Taking time to connect with the natural environment in the present moment to see the glimmers of rainbows, shapes in the clouds and toads.

What is Counselling blog explains the relationship between the client /counsellor and how empathy, compassion and acceptance are for change

Information for the reader on the founder, Carl Rogers, and the theoretical explanation of the necessary conditions that need to be met.

The resilience of nature and our connection to our own nervous system. The awareness of what state the nervous system is reacting for safety

One thing that we can rely on is that the sun will rise and a new day will dawn.

Recognition that you are in a toxic, abusive and violent relationship with another person can cause emotional distress and fear.

The counsellor is regulated in a social engagement, calm nervous state, to focus on co-regulating the client to feel safe in connection.

Experiencing the death of someone close can be painful, distressing and isolating. You may feel alone, lonely and have mixed emotions.

When you are struggling with living your life and experiencing difficulties with grief, bereavement, anxiety, depression, it can feel unsafe

Change is possible and can transform negative emotions and thoughts into a more positive way of being by freeing your mind to possibilities.

Being in nature can connect you to the wider world and your inner emotions and mood can be lifted with the sights, sounds, and experiential

Inhale for the count of four, pause for three, and exhale for seven counts.

Nature calms the nervous system and grounds you in the present moment to offer an experiential way of connecting with yourself and the world

Being in the nature improves physical and mental health by increasing heart rate, muscle toning, circulation, breathing, mood and wellbeing