Nature Connection
Nature can be incredibly supportive of therapeutic processes, and I am passionate about integrating nature-based approaches into 1:1 therapy and small group approaches in schools. Please contact me to discuss availability and suitable locations.
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Why nature-based therapy?
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It is well recognised that being in nature can help us feel better. There is now a strong evidence base showing that nature helps increase positive mood and decrease negative emotions. Nature-connectedness has been linked with improved emotional regulation, reduced anxiety and depression, and increased happiness and life satisfaction.
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Many children and young people find having therapy in a natural environment much more accessible and less intense, offering more space, reduced eye contact, and greater options for movement. It’s a very different experience to sitting in a room.
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The natural environment promotes a calmer state of mind, conducive for emotional processing, whilst also stimulating sensory systems, inviting spontaneous play and freedom of expression.
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Nature offers powerful metaphors linked to the weather, seasons and growth cycles providing concrete examples of difficulty passing and change being possible.
Walk and Talk
time to ground, reconnect and talk whilst walking in one of our beautiful natural environments. Options include Blackdown, the Devils Punchbowl, Little Frensham Pond and Swan Barn.
Wild Crafting
an ethnobotanical approach to deepening nature connection, involving working with plant connection, foraging and crafting with natural fibres.
Forest School
working with groups of children and adolescents in a woodland setting to support wellbeing, promote holistic development and foster a sense of awe, love and respect for our natural world.