NATURE BASED COUNSELLING

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Recover. Reconnect. Rediscover yourself.

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Nature has always been a place where I can slow down, breathe and reconnect with what matters most. Through both personal experience and professional training, I've seen how powerfully the natural world can support emotional wellbeing, which is why I'm passionate about offering nature-based counselling.

Nature-based counselling combines our therapeutic relationship with the restorative qualities of the natural world. Meeting outdoors in carefully chosen natural spaces around Brentwood can create the conditions to slow down, reconnect with yourself and move towards recovery with greater understanding and self-compassion.

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Why choose nature-based counselling?

When we're living with anxiety or burnout, it's easy to become stuck in 'doing' mode—constantly thinking, worrying and pushing through.

Nature can gently help us move towards 'being' mode, making it easier to pause, reflect and reconnect with ourselves.

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Working outdoors may help you to:

• Calm your nervous system and reduce stress.

• Practise mindfulness and become more present.

• Step away from everyday pressures.

• Develop greater self-compassion.

• Feel more grounded, connected and clear-minded.

Alongside counselling, I integrate mindfulness and insights from Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) to help you better understand how your brain and nervous system respond to stress, supporting lasting recovery from anxiety and burnout.

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What to expect

Nature-based counselling isn't about walking long distances. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs and may include gentle walking, sitting together, or simply spending time in nature.

I carefully choose locations that I know well and have risk assessed, ensuring they offer as much privacy as possible, alongside accessibility and a peaceful setting for counselling.

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Practical Information

• 60-minute sessions – £70

• Location: Carefully selected outdoor spaces in and around Brentwood

• Please wear: Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for the weather

• Weather: Sessions take place throughout the year and are only rearranged in extreme weather conditions.

If you'd like to find out whether nature-based counselling feels right for you, I'd be happy to answer any questions during a free 15-minute telephone consultation.