Individual ecotherapy sessions in person or online
In the 1960s, psychologist Carl Jung wrote: “Man feels himself isolated in the cosmos, because he is no longer involved in nature and has lost his emotional ‘unconscious identity’ with natural phenomena… His contact with nature has gone, and with it..the profound emotional energy that this symbolic connection supplied.”
Is this for you? Everyone feels disconnected, disempowered, disheartened, numb, worried, or tired at times.
We all need support.
If you are experiencing dissonance in your daily life or are overwhelmed with the state of the world, try an ecotherapy session.
Ecotherapy - what does it involve?
Ecotherapy typically fuses nature connection practice, mindfulness and psychotherapy outside in nature to restore emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. I provide a warm, compassionate and confidential space for you to be safe and curious. Each session is emergent, person-centred and can offer healing, belonging, becoming and being.
Ecotherapy can be delightfully spontaneous and take many forms guided by you: it could include walking and talking outdoors, coming into your senses, being creative (eco-art therapy), bringing in awareness of our bodies as part of nature, being with feelings, noticing our parts (inner psyche), cold water therapy, attention restoration, practising mindfulness, guided meditations, a sense of place and celebrating being in the “here and now”. I use the Natural Self model from my training with Natural Academy which has elements integrated from the University of Derby's research in Nature Connectedness, Internal Family Systems (IFS) from Richard C. Schwartz , Carl Rogers Person Centred Therapy, Bill Plotkin's Wild Mind framework, Carl Jung and Theodore Rozsak.
I can hold a space for you to explore different aspects of your life and personality in order to better understand your internal world, and to ultimately, welcome all parts of yourself. This can bring a lot of clarity, freedom and joy to life, and especially to interpersonal relationships.
I believe that humans, have the capacity to self-regulate and heal if they feel connected, safe and in harmony with their environment. My primary role as an Ecotherapist is to help you reconnect to the essence of who you are, naturally with the support of the rest of nature.
Ecotherapy promotes a profound sense of belonging - particularly important in this modern technological world where people spend so much time indoors on screens that they can forget what it feels like to be authentically, naturally human. It fosters more compassion for oneself and others and can allow more trust in the unknown nature of reality.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in trying, do get in touch to arrange a free call.
Ecotherapy typically fuses nature connection practice, mindfulness and psychotherapy outside in nature to restore emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. I provide a warm, compassionate and confidential space for you to be safe and curious. Each session is emergent, person-centred and can offer healing, belonging, becoming and being.
Ecotherapy can be delightfully spontaneous and take many forms guided by you: it could include walking and talking outdoors, coming into your senses, being creative (eco-art therapy), bringing in awareness of our bodies as part of nature, being with feelings, noticing our parts (inner psyche), cold water therapy, attention restoration, practising mindfulness, guided meditations, a sense of place and celebrating being in the “here and now”. I use the Natural Self model from my training with Natural Academy which has elements integrated from the University of Derby's research in Nature Connectedness, Internal Family Systems (IFS) from Richard C. Schwartz , Carl Rogers Person Centred Therapy, Bill Plotkin's Wild Mind framework, Carl Jung and Theodore Rozsak.
I can hold a space for you to explore different aspects of your life and personality in order to better understand your internal world, and to ultimately, welcome all parts of yourself. This can bring a lot of clarity, freedom and joy to life, and especially to interpersonal relationships.
I believe that humans, have the capacity to self-regulate and heal if they feel connected, safe and in harmony with their environment. My primary role as an Ecotherapist is to help you reconnect to the essence of who you are, naturally with the support of the rest of nature.
Ecotherapy promotes a profound sense of belonging - particularly important in this modern technological world where people spend so much time indoors on screens that they can forget what it feels like to be authentically, naturally human. It fosters more compassion for oneself and others and can allow more trust in the unknown nature of reality.
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in trying, do get in touch to arrange a free call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecotherapy?
Ecotherapy involves therapeutic practices that connect individuals with nature to improve mental health and wellbeing.
How does Ecotherapy benefit mental health?
Spending time in nature can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It fosters mindfulness, improves mood, and promotes emotional regulation by reconnecting individuals with the natural environment.
Do I need to be outdoors?
While being outdoors enhances the benefits, some ecotherapy practices, like nature visualisations or having plants in your home, can offer therapeutic effects even when you can’t be outside.
Is Ecotherapy suitable for everyone?
Yes, ecotherapy is generally considered safe and effective for most people. It can be adapted to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals, whether they are active or have mobility restrictions.
