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Therapy for adults
I can offer what is commonly known as 'walk and talk' therapy to adults on request at the same cost as more traditional sessions. This will take place in a local, natural outdoor setting such as Radford Park or along Hooe Lake.
Benefits
Benefits
There are many benefits:
Outdoor counselling is good for those who may feel a little anxious or claustrophobic in the environment of a one-on-one session in a room – the potential intensity of eye contact is removed for those who find it an uncomfortable part of therapeutic work.
When we move our bodies and shift our environment, we can think differently about aspects of our lives that have before seemed immovable. Being outdoors is a physically more relaxing experience for our bodies and, therefore, our minds may be freer to open up.
Working therapeutically outdoors can help with feelings of being “stuck”, as we are moving forwards in the sessions physically and there is the sense of looking forward to the changes that clients want from therapy.
Being outside releases endorphins and is generally mood-enhancing, lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity, speeds up digestion, and improves heart health.
With agreement we can incorporate nature into the sessions, such as looking at metaphors of growth and new life in nature or observing the movement of water.
Details
Details
We will meet online prior to the session to discuss how this will work and to ensure we agree what we will do if the weather isn't suitable. We will walk as quickly or slowly as feels comfortable for both of us, you may decide you'd like to take a pause at a nearby bench or walk throughout.
I will risk assess the space we will use, but you as the client are responsible for wearing suitable clothing and footwear, bringing water etc. and I will require that you to inform me of any medical conditions and I have emergency contact details.
Unfortunately it is not appropriate to bring dogs as this will distract us from the purpose of the therapy. It could however be suitable for new parents who need support and can't leave a baby with another adult to attend a session.
Pricing
£45 an hour
An initial phone call online meet to say hello, discuss how I can help and arrange a first session has no charge (up to 20 minutes).
All sessions to be paid via Bank Transfer at least 12 hours before a session.
A small reduction may be available for those on benefits on request.
A contract will be discussed and agreed, but a full session charge will usually be made if sessions are cancelled with less than 12 hours notice.
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