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# The Retreat Clinics

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## Posts
- [Art, Community and Creativity at The Tuke Centre](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/art-community-and-creativity-at-the-tuke-centre/): Two talented local artists have generously loaned a selection of their beautiful artwork to our home in York, bringing creativity, colour and inspiration into the space. Their work adds a unique and uplifting atmosphere for everyone attending sessions at The Tuke Centre, offering moments of reflection, connection and enjoyment. We are incredibly grateful for their kindness and support, and delighted to showcase their artwork, which is also available to purchase for anyone wishing to take a piece of this creativity home.
- [The Link between ADHD and the Festive Period: Why It Feels Harder than Expected (and what helps)](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/the-link-between-adhd-and-the-festive-period-why-it-feels-harder-than-expected-and-what-helps/): What makes this period difficult for most individuals is that this season should ideally be a time for slowing down and catching up with family members. However, if you have ADHD or think you might, you may discover that this period can be very stressful.
- [Understanding Your Child’s Autism Profile](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/understanding-your-childs-autism-profile-building-on-strengths-and-supporting-needs/): When you first receive an autism diagnosis for your child, it’s natural to have a wide range of questions and emotions. The word diagnosis itself can sometimes feel a little confusing. Autism is not something your child has “developed” or “caught.” It isn’t an illness or disease. Rather, it’s a way of describing how your child’s brain has been wired from the very beginning.
- [Selby Neurodiversity Advice Event](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/selby-neurodiversity-advice-event/): Showcasing Our Neurodevelopmental Service at the “Selby Neurodiversity Advice” Event
- [How to Talk to Children About Autism](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/dad-whats-autism-how-to-talk-to-children-about-autism/): Explaining autism to children can feel daunting. You might not feel like you fully understand it yourself, or you may worry about saying the “wrong” thing. Children are naturally curious, though, and that curiosity is a positive starting point. Often it’s our own preconceptions or anxieties that make us clam up.
- [Men’s Mental Health](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/mens-mental-health-support-uk/): In you are in need of mental health support, help is just a phone call away…
- [Is It Just a Phase – or Something More? Understanding the Early Signs of Autism](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/early-signs-of-autism-guide-for-parents/): “Maybe they’ll grow out of it. They’re just sensitive. Aren’t we all a bit on the spectrum? Could it be my parenting... but something feels different.”
- [Availability in our Post Diagnostic Support Service for Autistic Adults](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/4945-2/): We currently have availability for Post-Diagnostic Support for adults who have received an autism diagnosis with us. However, the service is also funded for people who have received an assessment elsewhere. (Full report required and person registered with GP in North Yorkshire ICB catchment area)
- [Exam Stress: How to support your child](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/exam-stress-how-to-support-your-child/): There is a large focus in schools placed upon SATS, mock exams and actual GCSE’s. This combined with the impact of a series of lockdowns and restrictions has led to an increase in exam stress for many children and young people. Here are some tips for parents and carers to help you think about how you can support your child:
- [How Adult Therapy Can Improve Your Relationships and Career](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/how-adult-therapy-improves-relationships-career/): In a world of high expectations and diverse needs we can feel lost within work/benefit systems that don’t see us, relationships that don’t satisfy us and family’s that we can’t engage with. We know that mental health is impacted by numerous things including social, psychological and economic factors, and these can leave people struggling to find a place of community, security, or to feel in control of their world. As a result, they might feel ill-equipped to deal with these demands and not know how to manage the pressures they feel, and the implications for their mental health can be severe. 
- [The Problem with ‘Mental Health’!](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/the-problem-with-mental-health/): In the media we often hear of a mental health crisis amongst young people and we are aware of long waiting times for many mental health services for children and young people. Many educators will have observed an increasing number of young people who seem to be experiencing difficulties in managing the challenges of everyday life. But what do we mean when we talk about ‘mental health problems’? We may be thinking of the emotional distress that we witness in the young people we know, an increasing  number of behaviours that challenge, school avoidance, or perhaps other changes in behaviour that we observe.  But is it helpful to frame these emotional and behavioural challenges as mental health problems?
- [National Stress Awareness Day 2024](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-day-2024/): As National Stress Awareness Day rolls around, it’s time to take a moment to reflect on the state of our collective mental well-being and what can be done to support it. 
- [Press Release 06 August 2024](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/__trashed/): The Retreat Clinics are pleased to announce continuing support for people seeking counselling, psychotherapy and autism & ADHD assessments, following approval for the proposed development of the Retreat Hospital site by specialist property developer and restorer P J Livesey at the York Council planning committee meeting on August 1st.
- [Dealing With Relationship Problems](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/dealing-with-relationship-problems/): Whether you have been in a relationship for a year or twenty years, one thing is guaranteed, at some point you will face challenges together that can either draw you closer together or pull you apart. Each relationship may have differing challenges and each relationship must find their own solution/s to navigate those challenges. Some of these challenges might be internally driven within the relationship and others come from outside of the relationship. These challenges will come in differing shapes and sizes too, for example life changes such as redundancy, childbirth or retirement might be significant experiences to negotiate, but so too are affairs, health problems, wider family involvement and financial matters. Life has a way of plunging us into difficult situations and you, and your partner/s, may feel left to sink or swim. It is therefore very important to learn how to respond to these challenges and, as a couple/triad/throuple, be able to work together to try and resolve them in a healthy way.
