion — creating warm, reflective spaces to learn, connect and deepen compassion for self.
What the retreat will involve
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CFT teaching
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Experiential exercises
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Morning and evening yoga
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Breathwork
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Sound bath with massage
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Massage
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Time in nature
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Rest and reflection
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Nourishing food
The experience
Compassion for Self is a three-night experiential Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) retreat for therapists, led by Dr Deborah Lee and hosted by Dr Andrea Herbert, in the beautiful surroundings of Pickwell Manor, North Devon.
The retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday clinical practice, reconnect with yourself and explore what it means to experience compassion from the inside out.
Together, we will explore how to cultivate the qualities of the Compassionate Self, developing the wisdom, strength and courage to turn towards difficult emotions, self-criticism and shame with greater compassion.
Through a combination of CFT teaching, guided compassionate mind practices, experiential exercises and reflection, we will explore what helps us develop compassion for ourselves, what can get in the way, and how these practices can enrich both our personal lives and our therapeutic work.
More than a traditional CPD course, the retreat brings together experiential learning with opportunities for rest, connection and personal reflection.
Alongside our CFT sessions, the programme will include yoga, breathwork, a restorative sound bath, massage, nourishing meals and time to enjoy the beautiful North Devon countryside. Weather permitting, some practices may take place outdoors in the grounds of Pickwell Manor or on the nearby beach.
Our days will be gently structured, allowing time to learn, practise, reflect and simply enjoy being away. You may choose to explore the local coastline, spend some quiet time alone or connect with like-minded therapists.
For those who enjoy running, there may also be an opportunity to join Andrea for one or two relaxed social runs through the surrounding countryside and coastal paths. These will be entirely optional, informal and paced to suit those who wish to join.
Our intention is to create a welcoming, supportive space where you can deepen your compassionate practice, enjoy meaningful connections and take home something valuable for both yourself and your work.
This is an experiential self-practice retreat, not group therapy. Some exercises may invite reflection on emotions, self-criticism or personal experiences. You will be encouraged to work within your own boundaries, and there is no expectation to disclose personal material to the group.
Curiosity, choice and respectful participation are central to the approach. You are welcome to engage with optional activities in the way that best suits you.
Location
Pickwell Manor is a beautiful country house set within six acres of gardens and grounds on the North Devon coast. Surrounded by rolling countryside and close to the sea, it offers a peaceful and spacious setting for stepping away from everyday life.
The manor has a wonderful Italian Garden, generous communal spaces and plenty of quieter corners for rest and reflection. From the grounds there is easy access to lovely local walks, including routes towards Putsborough and Croyde, with beautiful coastal scenery along the way.
Its combination of comfortable accommodation, gardens, countryside and nearby beaches makes Pickwell Manor a particularly special setting for a retreat focused on slowing down, reconnecting and making space for compassion.
Getting there.
Pickwell Manor is near Croyde in North Devon, along some narrow country lanes, so it’s worth planning your journey in advance.
Travelling by train or plane
The nearest mainline station is Exeter St David’s, which has direct trains from London Paddington, Bristol and many other parts of the country. Exeter Airport is also an option.
The Tarka Line runs from Exeter to Barnstaple and takes about an hour and a quarter. Local taxis are available from Barnstaple at your own cost.
Where viable, I’ll try to arrange shared transport for guests travelling by train or plane, including collection from Barnstaple station depending on timings. This would be at a small additional cost. If you’re interested, please mention it on your booking form, along with where you’ll be travelling from, and I’ll be in touch with details closer to the retreat.
Any questions at all, about travel or anything else? Please get in touch, I’d be happy to help.
Accommodation
Accommodation for the retreat will be within Pickwell Manor’s spacious apartments, each with a number of generously sized bedrooms and comfortable shared living areas.
Some bedrooms are available for shared occupancy, while others are available for single occupancy. Shared occupancy means sharing a bedroom with one other participant, while single occupancy means having a private bedroom within a shared apartment.
The apartment-style accommodation helps create a relaxed and sociable feel, with space to connect with others while still allowing plenty of opportunity for privacy and rest.
Single rooms are limited and subject to availability. If you are attending with a friend or colleague and would like to share together, please let us know when booking.
Retreat Pricing
Early Bird
Book by 30 November 2026
Shared occupancy
£950 per person
Single occupancy
£1,100 per person
Advanced Rate
Book by 31 December 2026
Shared occupancy
£1,125 per person
Single occupancy
£1,275 per person
Standard Rate
From 1 January 2027
Shared occupancy
£1,300 per person
Single occupancy
£1,450 per person
Booking and payment
A £300 deposit secures your place.
For bookings made on or before 2 February 2027, the remaining balance is due in full by 2 February 2027.
Late bookings may be accepted between 3 and 28 February 2027, subject to availability. Late bookings must be paid in full at the time of booking.
All rooms are subject to availability and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For full details about accommodation, payments, cancellations and refunds, please see our FAQs and Retreat Booking Terms & Conditions.
By making a payment, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Retreat Booking Terms & Conditions.
What's included
Frequently asked questions
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3 nights’ accommodation
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CFT teaching and experiential sessions
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yoga
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breathwork
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sound bath and massage
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Walks/runs in nature
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meals
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use of grounds
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CPD certificate
Arrival, travel and departure
Arrive from 12:30 pm 13 April
Retreat starts 3 pm 13 April
Check-out by 10 am 16 April
Retreat finishes 12 noon 16 April
Optional lunch at The Rock Inn
Our days will offer a balance of experiential CFT learning, compassionate mind practices, movement, reflection and rest. The programme is gently structured, with time to enjoy the surroundings, connect with others or simply take a quiet moment. Yoga, walks and social runs are invitations rather than expectations.
The programme below is indicative and may change as we finalise the sessions with our facilitators
Full Itinerary to follow