Walk & Talk Therapy
Therapy in the open air, at a gentle pace.
Walking side by side — rather than sitting across from each other — can make it easier to begin. The rhythm of movement, the trees and the sky hold the conversation gently between us.
What it is
A therapy session, held outdoors.
Walk-and-talk therapy is exactly what it sounds like — a confidential psychotherapy session held outdoors, walking together at a pace that feels comfortable for you. The work itself is the same as it would be in a therapy room: thoughtful, considered and entirely focused on what matters to you.
For some people, the natural setting becomes a quiet third presence in the conversation — something steady to walk alongside while difficult feelings find their way into words.
Why movement & nature
Why some people find it supportive.
Therapy doesn’t have to happen sitting still in a room. For many people, something quietly opens up once the body is moving and the sky is overhead.
Movement settles the nervous system
A gentle walking rhythm can ease the body, making it easier for emotions to surface and be spoken.
Less direct eye contact
Side-by-side feels softer than face-to-face, which can make tender topics easier to approach.
Pauses feel natural
Silence belongs outdoors — there’s no pressure to fill it.
Nature as a quiet anchor
Trees, light, weather and birdsong hold the conversation, lending a sense of perspective.
Outdoors vs. the therapy room
A different kind of space to think.
Both ways of working are valuable. Neither is better — they simply offer different qualities of attention. Some clients move between the two as life changes.
In the room
Contained & quiet
A still, private space where attention can turn fully inward. Helpful when you want focused depth, or when emotions feel especially tender.
Outdoors
Open & in motion
A more embodied, less intense feel. Helpful when sitting opposite someone feels too direct, or when fresh air and movement bring something forward.
Where we walk
East London’s most grounding green spaces.
We’ll choose a route together, somewhere quiet and well away from busy paths.
Wanstead Flats
Big skies, wild grasses and a sense of openness on the edge of the city.
Hollow Ponds
Water, woodland and quiet paths near Leytonstone — a soft, contained space.
Victoria Park
Generous tree-lined avenues and gentle walking loops in the heart of East London.
How sessions work
What to expect on the day.
A familiar meeting point
We agree a quiet spot in the chosen park in advance, so there’s nothing to figure out on the day.
50 minutes, your pace
Sessions are the same length and price as my room and online work — £70 for 50 minutes. We walk at your pace, with the freedom to pause, sit on a bench, or change direction.
Wear what feels comfortable
Layers, sturdy shoes and something for the weather. There’s no dress code.
If the weather turns
If conditions feel unkind, we can move the session online without losing the slot.
Confidentiality outdoors
Privacy, thoughtfully held.
Confidentiality is just as important outdoors as it is in the therapy room. Before we begin, we’ll talk through how it works in practice — the routes we choose, the times we meet, and how we’ll respond if we ever pass someone you know.
I always choose quieter paths and times where possible, and we’ll agree together how to handle moments where privacy might feel exposed. You stay in charge of what’s shared and when.
If walking with someone sounds like the right pace
Step outside, gently.
Get in touch to arrange an introductory conversation. We can talk through whether an outdoor session might suit you.