Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 May 2026
From £3190 / $4403
Join Sarah Bridge and Tracy Northampton for a five-day intensive designed to help you uncover the root cause of present-day emotional pain, so you can release the related beliefs, behaviours and patterns that prevent you from living freely and authentically.
The immersive experience will be led by internationally renowned psychotherapist Sarah Bridge – revered for her work to continue the legacy of Pia Mellody – and supported by co-founder of The Falcon and integrative psychotherapist Tracy Northampton.
This experience was designed intentionally for those feeling stuck, weighed down by the past, and ready to release unresolved wounds in order to build foundations for healthier relationships – with both yourself and others.
Supported by Tracy, Sarah will begin the intensive by guiding participants through a clear and compassionate explanation of how childhood experiences shape self-esteem, emotional regulation, boundaries, and adult relationships. She will draw on Pia Mellody’s highly effective developmental trauma model – with particular attention to boundary violations and internalised beliefs about worth that often arise from early life experiences.
Building on this foundation, participants will explore their family-of-origin and developmental history within a safe and supportive environment to identify less-than-nurturing or traumatic experiences.
Participants will then engage in practices designed to release stored emotional pain, challenge limiting beliefs formed in childhood, free themselves from damaging behaviours, and begin reparenting the parts of themselves that were shamed, neglected or abandoned.
Each attendee can expect to leave with a reclaimed sense of personal power, inherent self-worth, and authentic self-expression.
The Falcon, Castle Ashby
This intensive will take place here on the grounds of The Falcon, Castle Ashby, immersing you firmly within the healing setting of nature. Set within the historic Castle Ashby Estate, The Falcon has recently been reimagined by its founders – Spenny and Tracy Northampton – as a haven for health, heritage and transformational healing, existing purely for the purpose of enhancing lives.
Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 May 2026
Schedule Subject to change
LCSW
Sarah Bridge is a specialist in individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy for people of all ages – ranging from children and adolescents to adults. Having spent over 35 years developing her practice in hospital, community behavioural health, and private practice settings, Sarah now trains mental health professionals across the globe.
After working closely with Pia Mellody – a pioneer in the worlds of childhood trauma and recovery – for more than ten years, Sarah is now renowned internationally for continuing the legacy of Pia Mellody’s Post Induction Therapy (PIT) trauma treatment model.
Her areas of expertise include post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, co-dependency, divorce, parental enmeshment, neglect and abandonment issues, physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and more.
Integrative Psychotherapist, MSc, BA (HONS)
Tracy is a UKCP/BACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with an MSc and BA (Hons), bringing over 30 years of experience in mental health across settings such as British Airways, The Priory Hospital Roehampton, and The Recovery Centre London.
She has a well-established private practice in London, specialising in eating disorders and relationship issues, and in 2008 she began training in trauma with Pia Mellody and Sarah Bridge.
Her approach to healing is multifaceted, as she is both a registered RYA200 and Kundalini Level 1 Yoga Teacher, and has recently gained certification from The Forest Therapy School USA as a qualified Forest Therapy Guide, allowing her to integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with the nature practices.
Tracy is also the Patron of The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation and the co-founder of The Falcon, Castle Ashby, reflecting her ongoing commitment to innovative wellbeing initiatives.
The Falcon at Castle Ashby offers a thoughtfully curated selection of rooms and cottages, designed with wellness and relaxation in mind.
Stay in one of the cosy Double or Superior rooms within the charming Falcon Cottages—just a short stroll from the Falcon – or choose from the elegant rooms in Falcon House, ranging from Classic and Deluxe to the spacious Balcony Deluxe.
For a more private retreat, nearby cottages—Kestrel, Peregrine, and Home Farm House—provide a comfortable, home‑from‑home atmosphere. All offer ensuite or shared facilities to suit different preferences: Peregrine has 4 fully ensuite rooms, Home Farm House includes three ensuite bedrooms plus two sharing a bathroom, and Kestrel features three bedrooms sharing one bathroom.
Wherever you stay, each space is styled in calming, nature-inspired tones with soft linens, comfortable beds and thoughtfully designed bathrooms – perfect for unwinding between sessions.
Retreat packages include single‑occupancy rooms, giving each guest a peaceful sanctuary; however, twin or double options can be arranged for those who choose to share rooms.
Whether you prefer the intimacy of a cottage room or the openness of a deluxe, every stay at The Falcon is shaped by gentle luxury, quiet comfort, and a deep connection to the surrounding countryside.
Limited spaces available so book now!
To ensure each participant gets the most out of their experience, this workshop is limited to six spaces.
* Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. As such, we ask that you self-monitor your health in the days leading up to the retreat and attend only if you are feeling well. This specific workshop is designed for individuals seeking meaningful change and ready to engage in deeper experiential work. An initial assessment will be conducted with each participant prior to registration to ensure the workshop is appropriate for their needs and readiness, helping to create a more meaningful and supportive experience. Participants are expected to be in an ongoing therapeutic relationship with a licensed therapist and not in active addiction at the time of attendance.
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