Strategy, Spark & Soul Retreats for Therapists
Step Away From the Admin. Step Back Into Your Vision
Take a break from back-to-back clients, endless notes, and admin that never ends.
Our retreats give you time to slow down, breathe, and focus on yourself for a change.
We mix practical business guidance with creative exercises, gentle rituals, and unhurried conversations over coffee.
You’ll leave not only with clearer plans for your practice, but also with new energy, fresh ideas, and the reminder that your work can feel meaningful, and even joyful, again.
Therapists are experts at holding space for others.
But when was the last time someone held space for you?
Before the retreat, many therapists told us they felt:
Overwhelmed by back-to-back sessions and endless admin.
Unsure about their next steps in business or career.
Tired, isolated, and caught up in day-to-day survival.
“Before the retreat, I was feeling burnt out and ambiguous about my role as a therapist. I kept going through the motions but had lost clarity.”
After the retreat, they shared that they felt:
Clearer about their direction and next steps.
Reconnected with their vision, creativity, and purpose.
Supported by a circle of colleagues who truly “get it.”
Energized, grounded, and ready to return to work with fresh ideas.
“This retreat helped me find a clear direction and confidence in trusting myself with my vision. What I loved most was being witnessed, seen, and supported by others.”
A retreat isn’t just time away; it’s a reset button.
It gives you perspective, clarity, and the energy to keep growing without burning out.
Why Therapists Need Retreats Too
More Than a Business Retreat.
Our retreats aren’t about cramming more strategies into your head or filling every moment with work.
They’re carefully designed to nourish the whole of you; as a therapist, a professional, and a human being.
Expect a balance of:
Strategy sessions to clarify your practice and future goals.
Creative exercises like journaling, metaphor work, and vision practices.
Gentle rituals to let go of what holds you back and reconnect with what matters.
Body movement and rest to release stress and restore energy.
Connection circles where you’ll be truly seen and supported by peers.
“It didn’t just feel like a strategy retreat. It felt holistic, weaving in meaningful exchange, creativity, and space to be deeply human.”
You’ll return not just with a notebook full of ideas, but with the courage, clarity, and energy to bring them to life.
From Overwhelmed to Reconnected
Therapists often arrive carrying the weight of their practice.
And leave with a lighter heart, a clearer vision, and the energy to keep going.
Before the Retreat
Overwhelmed by back-to-back sessions and admin.
Unsure about the future of your practice.
Stuck in self-doubt or comparing yourself to others.
Burnt out, tired, and disconnected from your vision.
“Before the retreat I was feeling insecure in my role as a therapist and caught up in day-to-day survival.”
After the Retreat
Clear about your direction and next steps.
Reconnected with your creativity and purpose.
Supported by colleagues who truly “get it.”
Energized, grounded, and ready to grow again.
“I left with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of motivation. And I didn’t feel alone anymore.”
In Their Words.
What’s Included.
Every retreat is carefully designed to balance clarity, creativity, and rest. You’ll have space to reflect, dream, and plan, but also to slow down, recharge, and connect with colleagues who truly understand your journey.
Here’s what’s included:
Accommodation in a calming, restorative setting.
Nourishing food: 3 meals a day plus snacks and drinks.
Linen, writing material, and worksheets: everything you need to feel comfortable and supported.
Guided sessions on practice strategy, business clarity, and mindset.
Creative exercises.
Connection circles with peers for honest sharing and support.
Gentle rituals to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace what’s next.
Body movement and rest for balance and energy renewal.
Practical take-home tools like roadmaps, practices, and reflection guides.
“There was space for all the colors of the palette: from dreaming big, visualizing, and creating, to being guided towards practical, concrete steps.”
What’s not included.
We like to keep things clear so you know exactly what to expect. While your retreat ticket covers your accommodation, meals, and all retreat activities, the following are not included:
Travel costs to and from the retreat location (flights, trains, taxis, fuel).
Personal travel or health insurance.
Visa arrangements (if required).
Personal purchases such as souvenirs or additional snacks/drinks outside the retreat menu.
Extra treatments or activities not listed in the program (e.g. massages, spa services, excursions).
Everything else you’ll need for a meaningful, restorative, and inspiring experience is taken care of. 🌿
Upcoming Retreats.
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February 2026 — Weekend Retreat, Netherlands
20-23 Feb 2026
Theme: Vision & Renewal
Location: A quiet, restorative venue surrounded by nature.
The perfect mid-winter reset: three days of deep connection, strategy, creativity, and rest; space to dream bigger and plan with clarity.
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April 2026 — Weekend Retreat, Netherlands
April 2026 (Fri–Mon)
Theme: Spring Momentum
Location: A light-filled venue in nature, celebrating growth and new beginnings.
A weekend to gather momentum, clear out what no longer serves you, and step into the next season with focus and energy.
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July 2026 — 5-Day Retreat, Netherlands
July 2026 (Wed-Sun)
Theme: Strategy, Spark & Soul
Location: A summer retreat surrounded by nature and light.
This retreat brings together clear business strategy with creativity, rituals, and soulful practices.
Meet your Retreat Guide.
Vassia Sarantopoulou is a psychologist, founder of AntiLoneliness, supervisor, business coach for therapist, and creator of the Therapy Business Circle.
For more than 20 years, she has worked with clients and mentored therapists across Europe, helping them grow both in their clinical skills and in their businesses.
When she guides a retreat, she brings all of herself: the strategist, the therapist, the mentor, and the human who knows what it feels like to walk this path.
Participants often describe her style as both organized and flexible; structured enough to bring clarity, but spacious enough to allow for flow, creativity, and genuine connection.
“It didn’t feel like being instructed. It felt like being guided in a safe and inspiring way, with space for everyone to be seen and heard.”
Her mission is simple: to create a space where therapists can pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves and their vision, and to leave with both the inspiration and the practical tools to take their next steps with confidence.
Is this Retreat for You?
These retreats are designed for therapists who give so much of themselves, but rarely pause to recharge, reflect, and dream.
It’s especially for you if you…
Feel overwhelmed by the demands of private practice and want space to step back.
Crave clarity about your next steps, in your business, career, or personal growth.
Long for community and honest connection with colleagues who truly “get it.”
Want to blend strategy with creativity, grounding, and inspiration.
Are ready to return to your clients with renewed energy and focus.
You don’t need to be at a specific stage in your practice.
Whether you’re just starting out, growing, or ready to scale, the retreat gives you the clarity and courage to move forward in a way that feels true to you.
Step Away to Move Forward.
Every therapist deserves time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and their vision. Our retreats are an invitation to step out of the day-to-day, find clarity, and return with new energy, courage, and inspiration.
Whether you join us for a weekend or a full week, you’ll leave with more than ideas; you’ll leave with renewed strength, supportive connections, and practical tools to bring your practice and your life into alignment.
Your seat in the circle is waiting. 🌿
