"Grow Through It" Ibiza Wellness Retreat
Back by popular demand in 2025, we're thrilled to host Jodie Cariss and Chance Marshall, authors and founders of Self Space.
Based on their awesomely refreshing book ‘How to grow through what you go through’ and the concept of everyday mental maintenance, authors Jodie and Chance will strive to not only normalize the conversation around mental health, but equip you with the tools you need for a proactive approach during this idyllic retreat on the white isle.
Set against the serene backdrop of Talamanca Bay and Dalt Vila, the Grow Through It Retreat offers a transformative journey of personal growth and emotional healing.
Inspired by the bestselling book How to Grow Through What You Go Through, this three-day retreat combines expert guidance from therapists Lynsey Skinner and Adam Laidler with immersive workshops on self-regulation and emotional resilience. Designed to help navigate modern challenges like stress, burnout, and relationship struggles, the experience encourages self-discovery and reconnection.Highlights include sea-view yoga, beach journaling, meditation, and group reflections, paired with nourishing breakfasts at Chambao and a five-course Omakase Deep and Meaningful Supper Club at Nobu. Leave feeling refreshed, reconnected, and renewed.
The 'How To Grow Through What You Go Through' includes three nights accomodation, daily breakfast and lunch, one Omakase dinner at Nobu restaurant, and 3-days of workshops and sessions, and will take place from 13-16 April and 13-16 October 2025.
Prices
Single occupancy: £1986/2,360 EUR per person
Double occupancy: £3,317/3,940 EUR for two people
Early Bird Offer
Book your space by Sunday, 16th February, and enjoy the discounted rate, with prices starting at 1,940 EUR per person for single occupancy and 3,256 EUR for double occupancy.
Based on the refreshing book ‘How to grow through what you go through’ and the concept of everyday mental maintenance, Lynsey and Adam will strive to not only normalize the conversation around mental health, but equip you with the tools you need for a proactive approach during this idyllic retreat on the white isle. Touching on challenges, relationships, repeating patterns, self-regulation and emotional resilience - they'll create space to take a deep dive into what makes you: you. Freeing you up to live in a way that is closer to how you want to.
Kickstart the day enjoying our legendary, leisurely breakfast with your toes in the sand before joining a session and then relaxing by the pool or on the beach. The stunning location and incredible gastronomy the hotel is legendary for, are the perfect ingredients for you to enjoy the authentic Ibiza with purpose and meaning. You will leave feeling relaxed, nourished, and prepared to grow through whatever else you go through.
What to expect: Beach journaling, group talks, walks and bonding. Incredible food, meditation & reflection. Personal stories, therapist insights and intervention, support & challenges. Ultimately, an experience in Ibiza you will refer to often, treasure and remember fondly
Expect to walk away with: A deeper awareness of yourself; an understanding of how others receive you; a renewed sense of your past; a vision for your future; an experience of sharing yourself, the good, the challenging and the messy; a special, authentic and unique relationship with Ibiza and Nobu Ibiza bay
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FAQ and more information
What does a Self Space retreat at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay look like?
A three-day mental maintenance retreat that will support you to know yourself, find calm and make long-lasting positive changes in your life whilst enjoying the best of the beautiful White Isle.
Hosted by The Self Space team.
Touching on challenges, relationships,repeating patterns, self-regulation and emotional resilience, we’ll create space to take a deep dive into what makes you - you.We’ll explore what is serving you and what isn't, freeing you up to live in a way that is closer to how you want to.
Expect creative therapies with qualified therapists. Beach journalling. Group walks. Group talks. Incredible food. Partner work. Writing. Making. Playing. Stories. Deepreflections. Movement.
Why come on this retreat?
Alongside food from the exceptional Chambao and Nobu restaurants, the facilities of the Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay (including luxurious pools and Spa by SixSenses) and spectacular views of Talamanca Bay, guests on the retreat can expect:
1- A deeper awareness of yourself
2- An understanding of how others receive you
3- A renewed sense of understanding of your past
4- A vision for your future
5- An experience of sharing yourself; the good, the bad and the messy
6- A deep understanding of a new group of people
7- To experience a slightly different, more authentic side to Ibiza
Sessions and Themes
Day 1 - Deep and Meaningful Dinner
On the night of arrival join us for a Deep and Meaningful Nobu Supper Club and experience a 5-course Omakase menu.
Day 2 - Who am I?
Meet and welcome
What to expect from the retreat
A bit about me / who I am / how I am / why I’m here
- Lunch -
Afternoon:
Where am I at right now?
Where do I want to be?
Observation and questioning of the gap
Meditation
Day 3 - Where am I at?
Morning:
Morning Movement Flow
Beach Journalling
What am I going through?
What have a grown through?
