Jade Elliott

You finally stop… but your mind doesn’t.

Even when you sit down to rest, your thoughts keep going, planning, replaying, trying to hold everything together.

From the outside, you may look as though you're coping. But inside, it can feel hard to fully switch off.

This is something many people experience when they've been carrying pressure for a long time. Stress, overwhelm, responsibility, and life changes can leave both the mind and body feeling constantly "on".

Walk-and-talk counselling in calm outdoor spaces
You might recognise this if you:

• Feel as though your mind never really slows down.
• Feel overwhelmed, even if you're still managing.
• Carry a lot of responsibility at work or at home.
• Are experiencing stress, burnout, or significant life changes.
• Feel disconnected from yourself or unsure of who you are beneath the demands of everyday life.
• Have already explored ways of understanding how you feel, but haven't quite found something that fits.

If you've recognised yourself in some of these experiences, a free 30-minute consultation can be a gentle first step. Together, we can explore what's feeling difficult and whether working together feels like a good fit.

Therapy isn't about becoming someone different. It's about rediscovering the parts of yourself that have always been there, but may have become buried beneath stress, responsibility, difficult experiences, or the demands of everyday life. From that place, meaningful and lasting change can begin to emerge.

My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and grounded in nature-based walk-and-talk counselling. Rather than working from one fixed model, I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches while always working at a pace that feels safe, collaborative, and manageable.

Many people find it easier to talk whilst walking side by side than sitting face-to-face in a therapy room. Walking together in natural surroundings can reduce some of the pressure that conversation can carry, creating space to think, feel, notice, and reflect more freely.

Nature isn't simply the backdrop to our sessions it becomes part of the therapeutic process itself. The changing seasons, the rhythm of walking, moments of quiet, and the opportunity to simply notice the world around us can all become part of our conversations. Alongside the therapeutic relationship, research increasingly suggests that movement and time spent in natural environments can support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, reflection, and self-awareness. Rather than replacing traditional therapy, nature becomes another way of supporting the therapeutic process, offering an evidence-informed approach that many people find both calming and deeply meaningful.

Some people come to me after having had therapy before and finding it helpful, while feeling there was still something missing. Others are coming to counselling for the first time and are simply looking for an approach that feels calm, collaborative, and connected to the natural world.

Whether you're living with anxiety, burnout, the effects of difficult life experiences, relationship challenges, grief, or simply a sense that you've become disconnected from yourself, therapy offers an opportunity to pause, make sense of what you've been carrying, and begin moving towards the life you want to live.

Alongside outdoor sessions, I also offer online counselling via Zoom, providing flexibility when walking sessions aren't practical or simply aren't your preference.

Whether you choose to meet outdoors or online, we'll work together in the way that feels most comfortable and supportive for you. Therapy isn't about fitting into one way of working; it's about finding an approach that allows you to feel safe enough to explore, reflect, and grow.

Above all, my aim is to offer a warm, supportive, and professional therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, respected, and able to explore your experiences without judgement. Together, we create the conditions for greater understanding, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection with yourself.

Many of the people I work with aren't looking to be "fixed." They're often thoughtful, caring people who have spent years looking after others, pushing through difficult circumstances, or quietly carrying more than most people realise. Somewhere along the way, they can begin to lose touch with themselves.

They aren't necessarily looking for someone to tell them who they are. They're looking for the space to slow down, breathe, reflect, and gently reconnect with the person they've always been beneath the constant demands of life.

Some people come to me after having had therapy before and finding it helpful, while feeling there was still something missing. Others are coming to counselling for the first time and are simply looking for an approach that feels calm, collaborative, and connected to the natural world.

Nature-based walk-and-talk counselling offers an evidence-informed alternative to traditional room-based therapy. Rather than replacing established approaches, it combines the therapeutic relationship with the restorative qualities of movement and natural environments. Research suggests that, for many people, walking side by side in nature can help reduce the intensity of face-to-face conversation, support nervous system regulation, and create space for reflection, emotional processing, and self-awareness.

Whether you're living with anxiety, burnout, the effects of difficult life experiences, relationship challenges, grief, or simply a sense that you've become disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer an opportunity to pause, make sense of what you've been carrying, and begin moving forward in a way that feels authentic to you.

Clients who value movement, nature, and a thoughtful, collaborative approach often find this way of working supportive and meaningful.

Sessions are £45 per session.

I recognise that access to therapy can be affected by financial circumstances. For this reason, a limited number of reduced-fee sessions are available for people on benefits or in low-income employment. These are offered on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability.

If cost is a concern, you are welcome to raise this during the free 30-minute consultation. We can discuss options openly and consider whether reduced-fee sessions may be appropriate, without any pressure or obligation.

I offer a small number of reduced-fee therapy spaces (£25 per session) for individuals who are currently caring for a loved one, full time student, low income or unemployed and are receiving Universal Credit. These limited spaces are available to support carers who may otherwise find accessing therapy difficult.

I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, particularly if previous support hasn’t quite felt right. My intention is to offer a space that feels calm, respectful, and genuinely supportive from the very first contact, with careful attention to safety, pacing, and what feels manageable for you.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation to help you decide whether this approach feels right. This gives us time to talk through what you’re looking for, explore how we might work together, and get a sense of whether there is a good therapeutic fit. There is no obligation to continue, and no pressure to commit.

Therapy with me is collaborative, but it is also active and engaged. Alongside empathy and understanding, I may at times offer gentle challenge where it feels helpful and appropriate. This is always done thoughtfully, with care, and in service of your goals. I remain mindful of power dynamics within therapy, working to ensure balance, transparency, and respect, while keeping your needs, wellbeing, and growth at the centre of all the work.

Feedback following an initial consultation

“Jade was very warm and welcoming. She explained the process of walking therapy and helped me to understand that while the walks are deliberately held at times and places that are quiet, if people do walk past they would never know that we were not just two friends going for a walk. This felt very reassuring that the walks would be safe for me to talk about what I needed to while enjoying nature and the outdoors. I would really encourage anyone thinking about this type of therapy to consider Jade as she is a great listener and has thought of everything to make her walks accessible.”

— Grace