Take therapy outside.
What I can help with
Low self-esteem
Low self-confidence
Perfectionism
Relationship difficulties
Loss and adjustment difficulties
Depression
Anxiety / Panic
Excessive worry
Stress
Trauma
When you are outdoors…
Have you ever felt a sense of calm or invigoration whilst walking in or looking at nature?
Being in nature soothes anxiety, lifts mood, restores attention and aids reflection.
The landscape provides an anchor to which we can feel grounded when undertaking therapeutic work.
This approach appeals to people who find the idea of a therapy room too clinical, formal or restrictive.
When you choose the way…
Have you ever felt empowered when given choices and the chance to collaborate with others?
Outdoor therapy enables you to decide what pace to go, what direction to take or whether to sit and be still.
This promotes a sense of control even during an uncertain time.
It also means the therapeutic relationship feels more equal.
When you move…
Have you ever found walking with someone helpful when having difficult conversations?
Walking and talking helps some of us feel more comfortable whilst expressing challenging thoughts and feelings.
We often experience our emotions as raw physical sensations. Movement helps us to connect with and manage these feelings.
The action of putting one foot in front of the other, is a way of becoming unstuck, of starting to explore a new path.
Choose the setting for you
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For individuals who wish to explore the wonder of taking therapy in to nature at Cod Beck Reservoir, Osmotherley, North York Moors.
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For individuals and couples who prefer an indoor setting with a cosy rustic feel, in my garden clinic under a woodland canopy in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees.
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For individuals wanting online therapy, that involves nature through ecopsychology theory and between session tasks.
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For individuals who wish to choose when to take the work outdoors or bring it indoors.
I offer help for
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Seeking therapy, personal reformulation and wellbeing advice
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For two or more people seeking support with any type of relational difficulty. For example, couples, care givers and receivers, parent and child.
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Providing workshops for groups wanting to learn more about nature-based therapy approaches to support wellbeing.
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For organisations seeking holistic approaches to promote staff wellbeing, address problematic organisational relationships and support team working.
“Abi is a skilled and compassionate therapist. She helped me navigate and understand difficult experiences, feelings and thoughts, within a safe and caring relationship, developing a highly personalised plan for my therapy. I highly recommend her.”
—Client.
