Earth Wisdom Ecotherapy CIC

Interview Guide (45mins)

Applicant Name

Interview Date

Interviewer Name

Welcome & Introduction (5mins)

Briefly introduce yourself and Earth Wisdom’s approach (nature-based, trauma-informed, community-rooted).
Explain that this conversation is about getting to know who they are as a developing practitioner and seeing if the placement feels like a good mutual fit.

Training & Readiness (5-7mins)

Can you tell us a little about your current training - where you’re studying and what stage you’re at?

Answer

What do you feel most confident about at this stage of your training?

Answer

What areas of practice do you feel most nervous or curious about as you begin seeing clients?

Answer

Do you already have supervision, insurance, and DBS in place?

Answer

Getting to Know Them (10mins)

What drew you to us? What made you feel like this might be the right placement for you?

What kind of therapist are you becoming? How would you describe your style or way of working so far?

Tell me about a time you felt really connected to nature. What was going on for you?

Values & Approach (10mins)

What does community mean to you, and how do you see therapy playing a role in that?

How do you imagine therapy changing when it's taken outdoors?

What excites you most - and what feels most challenging - about working in nature with clients?

Practical & Reflective (7mins)

We often get cold, wet, or windswept. How do you feel about that?

This work can be slow and subtle. Can you think of a time you stayed with something that unfolded gradually?

What helps you stay grounded when things feel emotionally heavy?

Team & Contribution (5mins)

We’re small and collaborative - everyone mucks in. What kind of team roles do you naturally fall into?

If you had a free half-day to plan a wellbeing or nature-based activity for the community, what would you do?

Closing (3-5mins)

Ask:

Do you have any questions for us about the placement or what it might involve?

Say:

“Thank you for sharing so openly. It’s been lovely to hear more about you and your journey into counselling. We’ll be in touch once we’ve completed all interviews to let you know next steps.”

Notes Section (for interviewer use)

Strengths:

Areas of Concern or Development:

Overall Impression/Recommendation:

Recommended for Placement

Yes

Maybe (with conditions)

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Earth Wisdom Therapy

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Earth Wisdom Ecotherapy CIC

Interview Guide (45mins)

Welcome & Introduction (5mins)

Training & Readiness (5-7mins)

Getting to Know Them (10mins)

Values & Approach (10mins)

Practical & Reflective (7mins)

Team & Contribution (5mins)

Closing (3-5mins)

Notes Section (for interviewer use)