- [The Loneliness of Grief](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/the-loneliness-of-grief/): This blog is brought to you in collaboration with The Natalie Kate Moss Trust.
- [Podcast Ep. 02 –  Primary School Leavers](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/podcast-ep-02-primary-school-leavers/): If your child has just left primary school and is transitioning to secondary school, then this podcast is for you! Lucy and Dale chat about how you can support your child's transition, it's full of great advice and top tips.
- [Podcast EP. 01 – Men’s Mental Health](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/podcast-ep-01-mens-mental-health/): In our first podcast, Cat Adlam - Psychotherapist at The Retreat Clinics - talks to Dale Bartleson from YO1 York about men's mental health, vulnerability and weakness and stigma.
- [Announcing a New Partnership: The Retreat Clinics and The Natalie Kate Moss Trust](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/announcing-a-new-partnership-the-retreat-clinics-and-the-natalie-kate-moss-trust/): We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership that promises to enhance our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. The Retreat Clinics has joined forces with the Natalie Kate Moss Trust, a renowned organisation dedicated to preventing lifestyle related brain haemorrhages from occurring through research, education and support. The Natalie Kate Moss Trust also generate funds to support ground breaking research to treat brain haemorrhages  when they do occur.
- [Men’s Mental Health Week – Where to Look For Help When You’re Struggling?](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/mens-mental-health-week-where-to-look-for-help-when-youre-struggling/): Men’s mental health is getting more attention – this is important, because traditionally men have felt its not ok to talk about not being ok. Ideas of what it is to ‘be a man’, to ‘man-up’, to be a ‘fighter’, to support others rather than seek help, that it’s a ‘weakness’ to feel sad or anxious, have been around a long time and have left a lot of men unable to identify when they’re struggling and access support.
- [Men’s Mental Health Week: Teenage Boy’s Mental Health](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/mens-mental-health-week-teenage-boys-mental-health/): Adolescence is a critical period of development, marked by physical, emotional, and social changes. It is a time where young people are figuring out who they are and the kind of person they want to be, whilst also becoming aware of the wider context outside of their own world. 
- [Movement: Moving More For Our Mental Health](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/movement-moving-more-for-our-mental-health/): Have you ever wondered why health professionals keep focusing on physical health when dealing with mental health? The answer is easy – they are connected. If you can improve your physical activity, even just an extra five minutes a day, you can be supporting not only your physical health but also your mental health.
- [Impact of Long-term Health Problems on Romantic Relationships](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/impact-of-long-term-health-problems-on-romantic-relationships/): Any health problems can negatively impact romantic relationships, but when these health problems are long-term, will be permanent or are terminal, this can have significant implications for the couple/throuple. Not only does each partner need to process their own feelings about the health problem and the effect, but they also need to establish a way of being together that is both self and other supporting. These are extremely challenging considerations to examine, and they can put the relationship under increasing strain. Some people might find themselves withdrawing whereas others become clingy and over possessive. Often these behaviours are rooted in their own early attachment experiences and these then surface and impact in the here and now.
- [Advice for parents, guardians and friends of university students.](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/advice-for-parents-guardians-and-friends-of-university-students/): Advice for parents, guardians and friends of university students.
- [Express yourself with art therapy](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/express-yourself-with-art-therapy-childrens-mental-health-week/): Do you sometimes feel its difficult to really explain how you are feeling in words? There are other ways you can express how you feel...
- [Low Self Esteem](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/low-self-esteem/): Self-esteem is a critical aspect of our mental health and overall well-being. It's the foundation of our self-perception, influencing how we see ourselves, how we interact with others, and how we navigate the world around us. High self-esteem can lead to a more positive outlook on life, increased resilience in the face of challenges, and better relationships. On the other hand, low self-esteem can limit our potential, causing us to miss out on opportunities and experiences. Therefore, learning how to improve self-esteem is a vital step towards personal growth and development.
- [Limited Funding Available for Free Therapy for Children and Young People](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/limited-funding-available-for-free-therapy-for-children-and-young-people/): Our Quaker led charity has provided mental health services for over 200 years. Our services are firmly based in our values of compassion, collaboration, and community building. We are passionate about helping people, giving hope, and building resilience. We’re aware that for many people it’s difficult to find the resources to fund therapy, especially now, and so we have dedicated a small fund to provide free therapy for children and young people whose family is in receipt of means tested welfare benefits. Our therapy services are now available in Manchester, York and online (depending on the clinical safety of online work).
- [How to care for someone following the loss of a child.](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/how-to-care-for-someone-following-the-loss-of-a-child-2/): This blog contains emotionally sensitive information, please take care. If you feel that you need to talk to someone more urgently than therapy, please find a list of useful organisations who offer support below. If you feel that you need immediate support, please contact The Samaritans or your GP or other forms of crisis support.
