Psychotherapy in nature is simply that – where the therapy room is nature itself instead of a traditional consulting room.
This form of therapy sits alongside theories of eco-psychology, eco-therapy and wild therapy which maintain that alienation from nature contributes to human suffering, disconnection and illness – mental and physical.
Reciprocally, nature heals.
Whether sitting on a bench or strolling in the woods, climbing over fallen logs or making a ‘den’, sessions in nature provide an opportunity to talk about life while re-awakening the senses to the healing context of trees, sunshine and bird calls. A re- discovery of the playful creativity and wonder inherent in your own human nature – and an anti-dote to the alienating effects of the modern technological world.
I hold a Diploma in Nature Allied Psychotherapy and offer Nature Allied Psychotherapy sessions in a woodland in North London. To arrange an initial session or for more information contact me on 07949 580881 or bethany@bethanymacdonald.co.uk.