Outdoor Therapy

Connecting with nature can provide many mental and physical health benefits. The BACP states that, ‘Outdoor therapy can help with just about anything indoor therapy can. Research shows it’s useful for those who feel stuck in therapy, for survivors of institutional and therapeutic abuse, and for those who have had bad experiences of therapy. It can also be helpful for people who find the conventional therapy setting awkward and uncomfortable, as well as those who generally find it easier to talk when moving.’ (https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/outdoor-therapy/)

Many people find this more informal approach to be less daunting, and those who experience issues of hyperactivity or maintaining attention often find the dynamic nature of being outside and walking or simply sitting by a stream to be more comfortable and less restrictive than meeting in a formal office setting. Some people feel it helps to reduce levels of anxiety and depression, enhance feelings of wellbeing, and promote positive emotions. Working within the natural environment provides opportunities for exploring our own senses of self within a dynamic context, holistically incorporating physical activity as part of the psychotherapeutic process.

If you feel that this approach to exploring issues therapeutically interests you, then you can arrange a free initial online consultation to discuss how this style of therapy could work for you.

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