- [5 Top Tips For Dealing With Grief At Christmas](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/5-top-tips-for-dealing-with-grief-at-christmas/): Linda Bower – Psychotherapist at The Retreat Clinics shares her tops tips with how to deal with grief.
- [Paranoia](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/paranoia/): At times we all have anxious or suspicious thoughts, about ourselves or about other’s intentions, behaviour or feelings towards us. To some degree this is an important and healthy aspect of being able to look after ourselves and our safety.
- [Nurturing Compassion: Supporting Parents When Their Child Is Bullying Others](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/nurturing-compassion-supporting-parents-when-their-child-is-bullying-others/): Discovering that your child is engaging in bullying behaviour can feel challenging and upsetting experience for any parent/carer. However, it's crucial to approach this situation with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to fostering positive change.
- [Supporting Your Child Through Bullying: A Parent’s Guide](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/supporting-your-child-through-bullying/): Supporting Your Child Through Bullying: A Parent's Guide
- [Bonfire Night – Managing your child’s anxiety.](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/bonfire-night-managing-your-childs-anxiety/): Top Tips for Managing Bonfire Night
- [Important changes to how we receive Autism and ADHD referrals](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/important-changes-to-how-we-receive-autism-and-adhd-referrals/): What are we commissioned to provide?
- [Back-to-School Anxiety: Supporting Your Child’s Transition](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/back-to-school-anxiety-supporting-your-childs-transition/): Is your child struggling with the transition back to school? Nearly a month into the new school year, we have been hearing from many of you that some children and young people are starting to face challenges with returning to school, despite initially positive starts. Perhaps it's a sudden reluctance to attend school, difficulty sleeping, complaints of physical discomfort, increased outbursts at home, a decrease in enthusiasm for homework, or a general shift in mood that's hard to pinpoint.
- [Virtual reality mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) programme](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/virtual-reality-mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-mbct-programme/): University College London, The Retreat Clinics and Tend VR are conducting a study exploring mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) delivered through virtual reality (VR). We are recruiting adults who have experienced recent anxiety or depressive symptoms to test this innovative approach over a 10-12-week period.
- [Children’s Cancer Charity Collaboration](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/childrens-cancer-charity-collaboration/): The Joshua Tree (based in Cheshire) is a children's cancer charity that is dedicated to working closely with families affected by childhood cancers.
- [Youth Mental Health Day](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/youth-mental-health-day/): When we think about being ‘healthy’, we jump straight to the thought of exercising, eating and sleeping well. However, making sure we have a healthy mental well-being is just as important. To celebrate Youth Mental Health day, we want to talk about different ways that children can improve their mental health at difficult times.
- [The Benefits of Online Therapy](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/3571-2/): Online counselling and therapy are a modern approach to mental health support where  therapy and mental health services are provided remotely online.  The primary aim of online counselling is identical to traditional face-to-face therapy: to provide an outlet for individuals to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours in a safe, confidential environment. The key difference is the delivery method. Instead of visiting a therapist's office, clients can access professional mental health support from the comfort of their own home, or any location with internet access.
- [How Child Psychologists, Child Therapists and Counsellors Play a Key Role in Children’s Mental Health](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/how-child-psychologists-child-therapists-and-counsellors-play-a-key-role-in-childrens-mental-health/): Child psychologists, child therapists and counsellors play a crucial role in assessing, and helping children and young people with emotional health issues They are specifically trained to understand the unique challenges and experiences of children, employing various therapeutic techniques to promote healthier thought patterns and behaviours.
- [Introduction to Anxiety and Mental Health](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/introduction-to-anxiety-and-mental-health/): Anxiety is often more than just feeling stressed or worried. It is a common mental health disorder characterised by persistent and excessive worry, fear, or nervousness about different aspects of life. In the UK, anxiety difficulties are common, with a little over 1 in 10 of us experiencing an anxiety disorder (Mental Health UK). While it's completely normal to experience anxiety occasionally, especially during periods of high stress or before significant events, those with anxiety disorders often find their feelings of worry and fear constant, overwhelming, and interfering with their daily lives.
- [International Self-Care Day](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/international-self-care-day/): Today is International Self-Care Day! A day for people to reflect on whether you are giving yourself that extra bit of time and to consider ways that you can take care of yourself.
- [How to care for someone following the loss of a child](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/how-to-care-for-someone-following-the-loss-of-a-child/): The loss of a child profoundly impacts the lives of parents and their loved ones.  When someone you care about has lost a child, it can be hard to know how best to support them. Each person’s grief experience is unique, and finding the right words can be hard.  Often, we worry about saying the wrong thing or upsetting the person which can lead to us not saying anything at all or becoming distant from them.
