What if therapy didn’t have to happen in a treatment room?
For some people, talking feels easier when they!re walking, moving and enjoying the outdoors rather than sitting opposite a therapist.
A little different from my usual therapy sessions
Walk & Talk Therapy is talking therapy and does not include the hypnosis element of my usual Solution Focused Hypnotherapy sessions.
Instead, the focus is entirely on therapeutic conversation, reflection and working together on the things that are important to you.
Who might it suit?
Changing our environment and moving our bodies can change the way we experience our thoughts and emotions.
For some people, being outdoors feels less intense and more relaxing than being in a therapy room. The reduced emphasis on eye contact and the opportunity to walk side by side can make conversation feel more natural. Movement and time outdoors can also support a more relaxed state, creating space to think, reflect and consider things differently.
Sometimes, changing our environment and physically moving can help us approach things that have previously felt stuck or immovable from a different perspective.
What happens during a session?
Sessions take place at Port Meadow, Oxford and last 60 minutes.
There is no set route and no expectation that we walk for the entire session. We might walk, pause, sit and talk or simply take some time to enjoy the surroundings. The session can naturally adapt to what feels most helpful for you on the day.
Walk & Talk Therapy is also an alternative rather than a replacement for therapy in the treatment room. You may choose to have some sessions outdoors and others indoors, depending on what feels right for you. You might even start with Walk & Talk and decide that a treatment room session would be more appropriate for a particular piece of work.
The important thing is that we can be flexible and find the approach that works best for you.
Practical information
Walk & Talk Therapy sessions take place at Port Meadow, Oxford and are available during weekday daytime hours.
As sessions take place outdoors, they are naturally weather dependent. If conditions aren’t suitable, we’ll simply rearrange your session.
