MEET YOUR MENTOR

SHANNON VALLANCE

I’ve always been a weirdo but it took me a long time to recognize what a gift that is. As much as at times in my life, I wanted to be normal and to fit in. It was always my strangeness that led me to greatness. 

From the very beginning, I was pushing against the cages society tried to place around me. I wasn’t born to fit inside systems—I was born to break them down.

That is my blueprint. It’s why I am here! 

As a child, I’d hear,

“You’re so intelligent, if only you’d apply yourself.”

But I had no desire or ability to follow rules, sit still, or make myself small. The structures weren’t made for people like me. And no matter how hard I tried to play by their rules, it never ended well. In fact, it nearly cost me my life. 

My early training ground was deeply traumatic; I've had to work through early childhood sexual abuse and a chaotic and unstable family of origin that perfectly led me into

chaotic and harmful relationships.

There were layers upon layers of survival. 

And all of this was played out in a world not built for

neurodivergent minds ...

WE ARE HERE TO BUILD NEW WAYS

But back then, if you couldn’t mask, you were locked away or heavily medicated. So I learned to mask enough.

Creating confusion and MORE trauma in my young mind. 

My high intelligence (in some areas only) and hyperawareness let me spot patterns and blend a little when I had to, but the cost was deep.

That same pattern spotting and environmental adaptation helped me succeed professionally. 

I built a 20-year career helping others do exactly that: adapt, shift, survive, and then thrive. 

But by the time I hit my third extreme burnout, I knew I couldn’t keep going. I loved my career, but I was operating in someone else's creation, someone else's rules. 

you break out.

I am a shadow work therapist and I am here for you.

ENTER SHADOW WORK

 For me it began with Reiki, level one became level 2 and that led into my master's...Twice. I had a thirst!! I studied counselling, hypnotherapy, NLP, somatics... Anything that would help me understand the human condition. I read books like they would run away if I didn't finish them in a day. I employed mentors and did apprenticeships with Sangomas...(South African Shaman). I learned plant medicine... It was endless…almost.

And at the end of it all...What stood out to me was the huge gap in spiritual circles. I was here to fill it. I launched my own business. BOOM!!


The patriarchy was alive and well in spiritual circles… We needed to refocus and clean this shit up! 

Bring the Mother home to all of us. Through the work of the shadow.


The reclamation of what has been hidden, denied, and shamed. 


Everyone hides, splinters, and creates shadows embedded in shame and pain. It's an inclusive human experience. 

Every single one of us learns to deny parts of ourselves to fit inside this psychopathic society, one that’s ruled by patriarchy, hierarchy, and disconnection.

But I was never meant to be ruled, and if you are reading this, NEITHER WERE YOU!


I’ve always been a pattern breaker. School couldn’t hold me. Corporate life couldn’t contain me. Even the creative industries, where I had more freedom to be quirky, bold, and expressive, still asked me to work on their terms, on their watch.

So seven years ago, I stopped building other people’s dreams and started building mine. I launched my own business, developed my own systems, and brought everything I loved—mentoring, coaching, spirituality, heartfelt work, and real human development in a container of safety and left behind everything that didn't resonate.

Since then, I’ve been guiding people through the same process: coming home to their truth, stripping back the lies, and stepping fully into power. Holding them whilst they do the big work. 


To deny nothing and embrace everything. Darkness and light. It's all part of the tapestry of you. And it's beautiful. 


Now, I live a life most people dream of. I travel the world. I lead retreats. I have a wildly loving relationship, deep and held friendships, and a work life that is rich, free, and completely on my terms. I pick and choose who I work with. I move with a frequency that magnetises the incredible.

I'm not pretending my lifestyle for views; it's fucking real!! I created it through shadow work.

And I see it. The conditioning. The suppression. The cages wrapped in gold foil. I see the systems built to keep you small. And I’m not here to whisper sweet affirmations while you stay stuck inside them. I’m here to help you break out.

I am a shadow work therapist and I am here for you.

Meet The Serpent

She is not the villain. She is the life force.
The Serpent has always been sacred—sensual, wild, and wise. In this 6-week rite of passage, you’ll awaken the ancient cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Shed old skins, reclaim your body, and rise in your full power. This isn’t a course. It’s a remembering.

Meet The Crone

Prerequisite: Meet the Serpent
The Crone doesn’t coddle—she awakens.
Over 6 potent weeks, Shannon leads you into the raw, untamed wisdom of the Crone. This is deep, transformative work for those ready to burn illusions, break patterns, and stand fully in their power. Not for the faint-hearted. For the ones who are ready.

Retreats

These aren’t holidays. They’re initiations.
Seven-day sacred containers where shadow work meets cultural reverence. Held in powerful locations across the world, each retreat blends ceremony, deep inner work, and cultural immersion—honoring the land, its ancestors, and your truth. Rest. Rise. Remember who you are.

Meet The Serpent

Meet The Crone

shadow work

She is not the villain. She is the life force.

The Serpent has always been sacred—sensual, wild, and wise. In this 6-week rite of passage, you’ll awaken the ancient cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Shed old skins, reclaim your body, and rise in your full power. This isn’t a course.

