THE HISTORY BEHIND
Retreats 4U
The director and owner, Nancy Southcott, began her journey into provision of psychotherapy in 1997. When Nancy was a child, her auntie suffered with Schizophrenia, and she witnessed the impact on her entire family system. Since she was a child, Nancy was fascinated about the human brain, a natural empath drawn towards helping friends and loved ones with their own wellbeing needs.
Later in life, Nancy suffered trauma and utilised trauma informed therapy herself, and then dedicated her life work towards helping others. At the core of Retreats 4U is the passion and dedication Nancy puts into each one of her clients since 1997.
Nancy Southcott
Director and Owner
My name is Nancy, a dual American and British citizen, mother and grandmother. I studied psychology and Social Work, and hold a Master degree from the United States. I am curious and constantly learning from life and my clients. Over my 27-year career, I have worked in various mental health and social care settings including hospitals, outpatient services, local authorities, NHS, and private practice.
I specialize in EMDR and integrative psychotherapy with an attachment-focused background. My passion lies in helping individuals work through trauma and attachment difficulties, improving recovery goals and outcomes. I am drawn to the healing properties of the ocean and nature, with a reverence for how the elements heal us.
My specialities are:
C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, family systemic issues, self-worth, neurodiversity in mental wellbeing, mindfulness, solution focused work, eating disorders/traits, and personality difficulties.
Maya Angelou was an inspiration to me, and she once said: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Authentic connection is at the heart of my partnership with clients towards recovery. I love anything outdoors, especially hiking, swimming in the ocean, travel, art, meeting new people, cultural understandings, storytelling and narrative inquiry.
How we do what we do?
Our Mission:
At Retreats 4U, we provide high quality EMDR and trauma informed services and complementary bespoke services to adults in a residential setting. We provide a safe space that supports our clients overcome the impact of trauma and other mental wellbeing issues, experience meaningful life changes and achieve their goals.
Why we exist?
Our Vision:
To bring hope, helping people recover through provision of transformative EMDR therapy in a safe and non-judgemental setting.
Our Team
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