Talking While Walking
Counselling sessions while walking in the outdoors invite you to take an active role in therapy.
We slow down the pace and allow for pauses to notice the surrounding environment. This awareness encourages presence in the moment. In this way, Nature often surprises us with helpful metaphors that can bring about a sense of aliveness often not accessible through words alone.
The freedom of unrestricted movement in the outdoors stimulates a different quality of breathing which can soothe and regulate a troubled nervous system.
My observations and feedback from clients is that outdoor therapy can awaken a deep sense of connection – a sense of place and belonging.
A blend of indoor and outdoor therapy can be arranged.
The combination of physical activity and the outdoors stimulates the brain, encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving.
Local woodland and coastal areas in Fife offer many opportunities for safe and restorative therapy. Sometimes the weather might feel too challenging to meet outdoors. I am always flexible and pay attention to your particular needs & preferences