Walk & Talk Counselling
Counselling can feel like a big step. I know that personally, because I’ve had therapy myself and I understand how difficult it can feel to reach out and talk about things you may have been carrying for a long time.
Walk & Talk counselling offers a different way of doing therapy. Walking side by side, in a relaxed outdoor setting, can make counselling feel less intense, less formal and, for some people, more accessible. There’s no pressure to make eye contact or sit face-to-face — we simply walk, talk and work at your pace.
A different way to experience counselling
Sometimes, talking about difficult experiences can feel easier when you're walking alongside someone rather than sitting face-to-face.
Being outdoors can create a more relaxed atmosphere, giving you space to reflect, explore your thoughts and talk about what's happening in your life.
Whether you're struggling with relationships, feeling anxious, experiencing burnout or simply wanting to understand yourself better, Walk & Talk offers the same supportive counselling experience in a different setting.
You don't need to be particularly fit or even consider yourself a walker. We can find a comfortable pace that works for you.
What does a Walk & Talk session look like?
There’s no pressure to walk a particular distance or at a particular pace. The idea is that we find something that feels comfortable for you.
I currently offer Walk & Talk sessions in a peaceful outdoor setting near Derby, with a couple of different options. There’s a gentle, flat walk around the lake which takes around 25 minutes, as well as a shorter woodland area where we can walk, stop or sit on one of the benches and continue talking.
If you enjoy walking and would prefer something a little longer, there is also a route of around 50 minutes which takes in both the woodland and the lake. This does involve a fairly steep hill on the return, so it won’t suit everyone — but the option is there if you’d like something a little more active.
The walk is never the goal. The conversation is. We can slow down, stop, sit for a while or change what we’re doing depending on what you need that day.
Interested in Walk & Talk counselling?
If Walk & Talk feels like it might suit you, we can have a chat before arranging anything. There’s no expectation or pressure to commit — it’s simply a chance to talk about what you’re looking for and whether this way of working feels right for you.
As sessions take place outdoors, we’ll also talk through practical things such as the meeting point, weather and confidentiality. If the weather makes walking unsuitable, we can discuss an alternative rather than feeling we have to brave the elements!
Walk & Talk sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50, the same as my other individual counselling sessions.
If reaching out feels difficult, you don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. A simple message is enough to start the conversation.
