Retreat Details
Wednesday 23rd September 2026
9.30am registration, 10.00am – 4.30pm
Lunch included
Box End Park, Bedford, MK43 8RQ
Women
Only
Maximum 20 places
You have been managing pain long enough. This day is about something different.
A one-day retreat in Bedfordshire for women living with persistent pain who are ready to understand it, work with it, and start living more fully again.
Wednesday 23rd September 2026 | Box End Park, Bedford
Is This You?
You have tried pushing through. You have tried resting. You have been told to pace yourself, stay positive, or simply learn to live with it.
And yet pain still dominates your thoughts, your energy, your plans and your confidence.
You are not imagining it. You are not weak. And you are not out of options.
The Pain Reframe Retreat was created for people who are exhausted by surviving and are ready to start reconnecting with life again.
This Retreat Is For You If...
- You are a woman and have been living with persistent or chronic pain for months or years
- You have tried treatments, medication or therapy but still feel stuck
- Pain is affecting your confidence, your relationships or your sense of who you are
- You want to understand your pain better, not just manage it
- You are ready to take a small, supported step toward living more fully again
What Will You Experience
Pain science that actually makes sense
Learn why pain persists even when scans and tests show nothing. Clear, validating, and free from medical jargon.
Nervous system regulation
Practical tools to help your body feel calmer, safer and less reactive — reducing overwhelm and giving you back a sense of control.
Meaningful movement
Gentle, confidence-building movement to help you reconnect with your body. No bootcamp culture. No pressure.
Psychological flexibility and identity
Pain can quietly become your whole identity. This retreat helps you reconnect with who you are beyond your symptoms.
Real connection
Spend the day with people who genuinely understand what it feels like to live with ongoing pain, fear and exhaustion. No judgement. No pretending.
Practical tools to take home
You will leave with real strategies you can use in everyday life, not a folder of information that sits on a shelf.
Meet The Team
Dr Sue Peacock
Consultant Health Psychologist 25 years of NHS and private practice experience
Sue specialises in chronic pain, sleep difficulties and the psychological impact of long-term health conditions. She is a bestselling author, internationally recognised speaker and Top Doctors award winner. She has helped hundreds of people with persistent pain regain confidence, quality of life and a sense of themselves again.
Jacqueline Emkes
Patient Advocate, Author and Lived Experience Expert
Jacqueline brings her own experience of living with complex chronic conditions to everything she does. A nationally recognised voice in patient partnership and healthcare advocacy, she understands first-hand what it means to navigate pain, uncertainty and a system that can feel overwhelming.
Larissa Clarke
Level 4 Personal Trainer, specialising in long-term health conditions 12 years working with the NHS, local authorities and charities
Larissa holds specialist qualifications in Exercise Referral, Cancer Rehabilitation and a degree in Psychology and Sports Science. Her approach is person-centred, compassionate and focused entirely on what you can do, not what you cannot.
Programme Outline
- 9.30am — Registration
- 10.00am — Welcome and introductions
- 10.20am — Understanding Chronic Pain & Reframing your Pain Story
- 11.20am — Movement
- 11.45am — Break
- 12.00pm — Emotional Safety and Pain Reduction
- 1.00pm — Lunch (included)/Social Connections
- 2.00pm — Movement
- 2.15pm — Nervous System Regulation for Pain Relief
- 2.45pm — Break
- 3.00pm — Identity, Meaning and Psychological Flexibility
- 3.45pm — Movement
- 4.00pm — Reflections on the day
- 4.15pm — Final stretch and goodbyes
- 4.30pm — Finish
Reserve Your Place
Early Bird
5 places only at this rate
£
275
-
Standard rate £375 — available once early bird places are gone.
-
Maximum 20 places in total
Early Bird
Prefer to spread the cost? Pay over three months at £92 a month.
This retreat may not be right for you if you are looking for...
- A medical diagnosis or treatment programme
- A guaranteed cure or instant pain elimination
- A replacement for your existing healthcare team
- High-intensity physical rehabilitation
- Crisis mental health support or intensive one-to-one therapy
If you are unsure whether this retreat is right for you, please get in touch before booking.
Questions People Ask
No. The movement session is gentle and entirely optional. The day is designed with chronic pain in mind and there are regular breaks throughout.
We understand that pain is unpredictable. The venue has comfortable seating throughout and you are welcome to rest, step outside or adjust your participation at any point.
No. This retreat sits alongside your existing care, not instead of it. We always recommend keeping your healthcare team informed.
Absolutely. Most people do. The retreat is designed to feel welcoming and supportive from the moment you arrive.
Yes. Box End Park has free on-site parking.
Yes. Box End Park has disabled parking, an accessibility ramp and a lift. If you have any specific access requirements please get in touch before booking and we will do everything we can to help.
Cancellation And Booking With Confidence
Cancellations before 1st September 2026 receive a full refund. After that date, your place can be transferred to a future retreat within 12 months. If we ever need to cancel, you will receive a full refund or a free transfer. Please email Dr Sue Peacock: sue@apaininthemind.co.uk
By booking your place on the Pain Reframe Retreat, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.