Somatic Therapy in Ireland

"I can honestly say Sue helped change my life for the better. I attended her retreats and did some 1-1 work with her. She helped me release the trauma that was buried deep in my past. It wasn't easy but I can wholeheartedly say that I am in such a better place because of the work we did together. Give yourself a gift work with her, then see how your life unfolds" - Caroline

"She's like a white witch, it's all I can say. Somehow she gets to the core of who you are, what you truly want and helps you make it happen. I've never experienced anything like it. I'm living proof working with her will make your dreams become reality" - Tracy

"Sue’s gentle approach helped me let my guard down, I feel so much lighter in myself. Before I was carrying such a weight of resentment and anger, people could feel it off me. Now my husband even can see how much lighter I am in myself. I'm spontaneously happy which is amazing!" - Emma

"Sue’s insights into mindfulness, somatics and neuroscience are inspiring. She explains things in such a clear and practical way that they’re easy to apply in daily life. The changes feel subtle at times and profound at other times but ultimately lasting." –  Eilis

"Sue’s support was transformative. She helped me uncover what really mattered to me, and now I’m more motivated than ever to create the life I want. I didn’t expect to feel this kind of energy and focus." – Sharon

"Sue helped me to manage my OCD, it was overwhelming at times how it used to creep into my life, but working with Sue helped me to untangle the anxiety that was driving these behaviours. I genuinely feel free and able to enjoy the good in my life." - Orla 

"Sue’s ability to connect is incredible. She not only helped me manage my pre-race anxiety but also reminded me why I fell in love with triathlons in the first place. Racing feels fun again!" - Rachel, Triathlete

“Working with Sue is like gaining a superpower, you finally understand how your mind really works and it helps with everything! ” 17-year-old Mark 

“I love my son but I didn’t understand him, he frustrated me and just seemed like he was always looking for attention. From working with Sue I have a much greater understanding of his needs for connection, he’s not acting out in the same way and I’m enjoying being a dad to this great teenager. The way things were going I never thought I’d hear myself say that. ” Parent to 15-year-old boy John

"There would be a lot less mental health issues in the world if this work was available to everyone. It allows you to release your pain, fears and anger in a safe supportive environment and I am so lucky I did this day and I would recommend to everyone. Thank you Sunshine Susan! - Participant

"The retreat from start to finish was magical and meaningful in so many ways from the amazing practices to the food and venue. So much work was done by Sue in preparation for the retreat and she’s such an amazing human being who provided a safe space for the wonderful group I was part of. The word “silence” is what captured my attention and interestingly enough I found it particularly easy and rewarding, considering I am a talker. I would highly recommend the weekend retreats with Sue and what she offers is very beautiful. It’s really worth the investment in yourself." -  Geraldine

"This retreat is transformative. It is a gift to yourself. It's an investment in you for years to follow. Future you will thank you for choosing to attend this retreat." - Participant

"A wonderful experience. Great to release baggage, learn new tools and to become more grounded" - Participant

"If unsure about doing this work I would strongly recommend that you do. Don’t worry about showing up as Sue provides a very safe and warm environment for you to get the most out of the retreat. Don’t be afraid to take the first step and commit to the retreat and all the practices. There is no need to feel self conscious as you are in a group of people not known to you and everyone is there to benefit themselves and not to judge others. One thing I feel is important is to go on the retreat on your own and the silence makes it easier if you are on your own. You will not regret going and you will be sorry to leave at the end of the weekend but you will go away with tools for your toolkit to help you navigate life." - Participant 

"Thank you so so much Sue for putting together an incredible weekend for us. You put your heart and soul into this retreat for us. It was the best present I could gift myself. I loved how you were available for a few words during the retreat to help us with anything that came up for us." - Participant

"Try to keep an open mind and heart. You've nothing to lose but everything to gain." - Participant

"Yes! I've been on my 3rd retreat day with Sue and each time it has gone deeper and better than I ever expected! The first time I went for the retreat I had just had a fight with my boyfriend so feelings of frustration, anger and sadness were present. What actually came up that day was my deeper feelings of abandonment from when my sister suddenly died when I was a child! I had a lot of body pain followed this and so Sue kept in contact with me and offered me tips and tricks of how to work with the bigger issues at play. On my 2nd day retreat, I had been having difficutly with my other sister but what came up that day was the need to forgive and release an old friend from college many years before! The 3rd time, I was going into my 3rd trimester of pregnancy so was hormonal and tired. Sue had every prop left out for me with a chair and my mat beside the wall for support. Was so grateful for this! Everything that came up was deeper than the previous times, the silence really provided a safe space to allow the feelings to come up but also I felt so nutured in the silence afterwards! The food was fantastic each time, location just gorgeous. I highly recommend Sue and any of her courses...I'm booking on the next one as soon as I can and baby allows! Thank you Sue ♥" - Participant

"Thank you Sue for a lovely day, a gift to myself. The chance to delve into my own inner thoughts and processes. You don’t just teach and share your knowledge but it is more than obvious you live it. Thank you for a lovely retreat." Una

"The flow between the guided meditations and the movement activities was planned out very well and maintained my engagement with the changing elements that you invited me to participate in so perfectly. I was surprised that I could let go so freely and I credit the blindfolding for the somatic therapy. The music was excellent and I enjoyed getting outside for some of it. It was a well-thought-out lovely experience. The food was great too." – Aideen Moynihan

"This was a fantastic experience. It was my first ever retreat of any kind and it was so well facilitated by Sue. She was excellent and structured the day so well that the experience absolutely flew by. I will definitely be back again. Thank you Sue for opening my mind and heart." Stephanie

“It was what it said on the tin… a real retreat… I could deeply connect with me and even could release some stuff in my heart…” — Torsten Eisenberg

"A wonderful way to spend some time reconnecting with oneself. I would recommend a silent retreat day by Sue as she gently leads and supports through the different modalities. It's a beautiful venue and amazing food!" - Past Participant

“An absolutely amazing weekend. It was a retreat and a half for the mind body and soul I will be reaping the rewards for some time to come. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to pause, feel and reflect on where they are and where they want to be. Thank you, Sue, so much, you are a gifted person” — Triona Kennedy

"An excellent Retreat day. Sue's approach is incredible - she creates a truly great level of safety among everyone. The variety of exercises from Yoga to Somatic movement etc were wonderfully done. It was also a wonderful opportunity to press the reset button on our busy lives. Great food. Great day overall. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in doing this deep and important work." Mary T Tierney.

