Client Testimonials

I was not sure what to expect from this retreat weekend as I was completely new to psycho drama. 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

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. 

This retreat weekend in beautiful Slieve Gullion was extraordinary, and I'm so grateful! 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. Thank you for making it possible. I look forward to more of these transformative experiences!
 

With heartfelt gratitude

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. I also like the location and the centre and the food. 
 

I would definitely recommend the weekends to people wanting to look at their issues and find better ways to understand and deal with them

I want to thank you for a very interesting, relaxing and insightful weekend. It was powerful to witness psychodrama at its best and what unexpectedly emerged for me. 

 I went to Biggi for three years and can honestly say it was the best decision I ever made.

The words "is she psychic?" often crossed my mind such is her skill, expertise and intuitive power.

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've never thought of myself as a creative person!).

I've held on to that knowledge and learning, which turned out to be just the solid foundation I needed to carry on on my own. I can't thank Biggi enough and would 100% recommend her.

Thank you Biggi for such a wonderful weekend.

I now feel I have a place in my home

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'm very grateful to have had the freedom to confront some of the demons head on, call them what they are, and move on, a little lighter than before and ready for the next stage. The group was supportive and it's lovely that there was the opportunity for laughter even when there were tears. Looking forward to the next one. 

Thank you for the weekend and for introducing me to psychodrama. I felt gently supported, held, and encouraged while participating in the psychodrama pieces. The space felt safe, intuitive and open, dissipating any previous concerns. At the same time, our bodies were nourished by the beautiful vegan food Kerry had prepared.
 

Thanks again for all

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.  If I ever qualify as a psychodramatist, I would like to be at least some of that!   I also really appreciated all the creative ways you offered as a means of engaging the group with the themes and exploring what they meant to us individually.   Beautiful location too  - and of course the retro dance-fest on Saturday night was a highlight - I don't often experience such a comprehensive commitment to ABBA's back catalogue!  I'll be back!"

I recently attended Biggi Hofmann's retreat in the beautiful village of Ballintoy set in the stunning North Coast of Ireland. The title of the retreat was Wings and Roots and we were invited to dig deep into ourselves and find what grounded us and what caused us pain associated with hell, and what gave us joy associated with heaven, reaching for the sky. The weekend was very fulfilling and it was a privilege to be part of the group process and be supportive of people's personal journey.

The facilitation offered by Biggi, a very gentle and experienced psychodrama psychotherapist, was very rewarding. She contains and facilitates opportunities for deep personal growth. It was such a privilege to witness individual group members and their personal growth they showed at the weekend. Overall I would highly recommend these retreats to people interested in group processes and personal growth

This is my 3rd retreat in Ballintoy now and yet again I have felt the wonder of both experiencing my own and witnessing others personal transformations towards more satiated and self aware human beings. The beautiful natural location together with Biggi's comfort and mastery of psychodrama combine to create a space to heal often long held wounds 

This particular retreat really did facilitate our sense of "being and belonging" as the theme suggested. As a full time Counsellor I would particularly recommend Biggi's retreats and workshops to all therapists or those in caring professions as a way of giving to ourselves what we try to provide others; the time and space to reflect, to heal and to simply be fully ourselves

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. Again, I was amazed by the power of the method, and even when I did find things difficult the support of Biggi and the group helped me over the hump. There was laughter, tears, sharing and learning, and I have taken away some life-changing insights, which I got not even through my own work, but simply by taking part in the scenarios of others. A powerful weekend – thank you  Biggi!

“Thank you Biggi for such a nourishing  and powerful weekend. Good food, good company and deep, deep transformative work, facilitated with  so much care, courage and competence.”

“Dear Biggi, thank you so much for an incredible and life-changing experience. The caring and supportive group of participants of this retreat, gave each one the possibility to share experiences and issues on a deep level. We discovered and realised everybody’s strengths and best intentions. It gave me a lot to think about and take home. I am very grateful that I have been part of this retreat and found clarity, understanding and a new sense of purpose. Thank you.”

“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 on my life. The creative activities were so freeing and so far from my normal experience. My psychodrama was profound and healing. 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. I am deeply moved by my contact with you, I’m seen, I’m respected. With love and gratitude, Marina”

“The most empowering exploration into who we are as individuals in community. The food, accommodation and supportive environment has begun to unlock the journey to healing. My heart and soul are happy.” 

“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. After 47 years of ‘working’ in a myriad of ways, the time has come for me to let go of the identities that came with that and be with the question: “who am I when I am not what I do?”.  In all the busyness, I had forgotten.  Anyway, I knew that I needed a ‘soft, safe and compassionate space ‘to be with the pain of letting go, letting be and letting something both ancient and new emerge. The retreat was that transformational space for me in every way.

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. We rooted for one another in the challenging moments and cheered for one another as we emerged into freedom and together we connected with our roots and wings. It doesn’t get much better than that!

This journey’s just beginning… Thanks Biggi and everyone involved.”

“This was genuinely a transformative experience. I worked with the most wonderful and supportive group and we were beautifully and expertly facilitated by Biggi, who moved the process forward in a way that felt safe and measured. Thank you.”

"I found the fusing of shamanism and psychodrama very well placed and they complimented each other. I was able to gain awareness in the shamanism journey, notice where it applied to areas for improvement in my life,  and then work through the issue in psychodrama. 

I have attended many workshops with Biggi as I find she creates a safe and supportive environment where I am able to learn, share , become more self aware and make huge changes

Thanks so much, your work is invaluable!"

“I would recommend this workshop fusion Psychodrama and Shamanism to anyone who is willing to put in the work to move forward on their journey, just trust the process and the magic will happen. Thanks Biggi and Juanita for facilitating a wonderful workshop". Liz xx

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" thoroughly enjoyed attending the Shamanism

and Psychodrama workshop, it was an incredible experience, with both practices complementing each other. Biggi and Juanita created a safe, containing and supportive space for everyone in the group. Whilst attending the workshop I was able to deepen my understanding of what was holding me back, therefore enhancing my own self-discovery and personal growth.

I have attended previous workshops with Biggi and I have always found them very restorative and insightful. I would highly recommend to anyone who is seeking guidance and self-discovery. I have come away from the workshop feeling energised, creative and most importantly confident in showing up for myself."

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. The process of recreating and enacting painful, significant moments alongside others was truly transformative allowing me to move beyond just verbal reflections, behaviours and underlying thinking. Within the role-play element, Biggi's skilful facilitation was paramount. She provided a safe and robust structure that was essential for deep emotional work. Crucially, the group members embraced their roles, acting as both a supportive audience and, when needed, auxiliary egos. This collective involvement fostered an environment of profound trust and security, which allowed for honest and vulnerable exploration. I have learned a new and highly effective way to engage with my therapeutic process, finally illuminating why purely verbal approaches proved insufficient in the past. The central act of recreating and enacting significant life moments provides an insight that fundamentally transcends simple conversation. As a result, I have achieved a deeper, embodied understanding of my personal emotions, habitual behaviours, and core thoughts, successfully connecting mind and body to my experience. This dynamic practice has been immediately empowering, translating into tangible positive changes in my self-perception, interpersonal effectiveness, and overall life navigation.

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. This experience is something that I will always carry with me. 

Biggi thx v 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.