- [Strengthening Relationships: Unlocking the Power of Couple Therapy](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/strengthening-relationships-unlocking-the-power-of-couple-therapy/): In today's fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship can be a challenge. The ups and downs of life, communication gaps, unresolved conflicts, and emotional distance can strain even the strongest bonds. However, there is a powerful solution available: couple therapy. In this blog, we explore the problems couple therapy addresses, the benefits it offers, and how it can help you build a stronger, more loving partnership.
- [The Menopause. A normal part of life, but one which can feel like a seemingly never-ending ordeal.](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/the-menopause-a-normal-part-of-life-but-one-which-can-feel-like-a-seemingly-never-ending-ordeal/): Hot flushes and night sweats are two of the most common physical symptom of the menopause. Duvet on, duvet off, duvet on, duvet off is a common night-time experience for many. There may be times when you dress warmly to face the cold outside, then find your internal heating system goes into overdrive and you need to peel away the layers – this can be embarrassing and irritating, as well as physically uncomfortable.
- [Obsessive Compulsive Disorder](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/): Standing at the top of the stairs with tears streaming down my face and just wanting the cycle to stop, my body and mind were exhausted. When eventually in bed, my palms would become sweaty, my heart would race and the intrusive thoughts of “just one more check”, “what if you didn’t check it correctly” would slowly creep back in. 1,2,3,4 had become my prominent numbers, these numbers would be continuously repeated whilst I checked the oven, windows and door handles. I felt isolated, misunderstood and lonely. It had become more than a worry, it was consuming my life. 16 minutes per night was an average for my nightly repetitive behaviour however this had reached up to 30 minutes on occasions. On average this totalled to 5840 minutes per year that were consumed by this behaviour. The compulsive behaviours and intrusive thoughts were amplified when a traumatic experience changed my life.
- [How to Comfort Children Experiencing Separation Anxiety](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/how-to-comfort-children-experiencing-separation-anxiety/): Separation anxiety is a form of anxiety difficulties that occurs when a child is separated from their parents or those close to them, resulting in feelings of distress and panic. It can be helpful for parents to be aware of the signs of separation anxiety in childhood, know how to recognise the symptoms, and learn how to help children cope with their anxiety. In this blog, we'll look at the causes of childhood separation anxiety, as well as some tips on how to comfort children when feeling distressed
- [Maternal Mental Health: Breaking the Taboo and Seeking Help](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/maternal-mental-health-breaking-the-taboo-and-seeking-help/): Around 20% of women will encounter a mental health issue of some kind either during pregnancy or following childbirth. Although 'postnatal depression’ is a widely recognised phenomenon, anxiety in the postnatal period is also very common. Experience of pregnancy loss, a traumatic experience of giving birth, or a baby with health problems can increase the likelihood of encountering emotional difficulties in the postnatal period.
- [Safety and Health at Work Day](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/safety-and-health-at-work-day/): For this year’s world day for Safety and Health at Work, The Retreat clinics are focusing on one of the biggest concerns for safety and health at work
- [The Science of Stress.](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/the-science-of-stress/): Stress is an unavoidable part of our everyday lives. While some amount of stress can be helpful, excessive and long-term exposure can damage our physical and mental health. In this blog post, we will explore the various ways stress impacts our body and some of the ways we can better manage it.
- [Occupational Therapist Guy shares what neurodiversity means to him](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/occupational-therapist-guy-shares-what-neurodiversity-means-to-him/): “I view neurodiversity as being part of the variety of what it means to be human. I specifically use the word variety because I don’t think “difference” feels quite right, it could be interpreted as having a negative connotation. Whereas, I have always viewed variety as being a positive and good thing. Variety means lots of fun and exciting things, “variety pack” cereals were always my favourite as a child and I have happy memories of watching the Royal “Variety” Performance with my Nana. That there is variety in how people may they experience, think, learn and interact with the world can only be a good thing and is one that should be embraced and nurtured. It is what enables us to progress and do and discover new things. This variety can mean that people are “different”, but these differences don’t need to be fixed, they just need to be thought about in other ways. The Corn Flakes and the Frosties in the variety pack were different but just as good each other, you just put less milk on the Corn Flakes so they stay crunchy and more milk on the Frosties so you had sugary milk to drink at the end! Neurodiversity brings more variety into the world, and this is such a positive, as the saying goes “variety is the spice of life!” (Although not too spicy for some who are neurodivergent!)”