“I just woke up and it all naturally flowed out of me. I feel all through my body full of love. It is so powerful and it is really important work. I danced all morning and want others to know what you do is so needed in the world.” — Participant

“Completely floating today. I want to express my sincere gratitude for all that you gave of yourself and your knowledge and care. This is actually a brand new day, thank you for helping me find a funny, kind, beautiful free spirit with a rebels heart and nurturing soul within me.” — Participant

“I am a different human today, I am softer and I am not resisting my life anymore. Before I was finding fault with everything and now I can acknowledge the pain that it is bringing to myself and others. I can’t tell you how important this work is.” — Participant

“I’ve been in therapy for years, but nothing has brought me to this sense of ease and lightness in my being before.” — Anonymous

“I’m sending such love and gratitude to the world today. I’m singing at every opportunity.” — Participant

"I can't recommend these days enough, they let you completely decompress from the busyness of every day life and focus on you." - Participant

"A beautiful and peaceful setting for the retreat. Very welcoming atmosphere. A lovely peaceful and thought provoking experience." - Participant

"Absolutely everything about today was absolutely fanatabulous. The venue, the food, the silence, Sue's gentle way of helping one through every part of the process was really a wonderful experience." - Participant

"I was lucky to have my Reformer class today as I was feeling a bit stiff. I shared my experience of the Silent Retreat. I was asked by all if I would do it again. My answer was YES." - Participant

"Great opportunity to develop your meditation practice. Would definitely recommend and would definitely do it again." - Participant

"A wonderful way to spend some time reconnecting with oneself. I would recommend a silent retreat day by Sue as she gently leads and supports through the different modalities. It's a beautiful venue and amazing food!" - Participant

"I attended a silent retreat with Sue on Nollaig na mBan. It was a perfect balance of somatic movement, release, music and envisioning. The day of silence helped provide a day to solely focus on myself." - Participant

"I attended Sue's Nollaig na mban silent retreat day. It was very easy to sink into the practices of the day. The timing and flow of activities really lent itself to awakening and gently energising my natural rhythms at this time of the year. The practices went deep for me and i felt supported to go ay my own pace throughout. I came away ready to embrace the new year." - Participant

"A great way to escape from the outside world, be with likeminded people in an authentic healing and well held space...." - Participant

"Just what I needed, a day of release, refection and connection. Would highly recommend this day retreat, you won't realise you need it until after you have experienced it!!" - Participant

"I recently had the privilege of attending a silent retreat led by Sue, and it truly was an amazing experience. Sue's welcoming and friendly demeanor immediately puts everyone at ease. The retreat took place in a beautiful natural setting, adding to the calm and serene atmosphere. Sue's guidance during the retreat was exceptional. She led us through a range of movement, meditation, somatic mindfulness experiences.It helped us explore our inner selves in a safe and comfortable environment. Her words were filled with wisdom and through the use of poetry and other things she provided great insight. The daily schedule was really well balanced and the food was one of the most delicious nurturing meals I've ever had and it really was prepared with care. Every detail of this day was a fantastic opportunity for growth and mindfulness. Everyone should gift themselves a day with Sue, you will leave feeling inspired and refreshed." Sarah

"An unforgettable experience. A total haven of peace. Sue was the perfect host!" - Participant

"We've had Sue run a few different team development workshops over the years with our staff. She is always so engaging, and what impressed me most on the last full day we ran with her our management team didn't want to go home. They wanted to stay and absorb her wisdom. I'd highly recommend getting Sue to work with your team. It feels like a retreat as staff really feel cared for, listened and valued. The value goes beyond the day itself. We continue to reap the rewards." - Brothers of Charity

"The course was excellent and an eye-opener but what struck me most was Sue's ability to explain concepts easily but firmly grounded in Neuroscience. Sue is highly engaging and shares her expertise which encourages one to think about applying principles of neuroscience in everyday work. She is very personable and makes things practical so it’s easier to integrate into life, creating subtle but lasting change.”– Director of Software Engineering, John Mannion

“We were really lucky to have Sue deliver both online short introduction to meditation workshops, and also face-to-face mindfulness workshops for community workers. Sue is down to earth and a great communicator, with a real skill for taking the mystery out of meditation and mindfulness for the general public, so people can make small but profound changes in their lives.” – Development Manager, Donncha Foley

“Sue is light-hearted in her delivery and makes understanding the changes that mindfulness brings to the brain appealing to develop a regular practice. We have really enjoyed having Sue come back and do mindfulness and team-building workshops with our team. They provide a fun space for our team members to connect over activities that encourage them to work together, while also learning techniques that are valuable to their personal and professional lives. ” Senior Process Development Manager at Boston Scientific Pete Brady

“Sue was the ultimate professional and walked us through the session gently and took us on a journey to deal with the stresses of life. She presented excellent practical tips to deal with day-to-day challenges and how mindfulness can benefit everyone in their lives no matter what challenges may come your way. ” Director Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group Michelle Murphy