Experience the healing power of surf therapy
Find calm, connection, and renewal through the transformative power of the ocean.
Surf therapy offers a unique pathway to transformation
If you're here, you might be seeking:
- A science-backed approach that harnesses the power of nature
- Natural ways to process emotions and reduce stress through movement
- Deep presence and focused attention that surfing uniquely provides
- A chance to reconnect with yourself and build resilience in a meaningful way
- A supportive community to share your journey with
Allow the challenge of surfing to help you rediscover your inner strength and resilience. Find a sanctuary where nature and expert support come together to foster healing, connection and lasting transformation.
Surf therapy: a unique path to healing
How surf therapy can help your support your healing journey
Surf therapy offers a unique way to heal, combining the calming presence of the ocean with the empowering challenge of surfing. For many, it provides a break from everyday overwhelm and a focussed environment to process emotions, build resilience and rediscover joy.
Surfing combines physical activity with mindfulness creating a powerful environment for emotional growth.
Being in the water can help you connect with yourself and the world around you while the challenge of riding the waves helps build confidence and resilience. Find a space to let go of the past, restore balance and move forward with a sense of clarity.
Our surf therapy retreats offer a revolutionary approach to healing, using the ocean’s power to catalyse profound personal transformation.
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Upcoming surf therapy retreats
Our science-backed approach offers the tools and support you need, wherever life finds you.
Surf Therapy Retreats
1-6 day immersive experiences blending adventure, connection, and evidence-based therapies to guide you toward healing and change.
What You’ll Experience:
- Intake session with Clinical Director, Josh Dickson
- Daily surf lessons that harness the ocean’s power for healing
- Psycho-educational workshops for understanding and self-compassion
- Group therapy sessions to share and grow alongside others
- Guided meditation and movement sessions to ground your energy
- Rest, renewal, and transformative experiences
The Benefits of Our Surf Therapy Retreats
- Reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
- Develop tools to manage emotions and navigate life with greater ease.
- Experience a supportive community that reminds you—you’re not alone.
- Build resilience and regain a sense of balance and control.
- Rediscover hope and the possibility of a lighter, more fulfilling future.
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Meet Your Guide - Josh Dickson
Josh is a leading Psychologist specialising in trauma and recovery. He draws on over 15 years of experience guiding people through struggles, to move forward, and go from surviving to thriving.
“We aim to empower every person to live a life of purpose and meaning. Whether you’re seeking to overcome trauma and addiction, find a new direction, or enhance your resilience and creativity, Resurface is here to guide you on the path to a better life.”
How it works
Identify and Process
Dive deep into the hidden roots of your emotional struggles. Our trauma-informed approach helps you gently uncover and understand the underlying experiences that have shaped your current challenges, creating a compassionate pathway to healing.
Rebuild Emotional Resilience
Turn pain into strength. Through tailored methods, you’ll learn how to calm your mind, reframe negative thoughts, and reconnect with your inner balance. It’s about finding peace, rediscovering your resilience, and letting go of what’s holding you back.
Rewriting Your Inner Story
The past doesn’t have to define your future. Together, we’ll create new, healing experiences that help you break free from old patterns and reimagine difficult moments. By reframing how you respond emotionally, you open the door to healing and growth.
Navigate Life with Confidence
We’ll give you tools you can rely on long after therapy or your retreat. You will build self-awareness and develop coping skills, helping you feel more grounded, capable, and with a renewed sense of purpose.
Take the First Step
This is where your healing begins. Resurface helps you find hope, restore balance, and create a life that feels whole and meaningful.
We blend proven methods with experiences that stay with you long after the waves fade
Guiding you toward inner balance, clarity, and sustainable wellbeing so you succeed in life on your terms.
