Sunshine Coast Counselling Services

Walk and Talk Counselling Sessions

Walk and talk counselling involves engaging in a therapeutic conversation while walking outdoors, rather than sitting in a traditional therapy setting.

This approach can take place in parks, nature reserves, or other green spaces, allowing you to benefit from the natural environment while discussing your thoughts and feelings. Walking in nature can lead to enhanced creativity and problem solving as movement is linked to being able to think more clearly, which can lead to new perspectives on problems. The act of walking itself also encourages deeper breathing, which can help shift the body from a stressed state to a more relaxed one.

During a walk and talk counselling session the conversation will be guided by your needs and goals for therapy. The pace will be adjusted according to your needs, but is generally quite slow. On the walk you will be given plenty of opportunity to stop, rest and take in your surroundings. Tracks will be mainly flat and we don’t cover big distances.

These sessions are one-on-one and face to face, with an option for the first assessment session to be done online via telehealth.

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and are charged at $120 an hour (Cancellation fees apply).

Free initial 30-minute discovery phone call included.

If this sounds like something you would like to find out more about, please contact me.

Park Counselling Sessions

If walk and talk isn’t really your thing, but you would still like to try counselling sessions in nature, another option is to sit in a park. Being outdoors encourages mindfulness as you focus on your surroundings, tune in to the sounds of nature, and feel the breeze, which helps to ground you in the present moment.

There are a number of specific exercises or reflections based on the natural environment that we can engage in to encourage deeper connection to the natural environment and therapeutic experience. Spending time in nature can improve your mental health and wellbeing, by reducing stress and improving mood.

Nature’s calming effects can facilitate deeper emotional processing, making it easier for you to confront difficult issues.

These sessions are one-on-one and face to face, with an option for the first assessment session to be done online via telehealth.

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and are charged at $120 an hour (Cancellation fees apply).

Free initial 30-minute discovery phone call included.

If this sounds like something you would like to find out more about, please contact me.

Beach Counselling Sessions

I also run counselling sessions at the beach either early morning or in the late afternoon around sunset. These sessions can include some aspects of walk and talk therapy, sand play, nature art and mindfulness practices.

Practicing mindfulness in nature significantly lowers stress levels and can also foster a deeper connection with the environment. Mindfulness can also help to improve attention, memory, and concentration. Also, being present in nature can allow you to experience its rhythms and beauty more fully in order to be more present in your daily life.

These sessions are one-on-one and face to face, with an option for the first assessment session to be done online via telehealth.

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and are charged at $120 an hour (Cancellation fees apply).

Free initial 30-minute discovery phone call included.

If this sounds like something you would like to find out more about, please contact me.

Online Counselling Sessions

With telehealth, you can now experience the healing benefits of nature from home or your favourite outdoor location, making it accessible if travel is an issue for you.

What to Expect in Online Counselling:

  • Virtual guided nature exercises and mindfulness practices
  • Techniques to improve emotional balance and connect with the present moment
  • Personalised suggestions to incorporate nature into daily life
  • Ecotherapy homework to deepen your connection to nature
  • Ongoing support in using nature to enhance mental health

Telehealth-based nature therapy offers a unique combination of nature’s healing power and the convenience of online access, promoting emotional wellness.

These sessions are online via secure telehealth connection.

Please note online sessions are available for people who live anywhere in Australia.

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration and are charged at $100 an hour (Cancellation fees apply).

Discounts are available for 4 or more sessions booked as a package.

Free initial 30-minute discovery phone call included.

If this sounds like something you would like to find out more about, please contact me.

Group Sessions – Reconnect with yourself, others, and nature.

Nature-Based Practices for Wellbeing — Weekly Outdoor Group Sessions the Noosa Botanic Gardens in Cooroy every Wednesday in partnership with Living Well Noosa

Join a supportive group in the Noosa outdoors to explore practical ways to support your emotional, and social wellbeing.

Gathered together in a circle, this weekly facilitated nature-based program offers a gentle space to explore simple, empowering practices you can take into your daily life — like nature journaling, mindfulness in nature, storytelling, nature script writing, using images of nature for wellbeing and the Tree of Life.

Each themed session weaves together quiet reflection, heartfelt group conversation, and at times, some gentle movement — all supported by the grounding presence of the natural world.

You’ll learn how to use nature as a tool for emotional resilience, stress management, and self-awareness. No experience needed – just a willingness to slow down, connect, and explore

Who It’s For:

  • Anyone aged 18+
  • Suitable for beginners – no prior experience required
  • Participants should be comfortable sitting outdoors for up to 60 minutes, either on a chair or the ground.
  • Some gentle movement around the circle may be included, but is optional.
  • Group size: minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 participants

For session bookings please click here

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