Nature Based Psychotherapy & Wellbeing - sessions in nature
These sessions take place at the Woodland Retreat in Queen's Wood, Highgate and include nature as a co-creator, inspirer, healer and teacher.
This may involve us spending the session outside talking as we walk the woodland paths or sitting under the ancient oaks and hornbeams. Alternatively, we may stay inside the cosy cabin, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. We might look to nature for inspiration on how you can best respond to a particular event or how to find your own rhythm. As well as conventional talking therapy practices, we may use metaphors, create artistic expressions with natural resources on the forest floor or form rituals.
The themes covered in the sessions and the ways they are explored are for the most part the same as in the therapy room although the natural environment may weave its way into the session for example by sparking a memory, or presenting a metaphor.
The outdoor setting can provide a sense of space, movement and presents an environment which changes with the weather and the turning of the year. It is widely acknowledged that being in nature can enhance our mental and physical wellbeing.
To get a sense of my therapeutic approach and how I work, please see the psychotherapy page of this site.
I also run workshops in nature and offer forest bathing sessions.
Fees and Session Information
I offer a variety of session structures at the Woodland Retreat, Queen's Wood
50 minutes £80
75 minutes £120
100 minutes £155
*The classic 50 minute session works well for longer term, weekly therapy.
*I’ve found that as we enter conversation with nature, she often invites us to slow down and take our time. The 75 minute sessions allow us to do just this and suit some clients better.
*The 100 minute sessions are perfect for diving deeper into a particular issue and also lend themselves well to those wishing to work on creating wellbeing practices. Monthly sessions with ‘take home’ practices work well for this.
As each person is delightfully unique, each therapeutic journey is different. If you are curious about working with me, I suggest we start with a short phone call to explore what this might look like. If you prefer to do this in person, we can simply book an initial session. Please email me to arrange.
Sessions, and any communication between us, from the initial contact is strictly confidential.
If you would like more information or to book an initial session, please contact me.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.
This may involve us spending the session outside talking as we walk the woodland paths or sitting under the ancient oaks and hornbeams. Alternatively, we may stay inside the cosy cabin, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. We might look to nature for inspiration on how you can best respond to a particular event or how to find your own rhythm. As well as conventional talking therapy practices, we may use metaphors, create artistic expressions with natural resources on the forest floor or form rituals.
The themes covered in the sessions and the ways they are explored are for the most part the same as in the therapy room although the natural environment may weave its way into the session for example by sparking a memory, or presenting a metaphor.
The outdoor setting can provide a sense of space, movement and presents an environment which changes with the weather and the turning of the year. It is widely acknowledged that being in nature can enhance our mental and physical wellbeing.
To get a sense of my therapeutic approach and how I work, please see the psychotherapy page of this site.
I also run workshops in nature and offer forest bathing sessions.
Fees and Session Information
I offer a variety of session structures at the Woodland Retreat, Queen's Wood
50 minutes £80
75 minutes £120
100 minutes £155
*The classic 50 minute session works well for longer term, weekly therapy.
*I’ve found that as we enter conversation with nature, she often invites us to slow down and take our time. The 75 minute sessions allow us to do just this and suit some clients better.
*The 100 minute sessions are perfect for diving deeper into a particular issue and also lend themselves well to those wishing to work on creating wellbeing practices. Monthly sessions with ‘take home’ practices work well for this.
As each person is delightfully unique, each therapeutic journey is different. If you are curious about working with me, I suggest we start with a short phone call to explore what this might look like. If you prefer to do this in person, we can simply book an initial session. Please email me to arrange.
Sessions, and any communication between us, from the initial contact is strictly confidential.
If you would like more information or to book an initial session, please contact me.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.