Testimonials

I came because of 20 years of narcissistic abuse from my husband and my children have been paternally alienated from me.

Aude was so personable from the start, and because she has personal experience, we knew we were in good hands with a professional who knew the topic but could draw from her own history.

The venue was lovely, and it was great to feel away. I loved swimming there, as it helped Ruth with self-care.

The yoga teacher was incredible. As a child, he had attended an Indian school that specialized in yoga, so he was very knowledgeable. It was great to learn mindfulness and meditation. I loved all three days, and they offered different things.

The four ladies agreed to create a WA group, and we are in touch daily, which has helped us all.

Now, i fell the:

• - Ability to meditate and practice mindfulness.
• - Learning to self-care and realizing you are sadly not unique in these experiences, seeing the similarities between our unique situations, an actual full stop to being hurt, and improving boundaries needed when dealing with a narcissist.

My teenage daughter has ADHD traits, and I was actually googling for information about it when this retreat showed up on my search. I thought it is worth exploring and we went together.

I communicated with Aude and I like her perspective and her way to address this by helping us understand how our brain works and actually empowering us to acknowledge and to manage it.

Most therapist I looked up tends to assess and try to fix.

I signed up also because the retreat itself will allow me to relax and be in a beautiful countryside.

This retreat taught me some very crucial lessons in understanding triggers and understanding myself.

Aude is there as a therapist, teacher, but also felt like a friend. So it was easy to connect and to be able to feel safe and learn together.

My daughter and I took home very important skills from this retreat.

The group is very small so you will get very personalise attention. You are not stuck there, if at any time you need a breather or to just spend time alone, it is totally fine.

I think even as a caregiver to someone who has ADHD this retreat will be so beneficial because it makes us understand.

Aude is amazing because she is professional but yet very authentic. She will not make you feel like you are a patient or something like that.

Coming back from this retreat makes me feel like I had spent a weekend with a very knowledgeable friend.

I went to the Mind Clarity Retreat for Anxiety and Depression on 22nd March 2024, having spent 2 years with agoraphobia and depression. It was run by Aude Ayliffe who was amazing. She couldn’t have done more to make me feel welcome and comfortable. Her experience and knowledge of how the mind works helped all of us to understand what we could do to improve our individual situations. She brought us all together with Group sessions, meditations mindfulness etc, and ended the time with an amazing yoga experience – thanks to Umesh. There were many moments of fun and laughter and we all ended up feeling very close, and spiritually uplifted. I would thoroughly recommend this Retreat.

I communicated with Aude and I like her perspective and her way to address this by helping us understand how our brain works and actually empowering us to acknowledge and to manage it.

Most therapist I looked up tends to assess and try to fix.

I signed up also because the retreat itself will allow me to relax and be in a beautiful countryside.

This retreat taught me some very crucial lessons in understanding triggers and understanding myself.

Aude is there as a therapist, teacher, but also felt like a friend. So it was easy to connect and to be able to feel safe and learn together.

My daughter and I took home very important skills from this retreat.

The group is very small so you will get very personalise attention. You are not stuck there, if at any time you need a breather or to just spend time alone, it is totally fine.

I think even as a caregiver to someone who has ADHD this retreat will be so beneficial because it makes us understand.

Aude is amazing because she is professional but yet very authentic. She will not make you feel like you are a patient or something like that.

Coming back from this retreat makes me feel like I had spent a weekend with a very knowledgeable friend.

I was married to a narcissist and finding it hard to cope with difficult emotions.

This retreat was bespoke and flexible to your needs at any stage of your healing journey.

The experience provided solutions on how to move on with my life and make my mental health a priority.

I truly benefit from my 1:1 session with Aude and taking time out to reflect on what steps I need to do next for my self-care while enjoying the beautiful hotel.

I was looking for a recovery from emotional abuse.

I chose this retreat as it was specially aimed at people who have been in toxic relationships and was set in a beautiful location with plenty of time to relax in-between workshops.

I had greater clarity of my issues and got immense support from Aude and the other attendees of the retreat. It really helped meeting other women in similar situations and I did not feel alone anymore. Aude is an exception coach, counsellor and mentor. I loved working with her. She is kind but also knows when to give the tough love!

I was especially intrigued with the retreats that Mind Clarity provides as they are specific to trauma areas in your personal life alongside meditation and mindfulness well-being.

After discussing my needs with Aude, I attended the Stress and Anxiety Retreat with specialist 1:1 support on Narcissism Trauma Recovery.

It was a perfect mix for my needs and as it was a small group, the very personable approach from Aude to our individual needs was wonderful.

It was a perfect blend of privacy and group interaction and I loved it.

By the end of the wknd, I felt I had gained not only an awakening of personal understanding but a clear mind of how to move forward for myself.

From the initial meeting to the final goodbyes, I thoroughly enjoyed my time and interaction with Aude and the lovely people I met. Umesh was also wonderful with his calming yoga and meditation session and a perfect Sunday morning treat.

I highly recommend this retreat

After nearly 28 years in a marriage, I wanted a safe environment to go to for clarity and closure to overcome triggers.

This retreat offered the perfect solution for me the hotel setting was perfect relaxing friendliness place I have been. Nothing too much.

The host Aude was amazing and worked with me to give me all the guidance and coping techniques.

A truly special professional caring lady I have ever met and we had fun laughs and met others like-minded.