- Lunch -
Afternoon:
Social exploration tools
Patterns and repeatingcycles
Relationships
Hopes
Walk / Mediation
Day 4 - Where am I going?
Morning:
Journaling
Goal setting
Foreseeable challenges
What will I need?
Who will I need?
What can leave behind?
- Lunch -
Afternoon:
Walk
Closing statement
Reflection
Affirmations and good byes
What are the benefits of attending the retreat?
Attendees can expect to improve their mental and emotional well-being, reduce stress and anxiety, and gain greater self-awareness and insight.
What is included in the retreat?
Three days of therapist lead sessions, three night stay at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, daily breakfast and lunch for the duration with an Omakase Dinner.
What should I expect at Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay?
With amenities such as beachside pools and stunning views of the surrounding landscape, expect relaxing luxury by day and down tempo beats and chill-out vibes by night.
You are free to enjoy the hotel's facilities outside of timetabled sessions.
What should I bring to the retreat?
You should bring comfortable clothing that you can move in, as well as any personal items you may need during your stay. Don't forget a notebook, pens and any journaling material.
Is the retreat safe for people with mental health conditions?
Our sessions are led by qualifiedt herapists. If you've got a diagnosable mental health condition and you're worried,flag it with us via hey@theselfspace.com or when we reach out for your pre-retreat info and we can go from there.
Will there be down time?
Outside of scheduled activities, you're free to enjoy your own rest or adventures. We'll also break for lunch each day.
Can I have my phone / devices?
To ensure focus and privacy, we'd ask that devices aren't present during the timetabled sessions (this is where your notebook comes in handy).
Meet your hosts
Jodie Cariss
Jodie Cariss is the founder of Self Space, aTherapist with over 18 years experience in the field and a Tavistock trained executive coach. Jodie hasfast become a leading voice advocating foraccessible mental health support.
She is the co- author of How to Grow Through What You Go Through, published by Penguin in 2022 and regularly contributes to panel talks, podcasts and media titles such as Stylist Magazine,Cosmopolitan, Vogue and The Times. Her experience is vast, across global sectors as both a consultant and an ambassador.
Jodie is also one half on the men's mental health podcast 'I'm Okay Though', alongside music producer Owen Cutts. Prior to training as a therapist, Jodie was a TV Presenter and hosted popular TV shows including Fort Boyard For Challenge, Milkshake, The Core and spent three years as a wildlife presenter (she was also sadly the most featured presenter on 'It shouldn’t happen to a wildlife presenter'!)
Ryan Campinho Valadas
Ryan (he/him) is a queer-identifying and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. His approach is flexible, compassionate, and reflective. He is interested in the influence of social and cultural dynamics in our lives and uses this framework to support others in finding clarity and relief from overwhelming anxieties and pressures.
Ryan has a varied clinical experience as an individual, couples, and group therapist, and has worked with substance misuse, sexual health, LGBTQIA + wellbeing, general adult mental health, and children’s mental health within education. This has given him a well-rounded understanding of a person’s lifespan,as well as the importance of relationships in our lives.
His main intention is to facilitate people in building better connections to their identities,desires, relationships, and life journeys.
Lynsey Skinner
Lynsey is a person-centred integrative psychotherapist. Her qualifications in Dramatherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, and Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing enable her to utilise multiple modalities and skills to meet people where they’re ‘at’. Lynsey is curious, warm, and radically compassionate, with a passion to bust myths about mental health stigmas and break the silence surrounding messy human experiences. Lynsey works with adults, adolescents, and children and has extensive experience within the NHS and private sectors. As an actor and a clinician, Lynsey is all about understanding the complexities of human emotions. She specialises in trauma recovery and how this impacts the body through dysregulation, with her practice being grounded in somatic work.
Adam Laidler
Adam is a psychotherapist and coach committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore and understand their unique experiences. With a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and extensive coaching experience, Adam's approach is integrative and tailored to the individual, blending therapeutic and coaching techniques to meet each client’s specific needs. Adam’s professional focus has largely centred around childhood developmental trauma, with a particular passion for supporting individuals exploring their sexuality, gender identity, and non-traditional relationships. He believes in the inseparable connection between mind and body, guiding clients toward a more embodied experience of themselves. Empowering clients through psychoeducation is a cornerstone of his practice, helping individuals gain insight and perspective on their mental health journey. Before becoming a therapist, Adam ran his own HR and recruitment company, giving him a deep understanding of the pressures faced by leaders, business owners, and employees. This experience enhances his ability to connect with clients facing work-related challenges. Additionally, Adam specialises in working with people experiencing debilitating shame and those who identify as highly sensitive people. Adam is driven by a mission to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health, making these crucial conversations more accessible and less daunting for everyone.
Join us for a therapist-led, compassionately disruptive retreat where we help you grow through the things you go through.