Need Some Headspace?

Need some headspace?

We know conferences can be intense, so we’ve put a number of on-site options in place to help you take a break, reset, and look after yourself throughout the week.

If you need immediate help, please contact on-site event staff at ICC Wales.

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Take a moment to reset — breaks are part of a great conference week.

On-site options at SQLBits 2026

Use the links below to jump to the support option you need.

On-site Therapist**

If you could do with a chat to someone, you can make an appointment with our therapist by sending a What's App during the event to 07934 759226. They are available from 9am-5pm each day of the conference in a discreet location on site, and there is no charge; you can see them daily if you would like as long as availability allows.

Our therapist is provided by Platfform Wellbeing, a UK organisation specialising in mental health support and counselling. Their calm, compassionate, trauma-informed approach is designed to help you process, reset, or simply take a moment during the event — so you can step back in feeling more grounded and supported. Find out more about them at https://www.platfformwellbeing.com/.

WhatsApp during the event 07934 759226
Hours 9am-5pm
Location A discreet location on site

Availability is limited—please message early if you can.

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Chill Out Space

There are plenty of quiet, sunny spots around the ICC to find some quiet but if you need a non-sensory retreat, you can head to our chill-out room. It's no laptops, phones, conversations, food or drink and has low lighting so you can get away from it all for a while.

Room expectations

  • No laptops
  • No phones
  • No conversations
  • No food or drink
  • Low lighting

Ask on-site staff if you need help finding the room.

Quick reset checklist

  • Step out between sessions before you feel overwhelmed
  • Hydrate and eat when you can (outside the chill-out room)
  • Choose a quiet corner to decompress
  • Return when you’re ready—no pressure

Ponder Pods

The ICC's Ponder Pods are there to be used as a quiet retreat; whether you need a breather between sessions, a calm spot to reset, or a place to sit and think without distractions. Tucked into the trees, just a short walk from the main building, they’re ideal for taking a moment out, recharging, and returning when you’re ready.

Short walk from the main buildingQuiet retreatPerfect between sessions
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Balance the energy of the expo with time outdoors to recharge.