What happens in an Ecotherapy session?
A session may involve guided walks in nature, meditation, creative expression, or activities that encourage mindfulness and reflection, all aimed at deepening the connection to self and the wider world. There is space to explore parts work when one is ready. It is a space for healing and coming into your wholeness: to belong and remember.
Do I need a therapist to practice Ecotherapy?
While professional guidance can enhance the experience, you can practice many ecotherapy techniques on your own, such as walking in the park, gardening, or simply observing nature.
What qualifications do you have?
I trained with The Natural Academy in Level 3 Ecopsychology, and have nearly finished Level 4 Ecopsychology - three years of training in total - so I am an Ecotherapist in training until Jan 2026, then I'll be fully qualified. The training is trauma-informed and focused on nervous system regulation.
How much does it cost?
I want to make my work accessible, yet sustainable for my family. Current sessions at a suggested discounted sliding scale rate of £10-30 per hour to reflect that I've not yet finished my training, and happy to negotiate if this is beyond your means. January 2026 sliding scale will increase to £30/£50/70. £30 is below my breakeven level and is for people that would not be able to access the service otherwise. £50 is the breakeven point of a session to be financially beneficial for me. £70 is the pay-it-forward option for those able to afford it and assist those who are less privileged. I use the Green Bottle model to help people consider their contribution, please read the descriptions on the image below to help you get perspective on where you are.
Where is it?
I can meet you online, at Waterfall Farm or somewhere else we mutually agree to (depending on privacy/safety elements).
How long are sessions?
A minimum of an hour, but they can be longer if required/agreed. It depends on the participant, but it can be helpful having a block of 6-10 sessions either weekly or fortnightly.
I am having a severe mental health crisis. What do I do?
You can contact BANES Crisis team on this number 365 days of the year and 24 hours a day: 01225 362814
Out of normal office hours (Mon-Fri 9am- 5pm), your phone call will be answered by trained switchboard message takers. Please say you would like to speak to the BANES Intensive Team. They will ask you to leave your name and phone number. They will then call you back as quickly as possible.
In case of medical emergencies dial 999
What is Ecotherapy?
Ecotherapy involves therapeutic practices that connect individuals with nature to improve mental health and wellbeing.
How does Ecotherapy benefit mental health?
Spending time in nature can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It fosters mindfulness, improves mood, and promotes emotional regulation by reconnecting individuals with the natural environment.
Do I need to be outdoors?
While being outdoors enhances the benefits, some ecotherapy practices, like nature visualisations or having plants in your home, can offer therapeutic effects even when you can’t be outside.
Is Ecotherapy suitable for everyone?
Yes, ecotherapy is generally considered safe and effective for most people. It can be adapted to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals, whether they are active or have mobility restrictions.
What happens in an Ecotherapy session?
A session may involve guided walks in nature, meditation, creative expression, or activities that encourage mindfulness and reflection, all aimed at deepening the connection to self and the wider world. There is space to explore parts work when one is ready. It is a space for healing and coming into your wholeness: to belong and remember.
Do I need a therapist to practice Ecotherapy?
While professional guidance can enhance the experience, you can practice many ecotherapy techniques on your own, such as walking in the park, gardening, or simply observing nature.
What qualifications do you have?
I trained with The Natural Academy in Level 3 Ecopsychology, and have nearly finished Level 4 Ecopsychology - three years of training in total - so I am an Ecotherapist in training until Jan 2026, then I'll be fully qualified. The training is trauma-informed and focused on nervous system regulation.
How much does it cost?
I want to make my work accessible, yet sustainable for my family. Current sessions at a suggested discounted sliding scale rate of £10-30 per hour to reflect that I've not yet finished my training, and happy to negotiate if this is beyond your means. January 2026 sliding scale will increase to £30/£50/70. £30 is below my breakeven level and is for people that would not be able to access the service otherwise. £50 is the breakeven point of a session to be financially beneficial for me. £70 is the pay-it-forward option for those able to afford it and assist those who are less privileged. I use the Green Bottle model to help people consider their contribution, please read the descriptions on the image below to help you get perspective on where you are.
Where is it?
I can meet you online, at Waterfall Farm or somewhere else we mutually agree to (depending on privacy/safety elements).
How long are sessions?
A minimum of an hour, but they can be longer if required/agreed. It depends on the participant, but it can be helpful having a block of 6-10 sessions either weekly or fortnightly.