Just to say I highly recommend this retreat and host Aude. It was life-changing for me and I got clarity and closure. Thank you

Hi Aude, You took me on an enlightening journey in a short space of time. You knew me so so well, and I wish to continue our connection on, say, WhatsApp video, if you could offer me future sessions at your convenience and on your terms, time, and cost wise. Being normal does not seem so daunting, and with your help, I could access that" tweaked" change of condition in time.

I wanted to let you know how very much I appreciate the connection we found together and that you have claimed a very special place in my heart I hope we have many more amazing moments and experiences to look forward to together At least I know who to call when it's time for me to learn how to surf Sending you all the love and light and hope to see you again soon

A big thank you to you Aude for a great experience and for sharing your wisdom with us

It was an amazing few days with you all. Thank you so much. Lots to take away from the things we discussed and experiences that we shared. Hope to stay in touch. Love

I chose this retreat because it was very specific to the situation I was going through!

I had a better in-depth understanding of everything and myself.

I had experienced narcissistic abuse within my marriage.

Since we divorced, the abuse has continued, and that, coupled with bullying within the workplace, has led to me having a period of long-term sickness, experiencing burnout and impacting my physical health.

I needed something that was particularly targeted at those who had experienced narcissistic abuse so my anxieties could be heard and understood and to give me the tools to handle the ongoing post-divorce abuse and work situation.

The retreat was empowering. Aude is so empathetic but also very straight-talking, which is just the mix I needed.

She 'cleared the fog' for me, made me see the right path to take, and gave me all the tools I needed.

I truly felt the retreat was life-changing. I have continued with the minor changes to my lifestyle to manage my ongoing stress and anxiety, and I have a clear mind.

Thank you, Aude; you will never know to what extent you have helped me.

Thank you so much, Jenny, for sharing your experience so eloquently and for trusting me through the retreat process. You inspired us with your kind soul, strength and resilience! I am blessed to have met such an inspiring woman.

Lots of love, Aude

I needed a retreat due to post-divorce abuse, having been in a DA marriage.

I chose this offering for the location. The length of retreat. The subject matter.

This retreat gave me self-awareness & education. Also self-acceptance.

A fantastic therapist.

Seriously, the course was probably the best thing I've done for myself in years.

The knowledge and experience from Aude was amazing.

I was suffering from life-long personal difficulties with abuse and neglect.

I chose this retreat specifically because of the focus on narcissism.

I got meditation techniques for relaxation and sound information provided. Discussions and shared experiences were also important.

So glad I did this. I can't believe how stuck I had been feeling for the past years and I didn't know where to start.

I feel alive again! Thanks, Aude.

I chose this retreat because it was very specific to the situation I was going through!

I had a better in-depth understanding of everything and myself.

I have been going through a difficult time with my ex and felt overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward.

The experiences I have had have knocked my self-confidence, but it turned around after this retreat; I have hope for the future again.

This retreat offered a space to explore my own personal experience safely and to meet others in similar situations.

It gave me time out of the chaos and offered me insight, guidance, and encouragement to move forward at my own pace.

I found myself again!! With the help and support from Aude and others on the retreat, I learned more about myself, patterns in the toxic relationship I had been through, and the impact it had on me.

It gave me space and time to really begin to process this and also relax, which I desperately needed.

I gained so much from this retreat. It has changed my life!

Aude is amazing. She is a warm, kind, and nonjudgmental person, and I would highly recommend her retreats.

The setting was beautiful, and the other participants were fantastic people who I hope will remain friends. It was a weekend I will never forget!

Aude! Thanks so much for the lovely pamper gifts. What a lovely surprise. I had such a meaningful time...feeling blessed. You're very special. Take care. Liz x

Hi Aude, hope your journey home was easy. My massage was amazing! Just written up some notes and I wanted to say thank you so much for your time and wisdom this weekend. It was really wonderful to meet you. The whole weekend was incredible.

Thank you again for a very special weekend that I will never forget. You are astoundingly brilliant at what you do and you made the difference in the life of a very broken woman. I will utilize as much as I can of what you have taught me. Drive safely and enjoy your lovely kids

And thank you for my gift i will enjoy all of these things

I had recently suffered physical & mental abuse in a relationship and it had affected me badly - I felt I needed help to get past it.

The title was the reason I chose this retreat- 3 Day Narcissistic /Emotional Abuse Recovery Coaching.

I learnt a great deal - how to cope and deal with the myriad of emotions left from the abuse I suffered. I learnt the neuro-science behind my emotions.

Aude was amazing - she is the best in her field and made a huge difference to my life x

I was looking for a retreat due to emotional exhaustion.

This retreat offered support for anxiety and ADHD.

My circumstances were totally understood and the advice offered made total sense. Aude and Umesh were superb.

I needed a retreat after the divorce.

I knew things about my ADHD before, but this was incredibly enlightening. Aude made the room an incredibly safe space. The 1-1 sessions in particular were so helpful; it is so nice to have someone there who understands and is willing to help.

The hotel was absolutely lovely, such a nice place to get away for the weekend.

I left a narcissistic abusive relationship five months ago.

It was exactly what I needed and it was close to me and I find it hard to travel.

I met amazing girls, the therapist was magnificent, and I learnt so much. I felt calmer and more at peace that there were other people in my situation…

It was an amazing retreat, worth the money for your well-being and healing journey.

Hi Aude, I just want to tell you how much you've helped me understand why I ended up with a burnout and feeling depressed.

I really enjoyed the relationship workshop and the relaxation techniques and the hotel was so nice!

I feel more confident and assertive at work and with my family.

Being shy, I was relieved it was a small group which made it more personal and helpful.

I especially liked how authentic and knowledgeable Aude is, I felt at ease with her straight away.