Wellbeing in Nature is about maximising the benefits of being outdoors.

Hi, I’m Amy. Your Nature Connection Guide.

I’m a qualified ECO-PSYCHOLOGIST (MSC, PG DIP) SPECIALISING IN NATURE AND WELLBEING. I’M FASCINATED BY THE SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURE.

I CREATE MINDFUL OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND RETREATS TO HELP ALLEVIATE STRESS, AND ESTABLISH INNER CALM.

I found that spending long hours staring at a screen was taking a toll on my wellbeing. That's why I created Wellbeing in Nature - to help you understand how being outdoors can make you feel happier and healthier. My goal is to help you maximize all the wellness benefits of nature and integrate them into your daily life.

I want you to get the most out of your outdoor experiences, which is why I combine therapy, coaching, and mindfulness techniques with the beauty of nature to provide you with an antidote to the mental fatigue of modern life.

My Credentials

  • I USE MY DISTINCTION-LEVEL MASTERS IN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY & COACHING PSYCHOLOGY TO ROOT MY SERVICES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. THE TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES I USE ARE EVIDENCE-BASED, PRACTICAL AND PROVEN TO WORK.

  • WITH A LEVEL 4 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED PSYCHOTHERAPY I BRING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES.

  • MY ACADEMIC RESEARCH INTO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NATURE & OUR WELLBEING CONTRIBUTES TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXERCISES IN MY SESSIONS.

  • MY MINDFULNESS TRAINING APPLIES SPECIFICALLY TO OUTDOOR PRACTICES. I MAKE MINDFULNESS MORE ACCESSIBLE BY APPLYING IT TO NATURE.

My Services

Individuals

1:1 wellbeing in nature sessions. using nature to help you feel happier, healthier, and more connected to yourself. personalised outdoor experiences.

Businesses

GROUP WELLBEING IN NATURE EXPERIENCES. ENABLE YOUR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET TO FLOURISH. USING NATURE TO BUILD RESILIENCE, ENGAGEMENT AND WELLBEING.

Retreats

WELLBEING IN NATURE RETREATS. IMMERSIVE NATURE EXPERIENCES TO ALLEVIATE STRESS AND FIND INNER CALM. AN ANTIDOTE TO OUR INDOOR, TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN LIVES.

What Wellbeing in Nature can do for you.

  • IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE IN FIGHT OR FLIGHT, HAMSTER WHEEL, ALWAYS-ON MODE, WELLBEING IN NATURE GIVES YOU UNINTERRUPTED TIME AND SPACE TO CHILL. USE NATURE TO MAKE YOU MORE RESILIENT TO STRESS AND GIVE YOU A CLEAR MIND.

  • EVER NOTICED HOW LIFE’S BIG QUESTIONS COME TO YOU WHEN YOU’RE OUTSIDE? IT’S ONE OF THE ONLY PLACES WE GIVE OURSELF SPACE TO PRESS PAUSE. BUT NOBODY CAN DO PERSONAL GROWTH ALONE, NOR BY STARING AT A SCREEN. GETTING OUTSIDE WITH A WELLNESS EXPERT WILL HELP YOU REDISCOVER YOUR VALUES, ESTABLISH A SALIENT SENSE OF IDENTITY AND SET ACHIEVABLE GOALS.

  • WORK OUT HOW TO SEE THE WOOD FROM THE TREES. LEARN HOW TO ZOOM OUT TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE. BY IMMERSING YOURSELF IN THE RHYTHMS OF NATURE, YOU’LL AWAKEN YOUR SENSES AND FEEL MORE INVIGORATED. TALKING THINGS THROUGH WILL THEN HELP GIVE YOU A CLEAR FRAME OF MIND.

  • LIFE CAN SOMETIMES GET IN THE WAY OF OUR WELLNESS GOALS. SOMETIMES WE NEED A CATALYST TO SET US BACK ON TRACK. WELLBEING IN NATURE WILL HELP YOU SLOW DOWN TO BE ABLE TO MOVE FASTER TOWARDS THEM AGAIN.

  • THE OUTDOORS IS WHERE OUR BRAINS CAN BE MOST CREATIVE AND DYNAMIC. FRESH AIR DRIVES FRESH THINKING. WELLBEING IN NATURE HELPS YOU ESCAPE THE DAILY GRIND, AND LET YOUR MIND RUN WILD.

Nature is good for you.

Amidst the chaos of our fast-paced lives, a haven of tranquility exists. A place where you can unplug, relax and recharge your mind and body. By incorporating mindfulness exercises into your nature routine, you can use it just like a gym and experience lasting benefits beyond your time outdoors.

Wellbeing in Nature elevates your outdoor experiences, offering you the greatest value and inspiration from your daily walks.

A leading expert

I AM FASCINATED BY THE CONNECTION BETWEEN WELLBEING AND NATURE. I HAVE COMPLETED MY OWN ACADEMIC RESEARCH INTO THIS VERY TOPIC, AND HAVE ALSO EXPLORED THESE CONCEPTS AND TRADITIONS IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD. I HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN PRESS ARTICLES, INVITED TO SPEAK AT EVENTS, AND PARTNERED WITH BRANDS AS A LEADING EXPERT ON THIS TOPIC.

CONTACT ME TO FIND OUT MORE.

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Testimonials

  • Like a massage for your mind. It was talking about myself in the place I feel most like myself.

    Kate

  • It was like a breath of fresh air.

    lucy

  • I felt like a lightbulb went on in my head.

    charlotte

  • My 1:1s with Amy were life changing for many reasons.

    lisa

  • A session with Amy is the best gift you could ever give yourself.

    anna

  • I felt like I walked myself out of the maze I was getting into.

