Testimonials
Stories of change
Real reflections from people who have experienced psychodrama, retreats, workshops, and therapy with Biggi Hofmann.
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Depth
Community
Transformation
First impressions
What people remember most
“The tranquil setting, nurturing atmosphere, and delicious vegan food created a perfect space for self-discovery. The sense of community we found was the real magic.”
Tess Brown
“This was genuinely a transformative experience. I worked with the most wonderful and supportive group and we were beautifully and expertly facilitated by Biggi.”
Jennifer
Retreat story
A fully immersive experience
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Safe space, care, food, and renewed focus
I was not sure what to expect from this retreat weekend as I was completely new to psychodrama. I can honestly say that it was incredible from start to finish to be shared with a beautiful group of people and of course Biggi holding a safe space for all of us throughout. Kerry ensured we had full bellies throughout the weekend creating the most delicious freshly prepared vegan food all created with such love and care.
The stunning backdrop and views at Ti Chulainn are amazing and added to a fully immersive experience of self-care to repair the soul, mind and body. I would highly recommend this weekend to anyone seeking some time out to self-discover, reflect and reset. I was grateful for the opportunity to be part of an amazing weekend that has left me re-energised with renewed focus to go forward.
Nicola
Rooted and free
For sure this retreat was well named. On the far side of it today I’m deeply rooted and at the same time joyfully free, free to fly to places yet to be discovered.
I was attracted to this retreat because I’m in a time of transition and trying to be with the loss and grief that comes with letting go without running into other distraction. In a safe and healing space supported by your presence, compassion and skill, Biggi, we were a group of women, nourished, body and soul with delicious food, fun and friendship and we became a community, woven together in our shared and sacred humanity.
Comfortable, spacious physical space, psychodrama and the support of one another, allowed us to come close and heal the places within that are often too sore to visit alone. This journey’s just beginning. Thanks Biggi and everyone involved.
Maria
Retreat voices
More reflections, paced clearly
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Relaxed and insightful
Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend of insightful experiences. Everything was so relaxed and enjoyable with lots to reflect on.
A big thank you to Kerry for cooking the most delicious vegan food. Who would have thought vegan food would taste so good. A truly unforgettable positive experience.
Victoria
Supported and structured
I have been on two retreats in Mullaghbawn with Biggi and both have been very beneficial. I find the group sessions very well supported and structured. I have gained very helpful insights on both weekends and they have helped me to move forward in life.
Kathy
Reintegrated and lighter
The retreat was a very powerful experience; I feel reintegrated – like all the pieces have been put back together, after a difficult phase. With Biggi’s expert guidance and her unwavering concern for the safety and wellbeing of participants, I was grateful to move on a little lighter than before.
The group was supportive and it was lovely that there was the opportunity for laughter even when there were tears.
Julia
Warm, careful, life-changing
The retreat was very rewarding on many levels, with lots of support within the group and from Biggi, who is unfailingly warm and careful with the process. There was laughter, tears, sharing and learning, and I have taken away some life-changing insights.
Paul
Calm, respectful, creative
Thank you Biggi for a great weekend. I love your style – calm, unassuming and quietly confident and very supportive and respectful of each individual and their different levels of experience with psychodrama.
I also appreciated all the creative ways you offered as a means of engaging the group with the themes.
Sean
Deep personal growth
The facilitation offered by Biggi, a very gentle and experienced psychodrama psychotherapist, was very rewarding. She contains and facilitates opportunities for deep personal growth. I would highly recommend these retreats to people interested in group processes and personal growth.
Kelly
Comfort and mastery
This is my third retreat and yet again I have felt the wonder of experiencing my own and witnessing others’ personal transformations. The beautiful natural location together with Biggi’s comfort and mastery of psychodrama combine to create a space to heal often long held wounds.
Lisa
Seen and respected
Biggi, thank you for giving me a most incredible experience. I will never forget the weekend as it was profoundly life-changing. I will always look back on this weekend as a pivot in my life.
The food and accommodation were first class. But most of all, it was your personal presence, your kindly and serene leadership, and your insight, wisdom and deep care of all of us individually.
Marina
Therapy and groups
Longer work, deeper trust
These reflections speak to therapy, psychodrama groups, and the trust created through careful facilitation.
A real journey of self-discovery
I went to Biggi for three years and can honestly say it was the best decision I ever made. Biggi is honest, compassionate and funny, there was a lot of playfulness and humor in our sessions, and her techniques are creative and a lot of fun.
This was a real journey of self-discovery and empowerment for me, and I learnt to tap into and trust my own intuition and creativity. I cannot thank Biggi enough and would 100% recommend her.
Leanne
Embodied understanding
This was my first time taking part in psychodrama, so I was somewhat nervous given my personal challenge of not being comfortable within group settings. Having completed the course over 3 months, I now have a profound, embodied understanding of my inner world.
Biggi’s skilful facilitation was paramount. She provided a safe and robust structure that was essential for deep emotional work.
Mabel
A safe sanctuary
The 3-day psychodrama group was a deeply healing experience. Biggi and everyone in the group created a safe sanctuary for us all to be together and share our stories. It was lovely to connect through creativity and to learn from one another.
Rebekah
A new perspective
Biggi, thank you very much for making this workshop possible. I found the 3 months psychodrama group very helpful – it encouraged me to look at things from a new perspective and hopefully to initiate some needed changes to my life.
Joe
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Shorter reflections and workshop notes
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Psychodrama at its best
A very interesting, relaxing and insightful weekend. It was powerful to witness psychodrama at its best and what unexpectedly emerged for me.
Rachel
A wonderful weekend
Thank you Biggi for such a wonderful weekend. I now feel I have a place in my home.
Brenda
Nourishing and powerful
Good food, good company and deep transformative work, facilitated with so much care, courage and competence.
Ciara
Clarity and purpose
I am very grateful that I have been part of this retreat and found clarity, understanding and a new sense of purpose.
Johanna
Heart and soul are happy
The most empowering exploration into who we are as individuals in community. My heart and soul are happy.
Shauna
Being and belonging
As a full time counsellor I would recommend Biggi’s retreats and workshops to therapists and caring professionals.
Dean
Gently supported
I felt gently supported, held, and encouraged while participating in the psychodrama pieces. The space felt safe, intuitive and open.
Sarah
Safe, supportive, invaluable
I find Biggi creates a safe and supportive environment where I am able to learn, share, become more self aware and make huge changes.
Katy
Trust the process
I would recommend this fusion of psychodrama and shamanism to anyone willing to put in the work to move forward.
Liz
Restorative and insightful
The workshop was an incredible experience, with both practices complementing each other in a safe and supportive space.
Lisa
A fresh start
I left feeling re-energized and ready to move forward.
Nicola
Intention and action
I was unsure about psychodrama, but I took a chance on this weekend retreat and it was incredible.
Julia
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