Nature therapy & connection with a registered counsellor
I’m Laura (she / her)
Thank you for being here. I’m excited to share my nature therapy and counselling offering, which also integrates counselling, somatics and meditation. I am a BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) registered counsellor, as well as being a nature therapist. I offer outdoor, walk and talk therapy sessions that are held against the grounding backdrop of the natural world’s cycles and seasons.
You can read more about how nature based counselling and therapy can support you here. I’ve also shared a bit more about my approach as a therapist here.
My own journey towards becoming a counsellor started with my experience of therapy as a client. Exploring my challenges in a safe, supportive and affirming space helped me to live a more connected and fulfilled life. As well as going to therapy, I’ve always really benefited from and connected to the healing powers of the natural world, so I’m excited to be able to bring counselling out into nature, to support you on your journey. As well as 121 sessions, I also offer group nature-based connection sessions.
Nature based therapies include ecotherapy, forest therapy, wilderness therapy, eco psychology, nature healing and forest bathing. I also incorporate the approaches I use as a counsellor, which include somatics, trauma therapy and nervous system work.
You might be coming to therapy to focus on a specific problem, or perhaps you want to understand yourself and your experience better. Maybe you just need some space to simply be with your experience outside of the hustle and bustle of day to day life. What’s different from working inside, is the ability to explore your own experience in the context of the landscape, cycles and seasons. Learn more about my approach and what it might be like to work together here.
There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter.”
Rachel Carson
What you might want to explore in nature therapy and counselling
I offer weekly sessions. Sessions take place at Lickey Hills Country Park. Whether you decide on six sessions of counselling or ongoing work, we’ll tailor your therapy to your goals and regularly review how we’re working together. I’ve touched on the types of therapy I work above. Some of the things you might want to explore in counselling include:
grief
autism, adhd or other neurodiversity
stress
life transitions
relationships, relationship patterns and relationship dynamics
depression and low mood
anxiety and anxiety disorders
trauma
identity
pain, chronic illness and other health issues
menopause
your connection to the natural world
spirituality and religion
My approach is trauma informed and rooted in safely connecting with yourself and your experience, in a way that works for you. That might mean focussing on what's happening for you in the here and now, or exploring the past and how it affects the present. What ever you're wanting to explore, I'm here to support you.
I’m also committed to providing counselling that affirms anyone who experiences marginalisation because of any aspect of their identity, including the LGBTQI+ community. Everyone is welcome here.
Some things to think about when deciding whether nature therapy / wild therapy is right for you
Nature based sessions currently take place at The Lickey Hills, just South of Birmingham
Sessions take place what ever the weather. In the case of very high winds or thunder storms we may need to cancel a session but outside of that sessions will take place come rain or shine
You’ll need to dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for changes to the weather, so that you are comfortable throughout the session. I suggest that you bring layered clothing for warmth, along with waterproof clothing and a sturdy pair of waterproof footwear.
We agree to take responsibility for our own safety whilst on site. Outdoor settings have natural trip hazards (tree roots etc) and eye level flora such as hanging branches. If the weather has been wet then the terrain may be slippery or water logged. At some times in the year there maybe biting insects, bring any precautions such as insect repellent with you.
Mother nature models boundaries in a beautiful way; if you respect her boundaries and come prepared, exploring therapy while in connection with nature can provide a rich and nourishing therapeutic experience.
Nature based counselling
pricing
Nature based counselling and therapy sessions are £60 per session.
While I don’t offer concessionary rates for nature sessions, I do offer a number of concessionary rate slots for my indoor counselling practice and via zoom. You can head here to find out about my indoor and online sessions.
I offer a free 15 minute introduction call, where we can talk about your reasons for coming to counselling, to see if my approach feels like a good fit.
Get in touch to arrange a free 15 minute introduction call
Use the form below to send a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. I operate a slow admin policy, in the interest of work life balance, so it might take me a few days to respond.
PLEASE NOTE: MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL BUT YOU CAN HEAD HERE TO ADD YOURSELF TO MY WAITING LIST FOR MY NEXT AVAILABLE SLOT.