## Pages
- [Children and Teenagers – Autism Post Diagnostic Support](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/children/children-and-teenagers-autism-post-diagnostic-support/)
- [Right to Choose](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/right-to-choose/)
- [Our Referral Forms](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/book-an-appointment/)
- [Private ADHD Diagnostic Assessments for Adults](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/adults/private-adhd-diagnostic-assessments-for-adults/)
- [Children and Teenagers – Autism Post Diagnostic Support](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/children/children-and-teenagers-autism-post-diagnostic-support-2/)
- [SENDCo Education Consultation Service at The Retreat](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/sendco-education-consultation-service-at-the-retreat/)
- [Neurodivergent Informed Therapy For Children and Young People at The Retreat Clinics](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/neurodivergent-informed-therapy-for-children-and-young-people-at-the-retreat-clinics/)
- [Neurodivergent-Informed Therapy](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/neurodivergent-informed-therapy/)
- [Couples Therapy for Neurodiverse Relationships](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/couples-therapy-for-neurodiverse-relationships/)
- [The Retreat Clinics York – Temporary Closure Announcement](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/the-retreat-clinics-york-temporary-closure-announcement/)
- [Drama Therapy for Children in Manchester](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/drama-therapy-for-children-in-manchester/)
- [Subsidised Training for Local Schools](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/organisations/support-for-education/subsidised-training-for-local-schools/)
- [Podcasts](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/podcasts/)
- [Autism and ADHD Resources for Adults](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/autism-and-adhd-resources-for-adults/)
- [Occupational Therapy](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/adults/autism-in-adults/occupational-therapy/)
- [CYP Neurodevelopmental Services Self-Referral Form](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/cyp-neurodevelopmental-services-self-referral-form/)
- [Private ADHD Services](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/children/private-adhd-services/)
- [York Children and Young People Service is moving premises](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/york-children-and-young-people-service-is-moving-premises/)
- [Self-Referral Form For Children & Young People’s Service](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/self-referral-form-for-children-young-peoples-service/)
- [Waiting Times](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/waiting-times/)
- [Autism Post Diagnostic Support](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/autism-post-diagnostic-support/)
- [Adult Self-Referral Form for General Therapies Services](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/adult-self-referral-form-for-general-therapies-services/)
- [Vacancies](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/vacancies/)
- [Events](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/)
- [Children & Young People’s Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Therapy York](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/mental-health-children-york/)
- [Adult’s Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Therapy York](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/mental-health-adults-york/)
- [Adult & Children’s Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Therapy Online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/mental-health-adults-children-online/)
- [Adult & Children’s Mental Health Therapy & Support at The Retreat Clinics, Manchester](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/mental-health-adults-children-manchester/)
- [Meet One of Our Child Therapists](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/2486-2/)
- [Anne Webster](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/anne-webster-2/)
- [Meet our Trustees at The Retreat Clinics in York, Manchester & online.](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/meet-the-team/trustees-2/)
- [Ann Watson](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/meet-the-team/clinical-team/ann-watson/)
- [Child Mental Health](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/organisations/support-for-local-authorities/child-mental-health/)
- [Presentations & Consultations](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/organisations/support-for-local-authorities/presentations-consultations/)
- [Workshops & Training](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/organisations/support-for-local-authorities/training/)
- [Anne Webster](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/anne-webster/)
- [Amanda Jones](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/meet-the-team/clinical-team/amanda-jones/)
- [How your therapy could work](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/how-your-therapy-could-work/)
- [Resources](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/resources/)
- [Businesses Mental Health Training & Workshops in York, Manchester & online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/organisations/support-for-businesses/workshops-training/)
- [Employee Mental Health Support in York, Manchester & online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/organisations/support-for-businesses/employee-mental-health/)
- [Mental Health Blogs & News from The Retreat Clinics across York, Manchester & online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/news-and-blogs/)
- [Our Prices at The Retreat Clinics in York, Manchester & online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/our-prices/)
- [Abigail Bishop](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/meet-the-team/clinical-team/abigail-bishop/)
- [Business Support Team](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/meet-the-team/business-support-team/)
- [Meet our Clinical Team at The Retreat Clinics in York, Manchester & online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/meet-the-team/clinical-team/)
- [Wellbeing support for the NHS in York, Manchester & online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/organisations/support-for-nhs/)
- [Meet our team of clinicians, therapists & counsellors](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/about/meet-the-team/)
- [Adults Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Specialist Therapy in York, Manchester & online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/adults/adhd-in-adults/adhd-specialist-therapy/)
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Specialist Therapy in York, Manchester & online](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/adults/autism-in-adults/specialist-therapy/)

## Restricted Pages
- [ADHD Workshop 2](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/portal/adhd-workshop-2/)
- [ADHD Workshop 1](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/portal/adhd-workshop-1/)
- [Autism Workshops – New](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/portal/autism-workshop-new/)
- [Autism Workshop 5](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/portal/autism-workshop-5/)
- [Autism Workshop 4](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/portal/autism-workshop-4/)
- [Autism Workshop 3](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/portal/autism-workshop-3/)
- [Autism Workshop 2](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/portal/autism-workshop-2/)
- [Autism Workshop 1](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/portal/autism-workshop-1/)

