Eco-Therapy

What is eco-therapy?

Ecological psychotherapy (sometimes called outdoor therapy or nature-based therapy) is a way of working that brings the natural environment into the therapeutic process. Rather than sitting in a traditional room, we meet outdoors in an accessible natural space.

This is not just a walk and talk. Eco-therapy treats nature as a third presence in the session. The environment itself can provide grounding, perspective, and metaphors that help us explore what’s happening in your inner world.

For many people who feel confined or overstimulated indoors, eco-therapy creates a sense of freedom and safety that makes the therapeutic work more accessible.

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    Kay has an exceptional ability to create a space where clients feel safe to explore every part of their experience. She works at a pace that truly honours the individual, allowing therapy to move beyond surface-level coping into deep, meaningful, and lasting change. Her work is intuitive, compassionate, and grounded in a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach that many clients have never experienced before.
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    Founder,
    Next Chapter NW CIC

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    Founder,
    Yellow Beacon CIC

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I offer both talking therapy and outdoor / eco-therapy, so you can choose the environment that feels safest and most supportive.

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Eco-therapy may be a good fit if you:

  • Feel overwhelmed or confined in traditional therapy rooms.
  • Find calm or grounding when outdoors.
  • Are neurodivergent and want a sensory-aware approach.
  • Live with stress, trauma, or burnout, and need a gentler environment.
  • Want to explore identity and emotions in a less formal space.

Many of my clients are neurodivergent adults, people living with chronic illness or hidden disabilities, and those navigating late autism or ADHD diagnosis. Eco-therapy offers them an option that feels more regulating and supportive than a standard setting.

  • We meet in an agreed outdoor location, such as a park or woodland space that feels safe and accessible.
  • The session begins by crossing a threshold together, just as you would when entering a therapy room, but here it might mean stepping onto a path or choosing a spot to begin.
  • You decide whether to walk, sit, or move between spaces. The pace is always yours.
  • Nature often provides gentle prompts — the sound of water, the change of seasons, the feel of the air — which we can use to reflect on what’s happening for you.

Sessions usually last the same length as talking therapy, and we check in regularly to make sure you feel comfortable.

Clients often notice:

  • A calmer nervous system and reduced stress
  • Feeling more grounded and connected to their body
  • Freedom to unmask without the intensity of eye contact or closed rooms
  • A sense of perspective from being in nature
  • Opportunities to use natural metaphors (seasons, growth, thresholds) to understand their own experiences

Eco-therapy can also help create balance if life feels dominated by screens, routines, or indoor environments.

Eco-therapy is always optional. If outdoors doesn’t feel right for you on a particular day, we can work indoors or online instead. Locations are chosen with accessibility in mind, and we’ll discuss your needs in advance so you feel safe and supported.

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If you’re curious about in-door or eco-therapy, the best way to find out if it’s for you is to try it. We’ll start with a consultation to talk through what you need, what feels safe, and how sessions could work for you.

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