Walk and Talk Therapy in Cardiff
Hi, I’m Louise. Based in Cardiff, I am qualified person-centred counsellor who is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. (BACP)
I have been fortunate enough to work with clients of all ages with a wide range of issues.
My role is to provide a non- judgemental, safe environment where I listen to clients to understand their perspective, making them feel heard and valued.
I encourage openness and self- exploration that enables clients to develop self-acceptance and self-worth.
Purpose of Walk and Talk Therapy
Walk and Talk Therapy integrates movement with counselling to support emotional wellbeing. I am a great believer that being in the outdoors, surrounded by nature, reduces stress and anxiety.
It promotes calmness and relaxation. Nature can encourage people to focus on their issues and gain mental clarity which is why I believe walk and talk therapy works well.
The combination of nature, movement and therapy can make change feel more natural and more achievable.
Find out more about:
How much does it cost?
£50 Walk and Talk at a mutually agreeable venue.
£45 online.
All payments must be paid prior to the session commencing.
How long do sessions last?
Sessions are 60 minutes. Frequency of sessions is down to the client. Some people attend weekly and some fortnightly.
In my experience, clients usually find around 10 sessions is enough, but this we can discuss together, through the progress of the sessions.
Where will my counselling take place?
Walk and talk will take place at a safe, mutually agreed venue. For online, this will be carried out in a safe, confidential environment, usually from the comfort of your own home.
What if I am running late or need to cancel my therapy ?
If you are running late, a quick text would be great so I know what time to expect you, however the session will still need to finish at usual time.
If you are needing to cancel a session, this of course is no problem, however, sessions need to be cancelled with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. If the cancellation is after this time, then full payment will still be charged for the missed session.
Weather and cancellations
Sessions may have to be rescheduled or moved to online due to extreme weather conditions, but this will be discussed at the time.
Confidentiality
In an outdoor space, we obviously cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality, but the beauty of this kind of therapy is there are no offices, no receptionists and no waiting rooms, we would be seen as two people having a walk. We can always pause the conversation at any time for any reason.
What if I saw someone I know whilst out?
We have the option of having walks outside of your community, but should we see someone you know, I am happy for you to introduce me (or not) in anyway you see fit.