It’s a remembering.

Prerequisite: Meet the Serpent

The Crone doesn’t coddle—she awakens.
Over 6 potent weeks, Shannon leads you into the raw, untamed wisdom of the Crone. This is deep, transformative work for those ready to burn illusions, break patterns, and stand fully in their power. Not for the faint-hearted.

Therapy Sessions

A Shadow Work Session is an initiation into the hidden self. Across each session we move through layers of talk therapy and energetic work to access the parts of you that have been buried or denied.

Wednesdays 10am-1pm-7pm

Thursdays 8am-11am 5pm, Friday 8am-11am 5pm

s h a d o w m e n t o r i n g

This Is Not Surface Work...

This is excavation of the soul. A raw, intimate, and unflinching space for those ready to meet their shadows and rise into alignment.

I work one-to-one with only 8 people at a time, Wednesday through Friday, so you receive my full presence—not just during our sessions, but in the spaces between. These sessions are spacious, trauma-informed, and deeply supportive—designed for those standing on the edge of change.

TESTIMONIALS

★★★★★

Working with Shannon was profound. Her approach to shadow work is both gentle and powerful, creating a safe, sacred space where I felt truly seen, heard, and supported. Her intuition was so on point it blew my mind but instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt empowered - like I was reclaiming pieces of myself that I didn’t even realise were missing.

If you're ready to meet yourself (and perhaps a goddess or two) in new and unexpected ways, I cannot recommend Shannon highly enough. This is deep work—but with the right guide, it can also be the most liberating journey you’ll ever take.

Let’s just say there was definitely light shone upon my shadows.

Angela (Therapist)

★★★★★

I’ve worked with a lot of life coaches and therapists over the years, but nothing compares to my experience with Shannon. There is NO WHERE to hide. She sees straight through any bullshit and somehow makes you feel safe enough to face it. The sessions weren’t always comfortable, sometimes I wanted to bail, but they were exactly what I needed.

Shannon helped me find the parts of myself I had buried and gave me the courage to bring them back into my life. I feel stronger, clearer, and more grounded than I ever have before. If you’re serious about real transformation, work with Shannon.

Helene- Busienss Owner

★★★★★

I just got back from the Dark Mothers Initiation Retreat with Shannon and it was an amazing experience that I will never forget! I experienced so much that I never thought I could and worked through some of the hardest things deep inside of me. Shannon, Ruth and all of us women at the retreat have made a connection for life. So much power and energy together and it was incredible!! I couldn't recommend Shannon more, she is such an amazing spiritual teacher and guide that really connects to the people she works with and has the most incredible, powerful energy!

Tanyka 

★★★★★

Not exaggerating when I say the Meet the Serpent meditation course is life changing. Thanks Shannon, can't wait to start the next one 🧡

Tracey

★★★★★

Mind blowing and life changing courses.  You will indeed meet the serpent , plus previously invisible parts of yourself-if you are willing.  

They are more than meditation. For me Shannon’s courses have been a transformational journey into the world of my shadows and what lies beneath. They are like plowing the fields of your being and planting new nourishing crop.  Bringing up and released what has been waiting to come up, things that have been holding me back without me knowing.  

Shannon is real. She holds a very safe space. I am often wary of being in a place others are healing and releasing as I feel and take on that energy from others. Shannon sets very strong boundaries and intentions to keep everyone grounded and in their own energy- this is very important for me. 

I have always felt very supported and respected. It’s a place you can share without judgement, no matter what it is or how you need to express it.  

These courses have helped me heal big generational trauma, find my inner self and own my truth.  My body has responded by speaking and singing what I believe to be some kind of light language and I have discovered my healing response to sound vibrations through my drum and singing bowls.  

There are so many changes that have occurred as a flow on from these courses. The biggest for me is finding and shining my inner light brightly again.  Being happy and confident and trusting all that is.  

I highly recommend Shannon’s courses and honestly believe that if you are wanting a journey of transformation then you should book in right away. 

Thankyou Shannon🙏🏻🙏🏻

Victoria

★★★★★

I have just attended the dragon retreat and never felt my cup overflowing with strength, love, support and connection so much. Shannon is amazing in the magic she teaches and she evolves women in the best possible way. Cannot recommend this retreat and all work with Shannon more highly. 11/10!!

Jessica Mum and business owner

★★★★★

Shannon doesn’t do surface level. She goes straight to the truth with full on fierce compassion and unshakable clarity. Working with her changes the way you see yourself and the way you move through your life. I was both shocked and profoundly pleased by what took place, during and around my sessions with her.  

Marie (Body Work and Massage Therapist)

★★★★★

I went into Meet the Serpent curious, but I walked out changed. Shannon creates a container where you can face the parts of yourself you’ve spent years running from. The meditations are powerful and alive, and the energy she holds is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I left with a clearer sense of who I am, a deeper connection to my body, and a courage I had forgotten was mine. If you’re ready to stop circling around yourself and start stepping fully in, this course will meet you there.”

Tammy (Yoga teacher)

★★★★★

Raw. Transformative. Necessary. Meet the Serpent is not for the faint-hearted, but if you’re ready to claim your power, it will change you.

David