I practice Ecopsychotherapy, a form of therapy that invites you into a more soulful journey, engaging with the natural world as an active partner in your growth and self-discovery.

I’ve completed additional training in working therapeutically outdoors, and explored this in depth through my MSc dissertation, which focused on the impact of nature in the therapeutic process. I first began working ecotherapeutically in 2014 when I intuitively knew that this way of working called to me. I currently work in a beautiful and serene woodlands near Hexham, Northumberland which is only a 35-40 minute drive from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Nature provides a grounding presence, offering a sense of calm and clarity that can be harder to access in a conventional therapy setting. Research supports the benefits of ecotherapy in reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing overall well-being.

Who is Outdoor Counselling/ Ecopsychotherapy For?
This approach is ideal for those who:

• Feel stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges
• People that have developed a deep connection to the Earth and feel more at ease outdoors
• Struggle with traditional indoor therapy settings
• Want to deepen their connection to nature and themselves

Working outdoors offers a different approach, with many clients marvelling at the difference they feel being outdoors, compared to an indoor therapy session. Although some do come with a deep soul connection to Nature, this is not necessary and a gentle curiosity is all that is required.

Benefits of Ecotherapy

• Encourages a natural flow of conversation, easing the pressure of face-to-face sessions
• Helps to regulate the nervous system through gentle movement
• Supports emotional release in a safe, open environment
• Enhances creativity and problem-solving
• Offers a deeper spiritual connection to the natural world, helping you attune to something greater than yourself

What to Expect from an Outdoor Therapy Session
Sessions take place in a peaceful outdoor setting close to Hexham. Whether we walk, sit, or a mixture of both, our time together is led by what feels right for you. The natural world becomes an active co-facilitator, reflecting and mirroring emotions in profound ways.

For many, being in nature can awaken a sense of interconnectedness, not only with the earth but also with their inner world. This can create a space for spiritual exploration, where personal insight and meaning emerge naturally.

Further information can be found here

Start Your Journey
If you’re drawn to the idea of outdoor therapy, ecotherapy, or walk and talk therapy, get in touch to arrange a session.

Sessions are £75 for 1 hour