Exploring wellbeing through nature, learning, and care

This space brings together my professional work in nature-based wellbeing and holistic care, informed by training in forest school, forest bathing and forest therapy, alongside ongoing study in naturopathy and a foundation in counselling skills.

The sections below outline the areas I currently work within and continue to develop.

Areas of work and interests

The following areas reflect the fields I currently work within, alongside interests that continue to shape my practice and learning.

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Nature-based wellbeing

My work is grounded in nature-based approaches that support reflection, regulation, and connection. This includes forest school–informed practice, forest bathing, and forest therapy, drawing on the natural environment as a space for wellbeing and learning.

A piece of yellow leaf, red berries, and other plant debris encased in a clear piece of ice, held by a person's hand, with a blurred outdoor background.

Creative and sensory practices

I work with creative and sensory approaches as gentle ways to support expression, presence, and rest. This includes sound-based practices and creative exploration, used thoughtfully and in ways that respect individual needs and boundaries.

Fresh vegetables, including corn, squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins, arranged on a wooden table outdoors.

Naturopathy and holistic health

My practice is informed by ongoing training in naturopathy, with a focus on nutrition, lifestyle, and holistic approaches to wellbeing.

This area continues to develop alongside learning and professional practice.

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Inclusion and neurodiversity

I am particularly interested in inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, including alternative communication and learning methods. This work is shaped by a commitment to accessibility, difference, and respectful support across diverse life experiences.

Core beliefs

My work is guided by a belief, rooted in Carl Rogers’ humanistic approach, that people hold innate resources for growth, healing, and self-understanding when supported by the right conditions.

I also believe in the grounding and restorative power of nature as a supportive context for mental and emotional wellbeing, and in the role of natural, nourishing food in supporting the body’s balance and vitality. Together, these perspectives shape how I approach wellbeing, care, and learning in practice.

Small outdoor fire pit with a kettle on top, burning on a dirt ground surrounded by fallen leaves, and a small wooden house structure made of sticks and glass in the background.
White flower cluster with green leaves in the background.
People standing in a shallow stream surrounded by lush green trees and foliage on a sunny day.

Ongoing project

  • Nature Therapy Hub logo, a nature-based wellbeing and inclusion project.

  • Nature Therapy Hub

    Nature Therapy Hub is a project I am developing to bring together my work around nature, wellbeing, and inclusion. It has grown from lived experience and learning, and from a desire to create gentle, accessible spaces where people can connect, slow down, and feel supported.

    At this stage, I am working out how the project can take shape in ways that are realistic, sustainable, and genuinely useful. This includes exploring collaboration and partnerships, and thinking carefully about how activities and spaces might be offered so they remain inclusive, responsive, and grounded in care.

  • A wooden bench in a forest with tall trees and green foliage.

  • A dirt trail in a lush green forest with tree stumps arranged as stepping stones along the path.

  • A person sitting on a wooden bench in a forest, crafting a woven bracelet using a small cardboard piece, pink thread, and a crochet hook; an instruction sheet with a series of bird illustrations lies on the bench.

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Notes

& Reflections

Reflective writing exploring wellbeing practice, theory,

and lived experience.

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Why Self-Awareness Matters in Healing and Wellbeing Practice
Why Self-Awareness Matters in Healing and Wellbeing Practice

A reflective piece on self-awareness, healing, and the complexity of change: exploring why theory alone is not enough, and why reflective practice matters.

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Reflections on Difference, Belonging, and Inclusive Practice
Reflections on Difference, Belonging, and Inclusive Practice

A reflective exploration of lived experience, discrimination, and belonging, and how these shape a commitment to neurodiversity, inclusion, and ethical care.

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Food, Plants, and Memory: A Path Toward Naturopathic Nutrition
Food, Plants, and Memory: A Path Toward Naturopathic Nutrition

A reflective exploration of how cultural food traditions, plant knowledge, and lived experience shaped my path toward naturopathic nutrition, bridging memory, practice, and contemporary understanding.

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