transform your relationship
we are wired for connection
Heleen Louw
M.A. (Soc Sc) Clinical.
Specializing in Couple’s Therapy.
connecting in nature
One of our deepest longings is to be loved by another. Unfulfilled longings generate conflicts. When longings are shared in a connected, soft space there is relief and understanding.
Our relationships lie in the invisible space between us. Realising how precious this space is we can learn to transform it into a deeply connected space.
Every relationship goes through natural cycles of connection and disconnection. Disconnection feels painful and threatening.
“Walking on the adventurous side” we will tap into the larger parts of your relationship that are working well and reclaim its energy to thrive.
my intention and contribution to you
- Experience a deeper way of being with each other.
- Understand how feeling deeply heard is especially healing.
- Own your contribution to the relationship you long for.
- Understand the deep logic of why we chose each other.
- Experiences and skills that will enrich and connect you in your relationship.
nature brings you bountiful gifts
- Nature compels us to be present as we breathe.
- When we learn the alchemy of the presence, we notice the metaphors in nature. This helps us traverse and understand our inner landscape.
- Nature opens our senses and releases our endorphins.
- When we walk together in nature our bodies and nervous systems synchronize. This is called entrainment.
You will:
- Gently decompress from your busy lives.
- Reawaken your natural circadian rhythms.
- Remind yourselves of your true place in this world.
- Be transformed by Nature. It will bring you pleasure, connection and aliveness.
4 nights away
in comfortable
accommodation,
set in nature.
4 nights 4 days journeying on the wild side includes
- Comfortable accommodation in a house close to the sea and unspoilt beaches of Pearly Beach, a small coastal village in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. See map.
- Delicious meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Lunch and supper including 2 braais around a fire. Breakfast is self-catered. My assistant will support and prepare our meals.
- Group and individual couple sessions with excellent teachings, guidance, practical tools and handouts.
- Walks immersing yourselves in nature on pristine beaches and wandering in the 1000-year-old Platbos forest reserve. Being held, surprised and thrilled by Nature.
- Time to relax, have fun and connect with each other.
heartfelt feedback
“I would say to couples if you are stuck and need to unblock your connection, what a beautiful place this is to hold you and to lift your spirit. It is the best of both worlds, an excellent guide and a beautiful space. It was enlightening”
“Homely, safe, warm, effortless, fluid. We now know better. Heleen knows and loves what she does. She is positive, energetic, passionate, caring, loving and she has a lot of joy. She is a professional, responsible and nurturing.”
“Ek het baie gehou van die woud se geluide en ‘n gevoel van ‘n avontuur …. ons het amper verdwaal maar dit was baie lekker. Ons het op n dieper vlak met mekaar connect”
“The beautiful raindrops hanging in the trees. The growth of this ancient forest and how it all is interconnected and have a relationship, it felt very connecting”
“I really enjoyed Platbos. It was very relaxing. The trees slowed us down to take in more of the forest. It was special to slow down together. If we had more time, I would take a little blankie and have a nap.”
“What struck me was the energy of the forest, the feeling of ancient, agelessness and growth, the sense of change and adaptation over hundreds of years. It was tranquil. For me it was really spiritual.”
“It was overwhelmingly peaceful. Zalia and I have done many walks together and visited many cathedrals in different places in the world but in this one we felt in-tuned. It was sacred like a cathedral. A feeling of reverence and awe”