## Team Members
- [Vanessa Pinto-Sanderson](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/vanessa-pinto-sanderson/)
- [Alexandria Hanson](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/alexandria-hanson/)
- [Danielle Morgan](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/danielle-morgan/)
- [Emma Yates](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/emma-yates/)
- [Paul Yeomans](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/paul-yeomans/)
- [Chloe Lees](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/chloe-lees/)
- [Jonathan Holmes](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/jonathan-holmes/)
- [Lisa Waters](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/lisa-waters/)
- [Rosie Bramley](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/rosie-bramley/)
- [Robert](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/robert/)
- [Stef Bricklebank](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/stef-bricklebank/)
- [Dr Thomas Elanjithara](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/dr-thomas-elanjithara/)
- [Lucy Baldwin](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/lucy-baldwin/)
- [Natalie Craven](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/4926/)
- [Lauren Hayward](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/4908/)
- [Lucy Everitt](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/lucy-everitt/)
- [Helen Cragg](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/helen-cragg/)
- [Margaret Paliszewska](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/margaret-paliszewska/)
- [Sarinrat Thomas](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/sarinrat-thomas/)
- [Ria Littlewood](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/ria-littlewood/)
- [Margherita Lurato](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/margherita-lurato/)
- [Jo McCormick](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/jo-mccormick/)
- [Hayley Cook](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/hayley-cook/)
- [Ruth McTighe](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/ruth-mctighe/)
- [James Short](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/james-short/)
- [Sevcan Oztoraman-Adiguzel](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/sevcan-oztoraman-adiguzel/)
- [Aleksandra Crawford-Leighton](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/aleksandra-crawford-leighton/)
- [Judy Rathbone](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/judy-rathbone/)
- [Dr Hosam Elhamoui](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/dr-hosam/)
- [Peter Hayward](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/peter-hayward/)
- [Nina Ridsdale](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/nina-ridsdale/)
- [Julie Hanson](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/julie-hanson/)
- [Amanda Jones](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/amanda-jones/)
- [Dr Esmond Chow](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/esmond-chow/)
- [Ruth Dixon](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/ruth-dixon/)
- [Peter Rigg](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/peter-rigg/)
- [Jessica Lakmaker](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/jessica-lakmaker/)
- [Clare Scott Booth](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/clare-scott-booth/)
- [David Robson](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/david-robson/)
- [James Eddington](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/james-eddington/)
- [Phil McEvoy](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/phil-mcevoy/)
- [Linda Bower](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/linda-bower/)
- [Cat Adlam](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/cat-adlam/)
- [Harcharan Kaur Sira](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/harcharan-kaur-sira/)
- [Dr Stephanie Petty](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/dr-stephanie-petty/)
- [Ronnie Pinder](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/ronnie-pinder/)
- [Nina Bradshaw](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/nina-bradshaw/)
- [Dr Mary Hughes](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/dr-mary-hughes/)
- [Lyndsay Close](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/lyndsay-close/)
- [Jessica Reeves-Williams](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/team/jessica-reeves-williams/)

## Events
- [ADHD Wellness with Jo McCormick](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/adhd-wellness-with-jo-mccormick-2/): Welcome to the ADHD Wellness event!
- [ADHD Wellness with Jo McCormick](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/5955/): Welcome to the ADHD Wellness event!
- [ADHD Wellness with Jo McCormick](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/adhd-wellness-with-jo-mccormick/): Welcome to the ADHD Wellness event!
- [A Compassionate Approach to Adult Bereavement & Loss](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/a-compassionate-approach-to-adult-bereavement-loss-2/): This introductory workshop offers a gentle and informative exploration of grief and bereavement. It will help participants understand what grief is, how it can show up in everyday life, and the many ways loss can affect an individual’s body, thoughts, behaviours, emotions, and relationships.
- [A Compassionate Approach to Adult Bereavement & Loss](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/a-compassionate-approach-to-adult-bereavement-loss/): This introductory workshop offers a gentle and informative exploration of grief and bereavement. It will help participants understand what grief is, how it can show up in everyday life, and the many ways loss can affect an individual’s body, thoughts, behaviours, emotions, and relationships.
- [Autism and the Festive Season](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/autism-and-the-festive-season/): Welcome to our online event focusing on autism during the festive season! Join us for discussions, tips, and strategies to help autistic individuals navigate through the holiday season with ease. Our panel of experts will share insights and personal experiences to provide valuable information and support. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or an autistic person, this event is for you. Let's come together to make the festive season enjoyable for everyone!
- [Caring For Your Mental Wellbeing In The Perinatal Journey](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/caring-for-your-mental-wellbeing-in-the-perinatal-journey/): Join us for a free and supportive online webinar exploring perinatal mental health conditions and the meaningful support available to help parents and families thrive.
- [Signposting Event for Families, Parents and Carers in York](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/signposting-event-for-families-parents-and-carers/): You're Invited! Signposting Event for Parents, Families & Carers📍
- [A Compassionate Approach to Adult Bereavement & Loss](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/bereavement-and-loss-in-adults-4/): This introductory workshop offers a gentle and informative exploration of grief and bereavement. It will help participants understand what grief is, how it can show up in everyday life, and the many ways loss can affect an individual’s body, thoughts, behaviours, emotions, and relationships.
- [Sleep for Wellbeing](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/sleep-for-wellbeing-4/): Join us for an online event dedicated to improving your wellbeing through the power of sleep!
- [Helping People with Sexual Problems](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/helping-people-with-sexual-problems-2/): This workshop will aid your understanding of Psychosexual Therapy and how this therapy can help people resolve sexual dysfunctions.
