Forest Therapy for Mindful Dog Caregivers

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In our busy, overstimulating world, both we and our dogs can become disconnected — from ourselves, from nature, and from the quiet, nourishing moments that restore our balance.

Forest Therapy offers a gentle, guided way back. It’s not about hiking for miles or ticking off fitness goals. Instead, it’s about slowing down, tuning in, and letting nature hold you — so that you can return to your dog and your life with more calm, clarity, and presence.​

What is Forest Therapy?​

Rooted in the principles of Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) and trauma-informed coaching, my Forest Therapy sessions combine mindful walking, sensory exploration, and simple grounding practices to help you:

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• Release tension and regulate your nervous system

• Build deeper awareness of your surroundings and yourself

• Strengthen the quiet, intuitive bond you share with your dog

• Find moments of joy, wonder, and peace in nature

 

Each session follows my GROVE process:

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1. Grounding – Gentle practices to settle your mind and body

2. Return to Nature – Noticing and connecting with the life around you

3. Open Senses – Awakening sight, sound, touch, smell, and movement

4. Vitalise Energy – Restoring flow through simple, nourishing movement

5. Embody – Integrating the experience so you carry it into daily life

 

Who is it for?​

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These sessions are perfect for:

• Stressed or burned-out dog caregivers needing emotional space

• People seeking to deepen their connection with the natural world

• Those feeling disconnected from themselves or their dogs

• Anyone open to slowing down and experiencing nature in a new way.and letting it heal you.

 

You don’t need to be a “nature person”. I’ll meet you exactly where you are, whether you feel most comfortable in a park, by a river, or even starting near your car.

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How it works​

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Sessions are 90 minutes and can be booked as one-off experiences or as part of my 6 week Nature Guided Caregiving Program. You’ll receive simple micro-practices to weave into your daily life, helping you maintain the benefits between sessions.

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Why it matters for your dog​

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Dogs feel our energy. When we are grounded and present, they relax more easily, walk more calmly, and feel more understood. Forest Therapy is as much a gift to your dog as it is to you.

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Feel free to get in touch and talk it through with me. I can adapt all sessions and protocols specific to your needs.