We believe in the power of nature to support mental health, emotional wellbeing, and a deeper sense of connection. As human beings, we are inherently linked to the rhythms of the natural world. Ecotherapy - also known as nature-based therapy or outdoor therapy - uses the healing qualities of nature to support mental health, reduce stress, and promote nervous system regulation.
Whether it's sitting under trees, walking familiar paths, or observing the changes of the seasons, ecotherapy offers a grounding and restorative alternative to traditional talk therapy. This approach helps individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout, while reconnecting with their environment in meaningful ways.
This is mental health support that meets you where life is happening: in the cold, in the wind, beneath shifting skies. It offers the opportunity to reconnect - with yourself, with others, and with the living world around you. In doing so, it reminds us that we are not separate from nature, but an essential part of it.
These services go beyond individual support. They help build emotional resilience, foster community, and strengthen a sense of belonging - vital elements of mental health in today’s disconnected world.
Our Ecotherapy Pathway
Everyone's journey into nature is different. Some people are simply curious to experience being outdoors with others, while others are looking for longer-term support and a deeper connection with themselves and the natural world.
Our ecotherapy programmes are designed as a pathway, allowing you to begin wherever feels right for you and continue at your own pace.
You might choose to attend a single introductory session, join a short course exploring nature as a resource for mental health, or take part in one of our themed ecotherapy programmes focusing on areas such as grief, identity or the changing seasons.
Each programme builds gently on the last, offering opportunities to deepen your connection with yourself, with others and with nature over time.
Below you'll find the different stages of our ecotherapy pathway and the programmes currently available.
Forest Bathing - 60mins
Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, our Forest Bathing sessions invite you to slow down, awaken your senses and immerse yourself in the natural world through gentle, guided invitations.
Designed as a stand-alone experience, Forest Bathing offers a peaceful way to reduce stress, support positive mental health and reconnect with nature at your own pace. Find out more about Forest Bathing →
Seasonal Workshop - 3hrs
Our Earth Wisdom Seasonal Workshops follow the changing seasons, offering opportunities to pause, reflect and reconnect through creative, nature-based experiences.
Together, the six workshops create a year-long journey through the natural cycle of the year, while each workshop can also be attended as a stand-alone experience. Through shared learning, creativity and group connection, participants are invited to deepen their relationship with themselves, others and the natural world while supporting positive mental health. Find out more about Seasonal Workshops →
Our Ecotherapy Pathway
Our Ecotherapy Pathway offers different levels of support, allowing you to engage with nature in ways that feel meaningful for where you are right now. Some people attend a single session, while others continue into longer programmes and become part of the wider Earth Wisdom Community.
Health in Nature - 90mins (stand-alone)
Health in Nature is a small, therapist-facilitated ecotherapy group offering a gentle introduction to nature-based mental health support. Through time spent outdoors, gentle walking and reflective conversation, participants experience how connecting with nature can support positive mental health.
Designed as a stand-alone session, Health in Nature offers the opportunity to slow down, reconnect with the natural world and experience the restorative benefits of spending time in nature, with no commitment to attend future sessions.
Find out more about Health in Nature
Nature as a Resource for Mental Health - 90mins (set of 3 sessions)
Nature as a Resource for Mental Health is a small, therapist-facilitated ecotherapy programme delivered over three 90-minute sessions. Building on Health in Nature, the programme explores the relationship between people, nature and positive mental health through shared learning, gentle reflection and supportive group discussion.
Together, participants deepen their understanding of nature connection, strengthen their relationship with themselves, others and the natural world, and explore how this relationship can support resilience, belonging and positive mental health. Find out more about Nature as a Resource for Mental Health
Living in Relationship with Nature - 90mins (set of 6 sessions)
Living in Relationship with Nature is a series of six-week ecotherapy programmes exploring themes such as grief, pregnancy, neurodivergence and the changing seasons through your relationship with yourself, others and the natural world.
Facilitated by trained therapists, each programme combines time in nature, therapeutic reflection and supportive group discussion to help participants navigate life's experiences while fostering positive mental health, resilience and a greater sense of belonging. Find out more about Living in Relationship with Nature
Earth Wisdom Community
The Earth Wisdom Community brings people together through seasonal festivals, retreat days, creative workshops and shared experiences in nature, creating opportunities to connect with yourself, others and the natural world throughout the changing seasons.
Open to everyone, our community gatherings celebrate nature, foster belonging and support positive mental health through meaningful connection, creativity and shared experiences outdoors. Find out more about the Earth Wisdom Community
While our roots are in nature-based therapy, we understand that ecotherapy is not the right fit for everyone. That’s why we offer counselling as a standalone service, with the option to incorporate nature-based elements if and when it feels supportive to you.
If you're open to it, your sessions may include outdoor reflection, grounding practices, or mindfulness in natural spaces. However, if you'd prefer a more traditional indoor setting, that’s absolutely welcome. We meet people where they are, offering an approach that’s flexible, compassionate, and tailored to your preferences.
To register your interest in our services, please email us at info@earthwisdomtherapy.co.uk. Once we hear from you, we’ll arrange an initial assessment session to understand your needs and explore how we can best support your mental health journey
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We welcome referrals from mental health professionals, GPs, social prescribers, and community organisations who share our vision of accessible, inclusive, and empowering mental health care.