- [Relationships self-help](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/relationships-self-help-2/): Welcome to our online event focusing on improving your relationships! Join us for an online event that will help you navigate the ups and downs of relationships! Whether you're single, in a partnership, or somewhere in between, this event is for you. Our expert speaker Linda Bower.
- [Bereavement and Loss in Adults](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/bereavement-and-loss-in-adults-3/): This introductory workshop will explore what grief is and how it manifests. We will consider the impact of loss on individuals, including the effect on their body, behaviours, relationships, and mind. Additionally , it will explore different lenses in which to view grief and provide some practical ways in which to manage the impact of loss. There will be dedicated time at the end to ask questions.
- [Sleep for Wellbeing](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/sleep-for-wellbeing-3/): Sleep for Wellbeing
- [Helping People with Sexual Problems](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/helping-people-with-sexual-problems/): This workshop will aid your understanding of Psychosexual Therapy and how this therapy can help people resolve sexual dysfunctions.
- [Free signposting event For Support services, Local families, parents & Carers.](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/free-signposting-event-for-support-services-local-families-parents-carers/): Join us at York St Johns Creative Centre where local support services will be available to give advice and information on mental health, neurodiversity, legal support, parents who are finding their early parenting journey a challenge, financial or health concerns, women’s refuges, family abuse support, and much more.
- [Helping Patients With Sexual Difficulties](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/helping-patients-with-sexual-difficulties-3/): There are four objectives for this workshop: 1. Explore the psychosexual therapy process and who is most likely to benefit from the program, 2. Understand what interventions can be made to improve sexual dysfunctions, 3. Understand how to empower couples/individuals to re-structure their intimate lives, 4. Examine the psychological components that impact on sexual functioning.
- [Sleep and Wellbeing](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/sleep-and-wellbeing/): This introductory workshop will explore the impact of sleep on wellbeing. This session will consider what ‘good sleep’ is, the impact of poor sleep, as well as some practical self-help strategies for a better night sleep. There will be dedicated time at the end to ask questions.
- [Creating Autism Friendly Environments](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/4547/): An unfriendly environment can have a profound effect on autistic people. From the bright lights in supermarkets to the confusing signage in some healthcare settings the environment can cause distress , lack of access and even shutdown. This workshop explores how to create friendlier places . Using the updated 2024 version of the Checklist for Autism Friendly Environments you can start to consider some of the small changes that could make a big difference to the lives of neurodivergent / autistic people. There will be time for some discussion and individualised bespoke training will be available in 2025 on request.
- [Grieving your old life following a brain haemorrhage](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/grieving-your-old-life-following-a-brain-haemorrhage/): This workshop is a a collaboration between The Retreat Clinics and The Natalie Kate Moss Trust
- [Bereavement following the loss of a loved one to brain haemorrhage](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/bereavement-following-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-to-brain-haemorrhage/): A collaboration between The Retreat Clinics and The Natalie Kate Moss Trust – this workshop is designed for those who have lost a loved one following a brain hemorrhage.
- [ADHD Wellness](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/adhd-wellness-3/): Welcome to the ADHD Wellness event!
- [ADHD Wellness](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/adhd-wellness-2/): Welcome to the ADHD Wellness event!
- [Level Up – Supercharging Resilience in Children](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/level-up-supercharging-resilience-in-children/): Level Up - Supercharging Resilience in Children
- [ADHD Wellness](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/adhd-wellness/): Welcome to the ADHD Wellness event!
- [Compassionate and Strength Based Classrooms (For Teachers, and TA’s)](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/compassionate-and-strength-based-classrooms-for-teachers-and-tas/): Compassionate and Strength Based Classrooms (For Teachers, and TA's)
- [Online Autism Community Event](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/back-to-events-on-sale-online-autism-community-event/): Welcome to the Autism Community Event Online!
- [Autism Community Event](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/autism-community-event/): Welcome to the Autism Community Event!
- [Supporting Young People Who Self Harm](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/supporting-young-people-who-self-harm-2/): Please note we have needed to change the date from 11th November.  
- [Bereavement and Loss in Adults.](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/bereavement-and-loss-in-adults-2/): This introductory workshop will explore what grief is and how it manifests. We will consider the impact of loss on individuals, including the effect on their body, behaviours, relationships, and mind. Additionally , it will explore different lenses in which to view grief and provide some practical ways in which to manage the impact of loss. There will be dedicated time at the end to ask questions.
- [](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/4033/)
- [Understanding and supporting your child’s anxiety](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/copy-of-understanding-and-supporting-your-childs-anxiety/): Understanding and supporting your child’s anxiety
- [Relationships: Self help](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/relationships-self-help/): Join us for an online event that will help you navigate the ups and downs of relationships! Whether you're single, in a partnership, or somewhere in between, this event is for you. Our expert speaker Linda Bower. This workshop will explore signs of concern in relationships, common causes of divorce, conflict management, love languages, what is controlling and coercive behavior and communication tools and intimacy. This workshop aims to provide support for people wanting to improve their relationship. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a fresh perspective and enhance your relationship skills. Reserve your spot today!
