Nature / Ecotherapy
Combining Psychotherapy, Movement & Nature
While traditional psychotherapy helps you deepen the quality of your relationships with yourself and others, ecotherapy goes a step further by reminding us that we are a part of ecosystems, and fosters our connection to the natural world as a cornerstone of our health and wellbeing.
Being outdoors integrates individual psychotherapy, movement and nature, and can offer a fresh, grounding perspective on the healing process. You may find that this approach helps you to process your emotions and thoughts more effectively, develop greater insights into your experiences, enhance presence and mental clarity, and deepen your care for yourself, others, and our environment.
Sessions will take place at a natural setting in Newcastle, which will be collaboratively determined based on your unique needs. This could be hiking a local trail, walking beside the ocean at one of our stunning beaches, or sitting together in reflection under the shade of a tree in a beautiful garden.
Benefits of Nature / Ecotherapy:
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Harnessing the healing power of movement to regulate stress, ease anxiety and depression, and support trauma recovery
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Engaging both sides of the brain through natural movement, helping you process emotions and thoughts with greater clarity
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Gaining fresh insight and perspective through meaningful connection with the natural world
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Feeling more grounded—both emotionally and physically—as you reconnect with your body and surroundings
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Finding moments of calm and inner peace in nature, even amidst the demands of daily life, with therapeutic support
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Building a lasting, nourishing relationship with nearby natural spaces that can support your well-being long after the session ends
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Reconnecting with natural light cycles, which helps regulate your circadian rhythm, mood, and energy
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Benefiting from the Earth's natural electromagnetic fields to calm the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and restore balance
It takes courage to reach out for support
If you're feeling called to begin your journey with psychotherapy, please feel free to reach out for a complimentary 15 minute introductory call.
Finding a therapist who you feel connected and safe with is important, so let's get to know each other and discover if we might be a good fit.