    EMMA

  • I have achieved breakthroughs I never thought were possible.

    megs

  • You move mountains Amy.

    sophie

  • I found it much easier to talk outdoors. By the end I felt much clearer about how I feel and optimistic and excited about where I am going.

    lisa

The benefits of nature are scientifically proven

I WANT TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR NATURE’S SCIENTIFICALLY-PROVEN BENEFITS. THE MORE WE UNDERSTAND, THE GREATER OUR APPRECIATION AND THE STRONGER OUR RESOLVE TO PROTECT IT.

click through the below to see how nature can positively impact your health and wellbeing.

  • Wellbeing

    EVEN BRIEF CONTACT WITH NATURE IMPROVES OUR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING BY ENHANCING OUR POSITIVE EMOTIONS. ACCORDING TO THIS STUDY. AND THIS ONE FOUND THAT PEOPLE WHO SPEND JUST 2 HOURS PER WEEK IN NATURE REPORT CONSISTENTLY HIGHER LEVELS OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

  • Stress

    CORTISOL LEVELS ARE LOWERED BY 21.3% PER HOUR SPENT IN NATURE, ACCORDING TO THIS STUDY. AND THIS ONE SHOWS THAT WALKING IN NATURE LOWERS STRESS LEVELS MORE THAN PHYSICAL EXERCISE. WE ALSO RECOVER QUICKER FROM STRESS OUTDOORS, ACCORDING TO THESE SCIENTISTS.

  • Creativity

    THIS STUDY FINDS THAT CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM-SOLVING INCREASES BY 50% AFTER A FOUR-DAY TECHNOLOGY-FREE HIKE IN NATURE.

  • Connection

    NATURE STIMULATES THE RELEASE OF OXYTOCIN (THE LOVE HORMONE), INCREASING OUR LEVELS OF TRUST AND FORGING A BOND WITH NATURE. READ THE STUDY.

  • Brain Power

    PERFORMANCE IN COGNITIVE TESTS IMPROVES BY 20% BY WALKING IN NATURE, COMPARED WITH AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT, ACCORDING TO THIS STUDY. AND THIS ONE SHOWS WE DON’T EVEN NEED TO ENJOY THE WALK TO GET THE COGNITIVE BENEFITS.

  • Relaxation

    NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS HAVE A RESTORATIVE IMPACT ON THE BRAIN ACCORDING TO THESE NEUROSCIENTISTS.

  • Meaning

    30 MINUTES IN NATURE FOR 30 DAYS IMPROVED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS STUDY’S SENSE OF MEANING, PARTICULARLY IN WILDERNESS ENVIRONMENTS.

  • Mental Health

    NATURE-BASED INTERVENTIONS (LIKE WELLBEING IN NATURE SESSIONS) THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN NATURE WERE FOUND TO BE A SOLUTION TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH IN THIS STUDY.

  • Sleep

    NUMEROUS INDEPENDENT STUDIES HAVE FOUND THAT EXPOSURE TO NATURE IMPROVES HOW MUCH AND HOW DEEPLY WE SLEEP.

  • Kindness

    FOUR INDEPENDENT STUDIES FOUND THAT THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IGNITES FEELINGS OF AWE AND WONDER, ENHANCING OUR COMPASSION AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOURS.

  • Immunity

    SPENDING TIME IN NATURE ACTIVATES OUR PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM (REST AND DIGEST MODE), WHICH MEANS OUR BODIES CAN RECOVER FROM STRESS AND RESTORE IMMUNE FUNCTIONS. READ THE STUDY. AND IMMUNITY CAN LAST FOR A MONTH AFTER EXPOSURE TO NATURE, ACCORDING TO THIS STUDY.

 FAQs

  • BEST WAY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT WELLBEING IN NATURE SESSIONS ARE LIKE IS BY READING THE TESTIMONIALS ABOVE. OR YOU CAN ASK ME ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE IN A FREE CONSULTATION CALL. WORK OUT IF IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU - BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION HERE.

  • My 1:1 and group sessions can be done in-person or online. In-person sessions take place in beautiful nature spots in surrey, hampshire and london. For online sessions you dial into a zoom audio call from your preferred nature spot.

  • For individuals my sessions are available as a one-off, or as a programme of 3 or 5. Group workshops are available as a one-off, quarterly or monthly. In our initial free consultation we can discuss what is right for you.

  • THE JAPANESE TRADITION OF SHINRIN-YOKU IS AN IMMERSIVE AND MEDITATIVE EXPERIENCE FOCUSSING ON TAPPING IN TO ALL FIVE SENSES IN AN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT.

    I AM A QUALIFIED FOREST BATHING GUIDE, SO CAN INCORPORATE THIS FOR YOU IF YOU WISH.

  • I believe in the philosophy that “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong outfits.” We make sure we have what we need to embrace the elements of nature (the right shoes, coat, sunglasses, water bottle etc). In dangerous weather conditions, we agree to reschedule.

  • For individuals:

    x1 session £120 | x3 sessions £250 (save £30) | x5 sessions £390 (save £50)

    For groups:

    x1 workshop £180 | Quarterly £620 (save £100) | Monthly £1,900 (save £260)

    For retreats:

    Visit the retreats page for pricing info.

  • You can book an initial consultation now by clicking here. Sessions take place on weekdays and weekends, subject to availability. You get full access to my calendar to quickly and easily book whenever is most convenient for you.

  • OF COURSE. REMOTE SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE. You dial into a zoom audio call from your preferred nature spot.

  • MOST PEOPLE COME BACK FOR MORE SESSIONS. UNLIKE OTHER FORMS OF COACHING OR THERAPY, YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF HOW MANY SESSIONS YOU HAVE AND WHEN YOU HAVE THEM. THINK OF IT MORE LIKE A MASSAGE. YOU BOOK A SESSION WHEN YOU NEED SOME SELF-CARE TIME.