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Welcome to my Eco- Psychology Practice
What is the focus of Alive Eco-therapy?
Alive Eco-therapy is an “out the box” therapeutic experience where the office we meet in is the natural space where you feel best and resonate with the most.
Whether it’s a hike, a dive, a game-drive or a peaceful garden, Alive Eco-therapy collaborates with nature and your intuition to support your self-growth and healing journey.
If you're feeling overwhelmed and disconnected in your workplace, relationship or life, or seeking a deeper sense of mental clarity and purpose I would like to work with you.
Who am I?
I am a Counseling Psychologist and certified Ecotherapy Nature Connection Practitioner offering individual sessions focused on nature connection and mental health.
Who do I work with?
I work with a diverse range of clients, from busy executives seeking to navigate work-life harmony and enhance their creativity and innovation to individuals dealing with mental health diagnoses. In a consulting context, I support you in achieving your professional and personal goals. For those facing mental health challenges, I provide a therapeutic environment to equip you with skills to generate both coping and healing.
Therapeutic Orientation
My therapeutic orientation is eclectic and draws from Nature Connection guiding, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills development, and Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) as needed. I therefore also receive referrals from other therapists and doctors to foster deeper mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy skills alongside their interventions.
What you can expect in a typical session
Based on our discussion, I will craft a tailored plan that draws from these therapeutic strategies. Each session will be structured to ensure a supportive space to reflect and grow towards your defined outcomes. The first session will take place online for one hour, allowing us to discuss your goals and create a personalized approach. Following that, we'll engage with the natural environment through activities such as a walk in the park, engaging with the ocean through diving or snorkeling, going for a hike, or simply sitting in a natural space.
Rather than the traditional talk therapy format where we face each other, we’ll move alongside one another, allowing discussions to unfold naturally. I will use my mental health expertise to guide our conversations, blending practical mental health skills and processing with the healing aspects of nature as a co-therapist.
At Alive Eco-Journeys, my approach starts with going outward rather than inward. By reconnecting with nature, we open ourselves to insights and possibilities that can guide us. I believe that to truly come alive, we need to engage with our ecological selves and embrace the principle of reciprocity, understanding our interconnectedness with the environment and community around us. This awareness is key to overcoming feelings of isolation and fostering a genuine sense of belonging.
Payment Information
Payment for sessions is required upfront prior to the scheduled appointment. Due to the unique arrangements and logistics involved in organizing these outdoor sessions, cancellations must be made at least two days in advance to defer the booking to a later date. Cancellations made with less than two days' notice will incur a fee, with half of the payment retained and the remainder refunded. Please note that no-shows will not be reimbursed.
Weather related alternatives
For each session booked, we will discuss you comfort levels around weather, and potential weather-related alternatives, ensuring we always have a backup plan. Sessions can last anywhere from 90 minutes to 4 hours, and the activities will be tailored based on your comfort levels, with proposed pricing adjusted accordingly.
Does Medical Aid pay?
For those with a savings plan on medical aid, please note that my fees are above standard medical aid rates. However, I am registered with the Board of Healthcare Funds, and you will receive a receipt of payment that can be submitted for partial reimbursement to your medical aid.
Be invited to have an exploratory call with me
You are so welcome to set up a 20 minute exploratory call where we can see if my practice is for you! I am happy to both meet you and answer any questions that you may have.
A tree's beauty lies in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots.
- Matshona Dhliwayo
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