Reconnect with Nature
at The Rooted Self Sessions
Come together in Birmingham, in community to reconnect with the earth. Through nature-based practices, somatics, mindfulness, and shared reflection, we’ll explore what it means to thrive as part of a living ecosystem.
A monthly, circle and seasonal journey into nature, connection and self
Hosted by me, Laura! I’m an integrative therapuetic counsellor, meditation teacher, nature therapy practitioner and a pagan priestess. If you’d like to find out more about me and my background head to my frequently asked questions.
The Rooted SELF Connection Sessions are a space to explore an intentional connection with nature, ourselves and community.
A recent article by The Guardian shared that, since the 1800s, human connection with the natural world has fallen by over 60%. The fact that we are more disconnected from the natural world, and each other, is both a symptom of our modern way of living and a root cause of the emotional, ecological, and societal polycrisis that we now face. The article goes on to talk about an “extinction of experience” and that really spoke to me. I spend a lot of time in nature and in community and I’ve been feeling called to create a space where others can do the same.
Neuroscience shows that time spent in the natural environment can reduce stress, calm the nervous system and support resilience. But, beyond the science, we are not separate from the natural world we are an integral part of it. Nature is a living, breathing thing and our bodies, minds, and spirits are shaped by the same earth, water, air and sunlight that nurture forests, rivers, and animals.
The Rooted Connection Sessions offers a gentle space to reconnect with the earth, the natural world, ourselves, and each other. We’ll explore this through practices including eco and nature therapy, mindfulness and meditation, somatics and embodiment, along with invitations for reflection. Sessions will be rooted in where we are seasonally. We’ll also explore archetypal energies, folklore and ecology.
At the heart of these sessions is a commitment to reciprocity with nature. How can we cultivate ways to connect that give back rather than take. We’ll also explore the energies and themes of each season, deepening our attunement to the natural cycles around us.
Keep scrolling to find out more and to book your space. You can also head here to find out more about how nature based therapy can support you, or head to this page if you’d like to explore working with me 121.
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Reconnect with nature, nourish your wellbeing and connect with community at the Nature & Wellbeing Centre, Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham
This is for you if:
You’d like to explore your connection with nature in an accessible space: sessions will take place at Birmingham Settlement’s Nature & Wellbeing Centre at Edgbaston Reservoir. The Settlement has areas of woodland, permaculture projects, wide open spaces against the backdrop of the reservoir. We’ll have their beautiful, geodesic dome (check out the picture below) to keep us warm and dry in between our nature explorations.
You’d like to discover practical tools to nourish you and support your wellbeing. As a counsellor and therapist, meditation teacher and a space holder in earth-based spiritual practices, I’ll be sharing practices that incorporate some or all of these elements. The beautiful thing about nature therapy and connection practices is that you can explore them outside of guided sessions, with nature holding and supporting you.
You’d like to be in community with others, in a gentle way. Many healing and wellbeing practices are about our internal world and our individual resourcing. What happens when we heal and nourish ourselves in community with each other and the earth. Just like the natural world, we’re part of a wider eco-system! We’ll explore how we can be in right relationship with the natural world and each other, as well as exploring practices to support us as individuals. As well as practices including eco and nature therapy, mindfulness and meditation, somatics and embodiment, there will be gentle, optional invitations to share your reflections or experiences if you would like to.
You feel called to be in an intentional, trauma informed and gentle space, where you can nurture yourself and disconnect from your day to day life. If you’d like to find out a little more about me, my background and values, along with what I offer, check out my FAQs page.
when and where
Where?
Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre,
Edgbaston Reservoir,
79 Selwyn Road,
Birmingham, B16 0SL
When?
18/09/25
16/10/25
20/11/25
6:45pm - 8:15pm
Sessions begin promptly at 7pm and it will not be possible to admit late comers, so please arrive by 6:30 pm
get tickets for the rooted self connection sessions
get tickets for the rooted self connection sessions
There is an option to block book all three upcoming sessions for a discounted price. September, October and November’s sessions will focus on exploring the energy of Autumn.
Tickets are also available on a sliding scale to support accessibility. Standard ticket purchases support the provision of supported tickets for those on lower incomes. Thank you in advance to anyone who is financially able to pay it forward!
Supported tickets: use the code NATURESUPPORTED to take £3 off the stated ticket price. This discount is only available once per booking so if you want to come to all three sessions you’ll need to book them individually.
All ticket sales are non refundable and non transferable. Please refer to the terms and conditions found here.
An email with joining instructions will be sent out the week of the session. Emails often go to spam, so please make sure you have opted in to my mailing list. It is not possible to admit late comers.
