Wiltshire Outdoor

Wiltshire Outdoor Counselling

Hello

A warm welcome to you, my name is Aimee Joslin. I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor registered with the BACP.

I provide a non-judgmental, empathic and collaborative space for you to bring all that you are struggling with. I work from a person-centred perspective, putting you at the centre of the work. Focusing on what is happening for you right now, patterns in your life that may emerge and how that relates to your experience (s). I draw on elements of nature, the transpersonal and your somatic experience to support you in your therapy.

I work outdoors in nature in a beautiful woodland setting easily accessible from Devizes, Trowbridge or Westbury, Wiltshire, UK .

In addition I work online, face-to-face in therapy rooms or written email therapy.

I am also trained as a group facilitator . In the past I have worked as SEN teaching assistant and have supported parents of children with SEN in parent peer groups.

Why work outside?

Counselling outdoors adds an additional therapeutic quality to the work we do together. Using nature and the elements as guiding tools can support you to explore the challenges you face, your relationships and your place in the world.

Additionally, the benefits of spending time in nature for our physical and emotional well-being are well-documented. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about how this approach might benefit you.

If outdoor working isn't for you but you would welcome aspects and element's of reflecting on the natural world to explore your experiences and emotions, we can bring it indoors or online too!

You can learn more about the outdoor setting I work in below.

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Fees

Outdoor Counselling £65 per 50 min session

Room-based or on-line sessions £65 per 50 min session

Email therapy £65 per exchange ( 650 word min)

I offer discounts for weekly blocks of 6,10 or 12 paid in advance.

Are you an unpaid Carer?

I offer up to 10 sessions at £35 per 50-minute session for unpaid carers in receipt of Carers Allowance or the element in UC (proof is required and a waiting list exists).

I can offer students currently enrolled on a Level 2-4 CPCAB course sessions at £50 per hour.

I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy or the charge will be made.

Woodland Wellness Sessions

An immersive woodland experience to soothe your mind and body.

Do you want to spend some gently supported time in nature? The art of Japanese Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is well-documented as having healing benefits. Taking the principles of this beautiful approach to health and wellbeing we can immerse ourselves into the woodlands and take a break from our hectic, stressful lives. It is a gently guided (by me) exploration of our place in a natural environment and a space to pause and reflect. A general session will include digital detox, walking, observing, engaging our senses, breathwork, barefoot walking, sit spot stillness, reflection and time for a herbal tea drink.

You can do this with me as your guide in either a one to one, as a pair or as a group. Please call or email to discuss.

£30 per hour per person. A maximum of 2 hours. A group discount for 5+ people will apply.

Please note this is not a counselling session nor does it involve bushcraft or wildlife/flora/fauna identification... or actual bathing!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach me at aimeejoslin@protonmail.com if you have any questions about how I work that are not answered here or would like to book a a free 15-30 minute call.

Where does outdoor therapy take place?

Taking place in a beautiful, privately owned woodland rewilding project just 5 miles from Devizes and 8 miles from Westbury/Trowbridge. Please note while counselling is always conducted privately and confidentially other people also use the site. The site has ample parking, a compost loo and shelter if needed. Please enquire if you would like to work in a therapy room as different locations might be possible. Online can be anywhere you are based but please ensure you will not be disturbed and have a good internet connection. Email therapy is flexible, We agree on 1 exchange per week or fortnightly and approximate days/times of correspondence.

How much is a session?

Each session or email is £65 per 50 minutes/750 word min.

If you are in receipt of Carers Allowance or receive this element in a UC claim I offer one space for up to 10 sessions at £35 of outdoor or email therapy. There may be a waiting list for this. Please do enquire! Proof will be required.

Please enquire about block booking discounts.

What can I expect if we agree to work together?

Initially I offer a free 15-30 minute telephone call. to allow you tell me a little about what you are going through, to ask any questions you might have about counselling, the process or how I work and see if we both feel we might work together. This is no-obligation and I will always suggest you take some time to consider what we have discussed.

If we agree to work together I will send you a contract and an intake form via email.

Once we have agreed a date and time to begin, our sessions will be weekly (with the exception of email therapy which can be fortnightly) and is at the same time (please see cancellation information below).

If we are working outdoors I will send you further information and the full address and details of where to meet.

How long will it take to see results from counselling sessions?

Counselling is a personal process varying from client to client. I can work short or long term. No specific outcome is ever guaranteed. We review regularly to see if working together is meeting your needs.

What qualifications do you have?

I hold a CPCAB diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling . I have done additional training in Walk and Talk therapy. I am a registered member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work to their code of ethics. I maintain my CPD and review regularly what areas I take further training in. I work with an external supervisor to ensure I meet the standards of practice outlined by the BACP.

What age groups does Wiltshire Outdoor Counselling provide counselling services for?

Wiltshire Outdoor Counselling provides counselling services for adults from 21 upwards.

Is there a cancellation policy?

I require 48 hour hours notice to cancel appointments or the charge will be due.

Sessions will be outdoors in ALL weather unless extreme weather or high wind is forecast. In this case I will offer you a telephone appointment at our regular agreed time..

Privacy and GDPR

I hold client details in line with GDPR. I use secure encrypted email. I work to the BACP standards of confidentiality. I work with a supervisor in total confidence. More information is provided in my privacy policy.

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