Walk-and-Talk Therapy: When Movement Supports the Mind.

For many people, sitting face-to-face in a counselling room can feel intense. Walk-and-talk therapy offers a different way to connect, one that feels more spacious, natural, and grounding.

Meeting outdoors allows the body to move, the breath to settle, and thoughts to flow more easily. There’s something about walking side by side, rather than sitting opposite one another, that helps conversation unfold more gently. The rhythm of footsteps and the sounds of nature can soothe the nervous system, making it easier to explore what’s been sitting quietly beneath the surface.

Why Nature Helps Us Feel Calmer

Being outside offers a kind of calm we don’t have to work for. The rustle of leaves, the feeling of air on the skin, or the sound of birdsong , these small sensory moments can gently bring us back to the present.

From a trauma and nervous-system perspective, nature supports regulation. It invites us to slow down, orient to our surroundings, and find safety in the here and now. For some, it’s easier to speak while moving; for others, it’s simply being in a space that feels less confined.

How Walk-and-Talk Therapy Works

Sessions take place in peaceful natural surroundings local to Chapmanslade. We agree on a route that feels manageable and private, and you set the pace , whether that’s a gentle stroll or a slower walk with pauses to sit or reflect.

Before starting, I’ll go over practicalities such as weather, footwear, confidentiality, and what to expect if we pass others along the path. Some people prefer to begin indoors or online and transition to outdoor sessions later, that’s always an option.

Each session lasts around 60 minutes and costs £90. All you need is comfortable clothing for the weather, and a willingness to let the natural environment be part of the process.

When Walking Feels Right

Walk-and-talk therapy can be especially supportive if you:

• Feel more at ease talking while moving.

• Experience sensory or emotional overwhelm in enclosed spaces.

• Struggle to find words for how you feel, movement can help unlock expression.

• Are drawn to nature and want therapy that connects body, mind, and environment.

You don’t have to be physically fit, we move at your pace, and there’s always space to pause or rest. The aim isn’t exercise; it’s connection, regulation, and gentle exploration.

A Different Kind of Conversation

There’s something healing about walking through changing light and weather, noticing how the world keeps moving, even when life feels stuck. Walk-and-talk therapy isn’t about fixing; it’s about finding rhythm again, both inside and out.