Ecotherapy
"Nature is the perfect setting for healing trauma."
-Ariel Giarretto, teacher, Somatic Experiencing
What is Ecotherapy?
Ecotherapy is an umbrella term for a diverse variety of nature-based restorative practices which can include Horticultural Initiatives, Wilderness Experiences, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Walking Therapy, Nature Awareness and many more. It takes into account the latest scientific understandings of our universe and the deepest indigenous wisdom. This perspective reveals the critical fact that people are intimately connected with, embedded in, and inseparable from the rest of nature.
I offer 1:1 therapeutic sessions and group workshops in nature.
The Mental Health charity MIND commissioned research in 2013 to study the impact of nature-based therapeutic interventions and found that: "it’s clear that ecotherapy has a role to play in building and supporting our wellbeing and resilience, and keeping us all healthy. There are tangible mental wellbeing benefits from being physically active and ecotherapy seems to do this without the participant even realising it."
Ecotherapy is an umbrella term for a diverse variety of nature-based restorative practices which can include Horticultural Initiatives, Wilderness Experiences, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Walking Therapy, Nature Awareness and many more. It takes into account the latest scientific understandings of our universe and the deepest indigenous wisdom. This perspective reveals the critical fact that people are intimately connected with, embedded in, and inseparable from the rest of nature.
I offer 1:1 therapeutic sessions and group workshops in nature.
The Mental Health charity MIND commissioned research in 2013 to study the impact of nature-based therapeutic interventions and found that: "it’s clear that ecotherapy has a role to play in building and supporting our wellbeing and resilience, and keeping us all healthy. There are tangible mental wellbeing benefits from being physically active and ecotherapy seems to do this without the participant even realising it."
The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness."
John Muir
How I work with Nature.
As well as specific Ecotherapy practices I also aim to integrate nature in my regular psychotherapy practice - I work from a secluded glass-fronted garden office and this beautiful space offers a comfortable place from which to stay in connection to the outdoor environment and changing seasons. Due to the secluded privacy of the space, clients may even wish to work with the doors open on warmer days. Whatever the weather, clients can take resource from the many trees, plants and wildlife on the doorstep.
Outdoor 1:1 therapy sessions
I offer 1:1 therapeutic sessions in natural woodlands and outdoor spaces. These sessions are similar to regular therapy sessions although we may 'walk and talk' or sit amongst the natural environment. During the sessions we may utilise the resource of the nature & outdoors as part of the therapeutic work.
Please contact me to arrange an initial meeting.
1:1 Nature Immersion Days
I offer longer therapeutic sessions in nature, akin to the Japanese idea of 'shinrin-yoku' - forest bathing. These are one-off sessions and can be half day/full day. You may have a particular issue you'd like to work through, or simply like to feel deeply nourished in the resource of nature. I may offer specific nature-based exercises as well as outdoor Mindfulness practices.
Please contact me to arrange.
As well as specific Ecotherapy practices I also aim to integrate nature in my regular psychotherapy practice - I work from a secluded glass-fronted garden office and this beautiful space offers a comfortable place from which to stay in connection to the outdoor environment and changing seasons. Due to the secluded privacy of the space, clients may even wish to work with the doors open on warmer days. Whatever the weather, clients can take resource from the many trees, plants and wildlife on the doorstep.
Outdoor 1:1 therapy sessions
I offer 1:1 therapeutic sessions in natural woodlands and outdoor spaces. These sessions are similar to regular therapy sessions although we may 'walk and talk' or sit amongst the natural environment. During the sessions we may utilise the resource of the nature & outdoors as part of the therapeutic work.
Please contact me to arrange an initial meeting.
1:1 Nature Immersion Days
I offer longer therapeutic sessions in nature, akin to the Japanese idea of 'shinrin-yoku' - forest bathing. These are one-off sessions and can be half day/full day. You may have a particular issue you'd like to work through, or simply like to feel deeply nourished in the resource of nature. I may offer specific nature-based exercises as well as outdoor Mindfulness practices.
Please contact me to arrange.
Group Workshops & Retreats
Justine's skilful facilitation and presence enabled the group to work safely in deep & rich territory, the transformation both personal and in the group was immensely powerful"
- 6 day residential workshop participant at Ecodharma, Spain
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I am an experienced group facilitator and have run workshops and retreats in many beautiful outdoor venues - including Ecodharma (Spain), Hazel Hill Woods and The Islington Ecology Centre. I offer nature-based, mindfulness-focused day workshops and retreats to support group cohesion and resilience. See also my work with Conscious Collaboration. Please contact me to discuss your requirements. |
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Contact Me
If you'd like to know more about my nature-based work or book a session please get in touch.
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justine@justinecorrie.com
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+44 07812 058994
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address |
The Cabin, 25 Uphills, Bruton, BA10 0ES
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