Step into Nature to Come Home to Yourself
Feel calmer, clearer and more in control - in the quiet of the woods
Hello and welcome…
I work with sensitive adults whose lives are dominated by anxiety, self-doubt and self-criticism. They overthink, overanalyse and regularly sideline their own needs in favour of others. And then they often end up feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and resenting the choices they’ve made.
Do you find yourself always trying to do the “right” thing, trying to but that often means what’s right for others, not for you. Perhaps you’ve already spent years trying to understand yourself and find relief from your anxiety and self-criticism. You’ve been to therapy, listened to experts sharing their wisdom on how to lead an ‘authentic life’, and learnt strategies for managing your thoughts and emotions. You may even know why you overthink, feel overwhelmed and doubt yourself. And yet despite all the insight, skills and knowledge you’ve gained, you still feel stuck, without having achieved the peace of mind or self-directed life you’re looking for.
Why Change Feels So Hard
This isn’t just about your past experiences. Modern life, with its constant pressures, responsibilities and distractions can pull you further away from yourself. It can make it difficult to slow down, be in your body and reconnect with what’s real for you. What you may need isn’t more insight, but a different way of working.
A space for you to slow down, notice what your body, heart and your mind want you to know and connect with your inner truth. Gently, respectfully and at your pace. Starting with exploration and insight, moving on to change, and deepening your capacity to live in accordance with who you really are, not who others want you to be.
What I offer
🍃 A Different Approach to Therapy
Not everyone processes their experiences through words alone. My approach moves beyond simply talking about problems or thinking through strategies for change. I invite my clients to engage with the felt sense of their bodies, as well as gesture and movement. And we work symbolically, drawing on their own personal artwork, cards, objects, stories and creative expression to open up new perspectives on who they are and how they function in the world.
Working in this way allows other, often unheard or unknown, parts of you to emerge. By connecting with them and experiencing them through your whole system, you will not only understand the change you are looking for but start to feel a greater sense of safety within it.
This work is suitable for everyone - please don’t be put off by thinking you aren’t creative; creativity comes in many different forms and being creative is not the same as being artistic.
🍃 Outdoor Therapy in Uckfield, East Sussex
My therapy space is in private woodland in Uckfield. Many of my clients find they have more space and can feel more grounded and more present – more like themselves - when they’re outside and away from the demands of other people and the distractions of their daily lives. The natural environment becomes part of the therapeutic process, supporting you to explore who you are, what’s keeping you stuck, and what needs care, attention and healing for you to achieve the self-directed life you really want.
🍃 The Relationship
Coming to therapy is an act of courage, self-respect, and kindness. It gives you space to slow things down, make sense of what you’re feeling and learn how to respond differently—so things don’t keep spiralling.
The relationship we build together is a key part of the process and supports the changes you are seeking. My role is to listen, support, encourage and guide you. And sometimes, challenge you. Your role is simply to be yourself as you are and share what feels important when you are ready.
If you’re ready to gift yourself this space, I offer a 20-minute initial conversation where we can begin the process and explore whether my approach feels right for you.
“I would recommend anyone to give you a try and find out about the amazing work you do. You have opened up my eyes to a far bigger world, which has brought me great happiness. From being sceptical at the start to how I feel now, you have taken me on a wonderful journey! Thank you so much for all your help and support over the past 6 months.”
John, health care worker