The Listening Tree Retreat: Support for Children with ADHD, Autism & Sensory Needs in Byron Bay Hinterland

Parents often ask: How to support a child with ADHD? Or, how can I best support my child with Autism or sensory sensitivities in a gentle, effective way? At Rise Temple’s Listening Tree Retreat in Byron Bay hinterland, we offer a safe and nurturing space designed especially for neurodivergent children. Our retreats use breathwork, meditation, and guided visualisation to help children regulate emotions, release stress, and build resilience.

As a certified breathwork coach in Byron Bay, I have seen first-hand how slow breathing practices can transform children’s wellbeing. Breathwork teaches children with ADHD and Autism how to calm their nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and feel more grounded. For children who often experience overwhelm, these practices become empowering tools they can carry into everyday life.

At the Listening Tree Retreat, support for children with ADHD and support for children with Autism is at the heart of everything we do. Our day begins with gentle breathwork in Byron Bay’s natural surrounds, followed by nature-based therapy guided by a qualified counsellor and trauma-informed practitioner. Activities such as collecting leaves and creating mobiles are designed to provide support for sensory needs, encouraging calm focus while nurturing creativity.

Optional, carefully supervised infrared sauna sessions (5–15 minutes) may also be included, offering children a chance to relax deeply, improve circulation, and release tension. And, weather permitting, the retreat may end with a refreshing dip in our natural dam waterfall plunge pool, a joyful and renewing sensory experience.

For parents seeking new ways of how to support a child with ADHD, or looking for holistic support for children with Autism and sensory sensitivities, the Listening Tree Retreat in Byron Bay offers a unique alternative to traditional approaches. Through the combination of breathwork retreats, meditation, and nature immersion, your child is guided into calm presence and supported to thrive.

🌿 Give your child the tools to grow with calm and confidence.
Book their place at The Listening Tree Retreat today and discover how breathwork in Byron Bay can support children with ADHD, Autism, and sensory needs.