Outdoor Therapy and Training at the Birtley Woodlands
Step beyond the four walls of the therapy room. Join Bridget McConnell and Nicola Parkinson for pioneering nature-based workshops, professional training, and restorative seasonal events.
The Story of Bridget & Nicola
Founded on a shared discovery of tiny green “elf cup” mushrooms in the woods, Bridget and Nicola’s partnership is rooted in a deep love for the natural world. Both highly experienced in counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision, they believe that life—and healing—happens in the wider world, not just behind a desk.
By moving therapy outdoors, Bridget and Nicola embrace the theory of Deep Ecology: shifting from a human-centered worldview to one that celebrates our interconnectedness with the entire ecosystem.
Professional Outdoor Training
Are you a therapist looking to expand your practice into the natural world? Bridget and Nicola are the only practitioners in the Surrey area providing dedicated training in outdoor therapy.
Ecotherapy Supervision: Navigate the unique boundaries and ethics of working outdoors.
Skills Development: Learn to hold a “therapeutic frame” within the unpredictability of nature.
Group Workshops: Join a community of practitioners exploring nature-based enquiry.
Seasonal Restoration & Wellbeing
Reconnect with your true self away from the noise of modern life. Our upcoming public workshops are aligned with the Celtic Wheel of the Year, using the changing seasons as a guide for personal growth.
Harness the Seasons: Themed sessions using drumming, archetypal mythology, and storytelling.
Climate Anxiety Support: Dedicated space to process “eco-anxiety” and find hope in natural cycles.
Burnout Recovery: Restorative sessions designed to lower cortisol and restore the spirit.