- [Compassionate and Strength Based Parenting](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/compassionate-and-strength-based-parenting/): Welcome to the Compassionate and Strength Based Parenting event! Join us online for an online workshop which is designed to help parents/ carers to think about how they can develop a compassionate relationship with their child(ren) and within their family as a whole. It provides practical information to help develop a strength-based parenting approach.
- [Helping Patients With Sexual Difficulties](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/helping-patients-with-sexual-difficulties-2/): This workshop will aid your understanding of Psychosexual Therapy and how this therapy can help people resolve sexual dysfunctions.
- [](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/3908/): Join Psychotherapy Linda Bower for her next online workshop.  Relationships can be challenging and this event will explore common relationship problems and offer suggestions to resolve them.  This workshop will explore signs of concern in relationships, common causes of divorce, conflict management, love languages, what is controlling and coercive behavior and communication tools and intimacy. This workshop aims to provide support for people wanting to improve their relationship.
- [Life with an autistic family member](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/life-with-an-autistic-family-member/): So many people have said during post diagnostic sessions, “I wish my family could hear this”, that we’ve listened to the feedback and are now providing this free workshop doing just that. We’ll be discussing those things autistic people have said they wish their family members knew.
- [Autistic Communication](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/autistic-communication-2/): Autistic people often communicate in a way that is different to those who aren’t autistic. Some of those differences are more well known but others are less talked about such as delayed response times, small talk and the reasons why conversations can be so tiring. This free workshop discusses these and more and is suitable for autistic people, family members, parents and professionals. All are welcome.
- [Life with an autistic family member](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/life-with-an-autistic-family-member-2/): So many people have said during post diagnostic sessions, “I wish my family could hear this”, that we’ve listened to the feedback and are now providing this free workshop doing just that. We’ll be discussing those things autistic people have said they wish their family members knew.
- [Autistic Communication](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/autistic-communication/): Autistic people often communicate in a way that is different to those who aren’t autistic. Some of those differences are more well known but others are less talked about, such as delayed response times, small talk and the reasons why conversations can be so tiring. This free workshop discusses these and more and is suitable for autistic people, family members, parents and professionals. All are welcome.
- [Sleep for Wellbeing](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/sleep-for-wellbeing-2/): Join us for an online event dedicated to improving your wellbeing through the power of sleep!
- [Bereavement & Loss in Adults](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/bereavement-loss-in-adults/): This introductory workshop will explore what grief is and how it manifests. We will consider the impact of loss on individuals, including the effect on their body, behaviours, relationships, and mind. Additionally , it will explore different lenses in which to view grief and provide some practical ways in which to manage the impact of loss. There will be dedicated time at the end to ask questions.
- [Understanding and supporting your child’s anxiety](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/understanding-and-supporting-your-childs-anxiety/): Understanding and supporting your child’s anxiety
- [5 things you need to know about building resilience in young people](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-building-resilience-in-young-people-3/): Join CBT Therapist, Rebecca Kinnear, as she discusses ways to support and build resilience skills with children and young people. This 1 hour workshop for parent/carers is an introduction to understanding resilience and will provide you with a toolkit of strategies to share with your child/ren.
- [New year, new mind. Introduction to mindfulness](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/new-year-new-mind-introduction-to-mindfulness/): Join us for an enlightening online event where we'll dive into the world of mindfulness. Start your new year with an introductory workshop to the theory and practice of mindfulness. How mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety, pain management, depression and improve wellbeing. Join Anne Turner in this introductory workshop to learn about the theory and practice of mindfulness. More and more people are experiencing stress, anxiety, physical ill health, low mood and depression. In this workshop you will learn about stress and how it impacts upon physical and mental wellbeing and how establishing a mindfulness practice can alleviate many of these symptoms.
- [Helping Patients With Sexual Difficulties](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/helping-patients-with-sexual-difficulties/): Join Linda Bower, Integrative Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist for our latest workshop.  This will aid your understanding of Psychosexual Therapy and how this therapy  can help people resolve sexual dysfunctions.
- [5 things you need to know about building resilience in young people](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-building-resilience-in-young-people-2/): “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman
- [Stress and Wellbeing Workshop for Adults](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/stress-and-wellbeing/): Life is complicated and can be stressful sometimes.  Work, families, finances, health – all sorts of things can affect our wellbeing.  We all have to deal with big and small stresses, and sometimes it can be difficult to know how to juggle a busy life and feel OK
- [Managing the Menopause](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/managing-the-menopause/): Are you going through the menopause and finding it harder than you expected? Have you been taken by surprise by the impact on you, physically and emotionally?
- [Responding to the impact of a difficult pregnancy or birth experience](https://theretreatclinics.org.uk/events/understanding-and-responding-to-the-impact-of-a-difficult-pregnancy-or-birth-experience/): Have you had a difficult pregnancy and/or birth that has been hard to recover from emotionally?