Have you ever noticed that when people have difficult things to say to you, they often get it off their chest without looking at you directly? Well, that’s yet another benefit of walk & talk because we will usually walk or sit side by side. It’s more relaxing, less claustrophobic, or formal this way. I’m all for finding a way to encourage somebody who wouldn’t ordinarily try counselling to get the help they need.

Outdoors provides a perfect canvas to encourage you to be more grounded and learn to let go. For example, we may use your 5 senses to notice what’s going on in the here & now (i.e. bird sounds, colours, smells of soil or cut grass, touching bark or leaves etc). We may sit by the lake and do a simple mindfulness visualisation meditation. There are endless possibilities, and we will decide together, how you wish to use your therapy time with me.

Nature can have such a powerful effect of calming us down, releasing endorphins and lowering the levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and so improving your mood and anxiety levels. It’s so healing.

We will usually meet irrespective of the weather or season as long as you’re okay with this. This can be quite symbolic for grief and loss clients. Showing that no matter what happens, time (like us putting one step in front of the other) can move forward. We can notice the progress.

It’s no secret that I love being outdoors. Do come and share this with me.