Episode 1: Introduction to Nature Therapy (Ecotherapy Podcast)

In this episode, I introduce the concept of eco-therapy (or nature therapy) and I discuss the different ways in which we can practise nature therapy/ecotherapy. I discuss how some therapists focus on ‘walk and talk’ outdoor counselling, whereas others might make gardening and general horticulture with groups the centre of their practise. The famous Japanese pastime of shinrin yoku / forest bathing can be classed as ecotherapy, as can some outdoor physical activities if done with mental wellbeing in mind. Here, I introduce my approach to ecotherapy, which blends mindfulness-based practises with creativity.


I will be posting new episodes weekly, so do subscribe and listen out for each new episode of the show, which will come out every Sunday. Future episodes will provide tips on improving your wellbeing by developing a magical, beautiful nature connection all of your very own. I will share specific exercises that you can do to improve your life by bonding with nature. The radio show will also present nature-based meditations/guided visualisations, interviews with pioneers in the field of ecotherapy, and I will be sure to be telling some nature stories and telling nature myths/stories and leading meditations.