Healing in nature

Walk and Talk Therapy

Take your therapy outside: discover a place that feels safe, breathe in the natural calm, and let your mind settle as you reflect in nature.

The Foundation

What is walk and talk therapy?

Walk and Talk Therapy takes the traditional therapy session outdoors, combining the benefits of fresh air with focused emotional exploration. Being in nature helps regulate anxiety, increase mental clarity, and provides a grounding space where you can process difficult emotions, reflect on challenges, and gain insight into patterns in your life.

Sessions are guided by your pace and needs, allowing you to find spots that feel calming or inspiring, breathe deeply, and engage with your thoughts in a more embodied, present way. This approach can make it easier to access and work through emotions that might feel stuck in a chair, helping you move toward clarity, self-understanding, and emotional regulation.

Walk and Talk Therapy is available across the Gold Coast and the Tweed Coast.

Common Experiences

Who seeks walk and talk therapy?

People who find being in nature and fresh air grounding may prefer doing therapy outdoors. Presenting problems remain the same, as this type of therapy still holds all the tenants of individual therapy.

  • Anxiety

  • Depression, low mood, or loss of motivation

  • Complex trauma and childhood trauma

  • Relationship issues, conflict, or attachment wounds

  • Stress, burnout, or difficulty coping

  • Low self-esteem, self-worth challenges, or self-doubt

  • Identity questions, self-discovery, or feeling “lost”

  • Grief, loss, or unexpected life changes

  • Major life transitions (parenthood, career change, separation)

  • Communication problems or repeating unhealthy patterns

Therapies That Work

My approach

I use evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to your unique needs. Depending on what brings you to therapy, I might draw from:

  • Psychodynamic therapy

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Somatic (body-based) therapies

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Your Therapy Journey

What to expect

Organising Walk ‘n’ Talk

Before the first walk & talk therapy session, an initial assessment appointment through Telehealth will be held to discuss confidentiality, privacy and safety. This will give you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have and ensure the walk and talk service is suitable for you.

Availability

Out of office consultations are scheduled on a Tuesday. They are also offered outside standard office hours, typically on Friday or Saturday mornings or afternoons/evenings.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is of utmost importance to feeling safe to share in therapy. Walk ‘n’ Talk therapy therefore can only be conducted in a safe and private outdoor space. We will discuss locations in advance and ensure they are appropriate for therapy.

Location Specific

I practice across the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast, from Brunswick Heads to Broadbeach. 

Backed By Research

Why walk and talk therapy works

Movement supports emotional processing

Walking helps release tension and regulate the body’s stress response, making it easier to access and work through difficult emotions.

Nature enhances clarity and calm

Being outdoors provides fresh air, natural oxygenation, and grounding surroundings that reduce anxiety and improve focus.

Clinically supported

Recent clinical studies found that participants who engaged in walk ‘n’ talk therapy showed reductions in psychological distress and improvements in well‑being, citing that the calming outdoor setting and movement helped them express themselves more freely and gain perspective.

Common queries

  • Sessions are designed to be flexible. In cases of severe weather, sessions can be rescheduled, moved online, or held in clinic to ensure safety and comfort.

  • Sessions are offered outside standard office hours, typically on Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays. Once all out of office bookings for a day are confirmed, a route is mapped and exact times are provided, so your session can fit efficiently along the route. This approach to therapy does require some flexibility and may not be suitable for all schedules.


  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking and the weather. You may also want water or a hat depending on the season. Sunglasses may be necessary but are not typically encouraged as seeing each other’s eyes is important for connection and emotional attunement.

Begin your journey

Ready to explore therapy?

Start with an initial consultation to discuss your needs and see if I’m the right fit.


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