A day retreat for psychologists in private practice

Room to Roam

3 July 2026 · Yorkshire Sculpture Park · Small group of 12

As psychologists, we are skilled at holding space for others, whether that is our clients, our supervisees, or the team members we lead. And sometimes we can overstretch ourselves, say yes when we want to say no, or forget to think about our own needs; all of which can leave us feeling depleted. This retreat day has been purposefully designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated, connected to your peers and with a sense of what you'd like to adjust in your practice to give more space for you.

We were trained to be thoughtful, reflective clinicians, but our training didn't equip us to run a business. Developing a business is an emotional rollercoaster, we are constantly making complex decisions, wearing different hats and taking risks. As psychologists we often feel a tension between being a therapist and being a founder and as our practices grow, this tension can become exhausting. It's also surprisingly easy to fall into patterns that don't fulfill us, or burn us out, and we can lose sight of why we started our practice in the first place.

Room to Roam is a retreat day that will give you valuable time and space to recharge, reflect on where you are and come back to yourself and what youare longing for, so that you can return to your practice with new energy and a clearer sense of your direction of travel for the next 12 months.

What this day will give you

Space to reset and recharge

Room to Roam includes a restorative morning designed to help you reset and recharge before anything else happens.

Permission to stop problem-solving and simply be

So much of our working life is about doing and helping others. This day creates space to slow down, breathe, move and reconnect with yourself.

Connection with others who truly get it

You'll be part of a small group of twelve psychologists in private practice, people who understand the particular tension of this work in a way that most people in our lives often don't.

Time in nature

The grounds at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park are beautiful and spacious. We'll be moving outside and creating the ideal context for new insights. The location has been chosen to offer a welcome break from your therapy room.

A clearer direction of travel for the rest of the year and beyond

Using a powerful visualisation and reflective practices, the afternoon is dedicated to helping you reconnect with what you truly want from your practice and your life. You'll be invited to consider the dreams you hold but have been putting off.

The shape of the day

The Settling

A restorative morning including movement, breathwork and time in the grounds, designed to recharge you and create the optimal conditions for the afternoon.

The Clearing

Reflective practices to help you access the wisdom within you and the dreams you hold, which often get drowned out when we are always doing. You'll leave with greater clarity about what you long for from your practice and a direction of travel for the next year.

Maybe you want to offer outdoor therapy, write a book, take the whole summer off, start work at 11am, or deliver talks in schools. Or something completely different! This is the space to find your dream and start to move in that direction.

What's included

A full day at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield

Psychologist-led morning and afternoon programme

Two course lunch at The Weston restaurant

Curated goody bag

Small group of 12 for deeper connection

The detail

Date3 July 2026

LocationYorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield

Group size12 spaces only

Investment£195 (early bird price until 1 June 2026, then £225) · Priority list price £185

Hosted by

Dr Rachel Lee

Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Director, North Star Psychology
Founder, Born to be Bold

Rachel runs a thriving private practice in West Yorkshire and offers consultancy into organisations. She also coaches psychologists, entrepreneurs and leaders who are facing a professional challenge or transition and want to perform at a higher level. Rachel created Room to Roam because she enjoys bringing people together, holding space for other psychologists and helping people move towards their dreams.

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Hear what people say about Rachel:

"I felt very understood by Rachel. She was patient and kind but also directive enough to help me address difficult things and ultimately move forward with my life."

"You have a really great, down to earth style - explaining things in a way that makes them feel simple & doable."

"Lovely welcoming environment & felt safe to ask any question."

"Rachel gave me the support and encouragement I needed"

"Rachel creates a space where I feel safe to talk."

"Rachel was very warm and knowledgeable."

Who is Dr Rachel Lee?

Dr Rachel Lee is a consultant clinical psychologist and accredited EMDR consultant with an established psychology practice, North Star Psychology Ltd, in West Yorkshire. Alongside therapy, Rachel provides trauma-informed consultancy and training into organisations, including a Day One Trauma Support

 

Rachel founded Born to be Bold after noticing that many of her successful, professional female clients and peers struggled with self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Rachel is passionate about helping brilliant, ambitious women have a bigger impact in the world.

Rachel brings her expertise in working with trauma, anxiety, the nervous system and internal conflict into her coaching sessions, therapy sessions, retreats and masterclasses.

 

When Rachel is not working she enjoys travel, being in nature and fell running.

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