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01Retreat programmes

Four pathways.
One entirely private model.

Choose the pathway closest to what brings you here. The programme itself is then shaped around your needs, your capacity and your pace.

01 · Burnout & chronic stress

Burnout Recovery Retreat

For high-functioning people who can no longer rest, switch off or recover through ordinary time away.

02 · Trauma & nervous system recovery

Trauma Healing Retreat

Deeply personalised, trauma-informed work held within an environment designed for safety, regulation and therapeutic depth.

03 · Advanced nervous system support

taVNS Nervous System Recovery

Personalised taVNS support integrated with psychotherapy and restorative care, with private programmes from 5 to 28 days.

04 · Reflection, meaning & renewal

Sacred Soul Retreat

A private transformational stay integrating psychotherapy, restorative experiences and respectful Balinese tradition.

One guest. One private villa.
One dedicated team.

The Pesona Jiwa clinical team in conversation at the counselling centre

02Clinical care

Clinical weight.
Human delivery.

Your care is integrated around you—not divided into disconnected appointments and activities.

01

Psychological care

Individual psychotherapy, somatic work and Polyvagal-informed practice address both lived experience and nervous system patterns.

02

Medical stability

Our psychiatrist, doctor and nursing team provide assessment and additional medical support where appropriate, including a 24-hour medical upgrade.

03

Culturally respectful integration

Yoga, meditation and selected Balinese healing practices sit thoughtfully alongside clinical care, never in place of it.

03The environment

The villa is part
of the therapeutic work.

Privacy, space, ocean air and reduced stimulation create the conditions for deeper work. This is not accommodation surrounding a programme; it is part of how the programme is held.

Complete privacy

A private villa reserved for one guest, with room to withdraw, reflect and recover without a shared residential environment.

Individually prepared

Fresh meals, a responsive schedule and restorative experiences are shaped around your needs rather than a group timetable.

Bali, with purpose

Nature and carefully selected Balinese practices support the work without turning your stay into a conventional wellness itinerary.

Matt Little, Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist and Clinical Director at Pesona Jiwa

04Clinical leadership

“Recovery is rarely about one intervention. It is about understanding the whole person—their experiences, their nervous system, their environment and what they need to feel safe enough for meaningful change to take place.”

Matt Little
Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist and Clinical Director

05Recognition

Recognised for depth, not volume.Pesona Jiwa has been recognised internationally for its deliberately private model: one guest, one villa and clinically grounded, highly personalised care designed around the individual.

A GUEST’S EXPERIENCE

In their own words

“Overall this wellness retreat was one of the best things I’ve done in my life; a mix of complete self-care, healing and self-discovery blended with a luxury holiday! I’m deeply grateful to Matt, Nancy and the team, and will come back as soon as I can.”

Anonymous Guest
Shared anonymously

More guest experiences

“A stunning villa experience in Bali!”

Helen

“I stayed for 5 days and it was an incredible experience. The whole team were amazing and I can’t thank them all enough.”

JLS

“It was private and quiet and just what I needed.”

Kate Christie

“I was able to take the time to step back, slow down, reflect and experience the different types of modalities, morning walks to watch the sunrise, grounding in nature, art therapy even engaging with a spiritual approach through sound and karmic healing and so much more.”

Sarah

“I’m so thankful for the work you are both doing. And gratitude is now the most overwhelming feeling in my daily life. What a gift!”

Carla

“My journey here at Pesona Jiwa was incredible. Transformative and literally life-changing. I have never been more grateful to a team of people who have created something very unique and special.”

Danielle C

Your stay begins with understanding

Find the retreat that fits what you need now.

Explore our private programmes, then speak with us confidentially about the level of care, setting and duration that may be right for you.