THERAPY DOESN'T ALWAYS HAVE TO HAPPEN IN AN OFFICE.
Walk & Talk Therapy offers a flexible, grounded approach that brings movement, fresh air, and nature into the counselling process. Sessions can include walking, sitting, or simply spending time outdoors. Being outside can create a sense of openness that helps some people connect with their thoughts and emotions more naturally than in a traditional office setting.
What Walk & Talk
Therapy Can Feel Like
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Sessions are collaborative and paced around you. We meet at a thoughtfully selected outdoor location that balances comfort, accessibility, privacy, and safety.
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A SESSION MIGHT INCLUDE
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Walking together at a comfortable pace
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Sitting at different points along the route
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Reflective pauses or “sit spots”
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Gentle mindfulness or somatic check-ins
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Space to process emotions while moving through nature
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Many people find it easier to open up while walking side-by-side rather than sitting face-to-face.
Who This Approach Supports
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WALK & TALK THERAPY MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT FOR THOSE WHO
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Feel restless, anxious, or stuck in traditional therapy settings
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Find it easier to talk while moving
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Feel more regulated outdoors or in nature
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Are navigating stress, burnout, grief, or life transitions
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Prefer a less direct or less clinical environment
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Are athletes or people who naturally process while moving (but don't worry, you don''t have to be an athlete to give it a try!)
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Are teens or youth who engage more comfortably with movement and outdoor spaces
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This approach is adaptable and can support many different comfort levels and abilities.
Practical Information
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A FEW THINGS TO KNOW AHEAD OF TIME
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Sessions are adapted to different mobility levels, walking is always optional
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Routes are chosen carefully with accessibility and comfort in mind
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Sessions continue in most weather conditions, with flexibility when needed
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Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather
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Because sessions take place outdoors, there is always some possibility of encountering other people, wildlife, or environmental distractions
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Your counsellor will have appropriate safety planning and considerations in place for outdoor sessions
