Walk and talk therapy is an alternative to traditional in office therapy that offers folks a new way to explore and improve their mental health. This type of therapy integrates nature and bilateral movement with standard clinical interventions to help reduce stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression.

How it works

We will start out with a virtual or in person intake session to assess fit and go over the risks and benefits to ensure this style of therapy is applicable for your needs. Once approved we will mutually decide upon the location, taking into consideration physical limitations and high traffic areas/times.

This type of therapy can be a helpful alternative for folks who: 

  • Find direct or sustained eye contact too intense or distracting

  • Want therapy to feel more natural and less clinical

  • Would like to incorporate more movement and mindfulness in their lives

  • Find sitting still challenging or uncomfortable

  • Enjoy spending time in nature

  • Want to cultivate more presence

  • Are looking for a break from screens/indoors

Benefits & Considerations

  • Bilateral movement aids in emotional processing

  • Stress management and cultivation of presence

  • Can provide or broaden a sense of connection with nature and others

  • Helps to activate healthy behaviors and choices

  • Boosts mood

These sessions are currently being offered in the following parks:

  • Nosehill

  • Griffin park

  • Edworthy park

  • Oakridge

  • South Glenmore park

  • Select parts of the Bow river pathway

  • Select neighborhoods in the NW and SW

  • *If you have another location you’d like to try let me know!

Why it works

  • Confidentially/lack of privacy

  • Uneven terrain

  • Physical limitations

  • Environmental stressors (distractions, inclement weather etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

Register

  • Definitely not, sessions are for you and led by you. We can walk for the full 55 minutes, stand around, sit, do some light stretching - whatever works for you in that moment.

  • Yes absolutely! Working with me is a fluid process, and we can always make changes whenever needed. Weather and other unforeseen circumstances may also impact which session type we will engage with.

  • With outdoor sessions full confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, however I will always do my best to maintain the highest level of privacy I can. If any outside interactions occur with others I will keep it minimal and we will chat about your preferences for managing these before we head out.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.