CORteam
MEET THE CORteam
At Coastal Oasis Retreats, we know that life can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why our COR Team is here. Not to change you, or 'fix' you - you are perfect as you are, and we aim to support you in this belief. COR enables you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your authentic self. These compassionate facilitators bring depth, care, and energy to each retreat, creating a space where you feel seen, supported, and reconnected to your inner calm.
We’ve handpicked a group of incredible experts who have experienced first-hand where you are right now. They will guide you in identifying the 'new you' with a range of approaches, from practical advice, clarity of life situations, grounding bodywork and mindset shifts, to guide you into a more centred, clear-headed and more knowledgeable place. We've got you!
LORRAINE McFALL
ROLE: Financial Wellbeing Coach
BIO: Lorraine combines her background in law, finance, and coaching to help women build a healthier relationship with money and create a life aligned with their values. Her approach blends practical tools with emotional insight, empowering clients to move past financial fear and into confident, purpose-led decision-making.
Lisa Skeffington
ROLE: Psychotherapist & Coach
BIO: Lisa is an award-winning psychotherapist and mentor with over 25 years’ experience supporting women to heal from anxiety, rediscover self-worth, and feel confident in their voice. Known for her compassionate yet ground-breaking approach, she helps women move beyond old patterns and thrive in midlife with clarity and purpose.
Evie Cousineau
ROLE: Founder & Advocate for Women in Later Life
BIO: Evie has spent over 30 years in the corporate world. She created COR as a haven for women navigating life’s transitions - divorce, career shifts, caregiving changes, and everything in between. Evie leads with warmth, listens deeply, and believes in the healing power of laughter and connection. COR is a place to regroup, grow, and reimagine your future. You’re not alone. Welcome to your next chapter
Olivia Croce
ROLE: NLP Practitioner / Creative Coach
BIO: Olivia is a creative coach, artist, and founder of The Creative Rebellion. With a bold, no-BS approach, she helps women reconnect with creative play, overcome self-doubt, and express themselves with confidence and authenticity.
MARILU WREN
ROLE: EFT Practitioner and Kinesiologist
BIO: Marilu offers intuitive energy alignment using EFT & Embodiment Coaching, to help women in midlife face their fears, listen to their bodies and feel safe, whilst supporting them to release emotions, restore balance and resource for resilience.
Veronique Mertes
ROLE: Clinical Hypnotherapist & Coach
BIO: Veronique is a clinical hypnotherapist and parenting coach who helps women and families move beyond anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt. With warmth, neuroscience, and real-life insight, she supports clients in reclaiming their confidence and writing empowered new chapters at any stage of life.
YOUR RETREAT GUIDES
Our carefully chosen specialists offer practices including EFT, breathwork, sound healing, meditation, massage therapy, journaling, hypnotherapy, divorce counselling, life coaching, nutritional advice, menopause insights and financial wellness coaching. We aim to find the right mentor for each client for your longer-term support.
We also invite intuitive guides, embodiment coaches, creative facilitators, and healing practitioners who each bring something unique to specialist retreat sessions. It’s a chance to try something new and discover what truly resonates with you.
WHAT NEXT?
You don’t need to have all the answers. Whether you're just starting out or already navigating change, we’re here to walk beside you. The support doesn’t end when the retreat does. We continue to offer resources, tools, and connection to help you integrate what you’ve learned.
REACH OUT
Send us a message and let us know what’s on your mind. Whether you're curious or ready to dive in, we’re here to listen.
CONNECT
We’ll set up a relaxed conversation to explore your needs and share how the COR experience can support you.
JOIN US
If it feels like the right fit, we’ll guide you through next steps to book your place and begin your journey toward clarity, calm, and connection.
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