About Me
Coming home to yourself
How did a sociology graduate, former social worker and massage therapist end up working under the trees?
In 2020, during the covid lockdowns, I felt completely emptied out. My marriage was breaking down, my boys were struggling with being cooped up, and I was unable to work. Two things saved me during that time: daily walks along the local river, and online support circles.
These things, even in the most constrained and stressed of times, gave me the mental and emotional space I needed to keep our family show on the road, and to recognise my own needs in the midst of it.
And so, in the 5+ years that followed, I became a certified Circle Holder, and a Forest Bathing guide, trained and registered with TFB Institute. Because I know that taking time to slow down, in nature and in gatherings where you’re free to be your unmasked and unburdened self is essential. It’s not just about the time out - it’s the ripple effect into everyday life.
I now offer sessions in and around York each month, and an annual residential retreat in the Yorkshire Dales.
3 beliefs that guide my work:
- Slowing down is essential for maintaining health, and an act of resistance in an over-noisy, over-busy capitalist world
- Gathering without any pressure can cultivate a life-changing sense of self
- Nature is always there for us, is part of us, and we are part of it
How you can work with me
Join a circle
Circles are pockets of time to connect with yourself and others, with optional creative and nurturing activities.
Both the MidLife and Nature Circles are for women (all women and non-binary people), and are open circles - which means you are welcome to come along to the dates that suit you, without feeling tied in.
More about MidLife Circles and Nature Circles
Attend a Forest Bathing session
Forest bathing and nature connection sessions allow you to slow down and absorb the medicine of nature. I’m not currently running regular forest bathing sessions, but you can read about what we get up to, and join the mailing list to hear about future forest bathing opportunities.
Discuss collaboration and bespoke sessions
I am a firm believer that ‘together is stronger’. If you’d like to discuss working together, or running a tailored session for your group, I’m happy to chat
