Adults of all ages, young, middle-aged, older.

From all walks of life, all levels of education, lay, ordained, employed and unemployed.

Those from all denominations or none, with varying degree of Christian commitment. Including those questioning their faith.

Those helped by various ministries but seeking further health and healing; those with no experience of such help; and those previously hindered by Christian "healing" approaches.


Those who welcome a Christian environment which embraces a variety of therapeutic methods (Gestalt, Transactional analysis, Primal therapy, Reflective Listening, Healing of Memories, etc)


Those willing to take responsibility for their own healing yet needing help to do this. This inevitably involves taking risks.

Those with rigid theological views may find the broad scope of acceptance by the facilitators difficult.

Those receiving care for serious psychiatric problems are not usually encouraged to attend.

Suggested reading:

Article 'The Gestalt Approach' by Sharon Stinson in Retreats Magazine 2009

Here and Now: An approach to Christian Healing through Gestalt, by Ian Davidson, DLT

Consenting to Grace: An Introduction to Gestalt Pastoral Care, Tilda Norberg, Penn House Press

Stretch out your Hand: Exploring Healing Prayer,  Tilda Norbert and Robert D Webber, Upper Room Books