About us

My professional journey began conventionally, with training in medicine followed by specialization in mental health, focusing on children and families as a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist for 35 years.

Alongside this, I moved into the world of psychotherapy, primarily utilizing Gestalt psychotherapy.  I worked a portfolio career as psychiatrist and psychotherapist in both public and private provision.

Since 2016, my life and work has been informed by Holotropic Breathworkô. I've dedicated myself to this transformative practice, undergoing rigorous training in the UK, USA, and Europe. In 2023, after seven years of study, I achieved certification as a Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator through the Grof Transpersonal Training.  I have also completed the ICEERS psychedelic integration training.

Teaming up with Sally, my mission is to bring the profound benefits of holotropic breathwork to the UK. We're excited to offer workshops set amidst the tranquil beauty of the New Forest in southern England, inviting others to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and healing.

For many years I had a successful profession in film & television production. As time went on, I felt a strong inclination to connect with people on a deeper level. This led me to transition into working at a Psychiatric Hospital and pursuing training as a psychotherapist.

In 2016, in search of professional development opportunities, my colleague Neil and I attended a conference in London. It was there that we had the privilege of meeting Dr. Tim Read, who introduced us to the transformative practice of Holotropic Breathwork. Intrigued, we decided to give it a try and were profoundly impacted by its life-changing effects.

Our enthusiasm for Holotropic Breathwork® grew exponentially, prompting us to pursue formal training. In March 2023, I successfully completed the Grof Transpersonal Training, (GTT), becoming a certified Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator.

Holly is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator who offered Holotropic Breathwork workshops in the UK from 2010 to 2020. She has worked around the world supporting the growth of Holotropic Breathwork® wherever the call has been there - from the Isle of Man to India and China. Holly continues to work as a teacher and adviser for Grof Transpersonal Trainiing and her focus in the UK is now on supporting the next generation of HB faciltators. Holly's practice as a facilitator is hugley influenced by her friend and teacher, the late Tav Sparks.

Holly Harman has a first degree in Psychology and is a Registered Mental Health Nurse. She worked in clinical and senior leadership roles in various acute mental health settings within the National Health Service for over 20 years.

Deb Harman is a certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator who over the last ten years has dedicated much of her time to supporting and encouraging the growth of Holotropic Breathwork. She is deeply passionate about the possibilities and hope that this transformative modality offers.

Deb also works for Grof Transpersonal Training and had the privilege of being guided and supported by the late Tav Sparks. Over the next little while Deb hopes to be able to support the new wave of facilitators and continue with this great work.

Tim Read has been involved with Holotropic breathwork since 2003, qualifying in 2007 and co-facilitating workshops and retreats since. Tim is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist and author based in London. He was consultant liaison psychiatrist at the Royal London Hospital for 20 years, now retired from NHS. His main interest these days is psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, with clinical research teams and with the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy. Tim is author of Walking Shadows: Archetype and Psyche in Crisis and Growth and co-editor with Jules Evans of Breaking Open: Finding a Way Through Spiritual Emergency and co-editor with Maria Papaspyrou of Psychedelics and Psychotherapy published in 2021.

Sharon lives of the island Jersey with her husband, two grown up children and dog.

20 years ago, following a successful career in the finance industry, she decided to change paths and retrained as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Thereafter she worked for many years in the mental health service in Jersey as a psychologist, supervisor and trainer before setting up her private psychotherapy practice. In 2020 she was awarded a Doctor of Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.

Sharon has a deep interest in, and passion for, healing and the human potential for transformation and growth. She has worked with Shamans for many years and through this interest found her way to holotropic breathwork. After her first holotropic breathwork experience in 2016, she felt she had ‘come home’ and since then it has become an important part of her life, supporting her personally and professionally in her client work. The values, philosophy and compassionate attitude underpinning Holotropic breathwork resonate deeply with her personal values and how she works. She is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator.

After 3 ½ years of talking therapy following a personal crisis at age 36, I embarked on a quest to know myself further. I retrained in remedial and manipulative massage, couple counselling with Relate, Reiki and EFT. I also trained in Tantra, NVC (Non-violent Communication) and have experienced living in community. Since 2010 I follow a daily meditation practice called Heartfulness.

I started adventuring Holotropic states in 2009 with Grof Transpersonal Training (GTT) - an amazing journey of deeply knowing myself with like-minded others in a very safe space. From the first retreat I decided to embark upon the Grof training programme certifying in 2018.

I am a member of the Holotropic Breathwork Association of Europe and an Associate member of The Institute of Psychedelic Therapy - currently undertaking their 2 year Depth Relational Process training.

I became interested in the psychedelic renaissance in 2016 and first experienced Holotropic Breathwork, which informs psychedelic research, in 2018. It was an unexpectedly powerful experience for me of the profound connection between breath, the unconscious mind and personal transformation.

As I embraced Holotropic Breathwork as a regular practice, it became a catalyst for deepening self-awareness, psychological integration, and an overall sense of well-being. This prompted me to rethink many areas of my life, including my career direction. I particularly valued the safe and supportive space that facilitators are able to create and decided to start the training. I trained in the UK, India, Europe, and the USA, completing the Grof Transpersonal Training and certifying to become a Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator in March 2023.

I hold an MA in Jungian Psychology, and I’m an Associate member of The Institute of Psychedelic Therapy.

Debbie is a certified Holotropic Breathwork practitioner.

She began her holotropic breathwork journey in 2002 and joined the Grof Transpersonal Training in 2004. Debbie was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1965.

She graduated with an honours degree in psychotherapy in 2007 and completed a post graduate in Integrated bodywork in psychotherapy in 2009.

She is also a qualified supervisor and works in private practice in Dublin. Debbie is passionate about Holotropic Breathwork and supporting people on their journey of recovery and discovery.