I am having a severe mental health crisis. What do I do?
You can contact BANES Crisis team on this number 365 days of the year and 24 hours a day: 01225 362814
Out of normal office hours (Mon-Fri 9am- 5pm), your phone call will be answered by trained switchboard message takers. Please say you would like to speak to the BANES Intensive Team. They will ask you to leave your name and phone number. They will then call you back as quickly as possible.
In case of medical emergencies dial 999
I am a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance - offering free sessions to those between 18-25 who are involved in front-line activism. Do get in touch if this is you and you need support.
Published research on the benefits of Green Social Prescribing and Nature Connectedness here. |
I am member of the Nature and Health Practice network, which has emerged with the support of the West of England Nature Partnership.
Please see the Professional Practice Outline here. This ensures commitment to best practice and that participants can fully benefit from sessions. 
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A little about my training in Ecopsychology
It seems obvious when one looks at the world with a systems theory lens or the intuition of a child, that humans are a part of nature and not separate. It was with this awareness around 300,000 years ago and in some places still now, we lived in a reciprocal balance within our ecosystem alongside our other-than-human relatives.
Theodore Roszak created the term ecopsychology in the early 1990s where he criticised mainstream psychology for not including the whole of nature when exploring the depths of an individual's mental health. He believed that issues that arose for people were not just a result of their childhood traumas, but also from a disconnect between the mind and the natural world - since the state of the environment directly affects our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
There is no single definition or field of study for ecopsychology. The etymology of the word: eco - oikos: home, psyche/anima: soul, and ology: the study of, could be defined as “the study of the dwelling place of the soul”. Exploring the mind and one’s wellbeing in relation to home: earth, and the interconnectivity with all of life. Today it is of urgent need as we have become a majority-urban species with a growing epidemic of mental health disorders and facing societal collapse from climate breakdown.
The modern disconnected relationship with nature could partly be a consequence of an anthropocentric viewpoint that was created during the scientific revolution in the 16th century, where the universe was seen as a predictable machine. The Earth was dead matter we could control and other-than-humans were unable to feel - known as the Cartesian split of the mental and physical plain, and thus, could be used for scientific experiments or as a resource for humans. The Earth could be dug, drilled and abused, no longer having the spiritual significance it once had as our original mother.
Ecopsychology is a response to this outdated and disconnected attitude that has brought us to a crisis point in our human evolution where we are facing the extinction of our whole species along with countless others (many already sadly gone) due to the increasing global temperature from exponential burning of fossil fuels to drive an economic system set on perpetual growth on our finite planet. This alongside multiple other converging crises of growing social inequality, political instability, economic breakdown and the mental health epidemic, is too much for many to ignore.
It seems obvious when one looks at the world with a systems theory lens or the intuition of a child, that humans are a part of nature and not separate. It was with this awareness around 300,000 years ago and in some places still now, we lived in a reciprocal balance within our ecosystem alongside our other-than-human relatives.
Theodore Roszak created the term ecopsychology in the early 1990s where he criticised mainstream psychology for not including the whole of nature when exploring the depths of an individual's mental health. He believed that issues that arose for people were not just a result of their childhood traumas, but also from a disconnect between the mind and the natural world - since the state of the environment directly affects our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
There is no single definition or field of study for ecopsychology. The etymology of the word: eco - oikos: home, psyche/anima: soul, and ology: the study of, could be defined as “the study of the dwelling place of the soul”. Exploring the mind and one’s wellbeing in relation to home: earth, and the interconnectivity with all of life. Today it is of urgent need as we have become a majority-urban species with a growing epidemic of mental health disorders and facing societal collapse from climate breakdown.
The modern disconnected relationship with nature could partly be a consequence of an anthropocentric viewpoint that was created during the scientific revolution in the 16th century, where the universe was seen as a predictable machine. The Earth was dead matter we could control and other-than-humans were unable to feel - known as the Cartesian split of the mental and physical plain, and thus, could be used for scientific experiments or as a resource for humans. The Earth could be dug, drilled and abused, no longer having the spiritual significance it once had as our original mother.
Ecopsychology is a response to this outdated and disconnected attitude that has brought us to a crisis point in our human evolution where we are facing the extinction of our whole species along with countless others (many already sadly gone) due to the increasing global temperature from exponential burning of fossil fuels to drive an economic system set on perpetual growth on our finite planet. This alongside multiple other converging crises of growing social inequality, political instability, economic breakdown and the mental health epidemic, is too much for many to ignore.
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